Listen to Your Instructor: The Fun of Beer Fines in Scuba Diving If you’ve taken a PADI Open Water Course, you’ve probably heard about beer fines. These are humorous penalties given to divers who make avoidable mistakes, despite having been…
Support Phuket and the Local Scuba Diving Industry Why booking your Similan Islands Liveaboard Adventure with a local Phuket company is better Today more than ever, consumers are faced with many different ways of purchasing or buying the same product.…
Underwater Marriage Proposal & Trash The Dress Ideas A lot of marriage proposals take place at some fancy restaurants, beaches, viewpoints etc. Why not try something a little different & outside the norm? Here is how to do an underwater…
What is the Underwater Visibility Like in Phuket? Understanding the local visibility A question that we often get asked here in Phuket is “What is the underwater visibility like when I am there?” Good visibility and bad visibility a subjective…
Is Scuba Diving Deep Better? When it comes to scuba diving, many people assume that going deeper means a more thrilling experience. However, in tropical waters like here in Phuket, Thailand, shallower dives often offer richer marine life and more…
Why you should have travel Insurance for Thailand When planning a trip to Thailand, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of exploring its beautiful beaches, vibrant cities, and rich cultural heritage. However, one crucial aspect of travel…
Scuba Diving Equipment To Rent or to Buy Falling in love with scuba diving during your PADI Open Water Course often sparks the desire to purchase your own equipment. As you delve deeper into this thrilling hobby, the question arises:…
Work in Phuket PADI Instructor or Divemaster Every single week we receive multiple job applications from divers wanting to work in Phuket as a PADI Instructor or Divemaster. Almost all of them begin with the same sentence: “I’m passionate about…
So you are thinking of working as a PADI Divemaster Do you love scuba diving and want to take it beyond a hobby? Maybe you’re dreaming about working in tropical destinations, spending your days underwater, and turning your passion into…
Here is a list of reasons why scuba diving is the best holiday activity to do in the world When planning a holiday, finding the perfect activity that combines adventure, relaxation, and unique experiences can be challenging. Scuba diving offers…
Here is a list of the Aussie Divers Phuket PADI IDCs dates for 2026, including the PADI IE dates for Phuket.
Month | Early Preparation | IDC Course | PADI IE Phuket | Specialty Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January ’26 | 1st – 4th | 5th – 16th | 17th – 18th | 19th – 23rd |
February ’26 | 28th Jan – 1st Feb | 2nd – 13th | 14th – 15th | 16th – 20th |
March ’26 | 25th Feb – 1st Mar | 2nd – 13th | 14th – 15th | 16th – 20th |
April ’26 | 1st – 5th | 6th – 17th | 18th – 19th | 20th – 24th |
May ’26 | 29th Apr – 3rd May | 4th – 15th | 16th – 17th | 18th – 22nd |
June ’26 | 3rd – 7th | 8th – 19th | 20th – 21st | 22nd – 26th |
July ’26 | 1st – 5th | 6th – 17th | 18th – 19th | 20st – 24th |
August ’26 | 29th Jul – 2nd Aug | 3rd – 14th | 15th – 16th | 17th – 21st |
September ’26 | 2nd – 6th | 7th – 18th | 19th – 20th | 21st – 25th |
October ’26 | 30th Sept – 4th Oct | 5th – 16th | 17th – 18th | 19th- 23rd |
November ’26 | 4th – 8th | 9th – 20th | 21st – 22nd | 23rd – 27th |
December ’26 | Contact Us | Contact Us | 12th – 13th | Contact Us |
