Scuba Diving in Thailand
Dive sites in Thailand are a rainbow of colours and teeming with marine life.
For “big fish” aficionados, whale sharks, manta rays, leopard sharks and other pelagics are a major draw whilst macro-life such as seahorse, frogfish, ghost pipefish and an array of nudibranch and crustaceans can all be seen amongst the reefs.
Introduction
At the heart of Southeast Asia, Thailand, the "Land of a Thousand Smiles," is a country proud of its unique culture and famous worldwide for its cuisine.
You’ll find palm fringed white sand beaches, colourful coral reefs and many exhilarating cultural attractions in some of Southeast Asia’s liveliest cities.
With the Gulf of Thailand on the east and the Andaman Sea on the west, diving opportunities include fringing reefs, deep drop-offs, wrecks, walls, caverns, tunnels, pinnacles or open ocean seamounts.
In the evenings, you’ll find entertainment varies from phenomenal dining and chilled out sundowners to night clubbing and lively full moon parties.
Dive Site Information
Best Time To Dive :
March – November. Traditionally, the dive season starts in late February and ends in early November.
Khao Lak
Explore the sparkling, rich waters of the Similan and Surin Islands. Top dive sites such as Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai attract manta rays and whale sharks to their rich, colourful reefs.
Koh Chang
Koh Chang has many beaches to explore and even more dive sites. The rich and relaxed diving is a perfect complement to a rejuvenating holiday.
Koh Lanta
Relax and unwind in the tropical peacefulness of Koh Lanta. See manta rays circle Hin Muang and Hin Daeng and enjoy the rich diving available around Koh Haa and Koh Phi Phi too.
Koh Life
Koh Lipe is miles from anywhere and as off the beaten path as you are likely to get in Thailand today. The longer journey will reward you with a beautiful, peaceful location with some excellent div...
Koh Phangan
Koh Phangan offers the best access to the Gulf of Thailand’s premier dive site, Sail Rock. With some good local dive sites, access to Koh Tao’s diving and plenty of things to do on land Koh Phangan...
Koh Phi Phi
In a land of beautiful scenery, Koh Phi Phi radiates at the top of the pile. Explore glistening waters rich with life and wonder at the magnificent limestone formations.
Koh Racha
Close to Phuket but miles away in atmosphere, Koh Racha is a great island escape for those wanting peace, beautiful white sandy beaches and some excellent diving options.
Koh Samui
Koh Samui is one of Thailand's most popular holiday destinations and a great base from which to explore the Gulf of Thailand’s southern dive spots.
Koh Tao
Koh Tao is a popular island destination for all levels and disciplines of scuba diving training. With suitable conditions for beginners and children and plenty to do topside it’s a good all round c...
Krabi
Krabi offers a choice of beaches from which you can base yourself to access some great diving. Limestone cliffs dominate the area providing picturesque scenery and great rock climbing.
Pattaya
Pattaya is famous for its shipwrecks and infamous for its nightlife. However, it does have some pleasing entry and intermediate level reef diving too.
Phuket
Phuket is not only a great base for exploring some of Thailands great dive sites, but it's also a lively fun packed holiday destination too.
Ranong
Ranong is your gateway to the uncrowded Burma Banks and the Mergui Archipelago. Enjoy frontier-like diving and all the rewards that go along with it. You can extend your trip to the Similan and Sur...
The Similan's Islands
The Similan’s are undoubtedly famous in diving circles. They offer the best of Thailand’s diving all neatly parcelled up around their nine islands.
Highlights:
Cow tail rays, leopard sharks, whale sharks, tropical fish
Depth:
5 – >40m
Visibility:
20 – 30m
Currents:
Can be strong
Surface conditions:
Calm
Water temperature:
26 – 29°C
Number of dive sites:
>15
Experience level:
Beginner – Advanced
Recommended Length of stay:
3-5days
What's Included
2N accommodation
2 way land transfer between airport to resort
2N full board accommodation on yatcht or twin set engine
Up to 9 guided boat dives and 2 guided night boat dives for certified divers
Air tanks and weights provided
Torch for night dives
What's Excluded
Air fare bewteen Singapore and Thailand
Meals and Transport (Subject to Itinerary)
Dive Trip Requirements
Valid passport and Visa (if applicable)
Cash in local currency (Thai Baht; THB)
Personal Medication
Travel Insurance (recommended)
Able to snorkel/swim in the sea
Minimum of PADI Open Water DiverCertification or equivalent (for leisure diver)Getting there:
Fly from Singapore to Phuket, Thailand. (approximately 2 hours)
Speedboat from Phuket to Similan Islands. (approximately 2.5 hours)
How to Get There
Fly from Singapore to Thailand
Payment Terms
Payment Terms :
SGD 100 deposit required upon confirmation of booking of accommodation and dive trip.
Payment payable once upon confirmation of booking of
accommodation and or with dive trip package/s.
Equipment Rental
Rates (SGD)/ Per Day :
Dive Torch : SGD 10
Dive Computer : SGD 15
Dive Computer - D4i : SGD 30
Camera : SGD 35
Cancellation Policy :
Any change in trip dates after booking confirmation will be subjected to SGD 100 administrative fees per change/s.
Full fees will be charges for packages cancelled or postponed with less than 28 days notice.
If you cancel less than 28 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, full payment will be non-refundable.
If more than 28 days, 50% of the package price will be forfeited with an administrative charge of SGD 50 Payable to the dive shop.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
* The timings are as estimated proposed. Diving trip is subjected to road / traffic / tide / weather conditions on the day of trip.
Disclaimer
Estimated rates for booking, Exact cost of dive trip booking depends on each dive itinerary and arrangement package. Invoice on the payment details will be sent to your personal email account upon booking.
Includes Boat transport, and for each pax meal - Breakfast, Lunch and transport back and forth to your hotel or resort or hostel accomodation.
If you will like to book for the accomodation for a stay for 1 Night or more for yourself and family members or for a tour group etc. , please indicate for your accomodation booking, for the number of days/nights of stay here in Thailand, and we will arrange for you.
Subjective to availability.
An invoice will be sent to you via email on the separate payment charges for accomodation stay.
Applicable to local and foreign visitors :
• The arrangement of the sequence of the itinerary is subject to change with/without prior notice.
• In the event that the venue of attraction is closed to visitors, it will be replaced with an alternative venue if possible.
• May request for travel itinerary from us via email.
• During trade fairs or the peak season, accommodation stay may not be inclusive.
All dive trip/s are subjected to the weather conditions and change in itinerary.
If the dive trip unfortunately has to postpone or cancelled, there can be a request for arrangement for another dive trip. Subjected to approval and availability of boat charters.
Cancellation Policy
Any change in trip dates after booking confirmation will be subjected to SGD 100 administrative fees per change/s.
Full fees will be charges for packages cancelled or postponed with less than 28 days notice.
If you cancel less than 28 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, full payment will be non-refundable.
If more than 28 days, 50% of the package price will be forfeited with an administrative charge of SGD 50 Payable to the dive shop.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
* The timings are as estimated proposed. Diving trip is subjected to road / traffic / tide / weather conditions on the day of trip.
Additional Information
1N extension from SGD 190 onwards.
Rooms:
Standard package is based on twin-sharing accommodations.
All rooms are air-conditioned. There are 6 standard cabins with 2 bunk beds each, and 2 master cabins with 1 queen bed each. There are 3 restrooms/showers to be shared among all guests.
Meals:
All meals are provided on the liveaboard.
Time difference:
Similan is 1 hour behind Singapore (GMT +7)
Amenities:
Sundeck
Diving:
Hop off the boat and dive!
Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
Miscellaneous:
Currency accepted:
THB
Credit cards accepted:
Passport & Visa Requirements
Countries with a 30-day visa-free entry
Make sure your Passport Validity is up to 6 months or longer.
