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Ways You Can Support Aussie Divers Phuket During COVID-19

Ways You Can Support Aussie Divers Phuket During COVID-19

Ways You Can Support Aussie Divers Phuket During COVID-19

During COVID-19 shutdowns, social distancing and travel restrictions, tourism in addition to the dive industry are both taking a heavy hit. With the current lockdowns in place and basically no diving happening almost worldwide how can you support the dive industry in tough times.

The following blog covers some ways you can help support the team at Aussie Divers Phuket and the dive industry during these tough times. Hopefully, there is good news around the corner, with Thailand announcing the plan to start lifting restrictions from April 30th.

Buy Merchandise

Have you dived with Aussie Divers Phuket? Forgot to pick up one of our awesome Aussie Divers T-Shirts or need to replace an old shirt. We have a number of new designs & colours on our classic Aussie Divers Phuket T-Shirt range.

Along with the T-Shirts we also have Aussie Divers Phuket neoprene mask straps, Beer Coolers and Dry Bags available.

Why not purchase an Aussie Divers Phuket care package online and help support us through these times.

Aussie Divers Phuket T-shirt Seahorse

Aussie Divers Phuket T-shirt Seahorse

Take Online Classes

Are you bored during these isolation times? Already watched everything on Netflix twice? How about keeping your mind busy with some online learning. PADI has some great online eLearning products available for your next course. Looking at upgrading to the PADI Advanced Open Water course or maybe PADI Rescue Diver.

You can get a head start on the theory prior to your next holiday to Phuket. The Aussie Divers Phuket staff are also available to offer assistance with anything you may not quite understand.

Also if you sign up for any of the online PADI eLearning course’s during the COVID-19 shutdown we are offering up to 20% discount on the course.

PADI Open Water Touch Scuba Diving Course Aussie Divers Phuket

PADI Open Water Touch Scuba Diving Course Aussie Divers Phuket

Buy A Gift Card

Do you have a friend or partner that is a diver? Not sure on when you will next be in Phuket? Why not buy the gift that just keeps on giving, the Aussie Divers Phuket gift card!

Our staff can make up a custom Aussie Divers Gift Card, with any amount of money to put towards the next course, day trip or liveaboard with Aussie Divers Phuket & it will be valid to use anytime in the next 12 months.

Drop us an email to find out more.

Book A Trip for Later Date

Love Thailand? Already know that you will be coming back, but just unsure on when? Perhaps you are already planning that trip for as soon as the restrictions are lifted.

Did you know that bookings with Aussie Divers Phuket are generally flexible?

Even if you are not 100% sure on travel dates our staff are here ready to help you book in for that next trip with us at Aussie Divers Phuket. You can contact our staff and start the booking process for your next diving adventure here in Phuket.

Our bookings for the day trips are secured with a fully refundable deposit (up until 6 pm the day prior to departure).

Leave A Review

Dived with Aussie Divers Phuket & had an amazing experience? Take the time to write an awesome 5-star review on your chosen platform, Google, Facebook, TripAdvisor etc. These reviews really do help us out once the business gets back to normal.

Be sure to include your instructor’s or guides name & we will pass on your gratitudes.

Aussie Divers Phuket Tripadvisor Hall Of Fame

Aussie Divers Phuket Tripadvisor Hall Of Fame

Comment On Posts

Do you follow our social media? Aussie Divers Phuket post’s regular content on Facebook & Instagram, let us know your liking our content by leaving a comment on our posts.

Each new comment helps add content & engage with the dive community. Next time your scrolling through social media why not leave some comments.

Like & Share

Whilst we are on the topic of social media it goes along way to support Aussie Divers Phuket every time you like & share our posts.

It only takes a second to click that little like button, ‘Likes’ are the quick and easy way to share positive feedback & connect with things you care about on social media.

By liking & sharing our post content it helps promote the Aussie Divers Phuket brand you love.

Give Us A Shout Out

Another great way to support Aussie Divers Phuket is through word of mouth. Giving Aussie Divers Phuket a ‘shout out’ on social media or even just in conversation with friends & family can go a surprisingly long way towards helping us out.

A quick shout out or mention of Aussie Divers Phuket is an easy way to support the hard-working team.

PADI Best Refresher Thailand Aussie Divers Phuket

PADI Best Refresher Thailand Aussie Divers Phuket

Tag A Friend

On the ‘shout-out’ note, another way to offer support to the hard-working team at Aussie Divers Phuket is to post your own photo’s, being sure to tag Aussie Divers Phuket & the team involved.

Being in lockdown is a great time to go back through those amazing trip photos & put together some content or re-post those old photos.

Endless Support

There are an endless number of ways you can support Aussie Divers Phuket during these times of isolation. The above are just a few suggestions of many, our team are here to help and you are more than welcome to drop us an email and help support the team.

Contact Aussie Divers Phuket Here

By Darren Gaspari

Proud owner and active PADI Gold Course Director of Aussie Divers Phuket, a professional and awarded PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Scuba Diving Centre. Member of the PADI Advisory Board for the eLearning modules 2019 and 2020.

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