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Explore Phuket

Diving in Phuket Province, Thailand, is an experience like no other. Known as the Pearl of the Andaman, this region offers a stunning underwater world that perfectly complements its picturesque landscapes. Divers are greeted by vibrant coral reefs teeming with marine life, including angelfish, parrotfish, and the adorable clownfish. Whether exploring encrusted shipwrecks or navigating through fascinating underwater landscapes of walls and tunnels, divers of all skill levels will find something remarkable here.

From novice to expert, Phuket caters to all divers with numerous dive centers offering everything from shore dives to luxurious liveaboard cruises. The island's west coast features popular sites like Karon Beach and Kata Beach, while further adventures await at Koh Racha Yai and the Phi Phi Islands. Seasonal highlights include encounters with gentle giants like whale sharks and manta rays from February to March. With water temperatures ranging between 28°C–30°C/82°F–86°F, diving is a year-round activity, making Phuket a must-visit for any diving enthusiast.

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Try Scuba

Try Scuba

Try Scuba Diving in Phuket – The Perfect First Underwater Experience If you've ever wondered what it feels like to breathe underwater, Try Scuba Diving in Phuket is the perfect way to experience it — no certification and no previous diving experience required. This beginner-friendly introduction is designed for complete newcomers and is even suitable for non-swimmers, making it one of the easiest ways to discover the underwater world safely. Your experience begins with a short, simple training session where a professional instructor introduces you to the essential scuba equipment and teaches you how to breathe comfortably underwater. You’ll also learn basic skills such as fin movement and underwater communication — all in a safe, controlled environment before entering the ocean. Many first-time divers feel nervous before their first dive — and that’s completely normal. With expert guidance and step-by-step instruction, you’ll quickly discover how easy and relaxing scuba diving can be. Phuket Dive Tours focuses on safety and enjoyment, ensuring you feel confident every step of the way. The experience is open to anyone aged 10 and above and does not require swimming ability. Fins help you move effortlessly through the water, allowing even non-swimmers to enjoy the sensation of weightlessness beneath the surface. Try Scuba Diving is ideal if you’re curious about diving but not ready to commit to a full certification course. It gives you the chance to test the experience first — and if you love it, you can easily progress to a second ocean dive or even continue towards a full diving licence later. Whether you're looking for a unique holiday activity or the first step toward becoming a certified diver, this introductory scuba experience is a safe, fun, and unforgettable way to explore Phuket’s underwater world for the very first time.

Phuket Dive Tours Chalong, 10/10 Soi Ta-iad, Chalong, 83130, Phuket, THA
July 24, 2026 +212 More
$74.00
THB 2,500.00
Open Water Diver

Open Water Diver

If you're curious about scuba diving but want something more meaningful than a one-day experience, the Open Water Diver course is the ultimate way to truly try scuba diving in Phuket. Designed for complete beginners, this course introduces you to the underwater world step-by-step — giving you the chance to learn real diving skills while safely exploring the ocean for the first time. No previous experience is required. Your journey begins with simple online learning that explains how scuba equipment works, how to breathe underwater comfortably, and the key safety principles every diver should understand. This allows you to learn at your own pace before entering the water. Next, you’ll move into confined water training where your instructor will guide you through essential skills such as buoyancy control, regulator use, and underwater communication in a calm, controlled environment. Once you're comfortable, it’s time for the most exciting part — your first open water dives in the ocean. Over multiple dives, you’ll practice what you’ve learned while discovering Phuket’s marine life and developing confidence underwater. The course typically takes around three days to complete and includes both theory and practical training dives. By the end, you’ll not only have experienced scuba diving — you’ll have gained the skills to dive safely to depths of up to 18 metres anywhere in the world. This makes it perfect for anyone who wants to move beyond just “trying” diving and instead start a lifelong adventure. If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring the underwater world, this is your chance to turn curiosity into confidence — and your first breath underwater into a globally recognised diving certification.

Phuket Dive Tours Chalong, 10/10 Soi Ta-iad, Chalong, 83130, Phuket, THA
July 24, 2026 +213 More
$293.03
THB 9,900.00
Scuba Skills Update

Scuba Skills Update

It’s completely normal for scuba skills to feel a little rusty if you haven’t been diving for a while. Confidence can fade over time — but the SSI Scuba Skills Update is designed to get you back in the water feeling comfortable, capable, and ready to dive again. This refresher program gives you the opportunity to review and practice the key skills you learned during your Open Water Diver training, all under the guidance of an experienced SSI Professional. In a relaxed and supportive environment, you’ll revisit essential techniques such as buoyancy control, regulator recovery, mask clearing, and general dive safety procedures. It’s the perfect option to take before a dive holiday, allowing you to rebuild confidence before heading out on fun dives. Instead of worrying about your abilities, you’ll be able to fully relax and focus on enjoying the experience — and the incredible marine life around you. The Scuba Skills Update is also ideal for students who have not yet completed their Open Water certification. If you’re a non-certified diver preparing for your open water training dives, this session provides valuable extra practice to help you feel fully prepared. With no strict course duration, the refresher is completely flexible. You can spend as much time as needed focusing on the skills you want to improve, ensuring you return to diving feeling safe, confident, and in control. Whether you're getting back into diving after a break or preparing to complete your certification, this program is the easiest way to refresh your skills and enjoy your next dive with confidence.

Phuket Dive Tours Chalong, 10/10 Soi Ta-iad, Chalong, 83130, Phuket, THA
July 24, 2026 +213 More
$56.24
THB 1,900.00

Dive Activity

Diving in Puket

Phuket offers an exceptional range of dive sites, catering to both shore and liveaboard enthusiasts. One of the standout wreck dives is the King Cruiser Wreck, a sunken passenger ferry teeming with vibrant marine life. This site is renowned for its schools of barracuda and snappers, offering an exciting exploration for divers. For those who prefer shore dives, Kata Beach is a popular choice, offering easy access to colorful coral reefs and a myriad of fish species. Unique underwater experiences in Phuket include night dives, where you can witness the mesmerizing bioluminescent plankton and the nocturnal behaviors of marine creatures. The balance between shore and liveaboard options ensures that all divers can enjoy the beauty of Phuket’s underwater world.

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The best Months to dive in Phuket

Phuket offers year-round diving opportunities with varying conditions throughout the seasons. Water temperatures remain comfortable, ranging from 28°C–30°C/82°F–86°F, ideal for divers. Visibility is generally good, averaging 15–30 meters/49–98 feet, though it can be reduced during the monsoon season. The peak diving season extends from November to April, characterized by calm seas, minimal wind, and excellent visibility. From May to October, the southwest monsoon brings stronger winds and currents, making some dive sites less accessible. However, diving is still possible, but divers should be aware that conditions may be less favorable during this period.

Top Wildlife Sightings in Phuket

Phuket, a renowned diving destination, offers a vibrant marine ecosystem teeming with diverse marine life. Divers can expect to encounter a variety of reef fish such as clownfish, angelfish, and butterflyfish, which are abundant year-round. The coral reefs also host colorful parrotfish and groupers, adding to the vivid underwater scenery.

Seasonal highlights include sightings of majestic species like blacktip reef sharks and hawksbill turtles, which are more prevalent from November to April. During these months, divers may also spot graceful manta rays gliding through the waters near sites like Racha Noi. While encounters with these larger species are less frequent, the chance increases at deeper dive sites and during specific seasons, offering unforgettable experiences for divers.

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 200

Moray Eel

Moray Eel

7.1k Sightings
J
845
F
792
M
746
A
583
M
340
J
288
J
480
A
513
S
365
O
515
N
720
D
882

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 27

Barracuda

Barracuda

3.4k Sightings
J
450
F
367
M
396
A
327
M
147
J
123
J
177
A
241
S
132
O
270
N
390
D
425

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 600

Wrasse

Wrasse

935 Sightings
J
206
F
103
M
118
A
135
M
6
J
21
J
21
A
20
S
20
O
50
N
68
D
167

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

Octopus

Octopus

188 Sightings
J
43
F
35
M
11
A
22
M
14
J
2
J
0
A
4
S
0
O
1
N
21
D
35

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

Angelfish

Angelfish

6.2k Sightings
J
826
F
720
M
674
A
584
M
245
J
262
J
420
A
382
S
271
O
428
N
592
D
776

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish

5.2k Sightings
J
724
F
612
M
562
A
510
M
220
J
199
J
280
A
291
S
214
O
318
N
525
D
701

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 12

Lionfish

Lionfish

5.1k Sightings
J
663
F
602
M
588
A
461
M
233
J
178
J
338
A
343
S
232
O
318
N
557
D
593

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 100

Parrotfish

Parrotfish

5.1k Sightings
J
639
F
637
M
591
A
527
M
218
J
180
J
248
A
283
S
150
O
333
N
554
D
701

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

Pufferfish

Pufferfish

4.8k Sightings
J
612
F
521
M
506
A
526
M
217
J
164
J
255
A
259
S
143
O
341
N
560
D
662

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 28

Clownfish

Clownfish

4k Sightings
J
572
F
500
M
497
A
431
M
117
J
75
J
165
A
179
S
122
O
248
N
469
D
619

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 8

Bannerfish

Bannerfish

3.4k Sightings
J
448
F
392
M
402
A
343
M
142
J
125
J
196
A
183
S
80
O
215
N
409
D
479

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

Triggerfish

Triggerfish

3k Sightings
J
491
F
323
M
344
A
279
M
110
J
64
J
145
A
181
S
70
O
193
N
376
D
429

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 85

Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish

2.1k Sightings
J
294
F
275
M
219
A
211
M
58
J
43
J
95
A
87
S
62
O
183
N
258
D
328

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

Goatfish

Goatfish

2k Sightings
J
308
F
181
M
227
A
201
M
87
J
56
J
75
A
103
S
89
O
127
N
215
D
313

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 350

Damselfish

Damselfish

1.9k Sightings
J
261
F
203
M
239
A
218
M
76
J
60
J
79
A
65
S
75
O
99
N
193
D
369

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 110

Snapper

Snapper

1.7k Sightings
J
283
F
187
M
190
A
202
M
27
J
35
J
83
A
93
S
47
O
145
N
142
D
256

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets

1.6k Sightings
J
245
F
210
M
237
A
140
M
29
J
44
J
57
A
124
S
70
O
100
N
146
D
184

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 150

Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts

1.5k Sightings
J
244
F
214
M
150
A
80
M
42
J
43
J
73
A
39
S
46
O
87
N
158
D
293

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 25

Boxfish

Boxfish

1.4k Sightings
J
176
F
133
M
162
A
104
M
80
J
67
J
136
A
122
S
75
O
80
N
128
D
178

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish

1.2k Sightings
J
206
F
151
M
154
A
146
M
30
J
20
J
47
A
47
S
13
O
104
N
149
D
167

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 20

Porcupinefish

Porcupinefish

1.2k Sightings
J
145
F
69
M
162
A
103
M
50
J
51
J
110
A
80
S
53
O
63
N
79
D
192

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

Soldierfish

Soldierfish

992 Sightings
J
184
F
119
M
128
A
133
M
2
J
1
J
23
A
30
S
16
O
52
N
110
D
194

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 80

Stingrays

Stingrays

866 Sightings
J
178
F
136
M
130
A
44
M
6
J
20
J
8
A
33
S
30
O
43
N
87
D
151

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3000

Nudibranch

Nudibranch

691 Sightings
J
113
F
98
M
104
A
60
M
48
J
13
J
36
A
7
S
5
O
30
N
84
D
93

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish

555 Sightings
J
30
F
70
M
66
A
54
M
13
J
26
J
38
A
49
S
39
O
33
N
52
D
85

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3400

Shrimp

Shrimp

489 Sightings
J
54
F
67
M
72
A
42
M
34
J
2
J
36
A
20
S
1
O
37
N
37
D
87

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 120

Cuttlefish

Cuttlefish

462 Sightings
J
46
F
54
M
47
A
31
M
6
J
10
J
12
A
6
S
0
O
45
N
61
D
144

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

Pipefish

Pipefish

420 Sightings
J
34
F
21
M
67
A
32
M
19
J
16
J
39
A
35
S
30
O
51
N
37
D
39

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 15

Garfish

Garfish

348 Sightings
J
41
F
31
M
26
A
22
M
25
J
15
J
18
A
33
S
18
O
31
N
44
D
44

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 30

Stonefish

Stonefish

311 Sightings
J
16
F
18
M
32
A
25
M
20
J
10
J
20
A
0
S
23
O
47
N
50
D
50

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

Jackfish

Jackfish

276 Sightings
J
36
F
34
M
30
A
20
M
0
J
3
J
24
A
15
S
19
O
30
N
30
D
35

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 120

Flounder

Flounder

255 Sightings
J
26
F
35
M
19
A
17
M
15
J
21
J
17
A
21
S
23
O
19
N
18
D
24

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 30

Sand Eel

Sand Eel

215 Sightings
J
4
F
4
M
13
A
2
M
27
J
13
J
24
A
45
S
25
O
26
N
14
D
18

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

Squirrelfish

Squirrelfish

203 Sightings
J
53
F
11
M
33
A
7
M
2
J
0
J
10
A
1
S
10
O
9
N
15
D
52

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 7000

Crab

Crab

192 Sightings
J
39
F
13
M
30
A
35
M
5
J
2
J
2
A
7
S
5
O
0
N
16
D
38

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