
Drift Diver Course on Koh Lanta Island with Go Dive Lanta, Krabi, Thailand
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
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You must be 10 years old or older.
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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?
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Swimsuit
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Towel
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Sun lotion
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Sunglasses
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Camera
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Diving & Snorkel gear if you have this already
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On the boat some money for tips
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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:
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Receive an introduction to drift diving equipment – floats, lines and reels.
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Get an overview of aquatic currents – causes and effects.
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Practice with buoyancy control, navigation and communication during two drift dives.
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Learn techniques for staying close to a buddy or together as a group as you float with the current.
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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.
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All your training
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Professional instruction fee
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PADI Drift Diver Manual
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Certification
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Guaranteed small class of ratio 4:1
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Maximum 4 students to 1 instructor
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Dive briefing
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Diving equipment rental
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1-3 Tank/day
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Weights & Belt
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Group insurance cover 1,000,000 THB
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Round transfer Hotels on Koh Lanta/Dive Shop
On The Big Boat
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Breakfast
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Lunch (Thai food buffet)
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Tropical fruit
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Drinking water
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Soft drinks
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Coffee & Tea
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Electrolyte beverage
On The Speed Boat
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Lunch
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Tropical fruit
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Drinking water
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Soft drinks
Rates are inclusive of :
Rates are Exclusive of :
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Additional cost for Diving Insurance 350 THB/day
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Optional 3rd Dives 1,000 THB/person
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Rental Dive Computer 300 THB/day
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Rental Nitrox Tank 300 THB/tank
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Rental 15L Tank 200 THB/tank
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Rental DIN adapter 150 THB/day
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Rental Diving Torch Rental 200 THB/day
Surcharges on the course rates apply for non-local dives sites :
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Hin Deang - Hin Muang*
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The 3 Adventure
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Koh Yung
Surchages for Speed Boat 1,200 THB/diver/day
Surchages for Big Boat 900 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, Koh Rok, 4 Islands, 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!.
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