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The 15 Best Scuba Diving in Phuket

40 dives  ·  from $23 a head

The 15 best scuba diving in Phuket you can book right now, with the price per head, how long you are actually in the water and who each one suits. Number one is first for a reason.

Full-Day Beginner Scuba Course with Private Tuition, Racha Yai - Starting at Chalong Pier at 7:00 am
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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

Spend about eight hours traveling from Phuket to Koh Racha Yai for two supervised open-water scuba sessions. You practice with a certified instructor before entering the sea, then explore coral and marine life at beginner-friendly sites. Pomme, Tiger, Ootdy, Nim, and other guides are praised for calm, personal tuition.

“This tour was absolutely amazing. This was my first ever dive, I was in a group with one other newbie and a guide. My guide, Tiger, was so helpful, informative, and took amazing pictures! He also made me feel very safe. I had a slight mask Read more”

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Phuket: Discover Scuba Diving to Racha Yai Island - Learning the basics before your first session
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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 beginner-friendly scuba sessions to 12 meters. A certified guide such as Pomme, Tiger, Ohm, or Lung handles instruction, safety, and often underwater photos. Breakfast, lunch, equipment, insurance, drinks, and selected hotel transfers are included.

“we were picked up promptly at our hotel and taken direct to the pier where we were met with our instructor, once on the boat he explained everything to us we had some drinks and breakfast, then we got in our kit and jumped off the boat, when in the water our instructor was so patient with us. The whole experience was amazing would definitely recommend.”

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Kata Beach Diving for Beginners Pool Training and 1 Beach Dive - Pool training makes the first sea session less intimidating
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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 heading into the sea near Kata Beach. Certified instructors such as Sky, Gan, and Tim work with first-timers, including nervous swimmers. Equipment, meals, insurance, and pickup from selected Phuket areas are included.

“It was our first time scuba diving and we had zero clue what we were doing. Tim our instructor was very patient and skilled to help us learn. My husband isn’t a strong swimmer but he still was able to scuba dive no problems. And I had problems figuring out how to breatRead more”

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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

Leave your Phuket hotel at 7:15am for three guided scuba sessions around Racha Islands, including Homerun and Siam Bays. Scubadeep supplies equipment, breakfast, lunch, snacks, and transfers. Guides such as Brem and Rishab are noted for calm instruction and close support.

“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) - Racha Noi: your first underwater session
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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

Spend about 8.5 hours with Aussie Divers Phuket learning basic scuba skills before exploring the Racha Islands to a maximum depth of 12 meters. Instructor Franck is known for clear, patient teaching. Breakfast, lunch, drinks, snacks, and equipment are included.

“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 Scuba Diving: Racha Island Or Maiton Island For All Levels - What happens at Chalong Pier
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Phuket Scuba Diving: Racha Island Or Maiton Island For All Levels

6.Phuket Scuba Diving: Racha Island Or Maiton Island For All Levels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $97

Choose a half-day scuba trip to quiet Maiton Island or a longer outing to Racha Yai and Racha Noi. Beginners need no license or swimming skills, while certified guests can book fun sessions or a scuba refresher. Instructors such as Chang, Eak, Jo, Bobby, and David may guide small groups.

“Expérience extraordinaire et inoubliable pour une première plongée, nous avons pris l’option avec deux plongées; arrivé au Desk, inscription, tenue de plongée et buffet de bien venu. Départ en bateau en petit groupe nous 12 à participer à l’excursion, navigation jusqu’au 1er spot ! Explication et présentation du matériel, équipement et hop le grand saut ! 1 moniteur pour 2 plongeurs; vérification et essaye avec la descente ! Absolument tout le personnel est extrêmement gentil, et attentionné ! Remonté à bord du bateau, collation sucrée, salé, des fruits frais et des boissons. De nouveau navigation vers un 2ème spot, et de nouveau une très belle plongée. Temps libre sur le…”

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Phuket: Racha Island Snorkeling or Scuba Diving Tour - The speedboat ride to Racha Yai
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Phuket: Racha Island Snorkeling or Scuba Diving Tour

7.Phuket: Racha Island Snorkeling or Scuba Diving Tour

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

Travel by speedboat from Chalong Pier to Racha Yai for either a 30-minute scuba session or 30 to 40 minutes of snorkeling, then enjoy lunch and beach time at Coral Island. English-speaking guides, equipment, drinks, snacks, and insurance are included.

“It was lovely! We had a great experience and will definitely do it again!”

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Scuba Diving in Phuket – Full-Day Trip (3 Dives, All Included) - Guides who make the day easier
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Scuba Diving in Phuket – Full-Day Trip (3 Dives, All Included)

8.Scuba Diving in Phuket – Full-Day Trip (3 Dives, All Included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $179

Join Blue Divecenter for a 10-hour Phuket scuba trip with three underwater sessions near the Racha Islands, Phuket Marine Park, or Phi Phi. Guides such as Bon, Julie, Joy, and Orn provide instruction and support. Breakfast, lunch, gear, snacks, and selected transfers are included.

“Great day out, the boat very comfortable and the staff really work hard for you! Food was also very good!”

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SSI | Padi Open Water Course in Phuket - Day three at Racha Noi: wilder water and better visibility
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SSI | Padi Open Water Course in Phuket

9.SSI | Padi Open Water Course in Phuket

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

Spend three days earning an SSI or PADI Open Water certification in Phuket. Train in Chalong, then head by boat to clear Racha Yai and wild Racha Noi. Instructors including Olivier, Pommie, OotDy, Oodi, and Ned are praised for calm, careful teaching.

“I recently completed my Open Water Diving course with SSS Phuket, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From start to finish, the team was professional, friendly, and incredibly supportive. Everything was well-organized, making the eRead more”

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Scuba Diving Daytrip to Racha Yai - What you see around Racha Yai
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Scuba Diving Daytrip to Racha Yai

10.Scuba Diving Daytrip to Racha Yai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · from $90

Join Sea Bees Diving from Phuket for two scuba sessions around Racha Yai, with hotel pickup, breakfast, Thai and Western lunch, and multilingual guides. Certified divers can reach 20 meters, while beginners can try two sessions to 8 meters. Snorkelers are welcome too.

“The high standards of the services both in diving equipment and staffs. The facilities of the boat is clean and tidy with professional instructor to give dive sites briefing. The food on boat is delicious with Thai and western cooking.”

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Phuket: Coral Reef Scuba Diving Experience at G Beach Club - What happens during the four-hour session
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Phuket: Coral Reef Scuba Diving Experience at G Beach Club

11.Phuket: Coral Reef Scuba Diving Experience at G Beach Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · from $95

Spend four hours at Phuket’s G Beach Club with a PADI instructor, Cressi equipment, and direct access to a shallow coral reef. Beginners can try scuba with guides such as Andrea, Maria, or Daniele, while certified guests can choose one or two sessions, including night options.

“Had a great intro dive with Andrea! We felt really safe in the water and enjoyed the lap at the end to see more! Would definitely recommend!”

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Premium Guided Scuba Diving Day Trip for Certified Divers - Reefs, walls, wrecks, and changing underwater scenery
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Premium Guided Scuba Diving Day Trip for Certified Divers

12.Premium Guided Scuba Diving Day Trip for Certified Divers

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

Join Aloha Diving from Chalong at 8:00 am for a full day aboard M/V Matchanu, a small boat for certified divers. Expect varied Phuket sites, small groups, prepared gear support, lunch, snacks, and an easygoing schedule. Scuba equipment rental costs extra.

“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 - Practicing Around Racha Yai Island
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Freediving in Phuket – SSI – AIDA – Molchanovs – PADI

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

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

Spend two days learning freediving with instructor Ruddy and the SSS Phuket team. Train in the pool at The SIS Kata, then practice around Racha Yai Island with equipment, 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 - Racha Yai brings your first sea sessions
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From Phuket: 3-Day SSI/PADI Open Water Diver Certification

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

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

Train in Chalong with a dedicated SSI or PADI instructor, then head to Racha Yai and Racha Noi for five supervised sea sessions to a maximum of 18 meters. Equipment, meals, transfers, and certification fees are included, with instructors speaking Thai, English, and French.

“It was a highlight in my life. The underwater world is stunning. I felt safe and confident after my last and 5th dive. This is an experience I'll carry with me always.”

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Full-Day Koh Phi Phi Scuba Diving Course from Phuket - What the two underwater sessions are like
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Full-Day Koh Phi Phi Scuba Diving Course from Phuket

15.Full-Day Koh Phi Phi Scuba Diving Course from Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $168

Join SSS Phuket for a small-group scuba day from Chalong Pier to Koh Phi Phi. You’ll make two 50-minute descents to 12 meters, with equipment, breakfast, lunch, and selected hotel transfers included. Expect colorful coral, reef fish, and possible turtles or sharks, but no time ashore on Phi Phi.

“Not much to see. Coral was dead because of water temperature last year they told us. No large fish. Visibility was very poor. A lot of 50 person boats all in the same area so very crowded. Crew was very helpful. Food was good. Traffic was bad so long drives to and from shop.”

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Just written up in Scuba Diving in Phuket

★ 5.0Try Scuba DivingFrom $21011
★ 5.0Phuket: PADI Discover Scuba Diving 1 beach diveFrom $1142
★ 4.5Racha Noi and Racha Yai Dive Trip from PhuketFrom $1035
★ 5.0Refresher scuba diving trip, 3 dives at Racha Noi and Racha YaiFrom $1908
★ 4.0SCUBA Diving tour Racha and Coral islands full day tourFrom $504
★ 5.0“Premium” Non Certified Beginner Scuba Diving in Racha Yai/NoiFrom $37610
★ 5.0Phuket Scuba Diving Maiton Private Island Small Group or SnorkelFrom $1939
★ 4.5Phuket Raya Island Day Tour with Snorkeling OR Scuba DivingFrom $528
★ 5.0Phuket Phi phi Maya Bay Khai Island Diving Transfer & BuffetFrom $782
★ 5.0Phuket: Scuba Dive Racha and Coral Islands with Snorkeling TourFrom $895
★ 5.0PADI Discover Scuba 2 Times Diving PhuketFrom $2203
★ 5.0Open water scuba certifiication course with beach divesFrom $5037
★ 5.03 Fun dives in Phi Phi islands for Certified DiversFrom $1585
★ 5.0Phuket Scuba Diving Phi Phi Islands (Certified Divers Only)From $1756
★ 5.03 Fun Dives in Phi Phi islands for Certified DiversFrom $1578

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