ReActivate Refresher
EXPLORE YOUR COURSE
For diver safety, PADI, SSI, DAN and the WRSTC all recommend a refresher after 6–12 months of inactivity.
About Refresher Programs
The PADI ReActivate and Refresher experience at Aussie Divers Phuket is designed to get you back in the water feeling confident, relaxed, and safe. We offer several refresher options depending on how long you’ve been out of the water, your comfort level, and your previous dive experience, so there’s no one-size-fits-all approach.
Certified divers who may have been out of the water for longer periods the full PADI ReActivate program includes an online theory refresh, confined-water (pool) skill practice, and the option to join a dive day trip, plus an updated digital certification card.
For divers who just need a confidence boost, we also offer shorter half-day pool refreshers and easy refresher dives at relaxed sites like the Racha Islands or Kata Beach, perfect for easing back into scuba at your own pace.
Requirements:
PADI Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level certification)
Medically fit
(Preview Diver Medical Form Here)
What You Will Review
- Basic scuba safety skills
- Breathing underwater
- Use of scuba equipment
- Buoyancy skills
- Practise emergency skills
Why Take A Refresher
- Regain confidence after a period of inactivity
- Refresh essential safety skills
- Improve buoyancy, breathing and overall comfort
- Reduce stress and enjoy your dives more
Refresher Programs
Refresher and PADI Reactivate options Phuket
Only available November to April, weather conditions permitting. Meet at our Chalong training centre, includes equipment, drinking water and hopefully some nice diving.
1/2 Day Refresher (Pool or Kata)
Two dive day trip experience to Racha Islands. Includes hotel transfers (Patong, Kata, Karon, Kamala, Rawai and Chalong only), equipment, breakfast and lunch on the boat, drinks, snacks and hopefully some really nice diving.
Racha Islands Refresher
3 Dives
Three dive day trip experience to Racha Islands. Includes hotel transfers (Patong, Kata, Karon, Kamala, Rawai and Chalong only), equipment, breakfast and lunch on the boat, drinks, snacks and hopefully some really nice diving.
(2 days, 3 Dives)
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Do I Need A Refresher?
First and foremost, if you feel that you need a scuba refresher, then you probably do. The decision shouldn’t be based on time alone. Your confidence, comfort in the water, and overall dive ability are just as important factors to consider
Divers come from very different backgrounds. Someone who has only completed the four dives of the PADI Open Water Course and felt nervous at the time may benefit greatly from a refresher, even if it hasn’t been long since their last dive. On the other hand, a Divemaster with hundreds or thousands of dives may only need a very quick practice session. Most certified divers sit somewhere in between, and that’s perfectly normal.
In Thailand, all recreational diving is conducted as group diving, with small ratios (typically a maximum of 4 divers per professional) and must be guided at all times. When a diver hasn’t been in the water for a while, they often breathe through their air supply more quickly due to stress, buoyancy issues, or unfamiliarity with equipment. This can shorten the dive for the entire group, including divers who may be very current and experienced. Doing a refresher is not just about personal safety, it’s also about being a considerate and capable dive buddy.
Above all else, safety is our priority. A refresher helps ensure you feel relaxed, confident, and ready to enjoy your dives without unnecessary pressure on yourself or others.Â
