The island of Koh Samui, located in the Gulf of Thailand, is known for its beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters, and abundance of marine life. Visitors from around the world come to Koh Samui to enjoy its natural beauty and explore the underwater world that surrounds it. For those who love scuba diving and snorkeling, there are several dive centers on the island to choose from, including The Life Aquatic.
The Life Aquatic is a dive center located in the center of Chaweng Beach, one of the most popular areas in Koh Samui. It is a PADI 5 Star dive center, which means that it is certified to offer the highest level of training and education in scuba diving. The center is run by a team of experienced and passionate dive instructors who are dedicated to providing the best possible diving experience for their clients.
The Life Aquatic offers a range of scuba diving courses, from beginner to advanced levels. The courses are designed to teach the necessary skills and knowledge needed to become a confident and competent scuba diver. The center also offers fun dives for those who are already certified and want to explore the underwater world around Koh Samui. The dives take place in some of the best dive sites in the area, including Chumphon Pinnacle, Southwest Pinnacle, and Sail Rock.
The Chumphon Pinnacle is one of the most popular dive sites around Koh Samui. It is a deep dive site that is known for its stunning underwater scenery and abundance of marine life. Divers can expect to see schools of barracuda, snapper, and trevally, as well as a variety of reef fish and colorful corals. The site is also home to a large number of whale sharks, which are often seen by divers during the months of March to May.
The Southwest Pinnacle is another popular dive site that is located just a short boat ride from Koh Samui. It is a series of submerged pinnacles that rise from the sea floor to a depth of about 17 meters. The site is known for its impressive coral formations and large schools of fish, including barracuda, jacks, and snapper. Divers can also spot a variety of smaller critters, such as nudibranchs and shrimps.
Sail Rock is one of the most famous dive sites in the Gulf of Thailand. It is a granite pinnacle that rises from the sea floor to a depth of about 15 meters. The site is known for its clear waters and abundance of marine life, including schools of trevally, barracuda, and batfish. Divers can also spot a variety of reef fish, such as angelfish, butterflyfish, and parrotfish, as well as sea turtles and occasional whale sharks.
The Life Aquatic also offers snorkeling trips for those who want to explore the underwater world without scuba diving. The snorkeling trips take place in some of the best snorkeling spots around Koh Samui, including Coral Island, Koh Tao, and Angthong Marine Park.
In addition to scuba diving and snorkeling, The Life Aquatic also offers a range of other water activities, including kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding. The center has a range of kayaks and paddleboards for rent, as well as experienced instructors who can provide lessons and guidance.
The Life Aquatic is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable diving experience for its clients. All of the dive equipment is regularly maintained and serviced to ensure that it is in top condition. The dive instructors are experienced and trained to provide the highest level of care and attention to their clients.
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Are the certification cards of PADI and SSI recognized all over the world?
Yes, it doesn’t matter with which organization you have learned to dive. So if a PADI Open Water diver for example wants to dive with an SSI Dive center, that’s perfectly fine. This counts certification cards of all dive organizations.
I have done my Open Water Diver course with PADI, can I do my Advanced Course with SSI or the other way around?
Yes, you can cross between PADI and SSI as much as you like for the recreational dive levels. Their levels are quite similar and certification of another dive organization is totally accepted. As noted all standards are set forth by the RSTC (Recreational Scuba Training Council).
If I forgot to bring my certification card with me, will I still be able to dive?
Both PADI and SSI have an online system and since we are affiliated with both PADI and SSI, we will be able to look you up. If a dive center is not affiliated with the organization you have done your course with, they can contact them to see if you are in the system. A signed logbook also helps.
If I forgot to bring my certification card with me and I don’t show up in the system, will I still be able to dive?
No, we need to see proof of certification before we take you on a dive, regardless of training agency or experience level.
I want to do the Open Water course with my family. Does everyone need to buy their own manual?
When doing PADI Courses – Yes, every student needs to purchase their own manual. SSI does not require this – you are welcome to purchase one manual, or more – up to you.
Do I need to have a medical before scuba diving?
It is not a pre-requisite to have a medical before scuba diving, however if you have a pre-existing medical condition which affects your ears, sinus, respiratory and circulatory systems, or have had recent surgery it is advisable to consult a Diving Physician before you leave home. Before starting a diving course you must go through a medical questionnaire. (Click here to download the medical questionnaire)
