PADI Specialty Courses
Dive into Excellence: Join us and become a better skilled diver with PADI Specialty Courses on Koh Chang Island. Expand Your Expertise, Dive Deeper, and Uncover Hidden Treasures Beneath the Waves!
PADI Specialty Courses with BB Divers
Expand your skills. Dive deeper into your passion.
Looking to go beyond basic diving? PADI Specialty Courses are the perfect way to gain confidence, explore new environments, and build expert skills in your favorite areas of diving. Whether you have one day or a few, these focused courses allow you to become a specialist in the dive experiences you love most.
📚 Choose from a wide range of specialties:
Underwater Navigation
Wreck Diving
Night Diving
Naturalist & Fish Identification
Search & Recovery
Underwater Photography
Enriched Air Nitrox (EANx)
Dive Against Debris (eco dive)
Self-Reliant Diver
Deep Diving
…and more!
🕒 Course Duration:
1 Day – 2 Dives
2 Days – 4 Dives (depending on the specialty)
Our expert PADI instructors will guide you through theory, briefings, and in-water practice to ensure you gain real-world skills in your chosen specialty.
🎖️ Become a PADI Master Scuba Diver
The highest non-professional diver rating in the PADI system
The PADI Master Scuba Diver rating is a respected recognition of your dedication and skill. It places you among the top recreational divers worldwide and demonstrates your experience across multiple dive environments.
To earn this elite rating:
Be a Rescue Diver
Log 50+ dives
Complete 5 PADI Specialty Courses
With our Specialty Package, you can complete all five specialties over 4 to 5 days, combining adventure, skill-building, and fun on some of Koh Chang’s best dive sites.
💬 Ready to start?
Whether you’re working toward Master Scuba Diver or just want to explore a new aspect of diving, BB Divers has the perfect specialty course for you.
Contact us to create your personalized training plan!
Master Scuba Divers (MSD)
The PADI Master Scuba Diver rating is the ultimate achievement for recreational divers. It’s a respected recognition of your dedication, skill, and experience, placing you among the top recreational divers worldwide.
With this elite rating, you’ll demonstrate:
✅ Advanced diving knowledge
✅ Experience across multiple dive environments
✅ A true passion for underwater exploration
To earn your Master Scuba Diver rating, you’ll need to:
Be a certified Rescue Diver
Log 50+ dives
Complete 5 PADI Specialty Courses
Our Master Scuba Diver Specialty Package includes this five specialties:
🛠 Search & Recovery
⚓ Wreck Diving
🌊 Deep Diving
🫧 Peak Performance Buoyancy
⛽ Enriched Air Nitrox (EANx)
This comprehensive program combines adventure, skill‑building, and fun at Koh Chang’s best dive sites.
📅 Duration: 7 days
🏝 Location: Koh Chang
Take your diving to the next level and join the elite group of Master Scuba Divers!
Peak Performance Buoyancy (PPB) Specialty
Master your buoyancy – dive smoother, safer, and more efficiently
Fine-tune your diving skills and take your buoyancy control to the next level with the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy specialty course. This is one of the most practical and rewarding specialties, designed to help you become a more graceful, confident, and energy-efficient diver.
🧭 What you’ll learn:
Perfect your trim and balance underwater
Reduce excess weight and improve your gear setup
Practice precise finning techniques and hovering control
Minimize your impact on the reef and marine life
This course will make your dives smoother, your air last longer, and your movements more streamlined. Whether you’re a new diver or have dozens of dives logged, mastering buoyancy is a game changer.
🕒 Course Details:
Duration: 1 day
Dives: 2 training dives
Prerequisite: Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
Boost your control, confidence, and comfort underwater — all in just one day!
Ready to get started? Contact us to book your PPB specialty with BB Divers on Koh Chang.
Dive Against Debris® Specialty
Make a difference with every dive
Join the global movement to protect our oceans with the PADI Dive Against Debris® specialty. This course empowers you to take direct action for the health of our marine ecosystems by removing harmful debris from the ocean floor and reporting data that supports global conservation efforts.
🐠 What you’ll do:
Plan and execute a cleanup dive with your buddy
Identify which debris can and should be removed (and what should stay)
Collect, sort, and safely remove debris from the dive site
Record and submit your survey data to the Project AWARE global database
Every dive becomes a chance to give back. This course not only improves your dive skills but also helps you become a more informed and environmentally responsible diver.
🕒 Course Details:
Duration: 1 day
Dives: 1 cleanup dive + survey
Prerequisite: Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
Turn your passion into purpose — one dive at a time.
Contact BB Divers to book your Dive Against Debris® specialty and become part of the solution.
PADI Wreck Diver Specialty
Explore history beneath the surface – dive the HTMS Chang
Koh Chang is home to one of the best wreck dives in Thailand: the HTMS Chang, a massive, purpose-sunk navy vessel that now serves as an incredible artificial reef and training ground for wreck divers.
With BB Divers, you’ll complete your PADI Wreck Diver Specialty on this amazing site, learning how to safely explore and penetrate shipwrecks while practicing responsible diving techniques.
🚢 What you’ll learn:
Proper procedures for wreck navigation and mapping
Techniques for avoiding hazards and maintaining safety
How to use lines and reels for controlled wreck penetration
Responsible practices for exploring historical and artificial wrecks
Enhanced buoyancy and awareness skills in overhead environments
This specialty offers both adventure and education, making it one of the most exciting courses in the PADI system.
🕒 Course Details:
Location: HTMS Chang, Koh Chang
Duration: 2 days
Dives: 4 wreck dives, including optional wreck penetration
Prerequisite: PADI Adventure Diver or higher
Minimum age: 15 years
Ready to explore the HTMS Chang up close?
Join BB Divers for wreck diving done right — thrilling, safe, and unforgettable.
PADI Deep Diver Specialty
Go deeper – safely and confidently
Curious about what lies beyond 18 meters? The PADI Deep Diver Specialty opens the door to greater depth exploration, allowing you to dive safely down to 40 meters with the training, knowledge, and confidence to handle the challenges of deeper dives.
Whether you’re interested in deeper wrecks, larger marine life, or just expanding your dive limits, this course gives you the tools to dive deeper responsibly and safely.
🧠 What you’ll learn:
How to plan and execute deep dives (beyond 18m and up to 40m)
Gas management and understanding increased air consumption
Recognizing and managing nitrogen narcosis
Buddy procedures, emergency planning, and safety considerations
Buoyancy control at depth to avoid uncontrolled descents or ascents
The course combines theory with hands-on experience in deep environments like the HTMS Chang, one of the region’s premier dive sites.
🕒 Course Details:
Duration: 2 days
Dives: 4 deep dives
Prerequisite: PADI Adventure Diver or higher
Minimum age: 15 years
Expand your limits and explore the deep with BB Divers on Koh Chang.
Book your Deep Diver Specialty and unlock new underwater possibilities.
PADI Self-Reliant Diver Specialty
Dive solo — with confidence, skill, and safety
Although scuba diving is traditionally a buddy sport, there are times when being able to dive independently is valuable — for underwater photographers, dive professionals, or anyone seeking more self-sufficiency underwater.
The PADI Self-Reliant Diver Specialty is designed for experienced divers who want to develop the skills, mindset, and discipline to plan and execute dives alone, with safety and precision.
🔧 What you’ll learn:
How to plan and perform solo dives
Proper redundant gear configuration
How to calculate and manage air supply for emergencies
Risk assessment, self-rescue, and dive planning without a buddy
The mental and physical discipline required for solo diving
While not a replacement for buddy diving, this course adds freedom, flexibility, and independence to your diving skill set.
🕒 Course Details:
Duration: 2 days
Dives: 4 training dives
Prerequisites:
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Minimum 100 logged dives
At least 18 years old
Gain independence, sharpen your skills, and dive with full responsibility.
Book your Self-Reliant Diver course with BB Divers and discover the confidence of solo diving.
PADI Night Diver Specialty
Experience the ocean like never before — after dark
Diving at night transforms the underwater world into something truly magical. Familiar sites take on a new life as nocturnal marine creatures emerge, colors intensify under your dive light, and your senses heighten.
The PADI Night Diver Specialty teaches you how to dive confidently and safely in the dark, turning every night dive into a calm, exciting, and unforgettable experience.
🔦 What you’ll learn:
How to plan and execute night dives safely
Effective navigation techniques in low visibility
Proper use of dive lights and communication signals
How to manage buoyancy and orientation in darkness
Tips for spotting nocturnal marine life you won’t see during the day
With expert guidance from your BB Divers instructor, you’ll gain the skills and comfort to fully enjoy the peaceful and mysterious atmosphere of night diving.
🕒 Course Details:
Duration: 2 days
Dives: 3 night dives
Prerequisite: Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
Minimum age: 12 years
Ready to dive into the dark side — safely and confidently?
Join us for the PADI Night Diver Specialty on Koh Chang and discover what comes alive after sunset.
PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty
Never get lost again — find your way with confidence
The PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty course is all about mastering the art of underwater navigation. You’ll learn how to confidently find your way around reefs, return to your starting point, and be the diver that others look to for guidance.
Perfect for those who want to be more independent, reliable, and aware, this course helps you fine-tune your observation skills and learn how to use your compass and natural references with precision.
🔍 What you’ll learn:
How to use an underwater compass accurately
Techniques for natural navigation using depth, terrain, and sunlight
How to create and follow navigation patterns
Estimating distance, making turns, and returning to specific locations
Practical tips to stay oriented and calm underwater
This course will boost your confidence and turn you into a diver who always knows the way.
🕒 Course Details:
Duration: 2 days
Dives: 4 training dives
Prerequisite: PADI Open Water Diver (or Junior OWD)
Minimum age: 10 years
Be the diver who always knows where they are — and how to get back.
Book your Underwater Navigator course with BB Divers and sharpen your skills on the vibrant reefs of Koh Chang.
PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Specialty
Dive longer, feel better – with enriched air
Enriched Air, also known as Nitrox or EANx, is the most popular PADI specialty course for a reason. By diving with air that has less nitrogen and more oxygen, you can enjoy longer bottom times, shorter surface intervals, and more comfortable multi-dive days.
Whether you’re planning a liveaboard trip, diving daily on vacation, or just want to extend your time underwater, Nitrox is a must-have skill for every serious diver.
🌬️ What you’ll learn:
How to safely dive with Enriched Air Nitrox (up to 40%)
How to analyze the oxygen content in your tank
How to set your dive computer for nitrox diving
Understanding oxygen exposure limits and enriched air benefits
This is primarily a non-diving certification and can be completed in half a day — making it the easiest way to boost your dive potential.
🕒 Course Details:
Duration: 1 day
Dives: 2 dives
Prerequisite: Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
Minimum age: 12 years
Want to dive longer and feel fresher after each dive?
Book your Nitrox Specialty with BB Divers and enjoy more time underwater on Koh Chang.
PADI Search and Recovery Diver Specialty
Find what’s lost — and bring it back
Ever dropped something valuable underwater? Or want to assist in underwater recovery missions? The PADI Search and Recovery Diver Specialty gives you the tools to locate, lift, and retrieve lost objects with precision and safety.
This hands-on, problem-solving course is both fun and practical — and an excellent way to sharpen your navigation skills while learning to work as a confident dive team member.
🔍 What you’ll learn:
How to use underwater search patterns based on size, shape, and location
Techniques to tie knots and rig lift bags for safe and controlled recovery
Planning and executing mock search operations
Applying navigation techniques to locate and return lost items
How to evaluate search conditions and choose the right method
Whether it’s a lost dive light or a heavy anchor, you’ll be ready to handle it.
🕒 Course Details:
Duration: 2 days
Dives: 4 training dives
Prerequisite: Advanced Open Water Diver (or Open Water + Navigation experience)
Minimum age: 12 years
Turn your dives into underwater missions — and never leave anything behind.
Join BB Divers on Koh Chang for the PADI Search and Recovery course and add real-world rescue skills to your dive toolkit.
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