Therefore, safety and functional organization are keywords
for Atlantis Adventures - Asia. Thousands and thousands
of successful dive-trips through the years confirm the high
safety standard. Support services like the Hyperbaric Chamber
in Patong help to make diving even more hazard-free on Phuket.
Diving safety has improved immeasurably from former days
when old equipment and little instruction was the standard.
Nowadays state-of-the-art equipment and world class teaching
methods is a must. All new diving gear is utilized with
safety in mind. A good example of new technology currently
in use on Phuket is the "octopus", which has a
second mouthpiece, allowing the diver to share his air tank
with others. This has dropped the number of accidents to
almost zero.
In our dive shop on Phuket, PADI-certified
open-water diving courses
are available. The course includes theory, practice in a
swimming pool and finally diving in the open ocean and is
the best and safest way to enjoy this wonderful experience.
Nowadays, with the modern equipment available, dangers
from old inadequate scuba gear are minimal and danger from
attacks by sharks or other marine life are surprisingly
small. Thailand has not recorded even one single known accident
related to sharks!
