BEST OF · SCUBA DIVING IN THAILAND

The 15 Best Scuba Dives in Thailand

50 dives  ·  from $23 a head

Koh Tao certifies more divers than almost anywhere on earth, and Phuket runs the Andaman granite pinnacles. These 15 cover courses, fun dives and day boats, with prices, class sizes and the months the visibility holds.

Open Water Course - Become certified diver in 3 days - Day two: putting the lessons into practice
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Open Water Course – Become certified diver in 3 days

1.Open Water Course – Become certified diver in 3 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,137 reviews · from $358Our pick

Meet at Koh Tao Scuba Club at 9:00 am for three days of small-group scuba training. With no more than four people, instructors such as Tom and A can give close attention as you learn in Koh Tao’s calm, clear waters and finish with a digital certificate.

“Tom was an amazing instructor. He was so calm and laid back which made everything feel much less scary while also keeping us educated and safe . I was so nervous but I signed up for an advance course right after I finished .”

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Ko Tao: Try Scuba Diving 1-Day Experience - Noon departure and a short ride across the Gulf
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Ko Tao: Try Scuba Diving 1-Day Experience

2.Ko Tao: Try Scuba Diving 1-Day Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 452 reviews · from $77

Spend a full day learning basic scuba skills at LBD Diving Koh Tao in Sairee. You will practice in shallow water, then reach up to 12 meters with an instructor such as Nico, Armand, or Alberto. The second underwater session costs 1,000 baht and is often the highlight.

“amazing day, got Arland the guide and he was fantastic, everything was really well explained and the theory portion was overlooking the beach which was nice. the dives were fantastic (definetly do the optional second one) and I had an amazing time, my only disappointment was that I wasn't in koh tao longer to be able to do the full course they offer”

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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

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

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

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: Scuba Diving Maithon Or Racha Islands For All Levels - From hotel pickup to Phuket Smart Pier
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Phuket: Scuba Diving Maithon Or Racha Islands For All Levels

4.Phuket: Scuba Diving Maithon Or Racha Islands For All Levels

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 245 reviews · 270 minutes - 9 hours · from $100

Choose a beginner scuba tryout, a two or three-session boat trip, or a certified-diver refresher around Racha Yai, Racha Noi, or Maiton Island. Groups are kept very small, often two divers per instructor. Expect hotel pickup, equipment, food, drinks, and patient guides such as Eak, Nat, Chang, and Somkid.

“AMAZINGGGG. All the way from pickup, to the boat, to our wonderful instructor, and to the food. Absolutely worth every penny (or baht).”

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Scuba Dive in Koh Lanta, Thailand - Koh Haa: limestone islands and open-water scenery
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Scuba Dive in Koh Lanta, Thailand

5.Scuba Dive in Koh Lanta, Thailand

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 212 reviews · from $146

Join Phoenix Divers Koh Lanta for a full day on the Andaman Sea, with hotel pickup, fitted scuba gear, an instructor-led small group of up to four, two underwater descents, lunch, snacks, and drinks. Sites may include Koh Haa and Ko Bida Nok, with conditions shaping the final route.

“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”

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Basic Diver ( One Day Experience) - The first 40 minutes: learning before getting wet
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Basic Diver ( One Day Experience)

6.Basic Diver ( One Day Experience)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · from $127

Meet an SSI professional at Koh Tao Scuba Club for basic theory, equipment practice, and a first underwater session to 5 meters. If you feel ready, add a second outing to 12 meters with no skills practice. The group limit is four people.

“Really cool. They have patience with beginners, even if you are scared like me and start panicking:)”

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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

7.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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La Bombona Diving Koh Tao Open Water Course - Starting at La Bombona on Sairee Road
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La Bombona Diving Koh Tao Open Water Course

8.La Bombona Diving Koh Tao Open Water Course

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · from $423

La Bombona’s Koh Tao Open Water Course combines classroom lessons, pool training, and four ocean sessions in a small group of up to four. You receive scuba equipment, course materials, and PADI certification preparation, with instructors such as George, Nico, James, and Koldo available through the school.

“Had an amazing experience and an fantastic instructor!! (Julian is the best🤪). I recommend everyone who wants to dive in Koh Toa, to have your experience by this company”

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Scuba Diving Day Trip at Koh Chang – 2 Dives - What the 8 a.m. day looks like
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Scuba Diving Day Trip at Koh Chang – 2 Dives

9.Scuba Diving Day Trip at Koh Chang – 2 Dives

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · from $130

Join BB Divers at 8 a.m. for an eight-hour Koh Chang scuba trip limited to four people. Certified divers visit the HTMS Chang wreck or Koh Rang National Park, with guides such as Oscar, Steve, Max, or Chang, plus equipment, lunch, drinks, snacks, and hotel transfers.

“I went on 2 diving trips with BB divers represented by Oscar the boatmaster and his team. They took really good care of me and we had lovely and safe dives around the national park and the local military wreck. The equipment is well maintaiRead more”

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Try Scuba Diving in Racha Yai/noi: 3 Dives for Non-Certified - What You Learn Before Entering the Water
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Try Scuba Diving in Racha Yai/noi: 3 Dives for Non-Certified

10.Try Scuba Diving in Racha Yai/noi: 3 Dives for Non-Certified

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 10 hours · from $189

Spend 10 hours traveling from Phuket to Racha Yai and Racha Noi for three guided scuba sessions, starting at 2 to 3 meters and reaching 12 meters. Small groups, full equipment, meals, insurance, and patient instructors such as Saeed, Dima, and Julien make this a strong first-time option.

“Amazing experience for a first time diver with our instructor Julien. Professional at work with a great attitude. Recommend to anyone wanting to give diving a go.”

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Padi open water diver course, become a diver in 3 days - Day three: finishing the four required sessions
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Padi open water diver course, become a diver in 3 days

11.Padi open water diver course, become a diver in 3 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · from $586

Train with BB Divers in a small group on Koh Chang. You’ll study PADI basics, practice in a pool or shallow bay, then complete four reef sessions around Koh Chang and Koh Rang National Park. Equipment, meals, insurance, transfers, and your online manual are included.

“We picked BB Divers for our Open Water Diver certificate and we couldn't be happier. Our first day of theory and pool practice took place in Cliff cottage restaurant, which is located in an incredible environment, with cozy seating options, dRead more”

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Dive trip with 2 dives (start from Ko Kut) - What the three-stop schedule feels like
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Dive trip with 2 dives (start from Ko Kut)

12.Dive trip with 2 dives (start from Ko Kut)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · from $136

Travel from Koh Kood to Koh Rang National Park for two guided scuba sessions in a group of no more than five. BB Divers supplies equipment, pickup, lunch, snacks, and drinks. Guides such as Lou, Morgan, Marcus, and Janice may lead the underwater groups, while snorkelers use the same boat.

“We dived with Morgan and dive went very smoothly and professionally! Enjoyed the trip very much!”

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Become certified diver in 3 days - PADI Open Water Diver course on Koh Tao - Day one: five chapters, equipment practice, and shallow water
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Become certified diver in 3 days – PADI Open Water Diver course on Koh Tao

13.Become certified diver in 3 days – PADI Open Water Diver course on Koh Tao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $375

Learn scuba skills with PADI 5 Star IDC Center Scuba Birds in Koh Tao. Instructor Dominik Maier may lead your training, which combines study, shallow-water practice, four open-water sessions, a final exam, and certification. The center is a short walk from Mae Haad Pier.

“What a unique experience! My instructor was Dominik Maier who was an equally hilarious yet stern when needed teacher. I was very nervous at certain points as I have never scuba dived before, and he was able to calm both myself anRead more”

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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

14.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

15.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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Just written up in Scuba Diving in Thailand

★ 5.0Phuket: Try SCUBA DIVING Full Day Experience 2 DivesFrom $1679
★ 4.6Phuket Scuba Diving Racha Islands 1-3 Dives For All LevelsFrom $1473
★ 5.0Phuket: Try SCUBA DIVING Full Day Experience 3 DivesFrom $1935
★ 5.0Phuket: SCUBA Diving Day Trip King Cruiser, Shark Point, KDMFrom $1762
★ 4.7Phuket: Khai Islands Tour Or Scuba Diving OptionsFrom $2317
★ 5.0Phuket: 3 Dive Koh Phi Phi/Shark Point Scuba Diving Day TripFrom $1764
★ 4.8Try Scuba Diving in Racha Yai/noi: 2 Dives for Non-CertifiedFrom $15711
★ 5.0Pattaya: Snorkeling or Beginner Scuba Diving Tour with lunchFrom $836
★ 4.7Koh Chang: 1-Day Dive Trip to Top Underwater SitesFrom $1079
★ 5.0Koh Tao: PADI Try Diving ExperienceFrom $7733
★ 4.8Koh Samui: Discovery Dive to Koh Tao or Sail RockFrom $22341
★ 5.0Koh Tao: Private Basic Diver Experience with 2 DivesFrom $2093
★ 4.1Koh Samui: Dive Tour to Sail RockFrom $20410
★ 4.1Koh Samui: Dive Tour to Koh TaoFrom $2123
★ 4.8Koh Samui: Discover Scuba DivingFrom $22119

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