Hi Topshell, Give these guy's call
Diving Phuket Scuba Club Thailand - PADI courses and Liveaboard scuba diving Been using them for 10 years now , top people , great diving (I can't wait to get away from this weather myself ! roll on february ) may be able to point you in the direction of some accommodation too, you can also PM Chantel as she drops into YD accasionally ,