OVERSEAS DIVING COURSES

SW Group organizes overseas diving tours on regular basis and provides opportunity for participants to complete their training courses during a dive trip to Batangas or Dumaguete of Philippines and Phuket Island of Thailand, etc.  Students are advised to complete all required academic and pool training before departure.  Course packages for 4 Days / 3 Nights to 6 Days /5 Nights at Dumaguete and Phuket are available upon request.  Courses available include but not limited to Openwater Scuba (CMAS 2 Stars) Diver, Advanced (CMAS 3 Stars) Diver and Nitrox Diver.  Discounted Package for Scuba Diver + Advance Diver Combined Courses (6 Days / 5 Nights) is also available for new students. For information of our Instructors, please browse [Our Instructors].

PHILIPPINES OR THAILAND DIVE RESORTS

SW Group worked with the Dive Centres at Philippines and Phuket for dive training and adventures.  Please visit www.hkist-swc.com.hk for photo of Dumaguete and Phuket Dive Resorts and underwater environment.

QUALIFICATION

Graduates of the course will be certified as Openwater Scuba (CMAS 2 Stars) Diver or Advanced (CMAS 3 Stars) Diver or Nitrox Diver, who will be internationally recognized and considered competent to engage in openwater diving activities without direct supervision.

COURSE PACKAGES AND ITINERARIES

Openwater Scuba (CMAS 2 Stars) Diver  -  4 Days / 3 Nights Course Package

	One full day or home study Academic Training (Suggested to be completed before departure)
	One full day Pool Training (Suggested to be completed before departure)
	Two full days Openwater Training at Dumaguete or Phuket
	For detailed information, please browse [Scuba Diver Course].

Advanced (CMAS 3 Stars) Diver - 4 Days / 3 Nights Course Package

Openwater Scuba Diver + Advanced Diver Combined Course - 6 Days / 5 Nights Package

￥4,500 per student + Dive Trip Package (Approx. HK$7,500 for Batangas or Dumaguete at Philippines, or Phuket Island at Thailand).  Package do not cover Personal Diving Equipment, but including rental of Air Tanks, BCD, Regulator and Weight Belt for the course.  Course Outline as mentioned above.

Nitrox Diver -  4 Days / 3 Nights Course Package

￥1,980 per student + Dive Trip Package (Approx. HK$5,500 for Batangas or Dumaguete at Philippines, or Phuket Island at Thailand).  Package do not cover Personal Diving Equipment and rental of Nitrox Tanks, BCD, Regulator and Weight Belt for the course.  Rental of BCD and Regulator is available at ￥500 for the Trip.  Course Outline:

The course consists of one full day Academic Training and one full day Openwater Training, students are advised to complete the academic training before departure.  For detailed information, please browse [Nitrox Diver Course].

Itinerary for 4 Days / 3 Nights and 6 Days / 5 Nights Packages

For inquiry of other designations, please visit [Overseas Diving Activities].

The Course Package covers:

	Academic Training and Pool Training before departure
	Round trip Tickets and H. K. Airport Tax (Hong Kong departure)
	Philippines or Phuket sea & land transfers
	Accommodation at Dumaguete / Phuket on twin sharing basis
	Hotel provided breakfast.
	Course Tuition, Examination, Certification
	Rental of Air Tanks, BCD, Regulator and Weight Belt for the course
	Free entry and first year membership to Scuba World Club (SWC).  SWC Members are entitled to discounted equipment packages, participating in diving activities at member prices, a worldwide coverage of US$42,500 Personal Accident Insurance for diving and other benefits throughout the period of valid membership.  Please browse [Member Privileges] for more information.

Excluding:

	Meals other than specified (All meals excluded)
	High season sur-charges at high season, if any
	Traveling Visa, if required
	Philippines Airport Departure Tax (Approx.￥150)
	Travel Insurance (Travel Insurance is available at SW Group)
	Personal Diving Equipment (Discounted Packages are available for students / members)
	Local Diving Tax, if any
	Single room supplement
	Tips for Divemaster and Boat Boys

PREREQUISITES FOR ENROLLMENT

	Openwater Scuba (CMAS 2 Stars) Diver: minimum age 10.  Good health conditions.  Be able to demonstrate novice swimming proficiency in any stroke.  Guardian approval required for age under 14.
	Advanced (Cmas 3 Stars) Diver and Nitrox Diver: minimum age 10.  Good health conditions.  Certified Openwater Scuba Diver of a recognized agency.  Guardian approval required for age under 14.

EQUIPMENT

Students are required to have their Personal Diving Equipment for the course (Mask, Snorkel, Wetsuit, Boots, Fins and Gloves) for better adaptation and performance.  Discounted equipment packages including masks with corrective lens are available for students.  Equipment rental is also available.  Please browse [Dive Equipment] for products information and discounted packages.
Besides sales of equipment, SW Group also conducts [Equipment Maintenance Workshop] to divers on regular basis for familiarization and maintenance of their own diving equipment.