Phi Phi Island Scuba Diving Experience
Phi Phi Island, a little island in the Andaman Sea near Phuket, is home to various hard and soft corals, which attract a wide range of aquatic animals. This Phi Phi Island diving trip consists of a total of 3 dives. Usually, we will dive at Koh Bida Nok and Koh Bida Nai dive sites located in the south of the Phi Phi Islands. Depending on the weather conditions, sometimes we will go to Palong Wall on Phi Phi Island instead. The third dive will take place at Shark Point or Anemone Reef.
Scuba divers will be taken onboard our new MV Mandarin Queen 7 boat, launched in 2024. The 30.5 by 6.5-meter boat is specially designed for
scuba diving in Phuket. Its well-planned dive platforms offer easy water entries and exits. Scuba divers can relax in the spacious lounge between dives or sit under the large covered area on the upper decks.
The day trip boat takes about two and a half hours to reach Phi Phi Island, giving you enough time to enjoy breakfast, prepare equipment, attend the dive briefing, and relax. Scuba diving on Phi Phi Island is suitable for all levels of divers. Beginners can dive into the shallow areas, while experienced divers have deeper waters to explore. The maximum depth is around 28 to 30 meters, with beautiful soft corals even in shallow areas.
*Please note that the Department of National Park has implemented Marine Park Fees for Phi Phi National Park since July 2017. Divers must pay a marine park fee of THB 600. Please bring the exact amount of cash on board. Only cash payments are accepted.
Phi Phi Island Scuba Diving Trip Information
Distance: 2.5 hour-boat ride from Phuket
Depth: 10 - 30 meters
Difficulty: Suitable for beginners and above
Current: Gentle to moderate
Visibility: Clear (10 - 30 meters)
Marine Life at The Scuba Diving Sites Around Phi Phi Island
The Koh Bida Nok dive site is one of the most popular around Phi Phi. Known for its dramatic walls and rich coral cover, it offers divers the chance to see a wide variety of marine life, from nudibranchs to larger species such as reef sharks, barracudas, and turtles. Enjoy the sight of colorful coral formations, soft corals, and sponges. The depth here is 28 meters, making it suitable for divers of all levels.
Koh Bida Nai is located just a short distance from Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai offers a similarly impressive underwater landscape. The site is well-known for its sloping reef and sandy patches where you’ll encounter schools of snapper, butterflyfish, and angelfish. The dive depth ranges from 5 to 25 meters, and the gentle currents make it an excellent choice for novice and experienced divers.
Depending on the conditions, the third dive will be at either Shark Point or Anemone Reef—two equally impressive dive sites between Phi Phi and Phuket. Shark Point near Phi Phi Island is particularly famous for its frequent sightings of leopard sharks, black tip reef sharks, and if you’re lucky, even whale sharks! True to its name, you can find superb anemones on Anemone Reef with plenty of marine life, including lionfish, clownfish, giant moray eels, turtles, and more.
What is Included and Not Included in the Phi Phi Island Scuba Diving Trip?
Included:
- Dive guide
- Dive insurance
- Light breakfast and lunch
- Soft drinks, coffee, and tea
- Pick-up and drop-off (Tritrang, Kalim, Patong, Karon, Kata, and Chalong areas only. Other areas are subject to additional charges)
Not Included:
- National park fee of THB 600 per diver. Please bring the exact amount of cash with you on board
- Dive equipment (Please see the price on the next booking page)
- Alcoholic drinks
What Should Divers Bring to the Phi Phi Island Scuba Diving Trip?
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Dry clothes
- Sandals
- Sunglasses
Pick Up Times for the Phi Phi Island Scuba Diving Trip
- Layan (Laguna) 6:00 am
- Bangtao 6:30 am
- Surin 6:30 am
- Kamala, Nakalay 6:40 am
- Tritrang & Kalim 6:50 am
- Patong 7:00 am
- Karon 7:20 am
- Kata 7:30 am
- Nai Harn 7:30 am
- Rawai 7:30 am
- Chalong 7:40 am
- Meet at Chalong Pier 7:50 am
Why Choose Phuket Dive Center?
We are a highly experienced dive tour operator in Phuket and Phi Phi Islands, having conducted over 2,500 snorkeling and scuba diving trips in the past seven years.
Our team of diving instructors offers training for all levels, from trial diving to professional technical diving. Our course instructors are known for their professionalism, service, and passion for diving. At Phuket Dive Center, we focus on fun, excellent service, and diverse dives and actively participate in environmental protection through regular cleaning campaigns and eco-friendly diving courses.