FAQ
Do I get a discount on the rooms if I’m diving?
Yes, the rates are different for fun divers (certified divers) and students follow this link to see photos of the rooms and the cuurent rates
Fun diver rates apply to the days that you fun dive with us.
Can I stay at Ban’s if I’m not diving?
Yes, however during the busy season we are not able to book fan rooms for non-divers, it is on a walk in basis.
Is breakfast included in the rates?
No breakfast is not included we have a restaurant where you can order food from.
Are taxes and vat included in the rates?
Yes they are included.
Do you provide pick up from the pier?
Yes, we have a taxi that meets each boat, if you know which boat you are arriving on please let us know, otherwise once you arrive on the island follow the driver calling Ban’s Diving and he will bring you here free of charge.
Is a deposit needed to confirm the reservation?
Yes a 2000 baht deposit is needed, this can be paid by calling, faxing or emailing in your credit card details (card number and expiry date) VISA and MASTERCARD are accepted. The phone number here is 66 77 456 466.
Our office is open from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm Thai time.
If making a reservation less than 24 hours prior to your arrival it is better to call us directly.
How often do the courses start?
We can start all courses on the day that you arrive, including Open water, Adventure, Advanced Open water, EFR, Rescue and even dive master!!!
Which languages can I get my course in?
We have instructors who speak English, German, Swedish, Dutch, Thai, Hebrew, Danish, Japanese, Korean, Cantonese, Spanish, French, Italian.
If you would like a course in another language it is better to let us know a day before you want to start the course to make sure we can have an instructor available to teach in that language.
How long do the courses take?
Openwater 3 ½ days
Adventure Diver 1 day
Advanced 2 days
EFR 1 day
Rescue 3 days
Divemaster course can vary, please email us.
What is the schedule of the open water course?
| Day 1 |
Orientation 4:00 pm after all boats arrive, meet instructor and watch DVD’s 1, 2 and 3 (appr. 2 hours) |
| Day 2 |
Morning 8:30 to 12:00 Confined water in swimming pool
Lunch
Afternoon 2:00 to 4:30 Academics 1, 2 and 3 and DVD 4 and 5 |
| Day 3 |
Morning 7:30 to 12:30 Open water dives 1 and 2 (max depth 12 meters)
Lunch
Afternoon 2:00 to 4:30 Academics 4 and 5 |
| Day 4 |
Morning 7:30 to 12:30 Open water dives 3 and 4 (max depth 18 meters)
Lunch
Afternoon 2:00 to 4:00 Final exams and paperwork |
What is the schedule of the Advanced Course?
| Day 1 |
Morning 9:30 Knowledge reviews
Lunch
Afternoon 12:30 to 5:30 2 Dives |
| Day 2 |
Morning
Lunch
Afternoon 12:30 to 5:30 2 Dives
A night dive is done on one of the nights we alternate days. |
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