Top 14 Dives for Certified Divers in Thailand

1.Try Scuba Diving in Racha Yai/noi: 3 Dives for Non-Certified

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 10 hours · from $189Our pick

Spend 10 hours traveling from Phuket to Racha Yai and Racha Noi for three guided scuba sessions, starting in 2 to 3 meters and reaching 12 meters. You get breakfast, lunch, snacks, equipment, insurance, and a small group of up to three people per instructor. Guides such as Saeed, Dima, Gob, and Julien are available depending on the day.

“Ben was an amazing guide. We saw plenty of fishes and diverse underwater landscapes. Very interesting and beautiful !”

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2.Become certified diver in 3 days – PADI Open Water Diver course on Koh Tao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $375

Learn scuba skills with PADI 5 Star IDC Center Scuba Birds in Mae Haad, then practice around Nang Yuan Island. Over three days, you complete classroom work, shallow-water training, four open-water sessions, a final exam, and certification. Instructor Dominik Maier is named in one experience, and groups are limited to 10.

“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”

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3.Fun Diving Packages (Certified Divers)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $71

Meet the Koh Tao Scuba Club team 30 minutes before a 7 am or 1 pm departure. You’ll make two guided scuba descents at sites such as Chumphon Pinnacle, Sail Rock, Southwest, White Rock, The Sattakut, or Twins. Gear, boat transport, and lunch are included, with guide Jimmy among the instructors praised for careful, friendly support.

“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”

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4.Koh Samui 2-Dive Trip to Sail Rock for certified divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · from $180

Meet Samui Discovery Divers at 8:00 am for a two-session scuba trip to Sail Rock. Certified divers explore coral, anemones, schools of fish, moray eels, and perhaps a whale shark. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, lunch, drinks, and a professional guide are included. Guide Deon has earned special praise for helping newer certified divers feel at ease.

“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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5.Koh Tao 2-Dive Day Trip from Koh Samui for certified divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · from $187

Travel from Koh Samui to Koh Tao for two guided scuba sessions at sites chosen for the day’s weather and sea conditions. Certified divers can explore reefs, fish, turtles, and possibly Chumphon Pinnacle with guides such as Sam or Man. The trip includes equipment, lunch, drinks, hotel transfers, and a group of up to 17 people.

“Long boat ride but well worth it. Very welcoming team which make you feel relaxed and welcome from the start. Will definitely be coming back.”

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6.PADI Discover Scuba Diving for Beginners (Non Certified Divers)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $204

Join Aussie Divers Phuket for a beginner-friendly PADI Discover Scuba experience at the Racha Islands. After a 2-hour boat ride, instructor Franck guides you through basic skills and three underwater sessions to a maximum of 12 meters. Equipment, meals, drinks, and snacks are 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”

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7.Diving Tour for Certified Divers: Sail Rock or Koh Tao

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · from $166

From Koh Samui, you’ll join The Dive Academy for a seven-hour trip to Koh Tao or Sail Rock. Groups are limited to four certified participants of similar experience, with hotel transfers, equipment, drinks, a buffet lunch, and professional guidance included. Bring proof of certification, report your shoe size, and avoid flying for 18 hours afterward.

“Der Tauchausflug war absolut genial. Perfekt organisiert und durchgeführt. Die See war etwas unruhig, deshalb wurde sogar vor der Bootsfahrt eine Reisetablette gratis offeriert.”

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8.3 Fun Dives for Certified Diver Phi Phi islands &Shark Point

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · 10 hours · from $176

Join a certified-scuba outing from Phuket with two underwater sessions around Phi Phi and a third at Shark Point, Anemone Reef, or Koh Doc Mai. Your instructor may be Julien, Saeiv, Wilana, Kob, Dima, Sam, or another member of the team. Expect a large boat, meals, up to 50 minutes underwater per session, and groups of only three or four.

“It was a great experience today. Nice boat trip to the divings spots and I made 3 good dives! A special thanks to my instructor Sam for the great and relaxed experience.”

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9.Premium Guided Scuba Diving Day Trip for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $162

Meet Aloha Diving at Chalong at 8:00 am for a full day aboard M/V Matchanu, a small boat carrying up to 10 to 12 divers. Certified divers can enjoy flexible timing, varied Phuket sites, lunch, snacks, drinks, and attentive guides such as Mona, Simon, and Alice. Scuba equipment costs extra.

“If you want to go scuba diving in Phuket Thailand, you want to go with Aloha Diving. The team is very professional and experienced. We dove with them for a week and would go back to them again. I would give them more stars if I could.”

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10.3 Fun Dives in Racha Yai and Racha Noi for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $89

Meet at Chalong Pier at 7 a.m. for three small-group scuba sessions around Racha Yai or Racha Noi. Certified divers get up to 50 minutes underwater per session, with equipment, insurance, breakfast, lunch, and refreshments included. Guides such as Sam, Saeed, and Johan are known for calm, attentive support.

“Had a fantastic time diving with this group! The sites were incredible, and the guides were very skilled. The boat was well-equipped, and the food was surprisingly good. Will be back next time!”

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11.Try Scuba Diving in Racha Yai and Noi for Non-Certified

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $174

Spend about nine hours on a Phuket boat trip to Racha Yai or Racha Noi, built for first-time scuba participants. You get instruction, full equipment, insurance, meals, refreshments, and up to two underwater sessions reaching 12 meters. Small groups and guides such as Sam, Kob, Tifany, Ohm, Nat, and Saeid add personal attention.

“The lagoons and beaches were unlike anything I’ve seen before. The crew was so welcoming, and everything was perfectly planned. A definite highlight of our trip!”

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12.Scuba Diving Kata Beach Night Dive for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $60

Join Phuket Dive Tours at 6 pm for a two hour night dive from Kata Beach. This outing suits certified divers who have been underwater within six months. Expect a small group of up to three, a 12 liter tank, weights, and the chance to spot tiny nocturnal reef life. Guides such as Sky may be available, though guide requests are not guaranteed.

“This was my first experience with scuba diving, and unfortunately, my 3-Day Open Water Course with Victor from Phuket Dive Tours was highly disappointing.”

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13.Two Fun Dives for Certified Divers in Koh Kood or Koh Rang

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $39Best value

Join Koh Kood Divers for a roughly six-hour outing with two scuba descents near Koh Kood or Koh Rang. Expect hotel pickup, equipment, lunch, drinks, and qualified staff. Choose a refresher for 500 THB if you are rusty. Koh Rang adds a 400 THB park fee.

“We went on a two dive boat trip with Tino and Koh Kood Divers and had a lovely day. Although it is rainy season now the visibility was okay, especially on the first dive. Lunch on the boat was delicious and the overall service is great! thanks again Tino!”

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14.3 Fun Dives King Cruiser Wreck and Koh DokMai for Certified diver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $175

Join guides such as Sam, Natalie, Kob, Nat, Eak, or Max for three scuba sessions from Chalong Pier. Visit the King Cruiser wreck at 30 meters, then Shark Point and Koh Dok Mai. The day includes equipment, meals, refreshments, insurance, and selected hotel transfers for certified Advanced Open Water participants.

“The wreck dive was unforgettable, and the marine life at Koh Dok Mai was mesmerizing.”

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