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PHU QUOC ISLAND
This beautiful island lies 65 miles off the south-west coast of Vietnam and is genuinely unspoiled by time & tourism. Travelers say that "Vietnam is like Thailand 20 years ago". If that's true, then Phu Quoc is like Vietnam used to be 10 years ago!
Phu Quoc is about 600 sq. kms and is the largest of all Vietnamese islands. There are 99 mountains and hills covered in green primitive forests with majestic waterfalls and babbling streams. The fresh sea breezes and stunning sandy beaches touching crystal clear blue waters make this a true paradise.
The good weather and clear waters start mid November and last until early June. Then the rainy season usually starts and diving conditions are not so good. This however compliments diving in Nha Trang & Whale Island where the rainy season can begin mid November till early January.
Information on the Internet about the island is limited and what there is tends to be outdated and can give a dire overview of the fate awaiting tourists! Our advice is ignore this and discover for yourself one of the best kept secrets in SE Asia.
Scuba Diving and PADI were introduced to the Island during 2002 by Jeremy Stein, better known for his 5 Star diving and Instructor Training Centres in Nha Trang, Hoi An, Con Dao & Whale Island. So whilst diving is relatively new here you have a rare opportunity to be amongst the first to dive this area and to discover new divesites.
 Diving in the North is similar to the rest of Vietnam, whereby there is not a proliferation of large fish life, nor the pelagics, Mantas or Sharks. It is however teeming with smaller reef fishes and is a perfect site for new divers or divers who have not dived for a while. The hard & soft corals are pristine around the mass of small islands to the South and are home to a huge variety of small colourful reef/coral fish, many of them endemic to the Vietnamese waters. At times it is difficult to see the corals due to the masses of Fairy Basslets & Damsel fish! The mysterious Dugong has also been sighted here!
All PADI diving and experience courses are offered here, as well as daily dive trips and is run by the highest qualified Instructors in Vietnam together with the Rainbow Divers team.
 Jeremy Stein is an English PADI Course Director. He has lived in Vietnam for many years and is responsible for introducing PADI into the country in the 90's. Jeremy and his team at Rainbow are considered to be the pioneers of diving in Vietnam. PADI Instructor Development Courses are run at their 5 Star IDC centres in Nha Trang 6 times each year.
The General Manager of the diveteam on Phu Quoc is Georges Erhard (English PADI Staff Instructor) and he is ably assisted by English Staff Instructor, Vicki Jones & German MSDTs Steve Denke & Stephanie Koppel. Divemasters from Vietnam, France, Scandinavia & England complete the team whose primary focus is to ensure that you have fun and safe diving experiences! There are limited medical facilities available on the island and no recompression chamber. Therefore safe diving practices are essential and full medical & evacuation insurance is recommended. Policies available through PADI and DAN SEAP (Divers Alert Network) - Please click on the DAN icon on the left side of this page for immediate 30 day cover.
Diving in the North begins at 8am with a 90 minute trip to the sites. 2 or 3 dives are available as are ‘Try-Dives' and Snorkelling. Trips to the South start at 7.30am. The journey is for 2 hours 30 minutes. We only offer a 3-dive package to the South as well as ‘Try-Dives' and snorkeling.
Lunch is available between the dives for 40,000vnd (about $2.50). Water, soft drinks & beer are also available on board, or you are welcome to bring your own.
We do restrict the number of divers to ensure comfort, relaxation and enjoyable day. Accordingly, we recommend that you book early to avoid disappointment.
| DIVE PRICES |
| SNORKELLING |
$40 |
| 2 DIVES FROM BOAT* - EQUIP, FOOD, WATER |
$85 |
| 3 DIVES FROM BOAT* - EQUIP, FOOD, WATER |
$110 |
| 1 DIVE FROM BEACH - HIRE ONLY |
$35 |
| NIGHT DIVE FROM BEACH |
$50 |
| (* includes unlimited same day beach diving) |
| PADI COURSES |
| DISCOVER SCUBA - 1 DIVE - POOL/BEACH |
$40 |
| DISCOVER SCUBA - BOAT (1 or 2 dives) |
$60/95 |
| DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING - 2 DIVES + SKILLS |
$110 |
| SCUBA DIVER - 2 DAYS |
$210 |
| NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC OPEN WATER COURSE 4-5 days |
$410 |
| OPEN WATER - 3-4 DAYS |
$345 |
| ADVENTURE DIVES (per dive) |
$70 |
| NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SPECIALTY (2 dives-1 day) |
$205 |
| SPECIALITY COURSES - 1-2 DAYS (per dive) |
$70 |
| SPECIALITY COURSES - 1-2 DAYS (NO DIVE) |
$60-100 |
| VIETNAM DIVER SPECIALTY - 1 DAY |
$135 |
| VIETNAM NUDIBRANCH SPECIALTY -1 DAY |
$110 |
| ADVANCED - 2-3 DAYS |
$335 |
| RESCUE - 3-4 DAYS |
$310 |
| EFR + DAN 02 - 1 DAY |
$160 |
| DIVEMASTER - 1-3 MONTHS |
$1,260 |
ALL PADI COURSES INCLUDE YOUR OWN ORIGINAL PADI MANUALS & MATERIALS
If you are intending to take a PADI course during your trip, please download and check through the medical questionnaire. If you answer yes to any of the questions, please visit your doctor and obtain medical clearance before arriving.
DISCOUNTS ARE OFFERED FOR MULTI-DAY DIVING (3 DAYS+) & GROUPS (3 OR MORE) (20% off Day 3 onwards) OR IF YOU BRING YOUR OWN FULL EQUIPMENT (10%).
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The Rainbow Bar & Restaurant. No accommodation but just an excellent place to be!
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