Drift Diver Course on Koh Lanta Island with Go Dive Lanta, Krabi, Thailand

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The Drift Diver Course Experience:

The Drift Diver Course

teaches you how to enjoy going with the flow as you scuba dive down rivers and use ocean currents to glide along. It feels like flying – except that you’re underwater using scuba equipment. Drift diving can be relaxing and exhilarating at the same time. If this sound like fun, then the Drift Diver course is for you.

Before book Drift Diver Course

To enroll in a Drift Diver Course

You must be 10 years old or older.
Have a Open Water Divers certification (or equivalent certification)

Please complete the following forms :

Please check the health requirements for this course.

Download a PADI Medical Statement and Questionnaire (pdf)

Please Remember :

Taking Drift Diver Specialty Course

You will need to stay on Koh Lanta a least 3 Days 2 Nights. Please find your accommodation here.

How to getting to Koh Lanta?

If you need transfer service please find more detail about transfer here.

What do I need to bring with me On the Boat?

Swimsuit
Towel
Sun lotion
Sunglasses
Camera
Diving & Snorkel gear if you have this already
On the boat some money for tips
Big Smiles

If you need to Flying after diving :

for Recreational Diving please find more information here.

What you will learn in Drift Diver Course?

Course contents

The course takes 1 day training in the open water with 2 training dives.

Along with drift diving techniques and procedures, you’ll:

Receive an introduction to drift diving equipment – floats, lines and reels.
Get an overview of aquatic currents – causes and effects.
Practice with buoyancy control, navigation and communication during two drift dives.
Learn techniques for staying close to a buddy or together as a group as you float with the current.
Underwater map making.

Knowledge Development (Theory)

Our instructor will provide you with all of the information you need by using a video and verbal presentation.

Training in Swimming Pool or Beach

No Required for this course.

Training in open water

During your course you will participate in 2 open water training dives which will last 40-60 minutes each. You will then be able to apply knowledge, combined with a guided tour to explore Koh Lanta's tropical reefs. Our instructor will show you a huge variety of tropical coral and fish. Clown fish, barracudas, lion fish, trumpet fish, groupers and many other marine creatures will greet you in their world.

Safety & Fun.

Your experienced buddy and instructor understands your problems as a beginner and will be there to assist you whilst under water.

Drift Diver Course

2 Dives - Starting from THB 7,350

All your training
Professional instruction fee
PADI Drift Diver Manual
Certification
Guaranteed small class of ratio 4:1
Maximum 4 students to 1 instructor
Dive briefing
Diving equipment rental
1-3 Tank/day
Weights & Belt
Group insurance cover 1,000,000 THB
Round transfer Hotels on Koh Lanta/Dive Shop

On The Big Boat

Breakfast
Lunch (Thai food buffet)
Tropical fruit
Drinking water
Soft drinks
Coffee & Tea
Electrolyte beverage

On The Speed Boat

Lunch
Tropical fruit
Drinking water
Soft drinks

Rates are inclusive of :

Rates are Exclusive of :

Additional cost for Diving Insurance 350 THB/day
Optional 3rd Dives 1,000 THB/person
Rental Dive Computer 350 THB/day
Rental Nitrox Tank 300 THB/tank
Rental 15L Tank 200 THB/tank
Rental DIN adapter 150 THB/day
Rental Diving Torch Rental 200 THB/day

Surcharges on the course rates apply for non-local dives sites :

Hin Deang - Hin Muang*
The 3 Adventure
Koh Yung

Surchages for Speed Boat 1,400 THB/diver/day

Surcharges to be paid in the Go Dive office.

National Marine Park Fee :

The National Marine Park Fee will be added to your bill and is payable on or before the day of the trip. If your trips are not within the National Marine Park then you do not need to pay the Fee.

Drift Diver Course itinerary

Arrival Day : Sign up, get PADI Drift Diver Course Manual with a brief explanation of how to use it from our Staff.(reading & complete knowledge review) & Try diving equipment at Go Dive Shop 1 day before start course.

1st Training Day on the Big Boat : Local Day Trip

06:45 - 07:45 AM. Pick up from your Hotels & Resorts

08:00 AM. Departure from Go Dive Lanta Jetty, Welcome on board, Boat briefing

08:30 AM. Breakfast

09:00 AM. Dive Briefing

10:00 AM. Dive 1st (Drift Dive1)

11:00 AM. Tea & Coffee, Tropical Fruit, Dive Briefing

12:15 AM. Dive 2nd (Drift Dive2)

01:15 PM. Lunch, Dive Briefing

02:30 PM. Dive 3rd (Optional)

03:30 PM. Tea & Coffee, Tropical Fruit

05:30 PM. Boat arrive to Go Dive Lanta Jetty

If making 2 dives the boat will be back around 03:30 - 04:00 PM

Optional Training Day on the Big Boat : Super Day Trip

05:45 - 06:45 AM. Pick up from your Hotels & Resorts

07:00 AM. Departure from Go Dive Lanta Jetty

07:15 AM. Welcome on board, Boat briefing

07:30 AM. Breakfast

10:30 AM. Dive Briefing

10:45 AM. Dive 1st (Training Dive)

11:45 AM. Tea & Coffee, Tropical Fruit, Dive Briefing

12:45 PM. Dive 2nd (Training Dive)

01:45 PM. Lunch, Dive Briefing

03:30 PM. Tea & Coffee, Tropical Fruit

05:30 PM. Boat arrive to Go Dive Lanta Jetty

Optional Training Day on the Speed Boat : Super Day Trip

07:00 AM. Be ready at Go Dive Lanta Office.

08:00 AM. Departure from Go Dive Lanta Jetty

08:30 AM. Welcome on board, Boat briefing

09:30 AM. Dive Briefing

10:00 AM. Dive 1st : (Training Dive)

11:00 AM. Tropical Fruit, Dive Briefing

12:00 PM. Dive 2nd : (Training Dive)

01:30 PM. Lunch, Dive Briefing

02:30 PM. Dive 3rd (Optional)

03:30 PM. Tropical Fruit

04:00 PM. Boat arrive to Go Dive Lanta Jetty

If making 2 dives the boat will be back around 02:30 PM

Dive Trips suitable for this course :

Koh Ha, Koh Bida, Koh Phi Phi, HTMS Kled Kaew Ship Wreck, Hin Deang - Hin Muang, The 3 Adventure, Koh Yung, The Jetty, etc.

Remark :

** All itineraries & schedules are weather permitting, sea conditions, currents, tide, minimum numbers and may change without prior notice as the instructors see fit.

*** Rates are only valid for bookings paid via internet!.