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Thailand

Steve Boot

Steve Boot

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    Introduction

    Steve Boot started his journey in the dive industry through seasonal visits to Big Blue Diving, Khao Lak where he would work as a dive guide during the Similan Island open season, ultimately becoming a co-owner of the company. Always wearing a smile Boots is passionate about our underwater world and delivers tuition as well as guiding services.

    Steve Boot

    Based: Thailand

    Origins: Stoke on Trent, England

    SSI & PADI AOW instructor, co-owner of Big Blue Chaba and the Blue Dolphin liveaboard

    Services:

    ✓ Similan & Surin Island guiding

    ✓ Unique Koh Tao all-day dive tours

    ✓ Scuba courses available

    ✓ Available for large group bookings

    Note: minimum numbers apply for guiding services

    Features

    Dive Services

    Dive guiding services

    October - April: Similan & Surin Islands for groups of 2 or more

    May - September: Unique all day trips based on Koh Tao

    Dive training available

    Location: Similan & Surin Islands & Koh Tao

    • Advanced Open Water
    • Deep Speciality
    • EANx Nitrox
    • Sidemount certification
    • Solo diver certification

    Location: Koh Tao

    • Open Water Diver
    • React Right
    • Rescue diver training

    Please note that courses and fun diving require a minimum of two paying guests. Private 1:1 can be arranged at additional cost.

    Included

    Courses

    ✓  Online training material, dive shop affiliation and certification fees

    ✓  All practical instruction required for the course

    ✓  All relevant dive equipment required for your course*

    Fun Diving (certified divers)

    ✓  Steve Boot - your dive guide

    ✓  Equipment rental including dive computer

    ✓  Snacks, water, tea and coffee on the dive boat

    ✓  Local hotel/resort transfers

    Please note that courses and fun diving require a minimum of two paying guests. Private 1:1 can be arranged at additional cost.

    * Inclusions are dependent on the course you are undertaking. Liveaboards can be included in these services

    Excluded and additional fees

    ✓ Dive or travel insurance*

    ✓ Marine Park Fees (Similan & Surin Islands)

    ✓ Camera rental

    ✓ Flights or accommodation

    ✓ Additional purchases made on the dive boat

    *Dive and travel insurance is advised prior to booking

    Payment Plan

    0% - Now, take your time to process your plans

    30% - 48 hours after we invoice you

    70% - 90 days before arrival date

    Cancellation Fees

    The booking process

    • Initial planning

      Found the perfect trip, or interested in recommendations? Submit a query and we’ll tailor something for you

    • Email proposal

      We’ll coordinate with the operators and collate the relevant information for you; to make selecting your next dive adventure easy

    • Invoice and deposit

      When you want to proceed, we’ll secure your spot and issue an invoice.Deposits usually due within 48hrs, then once we receive your deposit your booking is confirmed

    Know before you go

    How do I get there?

    Nearest international airport: Phuket International Airport (HKT)

    A free transfer is available on embarkation and disembarkation days between the airport and Blue Dolphin. There is only one pick-up time so please refer to the relevant itinerary and plan to arrive accordingly.

    Transfer times

    1.5 hours – From Phuket airport to Khao Lak, Thap Lamu

    Flights

    Many countries have direct flights into Phuket, however, these may also include a short hop from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok.

    Here's an easy way to see all the Flight Connections

    Diving on Koh Tao

    Flights can be taken to either Phuket, Bangkok or Koh Samui. From any airport you will need to transfer by road and ferry to Koh Tao. The quickest route is via Koh Samui.

    Do I need a visa for this trip?

    Passport holders of most western countries will be issued a single-entry visa stamp upon arrival for stays of up to 30 days in Thailand. Nationals of countries not included in Thailand's Visa Exemption scheme may need to obtain a tourist visa in advance, or apply on-line for a visa on arrival.


    To check if you need a visa to enter Thailand, or if you have any queries about entry requirements, please check with the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate General in your home country. Contact details and locations of Royal Thai Embassies and Royal Thai

    Consulates-General are available at www.thaiembassy.org


    As visa and passport regulations for different countries are constantly in a state of flux, we always advise our guests to check regularly for updates and changes. Further information relating to Thailand visas and entry requirements can be found on the Thai Immigration Bureau's website here: www.immigration.go.th

    Please make sure that your passport has a minimum of 6 months validity from the date you will arrive in Thailand. Entry may be refused if passports are damaged or have missing pages.

    You may be required to show a confirmed ticket to leave Thailand within the maximum number of days you are allowed to stay in the country. Additionally, visa-on-arrival visitors may also be asked for evidence of adequate finances for the duration of their intended stay, equivalent to 10,000 Baht per person, or 20,000 Baht per family.

    What level of dive training do I need?

    Suitable for novice divers. Depending on your specific requirements you can dive with Steve at any level. Courses do have prerequisites, please enquire when booking.

    What are the dive conditions like?

    Thailand’s tropical climate is influenced by the southwest and northeast monsoons. From Late May to October the south-west monsoon hits the western coast of Thailand, making the Similan and Surin Islands inaccessible. The northeast monsoon sweeps through the Gulf of Thailand (east coast) between mid-October to mid-December.

    All routes

    The warm tropical waters of the Andaman Sea remain pleasant year-round, averaging 28°C (82°F). However, thermoclines can occur at various times during the season. Most guests find a 3mm wetsuit or shorty to be suitable, while many prefer diving with just a skin suit or rash guard. For those who tend to get cold easily, especially after repetitive dives, we recommend bringing the wetsuit that you find most comfortable.

    Seasons (average temp)

    Summer (33ºC) - March to May (always sunny)

    Rainy (31ºC) - June to October (still sunny)

    Cool (28ºC) - November through February (still sunny)

    I have a large group, can we still dive with Steve?

    You certainly can, Steve has a great team of dive professionals on hand. They can accommodate large groups and still keep the low dive guide to customer ratio of 1:4.

    Do I need dive and travel insurance for this trip?

    Absolutely, without a doubt! Comprehensive travel and diving insurance is essential for planning any scuba diving trip. Many operators require proof of both before allowing you to participate in their activities or use their services here's why.

    We recommend DiveAssure for both dive and travel insurance. You can choose between single-trip or annual coverage.

    To arrange your insurance now, please use this link -DiveAssure registration.

    Do I need any medical documents to dive?

    Operators providing dive services will require you to complete an RSTC medical declaration. Should you need to answer ‘YES’ to any of the questions then you will need a doctor to sign as authorizing you to be medically fit to dive. You can find an example of the RSTC medical questionnaire here.

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