THAILAND
The 15 best try-dives in Thailand you can book today, each with the per-head price, the depth, and who the operator will and will not take. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Try scuba in Ko Tao for $77 with patient instructors, shallow-water training, marine life, and an optional second underwater session.
“The instructors were brilliant. So experienced and calming. They guided and gave calm reassurance throughout the whole experience.”
Try two guided scuba sessions at Racha Yai from Phuket, with hotel pickup, meals, equipment, and patient instruction for beginners.
“We felt really safe throughout the whole experience (this was our first scuba dive!). Our guide was really calm and explained everything step by step! Can 100% recommend to book - and make sure you get the photo package too, these are priceless memories!! 💕🤿🪸”
Try three beginner scuba sessions at Racha Yai and Racha Noi with small groups, patient instructors, meals, equipment, and insurance included.
“Thank you, Dima, for showing me the underwater world. It was magnificent, and time flew by. I highly recommend this activity.”
Explore Racha Islands from Phuket with three guided scuba sessions, meals, equipment, hotel pickup, and chances to spot leopard sharks.
“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!”
Try scuba in Koh Chang with two guided descents, shallow-water practice, lunch, hotel transfers, and a maximum group of three.
“Toller Ausflug, gute Erklärung, alles perfekt. Hatte ein bisschen Angst vor dem Tauchen, aber unser Guide Pavel hat mir die Angst genommen. Danke. Top.”
Try scuba diving in Phuket with a PADI instructor, three Racha Islands descents, full equipment, meals, and a small four-person group.
“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”
Review of Blue View Divers’ Phi Phi half-day scuba experience, with two shallow reef sessions, small groups, turtles, coral, lunch, and practical tips.
Try scuba in Ko Chang with pool training, two small-group reef sessions, gear, lunch, transfers, and PADI course credit.
“Beautiful dive-sites around Koh Chang and diving (or snorkeling) with Koh Chang divers is such a pleasure! David and his sons are such a cool and relaxed bunch of guys! The equipment is good and the boat not over-crowded, which makes every dive trip very nice!! David even arranges your hotel pick-up/drop off on the island.”
Try scuba in Koh Tao with two guided reef sessions, gear, snacks, and a PADI instructor. See Koh Nang Yuan in a practical half-day outing.
“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 in Koh Lanta’s clear Andaman waters, with small groups, expert supervision, lunch, equipment, and three scenic stops.
“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!”
Try scuba for the first time in Koh Chang with two guided reef sessions, lunch, equipment, hotel pickup, and a small three-person group.
“Chen was absolutely amazing. At the first met I felt immediately comfortable and at the first dive I lost all my anxietys. She is such a sympathetic and lovely guide. I would love to join her again. 🫶”
Try scuba on Ko Kut with shallow-water training, two coral reef sessions, gear, Thai buffet lunch, and a small four-person group.
“There was nothing memorable about my scuba diving trip as I didn’t get a chance to go because of a miscommunication. I thought i had send a reply to the diving company where to pick me up but somehow the message Read more”
Try scuba in Koh Tao with DPM Diving, small groups, coral reefs, a possible second session, and Basic Diver certification for six months.
“Our instructor Honey was great and the water was amazing. The staff was very welcoming and pros at what they do.”
Try scuba with PADI at Sail Rock from Koh Phangan, including training, two underwater sessions, meals, equipment, and resort pickup.
“This was our first time ever diving and where a little apprehensive, which we assume is normal. From the moment we met our instructor TJ he put our minds at rest! With a friendly and confident manor. He gave clear instructions, with some Read more”
Try scuba in Koh Tao with PADI instructors, reef time, new gear, insurance, snacks, and patient personal care for $77.
“We had an amazing introductory dive on Koh Tao with Anton from Denmark as our instructor! We were a group of three, including our 11-year-old child, and Anton made the whole experience fun, safe, and unforgettable. His warm personality and positive energy instantly put us at ease, and he explained everything clearly and patiently. A fantastic experience for the whole family – highly recommended!”
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