Course overview

Master your hover with the SSI Perfect Buoyancy specialty at Khao Lak. Focused dives on the local reefs refine your weighting, trim and breathing control so you move efficiently and protect the coral, key skills for the moderate currents and clean reefs of the Similan Islands.

What you’ll learn

Prerequisites

What's included · What's not

Included
  • SSI Perfect Buoyancy digital learning materials
  • Two buoyancy-focused training dives
  • Weighting and trim adjustment exercises
  • Hovering and breath-control practice
  • Streamlining and efficiency techniques
  • SSI Perfect Buoyancy digital certification
Not included
  • Flights and airport transfers
  • Accommodation
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

The SSI Peak Performance Buoyancy pathway

SSI Perfect Buoyancy is delivered through the SSI Total Diving System and counts toward higher SSI recognition ratings, improving comfort, safety and air use on every dive.

Where you'll dive in Similan Islands

Training is run on the sheltered local reefs off Khao Lak, where calm shallow conditions in the November-to-April season are good for honing control before diving the coral-rich Similan park sites.

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Not included? Sort the rest of your trip

Flights and accommodation aren’t part of the course price, here’s how to book them around your dates.

Getting there

Fly into Phuket (HKT) · 4-6 hours from India.

Where to stay

Hotels and stays near the dive sites, compare rates and book direct.

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