Scuba Diving Trips from Phuket: Racha Yai, Racha Noi & Phi Phi
Scuba diving from Phuket lets you see coral reefs and tropical fish up close, even if you have never dived before. Beginners make two instructor-led dives at Racha Yai or Racha Noi, while certified divers can head to the Phi Phi Islands for three dives among reefs and underwater caves. Friends who do not dive can come along as boat guests.
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Program options and prices
Racha Yai – 2 dives
› Schedule and what is included
Schedule
- 07:00-07:30Hotel pickup (return transfer included)
- 08:30Meet your Russian-speaking instructor, breakfast on board, groups of 1–2 people are formed
- 09:00Briefing during the 1.5-hour crossing to Racha Yai
- 10:30First dive with the instructor, 5–8 (about 40 minutes per dive)
- 12:00Second, deeper dive with the instructor (about 40 minutes)
- 13:00-13:30Lunch, free time for swimming, rest and snorkeling
- 15:30-16:00Return to the pier
- 16:30-17:00Return to the hotel
Included
- ✓Hotel transfer both ways
- ✓Experienced Russian-speaking instructor
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Unlimited water and soft drinks on board
- ✓National park fees
- ✓Insurance
- ✓All necessary diving equipment
Not included
- ✕Transfer from remote areas
- ✕Tips
- ✕Photos and videos
Racha Noi – 2 dives
› Schedule and what is included
Schedule
- 07:00-07:30Hotel pickup (return transfer included)
- 08:30Meet your Russian-speaking instructor, breakfast on board, groups of 1–2 people are formed
- 09:00Briefing during the 1.5-hour crossing to Racha Noi
- 10:30First dive with the instructor, 5–8 (about 40 minutes per dive)
- 12:00Second, deeper dive with the instructor (about 40 minutes)
- 13:00-13:30Lunch, free time for swimming, rest and snorkeling
- 15:30-16:00Return to the pier
- 16:30-17:00Return to the hotel
Included
- ✓Hotel transfer both ways
- ✓Experienced Russian-speaking instructor
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Unlimited water and soft drinks on board
- ✓National park fees
- ✓Insurance
- ✓All necessary diving equipment
Not included
- ✕Transfer from remote areas
- ✕Tips
- ✕Photos and videos
Phi Phi – 3 dives
› Schedule and what is included
Schedule
- 07:00-07:30Hotel pickup (return transfer included)
- 08:30Meet your Russian-speaking instructor, breakfast on board, groups of 1–2 people are formed
- 09:00Briefing during the 2-hour crossing to the Phi Phi Islands
- 11:00First dive with the instructor, 5–8 (about 40 minutes per dive)
- 12:00Second, deeper dive depending on your skills (about 40 minutes)
- 13:00-13:30Lunch, free time for swimming, rest and snorkeling
- 14:00Third, deeper dive depending on your skills (about 40 minutes)
- 16:30-17:00Return to the pier
- 17:30-18:30Return to the hotel
Included
- ✓Hotel transfer both ways
- ✓Experienced Russian-speaking instructor
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Unlimited water and soft drinks on board
- ✓National park fees
- ✓Insurance
- ✓All necessary diving equipment
Not included
- ✕Transfer from remote areas
- ✕Tips
- ✕Photos and videos
Three dive programs
All trips are full-day boat excursions with a Russian-speaking instructor, breakfast and lunch on board, unlimited water and soft drinks, national park fees, insurance and all the diving equipment you need. Instructors work with groups of just one or two people, so you get close attention underwater.
Racha Yai – 2 dives and Racha Noi – 2 dives are designed for beginners. The boat takes about an hour and a half to reach the island, and your briefing happens on the way. The first dive is the shallower one and takes around 40 minutes; on the second you go deeper. After lunch there is free time to swim, relax and snorkel before heading back.
Phi Phi – 3 dives requires a diving certificate. The crossing takes about two hours, and you make three dives of roughly 40 minutes each, with depth adjusted to your skill level. With luck you may spot sea turtles among the coral and caves. Because of the longer route, you return to your hotel later than on the Racha trips.
How to choose
If this is your first dive, pick Racha Yai or Racha Noi — both follow the same relaxed timetable with two dives. If you already hold a certificate and want more time underwater, Phi Phi adds a third dive and the chance to explore reefs and underwater caves. Non-divers can join any program as guests at a separate rate and enjoy the boat, lunch and snorkeling.
Health requirements and restrictions
Diving is open to guests aged 12 to 50 without medical contraindications; ages 10–11 and over 50 need to be agreed in advance. You cannot dive if you weigh more than 125 kg, are over 65 (you can still join as a guest), have asthma of any kind, have heart conditions or past heart surgery, or are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Diving is strictly forbidden during pregnancy, though pregnant guests up to four months can come along without diving. Please share any other health issues when booking.
What we need for booking
To arrange the special diving insurance, send our manager a passport photo of each participant along with their height, weight and shoe size. Pickup is between 07:00 and 07:30; transfer from remote areas is charged extra.
Frequently asked questions
Can I dive without any experience?+
Yes. The Racha Yai and Racha Noi programs are made for beginners: you get a briefing on the way and dive with an instructor in a group of one or two people.
Do I need a certificate for Phi Phi?+
Yes, the three-dive Phi Phi program is only for certified divers. Beginners should choose one of the Racha trips.
What are the age and health limits?+
Divers must be 12–50 and free of contraindications; ages 10–11 and over 50 need approval. Asthma, heart problems, weight over 125 kg or age over 65 rule out diving.
Can a non-diver or a pregnant traveler come along?+
Non-divers can join as guests at a separate rate. Pregnant women cannot dive, but can join as guests if they are no more than four months along.
What information do you need when booking?+
A passport photo of each participant for the diving insurance, plus height, weight and shoe size so the equipment fits.
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