Welkom bij Palm Beach Divers!

Onze internationale scuba duik staf geeft je duik les volgens Europese scuba duik veiligheid standaards, maar in lekker warm water met beeldschone koralen en vissen !! Wij zijn de enige Padi 5 sterren (IDC) duik school die hun duik boot hebben liggen aan het mooiste strand van Lanta, Pra Ae (of wel Long Beach) en die je rechtstreeks vanaf dit strand naar Koh Ha en Koh Phi Phi brengen.

Ons zwembad is de zee, direct voor het duik resort. In ons groene seizoen gebruiken we een zwembad in een van onze resorts. Dus je hoeft niet elders heen te gaan, we hebben alles hier: het tropische eiland, strand, zee, beeldschoon duiken en mooie resorts !

Door kleine groepen, beeldschone, langzame duiken met ervaren Padi gidsen, hoge kwaliteit duik cursussen (waar je ook iets leert), plezier & gezelligheid, spannende zaken, professionele staf en duiken op een veilige en natuurvriendelijke wijze, proberen wij uw duik vakantie meer waarde te geven. Onze staf vindt duiken geweldig en lesgeven ook en wil jou graag laten zien, waarom het duiken speciaal hier zo geweldig is !

Als je meer info wilt hebben, klik dan hier……

Leer duiken in Thailands tropische warme waters!

Wilde je altijd al dichter bij de vissen zijn ? Heb je je ooit afgevraagd hoe het is onder water te zijn en hoe het eruit ziet ? Hoe voelt het om te duiken ? Je weet niet wat je mist ? Adem lucht onder water, voel je zwevend en vrij als een astronaut, wanneer je aan het duiken bent! Leer te duiken van duik professionals. Een waarachtig levens veranderende ervaring ! Wij zijn Palm Beach Divers, een 5 Sterren PADI Duik Instructeurs Development Cursus Center op Lanta, Thailand. Wij zijn Lars (Deens ) en Lisa (Nederlands) en derhalve kun je je correspondentie en cursussen gewoon in het Nederlands doen ! Lekker makkelijk ! Probeer het gratis uit (probeer duik) en beslis dan of je verder wilt gaan en wilt leren duiken.

Ervaar de betoverende atmosfeer wanneer je je Padi Open Water Duiker en Padi Advanced Open Water Duiker Cursussen op een beeldschoon tropisch eiland (Koh Lanta, Thailand) doet, grandiose duik voordeel pakketten, studenten duik prijzen, ervaren Padi scuba duik instructeurs, veel nieuwe vrienden, strand leven, af en toe een party , geweldige zons ondergangen, fun & avontuur !! Verander (verbeter) je leven nu en ervaar het verschil !
Als je meer info wilt hebben, klik dan hier……

Duik Trips

Onze snelle grote boot, Lila, vertrekt direct vanaf het strand voor het Lanta Palm Beach Resort. We vertrekken rond 8.00 uur ‘s ochtends naar Koh Bidas, Koh Phi Phi en Koh Ha en rond 7.00 uur ‘s ochtends naar Hin Daeng en Hin Muang, Koh Rok, Hin Luang, Hin Malay, Koh Yung Pinnacle, het King Cruiser Wrak, Shark Point Phuket en Anemonen Rif.

Het zijn hele dag trips, dus je bent terug op Koh Lanta in de namiddag. We vinden het belangrijk dat de dag lekker relaxed en gezellig is, dus we gaan jullie en ons niet haasten. Op deze manier, kunnen we je dan ook een relaxte, veilige en gezellige dag op de boot waarborgen. We splitsen onze duik groepen op naar gelang van duik ervaring en proberen de duik groepen klein te houden, zodat al onze duikers een perfecte onder water ervaring heeft. Onze Padi divemasters zijn ervaren in het duik gebied, waar je gaat duiken. Laat ons aub weten hoe we jouw / jullie duik vakantie de beste ooit kunnen maken.
Als je meer info wilt hebben, klik dan hier……

Begin met duiken vandaag online !

Als je lekker thuis in Nederland of Belgie duik theorie wilt studeren , voordat je hier in Thailand bent, dan kun je direct beginnen met je duiken, wanneer je hier aan komt: klik op de E-learning Link (in de titel) .
Begin vandaag nog online met jouw: Padi Open Water Duiker, Padi Advanced Duiker, Padi Enriched Air (Nitrox) Duiker, Padi digitale onder water fotografie, Scuba Review (opfris cursus), Padi Redding Duiker, de theorie voor de Padi Dive Master Cursus en lezingen van de IDC cursus voor de Padi Assistent Instructeurs en Padi Instructeurs Cursus.

Klik op de link in de titel of kopie en paste onderstaande referentie in je browser, om naar Padi’s webpagina te gaan en te starten met een van de bovenstaande online Padi duik cursussen:
https://www.padi.com/elearning-scuba-registration/default.aspx?irra=36138

Het laatste nieuws van Lanta Palm Beach Divers over de Anti-haaien vinnen soep campagne in samen werking met Project AWARE

Press release:
250 AWARE Divers and AU$2500 Raised For Conservation

September 2010 – Palm Beach Divers, Koh Lanta, Thailand gives regular donations to underwater conservation so far raising over AU$2500. Since January 2009 the Palm Beach team has inspired 250 individual divers to make a gift for underwater conservation.

Ingelise K. Bier, PADI Course Director at Palm Beach Divers said, “We organize Project AWARE cleanups throughout the year, have a mooring program, and a Shark AWAREness Specialty Program. Inspiring divers to donate to such a worthwhile nonprofit is another great way we can give something back to the marine world. We are proud to support Project AWARE Foundation.”

Look at the press releases:
Project AWARE Actions Blog: http://projectaware.wordpress.com/2010/09/06/palm-beach-divers-thailand-makes-commitment-to-underwater-conservation/

Project AWARE website: AWARE Diver: In the Spotlight : http://www.projectaware.org/content/index.php?pid=77

Project AWARE Facebook link: www.projectaware.org/facebook

Waarom moet je Lanta Palm Beach Divers kiezen voor jouw duik carrière ?

Je zult merken wanneer naar werk zoekt in duiken, dat je vergelijkbare zaken tegenkomt als in het “normale leven”. Je toekomstige werkgever zal je aannemen op je Curriculum Vitae (werkervaring en training), jouw interview (telefonisch, per email of in persoon) en op je karakter. Ik denk dat je zelf wel weet wat jij graag zou willen zien (wanneer je zelf gaat duiken of een Padi duik cursus doet) in jouw Padi Dive master of Padi Duik Instructeur. Je kent vast wel erg professionele en niet zo professionele Padi Dive masters / Padi Dive Instructeurs. Wellicht zijn er locaties in de wereld waar je graag heen terug zou gaan en plekken of duik scholen waar je mindere ervaringen mee hebt.
Ons doel is om jou de beste en meest professionele Padi Dive master / Padi Duik Instructeur te maken, in een stijl die bij jouw karakter past. Om je Curriculum Vitae (overzicht van werk ervaring en trainingen) zo op te bouwen, dat je werk kunt vinden, waar je zou willen werken. Om aan jou uit te leggen hoe je jouw doel kunt bereiken !

Om het simpel te zeggen: wij zijn er hier voor jou. Naast het uitleggen van de duik theorie (zie Padi Divemaster Cursus), het trainen met je voor je zwem vaardigheids vereisten, leggen we je ook uit hoe dit in het “ware duik leven” werkt, door je praktische ervaring te laten opdoen met onze Padi Divemasters en Padi Duik Instructeurs
Je zult zien dat je duik vaardigheden verbeteren en dat je groeit naar je toekomstige functie van Padi Divemaster of Padi Duik Instructeur. Ook bieden wij extra trainingen aan op het gebied van onder water navigatie, zoeken & bergen, duik apparatuur onderhoud, verkoop training en compressor gebruik en onderhoud.

Prijzen voor IDC’s starten al vanaf 999 USD of 799 Euro’s (exkl. Padi materialen en exkl. Padi bijdragen) !!
Klik hier voor meer informatie….

New Padi instructors in new Padi tshirts November 2011sm
Nieuwe Padi Instructeurs van Maart, Mei, September & November 2011: gefeliciteerd !!

Welkom bij Palm Beach Divers

Wij zijn de enige Padi 5 sterren (IDC) duik school die hun duik boot hebben liggen aan het mooiste strand van Lanta, Pra Ae (of wel Long Beach) en die je rechtstreeks vanaf dit strand naar Koh Ha en Koh Phi Phi brengen.

Ons zwembad is de zee, direct voor het duik resort. In ons groene seizoen gebruiken we een zwembad in een van onze resorts. Dus je hoeft niet elders heen te gaan, we hebben alles hier: het tropische eiland, strand, zee, beeldschoon duiken en mooie resorts !

Door kleine groepen, beeldschone, langzame duiken met ervaren Padi gidsen, hoge kwaliteit duik cursussen (waar je ook iets leert), plezier & gezelligheid, spannende zaken, professionele staf en duiken op een veilige en natuurvriendelijke wijze, proberen wij uw duik vakantie meer waarde te geven. Onze staf vindt duiken geweldig en lesgeven ook en wil jou graag laten zien, waarom het duiken speciaal hier zo geweldig is !

Duik met ons!

Thais eten is heerlijk, Thaise mensen zijn geweldig lief en hartelijk. Bungalows en eten zijn erg goedkoop in Thailand. Elke dag hebben wij prachtig zonnig weer, palm bomen, prachtige zons ondergangen, witte zand stranden en lekker warm zee water. Het duiken hier wordt gerekend tot het beste in de wereld. Koh Lanta is een prachtig eiland en Pra Ae (Long Beach) is het mooiste strand ! Kom hierheen om met ons te duiken en ervaar onze geweldige onder en boven water wereld ! Verander / verbeter jouw leven: je leeft maar een keer. Leef, ervaar, voel en beleef ! Kwaliteit is belangrijker dan kwantiteit !

Why choose Lanta Palm Beach Divers ?

Padi Go Pro Cursussen

Begin met jouw Padi Professionele duik carrière bij duik professionals. Onze ervaren Padi Divemasters, Padi Instructeurs en Padi Course Director leren je hoe je veilig, accuraat, gemakkelijk en met veel plezier anderen kunt leren te duiken of hoe je ze jouw onder water wereld kunt laten zien. Wij vinden duiken en lesgeven in duiken geweldig ! Zullen we jou dit ook leren ?

Leer duiken ! Verander / verbeter je leven !

Het is belangrijk te weten wat je wilt, waarom en met wie, of je nu met duiken begint of als je met een Padi Instructeurs Cursus begint. Check de duik apparatuur die een duik school verhuurt, kijk naar de klas lokalen, ontmoet de mensen / Padi instructeurs, deze dingen kun je zelfs online doen (via email,chat of Skype). Dit is erg belangrijk voor jouw lol in het duiken, duik avontuur en voor je veiligheid.
Wij bieden je het verschil in duiken: laat ons jouw leven veranderen / verbeteren. Wordt een actieve duiker.

Student Comments

Het was super relaxed, zeer goed georganiseerd en verzorgd. Je hoeft zelf niets te doen. Op de boot krijg je lekker eten en zoveel te drinken als je wilt. Je doet je spullen aan en met een paar stappen lig je in het water en ben je in een andere wereld. De divemasters zijn erg attent en letten goed op. De service is een 10. Onder water is het hier erg prachtig er is zoveel te zien, je hebt ogen te kort. De meeste vissen die op de plastic kaarten staan, zie je hier ook. Kortom: een 10 voor Palm Beach Divers. Bedankt voor de fijne duikdagen. Ook de film is een erg leuke herinnering. Lieve groeten uit Amersfoort,
Carel Bast & Eida Osinga, Holland, 2011
Hey guys!! Just a wee note to say thank you for doing such a fantastic job during my IDC. Cant wait to get back and start teaching!!! Back in about 4/5 weeks so will be in touch about the specialities. Hope you're both well xx
Viki, Scotland
I can't say thanks enough to Lisa and Lars for their hospitality, professionalism, and generosity. Not only am I thrilled to have completed my Open Water Certification with Palm Beach, but my traveling companions had a blast on the tours that you helped them find. Thanks to you, we got a real feel for life on Koh Lanta, saw some absolutely beautiful sights, and made a handful of new friends.
Eddie, England
Super bedankt voor de goede zorgen en vriendelijkheid van de staff. Samen met Wilco heb ik hier mijn eerste manta ervaring mee mogen maken en dat was een zeer bijzondere. Tevens mijn eerste zeepaardje gezien ! Groetjes & thanks,
Arris, Holland, 2011
Dear Lars & Lisa, Home again but I really enjoyed diving with palm beach divers. The lionfish, blacktip and leopard sharks were great the whaleshark was fabulous and the service and hospitality were good It did feel like home Sweet memories will remain forever Greetings from holland
Ad and Sandra, Holland
De 1e manta van ons leven van dichtbij gezien, high on adrenaline ! Super school, super personeel, helemaal geweldig !! Bedankt voor alles, see you again !!
Wilco & Carina, Holland, 2011
We hebben een heerlijke tijd gehad ! Inderdaad ben ik eventjes goed ziek geweest en daardoor 1 duikdag moeten missen (met pijn in mijn ziel). De overige duiken waren allemaal spannende nieuwe ervaringen (manta's gezien !!) De mensen van de duikschool waren heel leuk en de appartementen prima. Ik mis het enorm ! Groetjes,
Chantal, duiker via vakantie duiker, Holland, 2010/2011
Complimenten voor deze goed georganiseerde duikschool: een geoliede machine. Enorm genoten van Hin Daeng, prachtige koralen. En daarna 2 enorm grote manta's on Hin Muang. Onze dag kon niet meer stuk. Iep is een geweldige divemaster die overal ogen heeft. Bedankt !
Jos & Annette, Holland, 2010/2011
We waren hier vorig jaar November ook al, aan het begin van onze trip en nu weer aan het einde van onze trip. De dagen op de boot en in het water waren heerlijk. Samen met de Tingtong Crew was het wederom erg gezellig ! We zijn erg blij met de dvd en onze duikervaringen. We hebben het er al heel veel over gehad, maar we gaan elkaar zeker weer zien !! Ga zo door en veel geluk met alles ! See you soon !
Joja & Germano, Holland, 2010/2011
Beste allemaal, Heel erg bedankt voor jullie inzet tijdens onze week duiken op Koh Lanta. We hebben heel erg genoten van de prachtige onder water wereld en de haaien gezienwaar we voor gekomen zijn. Dikke complimenten voor de super verzorging aan boord en het heerlijke eten !! Volgende keer als we in Thailand zijn komen we graag weer terug !
Henk & Willem, Holland, 2010/2011
Hi Lars and Lisa (and all the other guy's/ girls at PBD) On the bottom, you guys rock's! Thanx for introducing me to the fantastic world underwater, I really enjoyed! Also thanx for being a great company, a shame we already have to go. Hope to see you all sometime! Cheers! Jesper
Jesper, Denmark
Dear Palm Beach Divers, we would like to thank for 10 days of fun & pleasure ! We joined you for 210 hours under water, we have had 336000 liters of air, 168000 liters of Nitrox and unknown amount of beers at night in San Sunset Bar or at the dive center. We enjoyed the boat trip and introduced Thor into "ice-cube-diving"...We especially want to point out the flexibility of Lisa's dive planning and the deciscion to have 2 dives at dive sites with mantarays !! Remarkable as well was the 40rd birthday party for Lisa. We have been honored to be invited and had a lot of fun ! A good party as well was the "snorkeltest" from the new Padi Divemasters and our new Nitrox diver Tom. We enjoyed the show and felt like part of the staff. Last but not least we want to thank Matty and Claus for the best guidance under water and on the boat. We completely enjoyed our holiday staying with you ! "Die Kreuzigungstruppe" (Lilly, Tom, Silke, Petra, Juergen, Ralf & Kai)
Die Kreuzigungstruppe, Germany, 2011
Dear Palm Beach Divers Team, Thank you for some supreme teaching in Open Water Diving and a special thanks to Jesper, to my knowledge the best diving instructor north of the South Pole. Kind Regards
Jes Thomsen, Denmark, 2011
Very well organized, an excellent service on boat, land and dives, Very friendely and professional, the best I have found in 20 years
Gabriella, Padi Instructor, Italia, 2011
Thank you very much for makingus discover the unknown world of ocean.. When reaching the sandy bottom, it felt like walking on the moon for the 1st time, a small fin kick for experienced divers, but a big one for us beginners. You have shared with us your passion & knowledge and you have helped me overcoming the cold ! Thanks Adam & Simon and all the best for your amazing journey ! P.S: And this is only the beginning ! We highly recommend starting this adventure with Adam, he perfectly combines fun & teaching !
Severine & Niro, France & Switzerland, 2011
Hi Lisa, How are you. Our family had a great outing with your staff, enjoyed every minute of it. your staff is very friendly and professional. safety is always the top priority. I have uploaded some of the photos on facebook, some of my friends are starting to enquire where is this place. I hope to return soon with them. as promised some of the photos taken.
Raymond & Adrian Pau, Malaysia, 2011
Thank you for restoring my bad experience of diving into good ones. It is wonderful too overcome fear and be able to enjoy scubadiving again. All thanks to wonderful instructors. P.S: I will not let 17 years pass again untill I dive the next time!
Stina Jakobssen, Sweden
Thank you so much for a great experience !! I am definetely "hookt" now. Jesper was an awesome instructor and I will recommend this place to everyone I know. Hope to see you again ! Hugs,
Jim from Sweden, 2011
Who would have thought you could turn a surfer into a diver ? Well done Remco ! A great big thanks to all for making learning fun, being so supportive, & knowledgeable & above all a real good laugh ! Had an absolutely amazing time under water and above. Thank you, thank you, thank you. You're all fab... even the slippery seasnake, you know who you are.. ! Please come & see us when you are in UK if you are down south. Who knows perhaps I can make surfers out of divers ? Cheers all, I will def. be back, love,
Naomi, England, 2011
Thank you so much to everyone at Palm Beach Divers ! From the very first email we knew how special this diving experience was going to be - Lisa went out of her way to help us organize a special honeymoon package ! ( a scuba review for me and an Open Water Course for my husband and heaps of fun extras !) She also greeted us with smiles and humor every morning - as did everyone else in the dive shop. Our Padi instructor Pan was THE BEST. We could not have asked for a more experienced, patient or fun mentor ! We love you Pan, "the Aquaman " ! Next time we're in Lanta we will definetely come back to dive with you again ! Big thanks,
Ash & Christina Hazelwood, Australia, 2011
We've gone diving in Vancouver, the Bahamas & Hawai before, and this was our most amazing diving experience & diving school ever by far ! Adam was an awesome instructor & Lisa is so lovely and helpful, thank you Palm Beach Divers !
Ann & Colin Jr, Vancouver, Canada, 2010/2011
We had a fantastic and surprising time under water and above- I wasn't even certain I was diving when we arrived for a vacation and I ended up doing the full Padi Open Water Course with Pan as my Padi instructor. My most memorable moments were seeing the crazy colours of the octopus and sea turtles and having Pan spot things when I was sure nothing was there-especially the cuttlefish ! Also he pushed me off the boat, to do my swimming test to shore and gave me his shirt, so that the "aggressive plankton" did not eat me on the way. Goes without saying, Lisa has been our "rock" for the whole vacation. Thanks guys !!
Jesse & Anima, USA, 2010/2011
We are so glad that we decided to go with Palm Beach Divers. When Lee showed up to our bungalows, we knew that this was the place to be ! The staff is fabulous and Koh Haa was incredible. We felt very safe and informed with this professional and kind team. Claus was perfect and such an amazing teacher ! He really made us feel at home. We are 4 Californian Vagabonds who have an even deeper (no fun intended) love for the sea now. Thank you ! Kap kun mah krap ! Peace, love + 18 meters deeper,
Levi & Brooke, California, USA, 2010/2011
Hi ! We are a spanish couple that made the Padi Open Water Diver Course one week ago. We just write to thank you to Simon again (the Greek boy). We learnt and had fun at the same time with him so, we think he is a very good instructor and we will recommend him to our friends ( and Claire). Everybody was very nice with us. We hope to come back for some fundives or maybe the Advanced Open Water !!
Jorge & Ingrid, Spain, 2010/2011
We had a great holiday, diving was very nice, especially the MANTA's !! Friendly people and good staff. Thank you all for a great time, hope to be back soon !
Kim, Holland, 2010/2011
Thank you so much for all of our training, it was soooo amazing and that Manta Ray was unreal! It is really sad to be leaving despite the fact that we have already stayed longer than planned. I will see you all next year. Keep finding whale sharks. Lots and lots of love. PS: Hin Daeng with the whale shark was INCREDABLE!
Gosel, England
Lisa, Lars, crew, Thank you so much for looking after us and for taking us to some amazing dive sites. Hin Muang rocks! Loved the Manta's - definitely highlight of my trip. You made us all feel very welkcome. Your excellent service & fantastic staff made my trip too Lanta all the more memorable. Thanks to you all, maybe pop by one day! Claire
Claire, England
Elden & Rita Smith would like to truely thank Palm Beach Divers for doing such an excellent job on our snorkeling trips ! There was great care taken to keep each of our groups safe. Everyone was pleasent & helpful. This agency truely deserves all succes !
Elden & Rita, 2010/2011
1ere plongee a Ko Lanta: incroyable !!! J'aurais jamais imagine voir autant de choses ! Au debut j'etais un petit peu inquiete mais finalement j'ai adore decouvrir la plongee ici. Merci a toute l'equipe, c'etait genial ! Et j'espere a bientot ?!
Magdalena & Mounzy, France & Switzerland
My "diving story" began 5 years ago when we arrived on Koh Lanta intending to stay for 4 days, but ending up staying for 5 weeks ! Steve was one of the first customers and, from the first meeting with "fello Essex man" Lee on the beach, to meeting Lisa & Lars and their other staff, we were made to feel like friends and very welcome. Steve completed his Padi Open Water and Advanced Open Water Courses, while I, with my enormous fear of Open Water couldn't even go onto the boat ! We returned in April 2009 to a lovely warm welcome, some familiar faces along with some new friends to make ! Steve quickly embarked on dives and this time I was "brave enough" to try snorkelling. Heidi was very reassuring during all 6 snorkelling trips and make me wonder why I had left it so long before looking into this amazing underwater world ! Back at Christmas 2009, with Zoe and Tom, who took to diving as quickly as their dad. I remained snorkelling. Finally in February of this year (2010) I made the decision that I wanted to learn to dive - and there was only one place that could teach me- Palm Beach Divers ! So we returned in April, Steve ready as ever to get back into the water and myself - very nervous ! I need not have been: everybody was so encouraging from my first day in the classroom, to my first step into open water. Remco has to be one of the most patient and encouraging teachers I have met. Despite my numerous attempts at the mask removal task, he kept encouraging me and telling me I could do it. Lisa's time and patience also with the mask task, was very much appreciated. Thank you everybody once again, Sue
Sue, England, 2010 / 2011
Dear all instructors, hairdressers and Adam, Thank you very much for the instruktion and banter. We all had a fantastic time diving and spending time in your company !! Mega thanks to Pan: SUPERSTAR !! I'd also like to give a special thanks to Remcofor bringing the clippers whilst we were drunk. I am sure I will repay the favor soon ! Thanks guys, see you soon !
Dunc, UK, 2011
A great Christmas dive !! 1st dive for me and see a SHARK - so great !! Thank you very much, greetings,
Silvia & Gernot, Germany, 2010/2011
We had 3 days with new impressions, experiences and a lot of fun ! We were a bit nervous, but Claus, our instructor did a good job and therefore our 3rd and 4rd dive was really amazing ! Everything on the boat was organized perfect by the staff. Thanks to all for making our first diving experiences a lot of fun ! Greetings,
Tanja & Wolfgang, 2010/2011
I never thought I would do the Open Water Course and become a diver, but after I met Adam my mind changed. His enthusiasm, knowledge & love of the sport rubbed of & that was it: I had to give it a go. Adam also is a genuine nice bloke, which made the whole thing really enjoyable. Simple & clear instructions from Adam made it easy & relaxing to pick up the knowledge needed to pass the course. Wish everybody at Palm Beach Divers the very best & hope to see you soon !
Ben Carroll, England, 2010/2011
Thank you a million for every fish and coral we saw. From the Carribean to S.Africa and around the world thebest diving & the best people here in Koh Lanta Palm Beach Divers. Hin Muang + Hin Daeng!!! Thanks a million again. Ciao, Goodbye, Namaste, Sawadee, Sabadee, Gracias...
Phong & Lisa, India & Spain
Thank you very much for a greatest experience of my life ! You all are very nice and helpful. Thank you Lisa, Thank you Klaus,Thank you Adam!!! I am very glad I have met you all ! Goodluck ! Adams Angle:
Zuzanna, Czech Republik, 2010/2011
Hi guys, It was great to spend these couple of days with you. Really enjoyed following my advanced course, and have the opportunity to see so many fishes. But the thing I will remind the most is "don't grab the turtle!" See you next time in Lanta.
Eddie, 2006
Hello, Je suis vraiment heureuse d'avoir realiser cette experience avec vous tous. Maintenant je suis prete pur de nouvelles experiences! J'avais un enorme plaisir de revenir ici a fin de continuer ma formation et voir de nouveau toutes ces merveilles. Thanks a lot
Nathalie, 2006
Lars en Lisa, Nogmaals dank voor jullie gastvrijheid we hebben genoten. De reis terug gaf wat vertraging maar alles is gelukkig goed gekoemen. Na de relaxing period zijn we weer retour in het hectische bestaan van alle dag, we denken met weemoed terug aan de strandbiertjes en de zonsondergang. All the best, liefs en groeten aan de rest van de crew.
Marc, 11/12/2006
Hi Lisa & Lars, I just wanted to drop you a quick line to thank everyone at Palm Beach Divers - and especially Levke- for teaching me how to dive. Obviously I know there is an awful lot that I still have to learn and master, but the 4-day Open Water course I've just finished has given me a real desire to go on and dive some more - which i guess is what it's all about really!!! I honestly believe I'll come back to Palm Beach Divers again when I'm next in Thailand and want to dive around the islands of the Andaman Sea...... Thanks again for a fabulous time.
Aaron Ireland, 11/12/2006
It was the best thing I did. Walking into the Palm Beach Divers shop. Great experience. got hooked right away and to quote Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator 1: "I'll be back". Special thanks to Dee and Iep for instructing and guiding me through the coral reefs. And off course thanks to the rest of the Palm Beach Divers team!
Barend, 28/12/2006
Cheers guys... had a great time and experience taking my course with Palm Beach Divers. Thanks for the dives... Hopefully I will return in the not so distant future for more diving... All the best!
Adam Duffy, 03/01/2007
Palm Beach Divers You are awesome. I couldnt be happier with the open water dive course. It was an amazing experience. Thank you!
2007
Dear Palm Beach Divers, Lars & Lisa, What a way to start off the New Year.To be honest after day 1 I was a bit freaked out about breathing 10 meters under water with sharks!!! Lars made the process so easy & calmy so after some time I was relaxed & marveling at the scenery below! thank you for your knowledge, patience and excitement for diving. Thanks!
Kate Seper, 2007
Palm Beach Divers, Thank you for helping me fulfill my dream of getting certified to scuba dive in Thailand. Being in the middle of a school of fish underwater is a level of joy that is hard to describe. Lars, you were patient and kind and we felt 100% safe with you accompanying us. I couldn't be happier with the whole experience!
Ariel Roth, 05/01/2007
Dear Palm Beach Crew! I had a good time here and some great diving thanks to you guys! Maybe see you again next season!
Robert, 01/04/2007
Thanks Dee, Lars, Lee and all the Palm Beach crew. Had a fabulous dive after 5 years on land. Thanks to Dee especially for taking great care of me underwater. I felt completely at ease on both dives.
Julie, Melbourne, Australia, 05/04/2007
Inguar, Wessel, Jonathan and Irene thanks the gang: Lars, Lisa, Hendrik, Dee for the best diving we ever had! Awesome stuff!!
Inguar, Wessel, Jonathan and Irene, 2007
Hey everyone, Thanks for some very nice days, dives and talks! It's sad we have to leave, but we will be back! Promise!! Thanks for your way of being! See you again! Love,
Rasmus, 2007
Lisa, Hello! My name is Chris Meyer, I went diving with you guys back in January, with the Britisch fellow Lee as our Dive Master. I came with my friend Chris Busse, his girlfriend Not and my wife Sunanta. I was packing my bag tonight and found one of your Palm Beach Diver flyers and it brought back a lot of fond memories. Especially of Lanta. I also realized I had never contacted you guys after we left to tell you what a good time we had and how much we enjoyed your hospitality. I just wanted to tell you we had a great time all around, we would recommend Palm Beach Divers to anyone! Please thank Lars, Thomas and most especially Lee for us!
Chris Meyer, 10/08/2007
To all Palm Beach Divers, Thanks a lot for such a good experience underwater! It was the right desicion to do the Open Water course and it was the right decision to do it here! Greetings to the turtle!
Barbara & Tina, Germany, 23/10/2007
Great shop and lovely people! Love to see you again! Thanks,
Ryan Webster, 2007
Many thanks Palm Beach Divers for the professional and relaxed atmosphere this week which has made my dives very enjoyable and memorable. Hope you all have a good high season. Best regards,
Thomas C., 08/11/2007
Eh! Thanks guys the fun dives were great. It was the funniest course I've done!!
Jenn, 12/11/2007
Bonjour mes amies! Thanks so much everyone, especially Dee!! I had a great time during my course. I felt so comfortable doing all those new things with you guys! I can't imagine any other place being better. Truly an amazing experience!
Jilly, 2007
thank you so much for an amazing diving experience. I started at being nervous, unsure and finished feeling a bit addicted to diving already! Hendrik you were fantastic, a bit scary, but I feel like a much better diver for it! Hopefully I'll be back again soon...!
Anna, 2007
Wonder why I wasn't diving all this while, a great experience... Dee, I do credit you for heaving to deal with me... Thanks a lot for all of this and hopefully a lot more diving experience. Lots of love.
Absolutely lovely dives and fantastic staff all around. Everyone was very attentive and clearly very experienced... Thank you so much for showing us such wonderful dive spots and being so caring and friendly!
Guyer & Nela, Vancouver BC, 19/11/2007
* great dive sites! * Very frinedly staff! * Excellent service! (liked the huge variety of exotic fruits very much)
Iedereen bedankt voor de leuke tijd, en de geweldige ervaring! Palm Beach Divers een echte aanrader. Thanks!
Remco en Inge, 26/11/2007
Thanks to everyone for a nice holiday.
Peter H.
het was hier fantastisch, leuke behulpzame staf en mooie duiken gemaakt. We komen zeker terug, maar wanneer...!!! The diving has been great. We have seen from Manta's till nudibranch. The guideshave a great eye to find the special underwater environment. They have been verry helpfull diving the whole weeks.
Karin & Theo, 07/12/2007
thank you for the great 2 diving trips out to Koh Ha! Great diving, nice guides and good food! We'll be back!!! Excellent Padi course with Dee, the military instructor!
Marc & Iris, Germany, 10/12/2007
Did the open water course. Great time, learning a lot! Excellent, thanks for everything!
Ben
Just finished open water and advanced with instructor Dee. Learned a lot, saw even more... Shark, school of barracudas, turtle, octopus, squid and a short glimpse of a beautiful beautiful manta. Thank you so much!
Anna & Tobias, Sweden, 15/12/2007
We saw a whale shark on our very last dive (secret garden) for our Koh Lanta trip. A fantastic ending to 5 days of fun diving. Apologies if my boys gave Palm Beach Divers a major headache underwater! Thumbs up to your dive operation, very good job done!
Louise, Rafi, Emmanuel & Darwin, Singapore,16/12/2007
thank you all so much. I've had a fantastic time here diving and the island is nice too! Sorry I didn't get to see the whale shark,but al teast that gives me something to come back for! Special thanks to Levke for all her instructions and to Laurenfor being a great buddy all week. See you next year.
Connie, Australia, 18/12/2007
Thanks to all the staff for a great week! From a completebeginer to a (apparently) A.O.W.D in 5 days, thanks to Hendrik's great and patient instructions. A whale shark after only 7 dives, can't say much more then that! Hope to return soon!
Adrian,Ireland, 18/12/2007
Hi guys, Just finished IDC (Instructor Development Course) with Lisa. Hard course, but very glad I did it here. I was trained perfectly and thats exactly what I needed. For the examination it was the best support I could think about. A lot of moral support :-) and a lot of talking. Very special thanks to you Lisa for that! thanks for all of you guys for support and smiling all the time!!!
Christina, 20/12/2007
Thank you Lefke for giving us the experience of a life time. Diving is the best I've ever tried. Already addictive toit and want to stay here! Thank you again.
Peter & Kia Agdal, Denmark, 2007
Heerlijke duikweek gehad. Echt vakantiegevoel. Lekker rustig gedoken. Parende luipaardhaaien gezien, wie had dat kunnen denken? Bedankt,
Gerard V.W., Netherlands, 28/12/2007
Bedankt voor de gezelligheid en de goed verzorgde snorkel- en duiktrips. Weer veel gezien en een mooi gebied om zeker nog voor terug te komen!!! Alle mensen hier van Palm Beach Divers... Thanks! Heel veel groetjes!
Vivian & Marchel, Netherlands, 28/12/2007
Hooked... Thank you
29/12/2007
Thanks guys, we have had a great time diving here! Moray eels, scorpion fish, lion fish, sharks and turtles, we have well enjoyed it! Missed the whale sharks but thats life hey! Thanks heaps!
Charlie & Kent, Sweden & Australia, 30/12/2007
Even in pretty rough conditions, PBD ran a smooth operation and we had a cool dive. Saw some huge potato grouper and some peackock grouper as well nudibraches and lobster. Thanks to Hendrik for all the support and cheer!
Brad & Katie Olsen, Los Angeles - USA, 03/01/2008
Many thanks for a great day of snorkeling and diving at Koh Ha. Very nice dive masters and guests on the boat, relaxed atmosphere and we saw lot of different sea life!
Oliver & Nicole (Germany)
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Gallery

First trip new big boat Lila to Koh Ha
Koh Haa Islands
Turtle with jellyfish at Koh Ha
Dive Sites at Similan Islands
Classroom for theory courses
Yellow boxfish on Koh Bidas
Padi Open Water Students in pool
Juvenile Emperor Angle fish at Bida Nok
Students gearing up on new big boat Lila
Elefants trekking through Koh Lanta jungle
Koh Bida Nai
Karin and manta
Leopard shark at Koh Bidas reef
Lanta Palm Beach Resort
Inside new big boat Lila
Inside Palm Beach Divers shop on Long Beach
Students having fun with water canons on the Waterfestival, Songcran
Turtle going up to the surface
New big boat Lila from the side
Padi Instructor training in our pool
Sun set over Long Beach, Koh Lanta
Backside of our new big boat Lila, laying on Long Beach
Students and instructors enjoying our outside gazebo
Manta at Hin Daeng
Students gearing up at the dive deck of Lila
Superiour Bungalow AC at Lanta Palm Beach Resort
Students setting up their diving gear next to the beach, Long Beach
Inside Lanta Palm Beach Divers
New Padi diving instructors after their IE
Our favorite fish, the Porcupine fish

Video of our fish life