Facility & Accommodation

Pro Tec Dive College - PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Center

Pro-Tech Dive College is a specialist IDC Centre offering a full range of both recreational and technical instructor courses from PADI Divemaster, Assistant Instructor and Open Water Scuba Instructor through to DSAT Technical Trimix Instructor and is the first dive centre of its kind to operate in Phuket with such an extensive range of Instructor programs.

Pro-Tech Dive College's three story centre is based in the heart of beautiful Karon Beach in Phuket, Thailand with a range of accommodation to suit all levels from backpacker budget to five star luxury all close to the action of bars, restaurants, Phuket's finest beaches and only a five minute drive from the main pier. The College is only a 40 minute transfer from Phuket International Airport and we offer transfers and accommodation bookings for those who are taking part in training, diving or liveaboarding with the centre.

Calypso Divers - PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Center

Calypso Divers was founded in 1992 and has established a well known reputation around Phuket and beyond.

Conveniently located at the heart of beautiful Kata Beach Area, the dive center is right in the middle of all activities. The best night life 20 minutes north and the best diving departs 20 minutes south. The best restaurants and variety of accommodations, as well as the serene beach are all in walking distance.

The friendly staff, well trained dive professionals and own diving vessel "Greta" make Calypso Divers outstanding and make the guests feel at home. Year after year, so many guests from all over the world keep coming back to the dive center.

Not only the professional diving training, the dive center provide the best service and diving available in the area including daily dive trips and liveaboard trips around Phuket, Phi Phi islands, Similan Islands and all along the Andaman coast. And of-course, all levels of PADI dive courses from introductory dives to PADI professional training are available in various languages - English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Japanese, Vietnamese, French, Thai etc.

IDC Facility

Our recently refurbished air-con IDC classroom is equipped with full range of PADI library, most up-dated audio-visual learning tools, free wireless internet access and mini-fridge full of soft drinks. Additionally, there is a PC at the center for you to check email.

The confined water session takes place at a large swimming pool overlooking Kata, only a couple of minutes ride from the dive center by our pick-up. The 21m x 19m pool has 3 levels of depth and is dedicated for scuba diving training.

Accommodation during IDC

There are plenty of accommodations at various rates in Phuket. Pick your own accommodation just steps to your IDC classroom at Calypso Divers PADI 5* IDC Center. Price per room with a queen size bed, fan, your own bathroom and shower per week starts from 2,000 THB (approx. 45.00 $US). Just let us know your preference, single or double? We'll be happy to assist

Your Free twin share accommodation during the IDC and IE (for Complete IDC) is at Kata or Karon areas where plenty of restaurants, stores, pharmacy, medical center, cafes, night market, are all in walking distance and 5 minutes walk to beautiful Kata Beach. It saves your time in the morning as your IDC classroom is just cross the street. The rooms are simple but comfortably furnished with one large bed, fan or air-con (depending on availability) and private bathroom.