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Intro to scuba diving service in Thailand by Giant Stride
By Sorrasek Phiboonthammasak Date 30 Jul 2024
Scuba Diving in Thailand is a dream for all divers from every level. Many beginners start their scuba diving journey in Koh Tao. And many Advanced divers find their first Manta Ray and Whale Shark in Thailand.
In this scuba diving service guide, we will break down what type of scuba diving services that Thailand offers. At which location it would be best to serve by which service. After reading this guide you will know what scuba diving trip to book for your underwater journey in Thailand.
Scuba diving Service Type
In Thailand there are three major type of scuba diving service
Scuba diving course
Scuba diving course is where no-experience diver get their scuba diving experience, lesson and certification. And, some experienced diver to learn more advanced diving knowledge and technique.
For the Scuba Diving Course, Koh Tao is the major island for certification. It is the island the produces the most number of scuba divers in the world, with more than 70+ dive center in small, remote and pristine islands.
Scuba Diving Day Trip
Scuba diving day trip is a one day scuba diving trip, in which divers will stay on the resort on the mainland or the island and go out for a dive during the day. The scuba diving day trip service will, mostly, include hotel transportation, food and snacks to make it comfortable for all the scuba divers during the day.
The most popular day trip destination would be Phuket, which offers many great dive sites to Phi Phi Island, Racha Island, King Cruiser and even Similan Island. Divers can choose from multiple dive centers to select the best service.
Liveaboard
Liveaboard is a scuba diving where scuba divers dive, sleep, eat and rest on the liveaboard boat. The liveaboard boat will mostly go to more remote locations, which cannot be accessible by day trip. Most of the dive sites in the Liveaboard itinerary will be more pristine and better due to less tourist traffic and it is well protected by national parks.
Beyond popular belief, in Thailand divers can do liveaboard trips to both sides of the Sea. On the Andaman side, divers can explore Similan Island down to Lipe. In Thai Gulf, liveaboard service will run to Koh Tao, Koh Losin or even Rayong.
Scuba Diving Location
Similan Island and North Andaman
This destination is the most famous destination for scuba divers. In this location diver will most likely explore it by liveaboard. But other services are also available. You can check the list of the service down below
Liveaboard
Phuket
Phuket is a major tourist destination in Thailand. It is also the gateway to Andaman, where you can dive in many locations. In Phuket, scuba diver can explore day trip and get scuba certification during your holiday.
Day Trip
Dive Course
Krabi
Krabi is another major diving destination. In Krabi, diver can dive in Ao Nang Local Island. And, if you would love to do more adventure, you can take a boat ride to scuba dive in Phi Phi Island. Diver can get both certification and day trip diving in this area.
Day trip
Scuba diving course
Koh Tao
Koh Tao is a major island for scuba diving destination, due to its close location to good dive site and affordable price. Divers can find many dive centre on the island. For, Giant Stride, we gather the best dive center and service from discover scuba dive to advanced open water course.
Dive Course
Koh Samui
Koh Samui is a neighbour's island to Koh Tao. Koh Samui is more luxurious location compare to Koh Tao, as it has international airport and high end hotel. From Koh Samui, diver can access Sail Rock and Koh Tao, which are the top dive site in Thailand.
Diving Course
Koh Lipe
Koh Lipe is in the southern Andaman sea. Due to it remote location, it attracts marine animal and has crystal clear water. Diving in Koh Lipe is suitable for all scuba diver level. Diver can get certification and as well as meeting with whale shark or manta ray.
Day trip
Course
Phang Nga
Phang Nga is the location closest to Similan Island and Richelieu Rock. Scuba divers, mostly, will use it as a base to travel to those location. At Khao Lak, Phang Nga, dive center will offer both day trip and liveaboard service to Thailand top dive site.
Day trip
Course
Chumphon
Chumphon is a hidden gem dive location in Thailand. At Chumphon, diver can often see whale shark and also WWII shipwreck. Chumphon features the premier dive site like HTMS Prab, Hin Ngam and Triangle rock
Day Trip
Koh Chang
Koh Chang is a top dive location in the east of Thailand. The dive site offer both crystal clear water and ease of diving for beginners. The dive location also feature HTMS Chang, a sunken WWII wreck for artificial reef.
Day Trip
Dive Course
Pattaya
Pattaya is the closest dive location from Bangkok. With only 2 hours away from Bangkok, Pattaya is the most accessible location. Despite the close location, Pattaya has a good dive site that feature sandy slope, reef dive and ship wreck dive.
Day Trip
Dive Course
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