Thailand · SCUBA DIVING
23 reviewed
A short list rather than a long one. These 15 scuba diving trips are the ones that hold up, each with its price, its running time, and the detail that ends up deciding it.
Full-day beginner scuba course in Koh Racha Yai with private tuition, two shallow underwater sessions, meals, gear, and Phuket hotel pickup.
“Pomme did a great job, was energetic and personable. Cheryl and I both really enjoyed her as a tour guide.”
Koh Lanta 2-session scuba trip with hotel pickup, small group of 4, Thai lunch, included gear, and possible mantas or whale sharks.
“Phoenix divers is very organized and overall experience is super worth it! We were asked to check-in and do the fitting the day before. On dive day, meeting time was 8:20h which allowed us to have a longer rest and the crew in the pier gavRead more”
PADI Open Water training on Koh Tao with small groups, pool practice, gear included, four ocean sessions, plus night outings.
“We completed our RAID openwater and advanced certification with James and Armand from LBD this week. We had an absolutely fantastic time, so much so that we ended up staying to complete another five dives. James is incredibly experiRead more”
Two water sessions from Ko Chang, HTMS Chang shipwreck and Koh Rang reefs, with gear, hotel pickup, lunch, snacks, and drinks.
“Great Dives and service :) boat master Oscar was excellent and extremely helpful and led us to some great sights! The crew was also very accomodating :) Thank You!”
Learn scuba basics in a Kata Beach pool then head to the reef for a beginner-friendly ocean session with full gear, meals, and instruction.
“I was taught by a very friendly and experienced diving instructor who was the owner of the diving school at the same time. I've learned a lot in these 3 hours of diving practice for beginners!”
Koh Tao scuba package for certified participants with pickup, gear rental, lunch, and two boat outings that hit multiple famous sites in a day.
“My girlfriend and I had a great time with the Koh Tao Scuba Club. Our guide, Jimmy, was knowledgeable of the dive sites, as well as very helpful with ensuring we were having a good time, as well as staying safe. We recommend going to the mRead more”
Racha Islands discover scuba experience with 3 guided sessions near Homerun and Siam Bays, Phuket hotel pickup, meals, and full gear.
“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!”
Beginner scuba try day from Ko Chang with pickup, gear fitting, two supervised underwater sessions, and reef time up to 12m.
“Toller Ausflug, gute Erklärung, alles perfekt. Hatte ein bisschen Angst vor dem Tauchen, aber unser Guide Pavel hat mir die Angst genommen. Danke. Top.”
PADI Discover Scuba on Phi Phi Don: small-group two shallow underwater sessions, reef wildlife, and eco-focused instructors in about 5 hours.
PADI Discover SCUBA in Koh Tao: two guided underwater sessions, gear included, snacks and drinks onboard, max 12m depth, return by 6pm.
“The experience was just outright amazing and spectacular. Although it was our first time trying out scuba diving, the whole experience made us want to get a certification next time. Den, an absolute unit of a man, was very professional anRead more”
Learn scuba basics on Ko Chang with small groups, a pool warm-up, and two reef sessions up to 12 metres, with transfers and lunch.
“Really one of the best diving schools I’ve ever been to. I went on the 3 dives trip including the Ship Wreck and it was one of the best experiences even if the water was a little blurry unfortunately. The whole team is so kind and patient and you stay in small groups underRead more”
Beginner scuba training in Koh Lanta with Phoenix Divers, small-group supervision, speedboat visits to three reef locations, and gear included.
“Very first time diving and it was absolutely amazing. Right from the beginning it was really well organised and the diving itself was a once in a lifetime experience. Very happy we chose Phoenix Divers and we highly recommend them to all the first timers out there!”
Small-group Phuket scuba sessions at Racha or Maiton Island, with pickup, gear, snacks, and coaching for beginners and certified.
“Wonderful dive site that's only 15-min boat ride from Phuket. The staff is friendly and professional. The crew and driver were flexible for my cruise pick-up and drop-off. Great experience!”
Phuket Racha Yai snorkeling or scuba in clear water and Coral Island beach time, with pickup, gear, and buffet lunch from $52.
“Wonderful day. Loved having enough time to snorkel and not feel rushed”
Full-day Phuket scuba trip with 3 underwater sessions, all equipment, transfers, breakfast and lunch, visiting Racha, Marine Park and Phi Phi.
“MJ and her husband took a small group of people diving to Phi Phi and 2 other sites. I had my own dive with her husband and it was really enjoyable. The boat crew were great too. I think we got lucky as the boat was pretty quiet on this day. Good pick up and everything went to plan. Im a pretty experienced diver but there was newer divers too and everyone worked at their own level.”
