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Lanta Diver now own and run two dive boats that daily
take our guests to the various divesites. MV Lanta diver 1 (previously
known as Choksomboon 3) is a 23 meter long custom built dive boat which
is a eminently suitable for day trips and live aboards. A separate dive
deck, two sundecks and a large deck in the shade provide lots of space
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divers to relax on before, between and after dives. After four years of constant improvements on what
was from the beginning a jolly good dive boat
Lanta Diver 1 is now a favourite amongst many of our guests who return
year after year. All little extras and comforts which are normally only
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are there also for our daytrip guests. Double
compressors below deck enables us to fill tanks without having to change
the actual tank, just slip out of your gear and slip back into the same
gear after the surface interval. After the first dive you just head
straight for the lunch table and take your pick amongst the three to
four different courses served, (or why not have a
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standard food flasks, on
Lanta Diver 1 we have two cooks who turn the boat in to one of the
best restaurants on the island. These lovely ladies also make sure you
get a full cooked breakfast western style on the way out and a good
portion of fruit on the way home. Non divers have actually asked us if
it is OK to join the boat just for the food!
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Safety (Both boats)
In the unlikely event of an accident we are obviously fully
prepared, we have more than all required safety equipment on board.
Large oxygen tanks with demand as well as free flow valves. VHF radio,
lifejackets and first aid equipment. Nobody would be happier than us if
we never have to use any of all this but we can assure you it is well
maintained and regularly checked. We are in radio contact with speed
boat operators and never more than 2 hours from the Hyperbaric Chambers
in Krabi and Phuket. Over and above this Lanta Diver Co
Ltd is also a sponsor of the Phuket
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(the recompression
chamber). This ensures our divers direct access to the chamber completely free of charge. All diving and non-diving guests are also
covered by a fully comprehensive PADI insurance (Horsell International
Co Ltd, Sydney) this insurance covers everything from hyperbaric treatment,
medical bills and emergency evacuation. As this comprehensive
insurance is by now means a regular thing at all dive centers around the
world (in Thailand it is a good idea to ask to see a valid insurance
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dive centers have no, or insufficient coverage) we strongly suggest that you
take out a DAN (divers alert network) policy before embarking on any
extensive dive travels. All our staff are familiar with the safety equipment
and are medically first aid trained and updated.
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