A diver jumping off the dive boat into the sea

Scuba diving in Phuket.

Never dived? Start in shallow water with an instructor beside you.

Phuket Diving Club is a dive shop at Kata Beach. We run first dives for people who have never dived, fun dives for certified divers, and PADI courses.

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Your first dive, step by step

Divers kitting up on Kata Beach

It starts on the beach

Meet your instructor, try on the gear and ask anything. Kata Beach dives start at our shop. For boat trips we offer hotel pickup.

A diver swimming over a sandy reef

We start where you can stand

You learn the basics in shallow water first, so you know what to do before you go deeper.

A diver beside an orange sea fan

Then your first breath underwater

Your instructor stays with you the whole time.

A school of yellow fish over a reef

The reef does the rest

These photos are from our own dives around Phuket.

A sea turtle swimming over the seabed

Back at the surface

Liked it? PADI courses start from age 10.

See the courses

Under the surface

Good to know

Boat trips include hotel pickup from Kata, Karon, Rawai, Patong, Nai Harn and Chalong
If the sea is unsafe, we reschedule or refund 100%
Divers from age 10 can join a first dive
Pay by bank transfer and upload your slip. We confirm your seats
★★★★★

“The team was professional, friendly, and extremely safety-focused from start to finish.”

Neo Masekwameng, Google review
★★★★★

“Always felt safe and well prepared. Loved it!”

Jessica, Google review
★★★★★

“The teaching was very detailed and very friendly for younger kids.”

Ellie, Google review

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Questions

Do I need a diving certification?

No. Beginners can join a Discover Scuba Diving experience. For regular fun dives you need a certification such as PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent.

How old do I need to be?

Divers from 10 can join a first dive. Advanced and Rescue courses start at 12, and Divemaster at 18.

Do you pick me up from my hotel?

On boat trips, yes, from hotels in Kata, Karon, Rawai, Patong, Nai Harn and Chalong. Kata Beach dives start at our shop.

What if the sea is rough?

We reschedule to another day or refund 100%. Safety decides, not the schedule.

How do I pay?

By bank transfer to Phuket Diving Club at Kasikorn Bank. After you book, you upload your slip and we confirm your seats.

Is the national park fee included?

No. It is paid on the boat. For Phi Phi it is 600 baht per diver.

Can I fly after diving?

Wait 18 to 24 hours after your last dive before flying.

Ready to dive?

See the days that are open and book in three steps.

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