PADI is the largest diver training agency in the world.

Over 75% of all diver certifications issued are by PADI.

There is a solid reason behind this, simply put PADI's diver training in second to none. The range of educational materials, both traditional and multimedia are designed to with ease of use in mind. The high levels that are set to become a PADI professional ensure that your PADI Instructor will be a first class educator.

PADI courses, from the "learn to dive" Open Water Course to the "Go Pro" Instructor level are available at a selection of the resorts and also on several of the liveabords that are featured. In Phuket the courses are conducted at the Rec 2 Tec Dive Centre

Offering the full range of PADI Courses Rec 2 Tec are well equipped to meet your educational needs providing you with a quality diver education, not just a certification card.

We take pride knowing that all students certified by Rec 2 Tec are empowered with the knowledge and skills that they require to be good, safe divers.

Rec 2 Tec Instructors are all industry professionals who possess many years of dive industry experience. They have personal and extensive knowledge of liveaboards, day trips and dive sites. It is this combination of both experience and professionalism that makes them first class educators.

Our position as an agent means that we offer unbiased opinions on each and every operator that we have on our site. Our commitment is to you, ensuring that you get the most out of your diving vacation whether it be a learn to dive course, a liveaboard to Myanmar or simply a daytrip to Phi Phi.

We have chosen to showcase some of the most popular liveaboard boats and cruises throughout the region that offer both excellent service and value.

The timings for the courses are based on the schedules of the Rec 2 Tec Dive Centre in Phuket, Thailand. Different resorts and liveaboards may have different schedules for courses so if you are on a tight schedule it is always best to check before hand that the course that you wish to do will fit in with your travel itinerary.