PADI

INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE

PADI

INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE

Are you looking to further your PADI Pro career?

Are you looking to further your PADI Pro career?

JOIN US in the PARADISE ANDAMAN SEA in Thailand, aboard the EPIC Phinisi liveaboard, for the most EXCITING Instructor Development Course yet…

JOIN US in the PARADISE ANDAMAN SEA in Thailand, aboard the EPIC Phinisi liveaboard, for the most EXCITING Instructor Development Course yet…

DATES TBC 2023

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PRO TRAINING LIVEABOARD

PRO TRAINING LIVEABOARD

WHAT WE OFFER

 

Are your diving choices restricted by time or money? Are you choosing between a liveaboard holiday or dive professional course? We are now able to bring these two worlds together – LIVEABOARD PRO DIVER TRAINING!

  • Liveaboard diving is the pinnacle of scuba experiences.
  • Achieving PADI Instructor rating is the peak of scuba training.

Our unique online training system, followed by creative trip scheduling, allows us to offer FULL PADI Instructor program on a liveaboard. The entire journey is led by the most respected PADI Course Directors and recognised liveaboard companies in the world.

DIVE, TRAIN, EAT, SLEEP…REPEAT.

WHO WE ARE

 

The Junk Liveaboards has partnered together with Scuba Dive Online to create this never-before-offered PADI Pro training experience. Scuba Dive Online’s unique digital training system coupled with their tested in-water training program, is now being packaged together on the incredible Phinisi Liveaboard.

ONLINE TRAINING

We enhance the PADI eLearning experience with personalised face-to-face, online courses. Learn from the comfort of your own home and save time in the classroom.

IN-WATER TRAINING

With classroom work already completed online, you’re ready to jump directly in the water using the world’s most tested in-water training system. The magic really happens underwater!

THE PHINISI

Experience tradition, comfort, and flexibility on Thailand’s most iconic diving liveaboard. Incredible food, diving, and accommodation served up with famous Thai hospitality.

THE TEACHING TEAM

 

We want candidates to learn from the best! Award-winning PADI Course Directors, who have collectively taught over 10,000 student divers, and bring 80+ years of professional experience in the industry. Most importantly, we genuinely like what we do and we care about our divers.

TIM HUNT

PADI Course Director – Scuba Dive Online

PADI Examiner
10 years experience as Director for PADI Asia Pacific
Specialising in Tourism and Business Management

MONIQUE RICHARDS

PADI Course Director – Scuba Dive Online

Celebrating 20 years as a PADI Professional
Worked in Australia, Egypt, Thailand, Mexico
Specialising in Communication, Sales and Training

NATALIE HUNT

PADI Course Director – Scuba Dive Online

20+ years in Dive Resort Management
Worked in Caribbean, Canada, Australia, Thailand, Egypt
Specialising in Resort & Dive Centre Operations

NEIL RICHARDS

PADI Course Director – Scuba Dive Online

PADI Examiner
7 years experience as a PADI Regional Manager
Specialising in Marketing, Pro and Tec Diver Training

THE PHINISI

 

This purpose-built diving vessel maintains the history and beauty of a typical ‘Indonesian Phinisi’ while offering modern
comforts and luxury services. Dive the best parts of Thailand and set sea under her iconic red sails.

THE BOAT

Relax on the sun deck with tanning beds or kick back in the saloon with your choice from the library of movies, books, and games. Incredible food is served buffet-style with covered indoor and outdoor dining options. When it’s time to dive, 2 support RIBs will drop you at the perfect site location.

THE CABINS

The Phinisi has 7 air-conditioned cabins all with hot water ensuite bathrooms. The important small touches aren’t overlooked, with overhead reading lights, bath towels, and cupboards for personal items.

THE DIVING

Kit up on the shaded diving deck from a personal set-up area with a storage crate. Weights, belts, and 12L aluminium tanks are provided and Aqualung rental equipment or Enriched Air fills can be arranged. Finish the perfect dive with a personal deck towel and head to complimentary coffee, tea, or juice bar.

THE PHINISI

 

This purpose-built diving vessel maintains the history and beauty of a typical ‘Indonesian Phinisi’ while offering modern
comforts and luxury services. Dive the best parts of Thailand and set sea under her iconic red sails.

THE BOAT

Relax on the sun deck with tanning beds or kick back in the saloon with your choice from the library of movies, books, and games. Incredible food is served buffet-style with covered indoor and outdoor dining options. When it’s time to dive, 2 support RIBs will drop you at the perfect site location.

THE CABINS

The Phinisi has 7 air-conditioned cabins all with hot water ensuite bathrooms. The important small touches aren’t overlooked, with overhead reading lights, bath towels, and cupboards for personal items.

THE DIVING

Kit up on the shaded diving deck from a personal set-up area with a storage crate. Weights, belts, and 12L aluminium tanks are provided and Aqualung rental equipment or Enriched Air fills can be arranged. Finish the perfect dive with a personal deck towel and head to complimentary coffee, tea, or juice bar.

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