HOI AN

The beautiful Riverside Town of Hoi An is situated on the coast about 45 minutes South of Da Nang. It is a living museum oozing charm & culture from every corner.

Hoi An was almost completely destroyed during the Tay Son rebellion in the 1770’s. It was then rebuilt and served as an important International port until the river silted up which allowed Da Nang to flourish as a commercial centre.

During French colonisation, Hoi An served as an administrative centre and later, during the American War, the Town, with the co-operation of both sides, remained almost completely undamaged.

Thus, Hoi An really offers a sense of history unique in SE Asia.


Rainbow Divers started diving in Hoi An at the beginning of 2005.
On the beach at The Hoi An Beach resort they have a booking office, classroom & swimming pool. Their other office is in the centre of the town on Le Loi Street.

All PADI courses are offered here from Discover Scuba Diving to Divemaster & Instructor. Courses can start every day.

For certified divers there is a daily dive trip to the nearby Cu Lao Cham Marine park, some 25 minutes by speedboat. The Marine Park comprises 8 islands which are home to 155 species of corals, 202 species of fish, 4 species of lobster and 84 species of mollusks.

The centre is a MARES divecentre and is managed & run by English PADI IDC Staff Instructors, Gary Davis & Sarah Martini. They both have spent their time in Vietnam at Rainbow Divers in Nha Trang & Con Dao, so their levels of service, safety & professionalism are as high as you would expect from a Rainbow centre!

DIVING OPTIONS

1 Dive	2 Dive	3 Dive
$50	$75	$100

Daily departures from the Hoi An Beach Resort at 8am. Booking is essential as we like to keep the numbers to a maximum of 12 divers, diving in groups of 4, each with their own guide. Contact Grae. Accommodation can also be arranged if required.

PADI 5 STAR COURSES	Cost (USD)
Discover Scuba Diving (1 pool dive)	$30
Discover Scuba Diving (1 pool dive with skills)	$45
Discover Scuba Diving (1 ocean dive)	$55
Discover Scuba Diving (2 ocean dives)	$85
Discover Scuba Diving (1 ocean dive with skills)	$90
Discover Scuba Diving (2 ocean dives with skills)	$120
Scuba Diver Course 2 days, 3 Knowledge sessions, 3 pool dives, 2 ocean dives	$250
National Geographic Open Water Course * 4-5 days, 5 Knowledge sessions, 5 pool dives, 6 ocean dives	$425
PADI Adventure Dive (1 day, 3 dives)	$275
PADI Advanced Course (2 days, 5 dives)	$375
PADI Speciality Courses	from $125
PADI Rescue Course (4 days)	$400
PADI Divemaster Course (2 - 12 weeks)	$1,250
PADI Assistant Instructor (1-2 weeks)	$750
PADI Full IDC (2 weeks)	$1,250
* Open Water Course Referrals - breakdown: Start your course in Hoi An and complete it an any other Rainbow Centre, or anywhere in the World in the next 12 months! A. 5 knowledge sessions, reviews, quizzes & exam $75 B. 5 pool dives $75 C. 2 ocean dives (1 & 2) $100 D. 2 ocean dives (3 & 4) $100

ALL PADI COURSES INCLUDE YOUR OWN ORIGINAL MANUALS & MATERIALS
If you are intending to take a PADI course during your trip, please download and check through the medical questionnaire. If you answer yes to any of the questions, please visit your doctor and obtain medical clearance before arriving.

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