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The ones worth your time.
The 15 scuba diving travellers book most, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you pay.
Ko Tao try scuba for beginners: calm instruction, shallow-water skills, and up to 12m underwater in one full day from Sairee.
“The instructors were brilliant. So experienced and calming. They guided and gave calm reassurance throughout the whole experience.”
Small-group Phuket scuba sessions on Racha Yai, Racha Noi, and Maiton for all levels, with gear and transfers.
“My first scuba diving experience was exceptionally well organized and truly memorable. The entire session was conducted in a calm, reassuring, and highly professional manner, which made the experience comfortable even as a beginner. A special mention to our instructor, GOB, who was extremely friendly, patient, and very helpful throughout the dive. She explained every…”
Small-group scuba day in Koh Lanta with hotel pickup, gear included, Thai lunch on the water, and up to 2 underwater sessions.
“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”
Phuket’s Racha Yai try-scuba day includes pickup, two guided underwater sessions to 12m, meals, gear, and transfers, with pro photo add-on.
“Trying something completely new can be unforgettable, and that’s exactly how I felt with my first diving experience in Phuket ✨ From start to finish, everything was seamless and perfectly organized. A huge thanks to my instructor, Olivier — he was patient, knowledgeable, and amazing at teaching. He explained everything in detail, showing me how…”
PADI Open Water course in Koh Tao with small groups, classroom + pool practice, provided gear, and four ocean outings, often with night sessions.
“My friend and I completed the Try Dive. We were a bit apprehensive at first but the instructors made us feel so excited and comfortable straight away. The day was amazing and I’d truly recommend it to anyone. We had James, who was an incredible instructor, made us feel so safe and at ease. If…”
Ko Chang 2-session scuba day trip with small group gear included, buffet lunch, free pickup, plus HTMS Chang wreck and Koh Rang reefs.
“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!”
First-timer try scuba at Racha Yai and Noi: 3 small-group underwater sessions, meals, gear, and insurance, Phuket.
“Saeed was an awesome instructor and made my first scuba experience super comfortable. He explained everything clearly, showed me how to use all the equipment, and was very patient the whole time. Since it was my first dive, he really helped keep me calm and never rushed anything, which I appreciated a lot. On top…”
Beginner scuba skills in Phuket with pool coaching and a shallow reef session off Kata Beach, plus lunch, gear, and hotel pickup.
“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”
Three guided scuba sessions on Racha Islands from Phuket, with hotel pickup, gear, and two meals, plus 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!”
Certified divers can hit multiple Koh Tao underwater spots in a single day with gear rental, lunch, and expert guidance.
“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”
Beginner scuba trial in Ko Chang with pickup, lunch, gear, and two instructor-led underwater sessions to 12 m for a true first taste of scuba.
“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 in Phuket for non-certified beginners. Up to 4 people, max 12m at Racha Islands, meals and gear 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”
Small-group Discover Scuba on Phi Phi Don with two supervised reef sessions, PADI training, and a chance to spot turtles, clownfish, and sharks.
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Small-group scuba trip from Koh Samui to Koh Tao or Sail Rock with hotel pickup, gear, and buffet lunch for certified divers.
“Der Tauchausflug war absolut genial. Perfekt organisiert und durchgeführt. Die See war etwas unruhig, deshalb wurde sogar vor der Bootsfahrt eine Reisetablette gratis offeriert.”
PADI Discover Scuba in Ko Chang: small-group training, a 1-hour pool setup, and two shallow reef underwater sessions with gear, lunch, and transfers. $104.
“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…”
