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Koh Tao certifies more divers than almost anywhere on earth, and the Andaman pinnacles off Phuket are why people stay. These 15 compare the courses, the fun dives and the day boats on price and crossing time.
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.”
Review of Phuket’s beginner scuba course to Racha Yai, with two guided sea sessions, meals, equipment, pickup, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Very good experience, had a very informative instructor and all the boat crew were friendly and welcoming”
Review of Phuket’s small-group scuba trips to Racha and Maiton Islands, with beginner lessons, certified options, meals, transfers, and practical tips.
“It has been a truly unforgettable experience. Our guide Ekk was super kind and attentive with us; he cared for us at all times and made sure we enjoyed the excursion to the fullest. We saw so many animal species and unforgettable landscapes, he also made us a lot of great pictures! Thank you, Ekk!!”
Review of Koh Lanta’s small-group scuba day, with two boat sessions, hotel pickup, Thai lunch, gear, costs, sites, and booking tips.
“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”
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!! 💕🤿🪸”
Learn scuba skills in Koh Tao with La Bombona’s small-group PADI course, pool training, four ocean sessions, equipment, and certification.
“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”
Review of Koh Chang’s small-group scuba day trip, with HTMS Chang or Koh Rang, gear, lunch, hotel transfers, and practical booking tips.
“Office Staff, mr. CHO and Steve great dive master's. Great service make it easy to enjoy diving the Chang wreck. Package dives great value. 👍 good equipment too”
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.”
Earn a PADI Open Water license in three days on Koh Chang, with pool training, four reef outings, equipment, meals, and hotel transfers.
“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”
Explore Koh Rang National Park from Ko Kut with two scuba sessions, a small group, lunch, hotel pickup, and expert guides.
“First time diving... I was one on one with Lou instructor... two dives in Koh Rang... first dive - 6 meter, second - till 12 meter depth. Everything was perfect. Thanks guys and best wishes from Lithuania! Eimantas.”
Earn your PADI Open Water Diver certification in three days on Koh Tao, with four sea sessions, equipment, training, and a logbook.
“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”
Learn scuba basics in Phuket with pool training, a reef session, equipment, meals, hotel pickup, and patient certified instructors.
“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.”
Review of Koh Tao’s certified scuba package, with four underwater sessions, gear, boat transfers, lunch, guides, pricing, and practical tips.
“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”
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!”
Review of Koh Samui’s two-session Sail Rock scuba trip, with certified guides, hotel transport, lunch, marine life, cost, and booking tips.
“Absolutely fantastic trip, so glad I booked. I chose this company becauae they said they had a maximum of four people in a a group, as it turned it out was two of us plus the dive master. The diving itself was excellent with great visibility and lRead more”
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