Local Dive Thailand now owned and operated by Aussie Divers Phuket

PADI Search & Recovery Diver

PADI Search & Recovery Diver

Not All Heroes Wear Capes But A PADI Search And Recovery Diver Should

It happens, that moment of despair when you see your torch, watch or other valuable piece of equipment slowly disappearing into the depths. Sunlight glinting from the shiny surfaces seemingly mocking your loss but don’t despair! If you have a PADI Search & Recovery diver on hand then you may just be able to recover your seemingly lost forever item.

Searching underwater is not easy, this fun and informative course will teach you effective and efficient search patterns. Helping you locate missing items and win the gratitude of your clumsy friends. Not only will you be able to find things but you’ll learn how to safely recover them to the surface. From jewellery to outboard motors so you could be the hero to save the day.

Who Can Take The PADI Search And Recovery Diver Course?

Advanced Open Water or Open Water with Underwater Navigator Specialty divers from any diving agency, not just PADI and be at least 12 years old.

What Skills Will I learn?

Loads! This course starts way before the dive, planning is a key component and will really get your brain working. Your navigation will improve as you use various different search patterns and your buoyancy skills will be tested. You’ll learn effective knots and how to use a lift bag over the course of four fun packed dives on our dive boat MV Kepsub.

Under the guidance of your PADI instructor you’ll determine which search pattern to use, whether to use natural or compass navigation to find large and small objects, choose which knot to secure and lift heavy objects from the ocean floor.

The first dive of the PADI Search and Recovery Diver course may credit as an Adventure Dive toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification – ask your instructor about earning credit.

How Can I start Learning?

Just drop us an email or pop into either of our shops located in Chalong and Patong and speak to one of our experienced sales staff so you arrange your PAD Search & Recovery Specialty course.

Get ahead of the game and complete your theory before you arrive

Sign up for elearning today!Register Now

Price Per Person

2 Days – 6 Dives
THB 12,900

What Scuba Equipment Will I Use?

Besides your basic scuba equipment, you’ll certainly need a compass and underwater slate. We will supply all necessary equipment but this is a good time to buy some of your own useful equipment. You’ll need it to assist in any potential searches you may have.

What Next?

Complete five PADI specialties and receive the coveted Master Scuba Diver rating. The highest rating for non-professional divers or with your new found skills take on the challenge of the PADI Rescue Diver

What’s Included

Along with professional training and great memories, our price includes almost everything:

  • 3/6 dives
  • All PADI materials and certification fees
  • Instructor fees
  • All necessary equipment
  • Hotel transfers (from Kamala, Patong, Karon, Kata, Rawai, Nai harn and Chalong only)
  • Breakfast, lunch, snacks, water, tea and coffee

What’s Not Included

If you’re staying in a resort outside the above listed then there may be a small additional charge. However we pick up from anywhere on Phuket. Accommodation is not included but we’re more than happy to recommend local hotels. if your course falls on a Phi Phi day (Sunday or Wednesday) then there will be a THB 600 National Park entrance fee. Soft drinks (THB 30) and beer (THB 60) are available to buy on the boat.

Earn Your Cape Now: Contact Us

Popular Services

rawai beach dive center

Contact Local Dive Thailand

As of November 1st, 2024, Local Dive Thailand has merged with Aussie Divers Phuket. Any inquiries or bookings can now be made directly with the Aussie Divers team, who will continue providing the same professional level of service our Local Dive customers have come to expect. If you have any questions about our services, products, boats, courses, guides, or just want to chat, give us a call anytime, send us an email, or drop by our main office [...]

Find Out More
mv explorer in the similan islands

MV Explorer

MV Explorer got a complete makeover in 2023. The 26m long vessel has three spacious decks but only has a capacity of 16 guests! Most of the guests will stay in the 6 x 2 berth cabins on the lower deck where you will also find the dive deck. The middle deck has 2 x double cabins with windows for a sea view. The main common area and dining area also on the middle deck is open sided to take advantage of the cool sea breeze. The upper or su [...]

Find Out More

Daily Schedules

M/V Kepsub Schedule

Jobs @ Local Dive Thailand

Local Dive Thailand is one of Phuket's fatest growing & most vibrant scuba diving operations, we are always looking for quality staff to join us, so feel free to have a look at our jobs listing page.

Job Listings

Contact LDT

Local Guides, Local Knowledge, Local Experiences

Don't trust your diving to amateurs or freshly minted dive guides, dive with local experienced experts from Local Dive Thailand. Our Scuba Diving Phuket Tours will take you to see the rarest of the rare critters, you will be amazed by the macro life our guides can find, in the secret places only they know. To put it in perspective, if you were going to climb Mount Everest you would certainly hire a local sherpa to lead the way & keep you safe. Diving is similar because there is absolutely no substitute for local experience & local knowledge, Local Dive Thailand's guides are Phuket's Sherpa's of the Andaman Sea!

Learn More About Us

Scuba Diving Phuket, Phi Phi & Thailand

When talking about Scuba Diving in Phuket, you should believe the hype, many seasons we have had Whale Sharks grace us on our regular and easy to reach dive sites and on a good day you can add Sea Horses, Sea Moths, Snake Eels, Frog Fish & Octopus to what you can see on any given dive and so much more. If we are heading to Phi Phi Island for the day, you can possibly see Hawksbill Sea Turtles and Black Tip Reef Sharks, also don't forget the King Cruiser, 84 meters of beautiful wreck and the most amazing reef nursery for fish and nudibranch. Local Dive Thailand day trip tours to these locations are not to be missed when you are scuba diving Phuket, get in touch with us and book an 'awesome' day of diving.

Book Your Day Trip

Related News From Local Dive Thailand

See why we are Thailand's leading scuba diving Phuket tour provider, stay up to date & watch out for news & special liveaboard offers!

sea moth the size of a fingernail tg5 Equipment We Like

Weefine Ringlight 3000 Review & Samples

The original Weefine Ringlight was a simple affair, more of a good idea rather than a good product but the upgrades on the latest version have made it a very useful tool indeed. Brightness has been beefed up and strobe, red light and UV light features all make it a great addition to the macro photographers armoury. Along with the ring light itself you'll find a couple of spare o rings a battery charger and a rechargeable 26650 battery. [...]

Read Full Story
upcycling the oceans phuket Diving Discounts & Special Offers

Help Save The Oceans And Save Money

Upcycling The Oceans is a new initiative which gives divers an opportunity to "do their bit" and save a bit of money. Use dive operators who've joined the programme such as Local Dive Thailand to reap the rewards. It has no negative impact on your enjoyment of the dive. You simply collect any plastics you see during your dive and hand it in to us - couldn't be more simple! In a nutshell the main focus is reducing and reusing ocean plas [...]

Read Full Story
Similan Island Liveaboard MV Pawara Amazing Local Dives

Similan Islands Liveaboard MV Pawara Songkran Trip Review

Liveaboards in the stunning Similan Islands National Park are rarely disappointing, especially on a great boat like MV Pawara. However, if you're missing the celebrations on the mainland, a Songkran liveaboard trip needs to be great. Occasionally bad weather or poor visibility can be a bit of a pain but fingers and any other available appendages were firmly crossed to ward off any bad luck. That appeared to be a waste of energy as rain greete [...]

Read Full Story

Local Dive Thailand Office In Phuket


Find Us On Google Maps