Scuba diving · PHUKET

15 Scuba Diving Trips in Phuket Worth Booking

17 dives  ·  from $23 a diver

The 15 best scuba diving trips, with what each costs, how long you spend underwater and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason; start with it.

Full-Day Beginner Scuba Course with Private Tuition, Racha Yai - Breakfast, equipment, and the shared boat
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Full-Day Beginner Scuba Course with Private Tuition, Racha Yai

1.Full-Day Beginner Scuba Course with Private Tuition, Racha Yai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 368 reviews · from $162Our pick

Start early at Chalong Pier, meet a certified instructor such as Pomme, Tiger, Ootdy, or Nim, and board a shared boat for Koh Racha Yai. After breakfast and instruction, you’ll complete two 45 to 50-minute open-water scuba sessions with close guidance. Lunch, equipment, snacks, insurance, and select Phuket transfers are included.

“Very good experience, had a very informative instructor and all the boat crew were friendly and welcoming”

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Phuket: Discover Scuba Diving to Racha Yai Island - Breakfast, lunch, and an easygoing boat day
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Phuket: Discover Scuba Diving to Racha Yai Island

2.Phuket: Discover Scuba Diving to Racha Yai Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 173 reviews · 8 hours · from $153

Spend about eight hours traveling from Phuket to Racha Yai for two guided scuba sessions to a maximum of 12 meters. Certified SSI and PADI instructors, including guides such as Pomme, Tiger, Ohm, and Lung, provide patient help for first-timers. Hotel transfers, equipment, breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, and insurance are included.

“It was amazing!! Our guide Pommi was such an experienced professional and really sweet too. She took AMAZING pictures and videos of us, HIGHLY recommend doing the photo’s and the dive.”

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Kata Beach Diving for Beginners Pool Training and 1 Beach Dive - Pool training before open water
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Kata Beach Diving for Beginners Pool Training and 1 Beach Dive

3.Kata Beach Diving for Beginners Pool Training and 1 Beach Dive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $114

Spend about eight hours learning scuba skills in a pool before entering the sea near Kata Beach. Certified instructors such as Sky, Gan, and Tim teach first-timers patiently, with equipment, breakfast, lunch, snacks, insurance, and transfers included. Expect a 50-meter beach walk in full gear and confirm the exact sea schedule before booking.

“The Scuba Diving for Beginners experience was out of this world. Being on my bucket list, it definitely lived up to my expectations. Thank you to the patience and great teacher, sky. I need to breath more - did not realise I was holding my breath. The fish life we saw was unbelievable, time just goes by so quickly when you are having fun.”

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Discover Scuba Diving 3 Dives Racha Islands

4.Discover Scuba Diving 3 Dives Racha Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $192

Join Scubadeep for three guided scuba sessions around Racha Islands, with hotel pickup, breakfast, lunch, equipment, and instruction included. Your boat visits Homerun and Siam Bays, while instructors such as Brem and Rishab help first-timers get comfortable. The day lasts about eight hours and may include sightings of leopard sharks and tropical fish.

“We had a fantastic time with scubadeep and our guide Brem. He took excellent care of us and we had so much fun scuba diving for the first time. I’d highly recommend booking with them!”

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PADI Discover Scuba Diving for Beginners (Non Certified Divers) - The two-hour trip to the Racha Islands
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PADI Discover Scuba Diving for Beginners (Non Certified Divers)

5.PADI Discover Scuba Diving for Beginners (Non Certified Divers)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $204

Join Aussie Divers Phuket for a beginner-friendly PADI Discover Scuba session near the Racha Islands. Instructor Franck guides you through safety skills before three underwater sessions, including practice at Racha Noi. The day includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, equipment, and a group capped at four people.

“I too my son on a discover scuba diving - we found the instructor, Franck to be wonderful – very clear, knowledgeable, patient, and extremely entertaining with his stories! My son and I were very appreciative of his skill, professionalism, focusRead more”

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Phuket: Racha Island Snorkeling or Scuba Diving Tour - What the scuba option is really like
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Phuket: Racha Island Snorkeling or Scuba Diving Tour

6.Phuket: Racha Island Snorkeling or Scuba Diving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 70 reviews · 1 day · from $52

Spend a full day from Phuket visiting Racha Yai and Coral Island by speedboat. Choose guided scuba to 10 meters or 30 to 40 minutes of snorkeling, then enjoy beaches, buffet lunch, and optional water activities. English-speaking guides, equipment, transport, and insurance are included.

“I recently injured my ankle, whilst on holiday, making it difficult to walk on uneven ground. The crew were very aware of this and did a lot to help me throughout the activity. Well done.”

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SSI | Padi Open Water Course in Phuket - Day two at Racha Yai: the gentler sea setting
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SSI | Padi Open Water Course in Phuket

7.SSI | Padi Open Water Course in Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $505

Learn scuba skills in Chalong, then complete five open-water sessions around Racha Yai and Racha Noi. The small group, capped at eight, includes equipment, boat transfers, meals, insurance, and hotel transport. Instructors include Olivier, Pommie, OotDy, Ned, and Pomme. Confirm before booking whether your certificate will be SSI or PADI.

“I had Olivier & Pommie as my instructor! Finished the course in 3 days! Absolutely amazing people and amazing experience. The dive sites are surreal. I recommend everyone to do this course.”

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Premium Guided Scuba Diving Day Trip for Certified Divers - Life aboard M/V Matchanu
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Premium Guided Scuba Diving Day Trip for Certified Divers

8.Premium Guided Scuba Diving Day Trip for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $162

Meet Aloha Diving at Chalong at 8:00 am for a seven-hour trip aboard M/V Matchanu, a small boat limited to 12 divers. Certified divers can expect flexible underwater time, varied reefs, walls, and wrecks, plus lunch, snacks, hot drinks, and water without single-use plastic. Simon, Mona, and Alice are among the named guides associated with the team.

“We had three excellent days of diving with Simon and Mona and crew. Crew were very professional and looked after everyone. Each day of diving was different, with many great experiences. Highly recommend Aloha Divers!”

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Freediving in Phuket - SSI - AIDA - Molchanovs - PADI - Choosing between PADI, SSI, AIDA, and Molchanovs
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Freediving in Phuket – SSI – AIDA – Molchanovs – PADI

9.Freediving in Phuket – SSI – AIDA – Molchanovs – PADI

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $328

Spend two days learning freediving with SSS Phuket. Day one covers breathing, safety, static and dynamic skills at The SIS Kata. Day two brings two or three sea sessions near Racha Yai Island, with equipment, hotel and boat transfers, breakfast, lunch, and a choice of PADI, SSI, AIDA, or Molchanovs certification.

“Really improved my freediving in some of the most beautiful water ever. Ruddy was an excellent teacher”

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From Phuket: 3-Day SSI/PADI Open Water Diver Certification - Day one at Chalong pool
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From Phuket: 3-Day SSI/PADI Open Water Diver Certification

10.From Phuket: 3-Day SSI/PADI Open Water Diver Certification

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 3 days · from $530

Learn scuba skills with a dedicated Thai, English, or French instructor during a three-day SSI or PADI course from Phuket. You begin at a Chalong pool, then head to Racha Yai and Racha Noi for five sea sessions, meals, equipment, transfers, and certification. Olivier and Ootdy are among the instructors praised for patient, safety-minded teaching.

“We could not wish for a better instructor. Olivier is excellent teacher. He was able to explain to us everything in such a simple and interesting way. He was always helpful, patient, supportive and we felt absolutely safe during diving with him. The whole course was a lot of fun and he made this experience unforgettable (and made lovely videos for us)! Also the whole crew on the boat was amazing, and I absolutely recommend this!!”

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Phuket: Khai Islands Tour Or Scuba Diving Options - Why the morning departure makes more sense
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Phuket: Khai Islands Tour Or Scuba Diving Options

11.Phuket: Khai Islands Tour Or Scuba Diving Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 17 reviews · from $23Best value

Choose a half-day or full-day trip to Khai Nai, Khai Nui, and Khai Island, or join a small-group beginner scuba program at Maiton Island. You get hotel pickup in selected areas, snacks, drinks, equipment for the underwater session, and a Thai lunch on full-day programs. Morning departures are best for calmer islands.

“Next time,I will take the full day tour. highly recommend! Their specialist contacted me immediately and gave me instructions for pick up. Drive was about an hour to the pier and very comfortable. Guide explained the trip available in English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Thai. Very professional and easy to communicate. Although the weather in May was out of whack we were still able to enjoy the trip thanks to their services. On returning they provided us with extra services and snacks.”

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3 Fun Dives in Racha Yai and Racha Noi for Certified Divers - A 7:00 a.m. start at Chalong Pier
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3 Fun Dives in Racha Yai and Racha Noi for Certified Divers

12.3 Fun Dives in Racha Yai and Racha Noi for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $89

Join certified divers for three sessions around Racha Yai or Racha Noi, each lasting up to 50 minutes or until 50 bars remain. Sam, Saeed, Johan, and other instructors provide close guidance in groups of three or four. Breakfast, lunch, snacks, equipment, insurance, and selected Phuket transfers are included.

“The underwater world at Racha Islands is truly awe-inspiring. The team provided excellent service, and I would highly recommend this dive package to anyone visiting Phuket”

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Try Scuba Diving in Racha Yai and Noi for Non-Certified - Your first underwater session, up to 12 meters
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Try Scuba Diving in Racha Yai and Noi for Non-Certified

13.Try Scuba Diving in Racha Yai and Noi for Non-Certified

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $174

Spend about nine hours traveling from Phuket to Racha Yai or Racha Noi for guided scuba sessions to depths of up to 12 meters. Beginners without certification are welcome. Instructors such as Sam, Kob, Tifany, Nat, Ohm, and Saeid provide close support, while the boat includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, equipment, and insurance.

“The turquoise waters, vibrant coral reefs, and attentive staffs made this a day to remember. I can’t recommend it enough.”

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Scuba Diving Kata Beach Night Dive for Certified Divers - Meeting at 6:00 pm in Kata
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Scuba Diving Kata Beach Night Dive for Certified Divers

14.Scuba Diving Kata Beach Night Dive for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $60

Meet Phuket Dive Tours in Kata at 6:00 pm for a two-hour beach-based night scuba outing. You must hold a valid scuba license, have dived within six months, and bring medical insurance for scuba activity in Thailand. Ask about guides such as Sky, praised for spotting tiny reef life.

“Did my Open Water certification here, had a great time. Jon was an awesome instructor, can't recommend him enough!”

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3 Fun Dives King Cruiser Wreck and Koh DokMai for Certified diver - Koh Dok Mai adds caves and changing scenery
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3 Fun Dives King Cruiser Wreck and Koh DokMai for Certified diver

15.3 Fun Dives King Cruiser Wreck and Koh DokMai for Certified diver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $175

Set out from Chalong Pier for three underwater sessions at the King Cruiser wreck, Shark Point, and Koh Dok Mai. You need at least Advanced Open Water certification. Guides such as Sam, Natalie, Kob, Nat, Eak, and Max lead small groups of three or four, with equipment, meals, insurance, and selected hotel transfers included.

“The wreck dive was unforgettable, and the marine life at Koh Dok Mai was mesmerizing.”

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