Khao Lak Scuba Adventures PADI Instructor Development Course February 2016 Congratulations to all 11 IDC Candidates who all pass their PADI IDC traning with Khao Lak Scuba Adventures. 1. LINA FAGERBERG 2. RYAN GORDON 3. JACK DICKSON 4. FRANCESC PARAIRA BESER 5. GREGORY DOOLEY (Greg) 6. MARINA REZANOVA 7. ANDER IBARLUCEA 8. KATSIARYNA KYZMIANOK (Kate) 9. FREMONT PIERRE 10. FERRAN PLATAS 11. JAUME TARRAGO PAMPALONA Khao Lak´s largest IDC ever was trained by PADI Course Director Thein Do. Shout out to ScubaPro for the support given to us. Last minute offer for our next PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) and Instructor Examination from Khao Lak Scuba Adventures! From the 4th of March until 20th of March you get to train in Thailand's premier diving destination. We are offering a complete IDC/IE package for new budding instructors. For our March IDC, candidates will receive: IDC/IE crew pack, EFR Instructor certification, transportation, daily lunch, job offer for successful candidates, and a discount off the regular price! Last Minute offer includes: - PADI Instructor Crew Pack (includes: course materials, Instructor manual, eRDP, and PADI backpack) - Free Nitrox Instructor certification (regular 7,100 baht) - 15-20% off diving equipment - Shark conservation certification - Free Khao Lak Scuba Adventures T-Shirt Regular Price: 74500 baht Last Minute offer: ONLY 62,500 baht!

After extensive research and meetings with Government officials, fisherman and TV Channel 3 we could organize a trip to be the first diving on the recently discovered Tin Mining Boat.

Thank you to all guest and crew members on board for this really really cool video. Diving is all about enjoying yourself by observing marine life and having a great time together. Khao Lak Scuba Adventures is a fun trip guaranteed ;-)

The banded sea krait (Laticauda colubrina) is a species of venomous sea snake found at the Similan and Surin Islands Marine Parks. The snake is not aggressive as we can observe during the video I shot past season. There are fewer recorded bites from this species compared to other venomous species such as cobras and vipers as it is less aggressive and tends to avoid humans. If they bite, it is usually in self-defence when accidentally grabbed. Many fishermen are bitten each year when they try to clear sea snakes from their nets. Interesting detail, a paddle-like tail. The snake can reach up to 140 cm. In their natural habitat, sea kraits feed primarily on eels, but will occasionally prey on small fishes when they are able to trap them in the crevices of a reef. Because their bodies are larger and can withstand the increased pressure of greater depths, females often hunt in areas not available to the smaller males, which cannot survive at the same depths. Amazing Facts The venom of the sea krait affects both muscles and nerves. It is 10 times more toxic than that of a rattlesnake. Each snake can produce up to 10-15 mg (0.0004-0.0005 oz) of venom. Only a fraction of the amount produced is a lethal dose. It is estimated that the skin of the sea krait absorbs 1/5 of its total oxygen needs and eliminates almost all the carbon dioxide the snake produces. To spot this snake is very common on each live aboard trip offered by Khao Lak Scuba Adventures.

The Open Water Diver course is the basic course you need to emerge yourself into a fantastic new world that awaits you beneath the surface of the oceans. We train the course in our modern training facilities and own in-house pool. After finishing your first 1 or 2 days of training you will board one of our live-aboards bound to the amazing Similan Islands and beyond. There you will finish your 4 Open Water dives in 30 degree warm crystal clear water with your PADI dive instructor. After finishing the 4 Open Water dives you will be rewarded with the most popular dive certificate around the globe, the PADI Open Water Diver. You will continue to dive from our boats and explorer one of the best dive destinations around the world and with a bit of luck see your first Manta Rays or Whalesharks. Don´t miss this unique experience and learn more NOW! Contact Khao Lak Scuba Adventures at online@khaolakscubaadventures.com

Ready to take the next step into the diving world, the PADI Advanced Open Water is the course of your choice. 2 days of compact fun and adventure awaits you. Safely explore the hidden secrets below 18 meters, learn more about orientation and choose from 3 more Adventure dives such as Drift, Naturalis, Fish ID, Under Water Photography, Night, Peak Performance Bouyancy and many more. We train the course on any of our liveaboard trips to the one of the worlds best dive destinations, the Similan Islands. Explore amazing dive sites such as Koh Bon (Manta Hotspot), mystical Elephant Head Rock, world famouse Richelieu Rock (Whaleshark Hotspot) and many more incredible places. A journey of a lifetime with Khao Lak Scuba Adventures. Want to know more... online@khaolakscubaadventures.com

Want to change your lifestyle or just increase your training and dive skills to a professional level? The PADI Divemaster course is the first step into the pro section of diving. After 4 - 6 weeks of training you can start to work in the diving industry as a Divemaster and earn your first ´¨Bug´s¨while doing what you love most, diving. Interested in teaching? Continue with your PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. Khao Lak Scuba Adventures is an Award Winning PADI Instructor Development Center, contact us and we can help you to become the dive industries most popular dive instructor. Work around the world and do what other dream about. Learn more at online@khaolakscubaadventures.com

Two minutes that explain why we love scuba diving and the lifestyle that we live. If you fall in love with Scuba Diving join our Khao Lak Scuba Adventures family, a lifetime adventure is just waiting for you to be discovered. Love you long time....

Diving is not all on a liveaboard, the right atmosphere and a great crowd is as important as the diving itself. Your dive guides need to love scuba diving and the job they are doing. This video shows exactly what it has to be above water FUN!

One of the billion reasons we love diving, "Manta Show" in Koh Bon. All our boat's dive several times on each trip at Koh Bon Island. Koh Bon is still unmatched in Thailand to observe this magnificent creatures. Season starts in 4 1/2 month again on October 15th. Join our "Manta Queen" fleet ;-)

Thanks Eliane for this nice video of yours.

Short video that explains the advantages of diving with Enriched Air. All our Manta Queen fleet provides Nitrox, discover the Similan Islands beyond the limits of air diving and join into the PADI Enriched Air specialty course while diving one of the worlds best dive destinations.

Mr. Phillip, a random diver, that came of a 4 days and 4 nights liveabord takes a minute to give his opinion about our Manta Queen Fleet and the fantastic time he got on the boat.

Once or twice a year, in the past, we have come along a triple departure on a single evening... Whao that was crazy evenings, checking in all our divers, but we managed well. Special thanks to our "ground support team", the incredible office staff, behind the scene that organizes all trips.

How was your Similan trip on board our Manta Queen fleet, listen yourself to the testimonials of our divers coming back from a 4 days and 4 nights trip on board Manta Queen 3. HOW WAS YOUR EXPERIENCE ONBOARD THE MANTA QUEEN FLEET ??? PADI 5 STAR IDC CENTER.

The Thailand Scuba Diving starts at Koh Bon and then just gets better and better as the trip goes North to Koh Tachai and then finally to the world famous Richelieu Rock dive site in the Surin Islands. Read more http://www.khaolakscubaadventures.com/en/diving/diving-trip/thailand-scuba-diving.html

Similan Thailand Dive Scuba Diving and liveaboard with 'Manta Queen 3", She is our 4-day, 4-night liveaboard consisting of 15 dives. She visits both Similan Island and Surin Island National Parks, which are situated on the west coast of Thailand. Manta Queen 3 offers a comfortable and spacious trip, she sleeps a total of 33 guests, offering several different types of cabins. Options include 4 bed shared cabins, which are perfect for a group of friends or divers on a budget that don't mind sharing, two-person rooms with twin beds, or double beds with attached private bathrooms for couples. There is even a spacious master suite with private attached bathroom on board that can be booked for two with and oversized double bed, or can include two bunk beds as well if you want to bring family or friends. Read more: http://www.khaolakscubaadventures.com/en/blog/entry/similan-thailand-dive-scuba-diving-and-liveaboard-with-manta-queen-3.html

Similan Islands Dive 3 Leopardsharks filmed at Boulder City,

Similan Thailand Dive Barracuda

Similan and Surin Islands Liveaboard Diving Harlequin Shrimp at Richelieu Rock,