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Hug Ocean Boat

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Discover Phuket's Andaman Sea aboard Hug Ocean — a luxury 3-deck dive yacht for 80 guests with a thrilling water slide, sun-soaked top deck, and PADI-certified diving at Racha Yai and Racha Noi.

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Certified diving from Chalong Pier, year-round

MV Mermaid
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Phuket

MV Mermaid

MV Mermaid (Aqua Mermaid) — a trusted Phuket dive boat with a strong steel hull and Twin Hino 620hp diesels. 60 divers + 5–6 crew, 7 days a week to Phi Phi, Racha Islands and the King Cruiser Wreck.

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Mandarin Queen 5
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Phuket

Mandarin Queen 5

Brand-new Phuket dive boat — 26.2 m M/V Mandarin Queen 5 with spacious dive platform, lounge and upper sun deck. Daily day trips to King Cruiser Wreck, Shark Point, Anemone Reef, Racha Yai and Racha Noi.

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Sirolo Dive
Scuba Day Trips

Phuket

Sirolo Dive

M/V SIROLO — Sirolodive's luxury day-trip dive yacht in Phuket. 24 m × 8 m, 3 decks, capacity 67, Nitrox membrane, free WiFi. Daily departures from Chalong Pier to Phi Phi, Racha Yai, Racha Noi and Anemone Reef.

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Mandarin Queen 7
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Phuket

Mandarin Queen 7

Brand-new 30.5 m M/V Mandarin Queen 7 — Phuket's largest day-trip dive boat with massive deck space, dedicated dive platform, lounges and shaded sun decks. Year-round trips to Racha Yai, Racha Noi, King Cruiser Wreck, Shark Point and Anemone Reef.

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Hug Ocean Boat
Scuba Day Trips

Phuket

Hug Ocean Boat

Discover Phuket's Andaman Sea aboard Hug Ocean — a luxury 3-deck dive yacht for 80 guests with a thrilling water slide, sun-soaked top deck, and PADI-certified diving at Racha Yai and Racha Noi.

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Thailand Liveaboards

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Multi-day trips across the Andaman and Gulf

Aquarian Liveaboard
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Similan Islands

Aquarian Liveaboard

MV Aquarian — striking 2021-built red steel liveaboard, 31.4 m × 7.5 m, max 28 guests in 14 cabins. Free unlimited Nitrox via Coltri Sub membranes, one of Thailand's largest dive platforms, and full premium-hotel comfort.

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Liveaboard

Phuket

Vela Liveaboard

MV Vela / Vala — massive 43 m steel-hull liveaboard with only 20 guests max for ultimate space and privacy. King and twin AC en-suite cabins, large dive deck, indoor saloon and rooftop sun deck. Highest international safety standards.

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Issara Liveaboard
Liveaboard

Similan Islands

Issara Liveaboard

MV Issara — high-end Thai steel-hulled liveaboard built 2016–17, 28.5 m × 6.5 m, 4 decks, max 22 guests in 11 hotel-style cabins. Indoor saloon, jacuzzi sun deck, full-board buffet dining.

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Guides, tips, and stories from our divers

We Did the Math: Thailand Costs a Third of the Maldives and Matches the Red Sea's Best

We Did the Math: Thailand Costs a Third of the Maldives and Matches the Red Sea's Best

We priced a week of diving in Thailand, the Maldives, Egypt, the Philippines, and the Caribbean. Here's the real per-dive cost — and why Thailand wins for most divers.

One Country, Every Type of Dive: Why Thailand Is the Most Underrated Bucket-List Destination

One Country, Every Type of Dive: Why Thailand Is the Most Underrated Bucket-List Destination

Whale sharks, manta rays, macro critters, wrecks, pinnacles, drift, coral gardens — Thailand delivers every style of diving within one country. Here's why that matters.

Never Dived Before? Here's Why Thailand Should Be Your First Ever Dive Trip

Never Dived Before? Here's Why Thailand Should Be Your First Ever Dive Trip

Warm 29°C water, 30m visibility, the world's cheapest PADI courses, and reefs built for beginners. Here's why Thailand is the single best place on Earth to start diving.

Surface Intervals: The Boring Part of Diving That Keeps You Alive

Surface Intervals: The Boring Part of Diving That Keeps You Alive

Everything you need to know about surface intervals — why nitrogen off-gassing matters, how long to wait between dives, what to do (and avoid) during your SI, and how dive computers calculate it all for you.

How to Not Throw Up on the Dive Boat: A Practical Seasickness Guide

How to Not Throw Up on the Dive Boat: A Practical Seasickness Guide

Seasickness ruins more dive trips than equipment failures. Learn exactly how to prevent and manage nausea on dive boats — from the right medications and natural remedies to where to sit, what to eat, and what to do if you're already green.

Fried on the Dive Boat: The Complete Sun Protection Guide Every Diver Needs

Fried on the Dive Boat: The Complete Sun Protection Guide Every Diver Needs

Scuba divers face extreme UV exposure — hours on open boat decks, water reflecting 25-40% more UV rays, and wet skin that burns faster. Learn about reef-safe sunscreen, UPF rash guards, and essential gear to protect your skin without harming marine life.

What Your Body Needs in the 24 Hours After a Dive

What Your Body Needs in the 24 Hours After a Dive

Your dive may be over, but your body is still working hard. From rehydration and nutrition to no-fly rules and DCS warning signs, here's your complete post-dive recovery checklist.

What to Eat Before Diving (And the Meal That Could Ruin It)

What to Eat Before Diving (And the Meal That Could Ruin It)

Your pre-dive meal matters more than you think. Learn the best foods, hydration tips, and what to avoid before scuba diving to stay safe and comfortable underwater.

BCD Care: The Bladder Flush Most Divers Skip (And Pay For Later)

BCD Care: The Bladder Flush Most Divers Skip (And Pay For Later)

Learn the essential BCD maintenance steps most divers overlook — from proper bladder flushing to dump valve care, storage tips, and when it's time to replace your buoyancy control device.

How Scuba Diving Rewires Your Brain (And Why You Can't Stop)

How Scuba Diving Rewires Your Brain (And Why You Can't Stop)

Discover the science behind why scuba diving reduces anxiety, builds unshakable confidence, and creates a community you never want to leave.

Diving Thailand Month by Month: The Two-Coast Strategy That Beats the Monsoon

Diving Thailand Month by Month: The Two-Coast Strategy That Beats the Monsoon

Thailand has two dive seasons on opposite coasts. Here's the month-by-month guide to picking the right side so monsoon never ruins your trip.

Bida Nok: Where Leopard Sharks Sleep at Your Feet

Bida Nok: Where Leopard Sharks Sleep at Your Feet

Bida Nok near Koh Phi Phi delivers leopard sharks, turtles, and vibrant coral walls on every dive. Here's exactly what to expect at 0-30 meters.

Octopus Intelligence: The Smartest Creature Underwater

Octopus Intelligence: The Smartest Creature Underwater

Octopuses have 500 million neurons, use tools, recognize faces, and change color in milliseconds. Here is why divers never forget their first encounter.

King Kong Pinnacle Koh Tao Diving Guide: The Island's Quietest Pinnacle

King Kong Pinnacle Koh Tao Diving Guide: The Island's Quietest Pinnacle

King Kong Pinnacle south of Koh Tao is the island's least-dived pinnacle — healthy reef, relaxed fish, and empty water for divers who want peace.

The Junkyard Koh Tao Diving Guide: The Island's Quirkiest Artificial Reef

The Junkyard Koh Tao Diving Guide: The Island's Quirkiest Artificial Reef

The Junkyard off Mae Haad is Koh Tao's artificial reef built from recycled trash — toilets, bikes, and a thriving coral nursery with resident batfish and lionfish.

Tanote Bay Koh Tao Guide: Snorkeling, Diving, and Cliff Jumping

Tanote Bay Koh Tao Guide: Snorkeling, Diving, and Cliff Jumping

Tanote Bay on Koh Tao's east coast offers fringing reefs, a cliff jumping rock, and a sunken catamaran — the island's best all-in-one shore day.

Aow Leuk Koh Tao Diving Guide: The Island's Best Beginner Bay

Aow Leuk Koh Tao Diving Guide: The Island's Best Beginner Bay

Aow Leuk on Koh Tao's southeast coast offers shallow reefs, juvenile blacktip sharks, and easy shore diving — the perfect beginner bay on the island.

Mango Bay Koh Tao Guide: The Island's Best Beginner Dive and Snorkel Site

Mango Bay Koh Tao Guide: The Island's Best Beginner Dive and Snorkel Site

Mango Bay on Koh Tao's north coast is the island's best beginner dive site and snorkel spot — calm water, vibrant reefs, and year-round conditions.

Hin Wong Pinnacle Koh Tao Diving Guide: The East Coast's Best Kept Secret

Hin Wong Pinnacle Koh Tao Diving Guide: The East Coast's Best Kept Secret

Hin Wong Pinnacle off Koh Tao's east coast has more fan corals than any site on the island, plus rich fish life and fewer crowds — here's everything divers need.

Green Rock Koh Tao Diving Guide: The Island's Best Swim-Through Site

Green Rock Koh Tao Diving Guide: The Island's Best Swim-Through Site

Green Rock off Koh Nang Yuan offers Koh Tao's best boulder maze, The Chimney swim-through, dense macro life and advanced training — here's everything divers need.

Shark Island Koh Tao Diving Guide: The Gulf's Best Drift Site

Shark Island Koh Tao Diving Guide: The Gulf's Best Drift Site

Shark Island off Koh Tao's southeast tip offers advanced drift diving, purple coral walls, and occasional blacktip shark sightings — here's everything you need.

HTMS Sattakut Wreck Koh Tao Diving Guide: The Island's Signature Dive

HTMS Sattakut Wreck Koh Tao Diving Guide: The Island's Signature Dive

HTMS Sattakut is Koh Tao's largest wreck, a 48-meter ex-navy landing craft sunk in 2011. Deck at 18 m, stern at 30 m — here's how to dive it right.

Japanese Gardens Koh Tao Diving Guide: The Island's Easiest Great Reef

Japanese Gardens Koh Tao Diving Guide: The Island's Easiest Great Reef

Japanese Gardens is Koh Tao's most-used training site, but it's more than that. Shallow coral, hidden swim-throughs, and the island's most reliable dive.

White Rock Koh Tao Diving Guide: The Island's Best Night Dive

White Rock Koh Tao Diving Guide: The Island's Best Night Dive

White Rock (Hin Khao) is Koh Tao's most-used dive site for a reason. Staghorn gardens, turtles, and the island's top night dive — here's how to dive it.

Southwest Pinnacle Koh Tao Diving Guide: The Gulf's Best Big-Fish Site

Southwest Pinnacle Koh Tao Diving Guide: The Gulf's Best Big-Fish Site

Southwest Pinnacle is Koh Tao's seven-pinnacle offshore site. Whale sharks, dogtooth tuna, and giant groupers — here's how to dive it and when.

Koh Ngam Noi Diving Guide: Chumphon's Smaller Sister Island

Koh Ngam Noi Diving Guide: Chumphon's Smaller Sister Island

Koh Ngam Noi is the shallow Chumphon reef where Open Water divers actually relax. Coral gardens, the HTMS Prab wreck nearby, and barely any crowds.

HTMS Prab 741 Wreck Diving Guide: Chumphon's Quiet Artificial Reef

HTMS Prab 741 Wreck Diving Guide: Chumphon's Quiet Artificial Reef

HTMS Prab 741 is the small WWII landing craft sunk south of Koh Ngam Noi in 2011. Open Water depth, intact hull, and almost no other divers — here's how to dive it.

Triangle Pinnacle Diving Guide: The Gulf's Quietest Granite Site

Triangle Pinnacle Diving Guide: The Gulf's Quietest Granite Site

Hin Sam Liam is the Gulf of Thailand pinnacle that does not show up on the standard Koh Tao board. Big groupers, anemone gardens, and almost no crowds.

Hin Phae Diving Guide: Koh Tao's Quiet Granite Pinnacle

Hin Phae Diving Guide: Koh Tao's Quiet Granite Pinnacle

Hin Phae is the small advanced pinnacle 30 m from the Sattakut wreck. Big groupers, healthy coral, and almost no other divers — here's how to dive it.

Koh Ngam Yai Diving Guide: Chumphon's Wild Granite Island

Koh Ngam Yai Diving Guide: Chumphon's Wild Granite Island

Koh Ngam Yai is the quiet Chumphon dive site Koh Tao crowds never reach. Anemone fields, whale shark odds, and small boats — here's how to dive it.

Hand-picked stories from across our dive community

King Kong Pinnacle Koh Tao Diving Guide: The Island's Quietest Pinnacle

King Kong Pinnacle Koh Tao Diving Guide: The Island's Quietest Pinnacle

King Kong Pinnacle south of Koh Tao is the island's least-dived pinnacle — healthy reef, relaxed fish, and empty water for divers who want peace.

Shark Island Koh Tao Diving Guide: The Gulf's Best Drift Site

Shark Island Koh Tao Diving Guide: The Gulf's Best Drift Site

Shark Island off Koh Tao's southeast tip offers advanced drift diving, purple coral walls, and occasional blacktip shark sightings — here's everything you need.

Octopus Intelligence: The Smartest Creature Underwater

Octopus Intelligence: The Smartest Creature Underwater

Octopuses have 500 million neurons, use tools, recognize faces, and change color in milliseconds. Here is why divers never forget their first encounter.

Hin Wong Pinnacle Koh Tao Diving Guide: The East Coast's Best Kept Secret

Hin Wong Pinnacle Koh Tao Diving Guide: The East Coast's Best Kept Secret

Hin Wong Pinnacle off Koh Tao's east coast has more fan corals than any site on the island, plus rich fish life and fewer crowds — here's everything divers need.

Mango Bay Koh Tao Guide: The Island's Best Beginner Dive and Snorkel Site

Mango Bay Koh Tao Guide: The Island's Best Beginner Dive and Snorkel Site

Mango Bay on Koh Tao's north coast is the island's best beginner dive site and snorkel spot — calm water, vibrant reefs, and year-round conditions.

Tanote Bay Koh Tao Guide: Snorkeling, Diving, and Cliff Jumping

Tanote Bay Koh Tao Guide: Snorkeling, Diving, and Cliff Jumping

Tanote Bay on Koh Tao's east coast offers fringing reefs, a cliff jumping rock, and a sunken catamaran — the island's best all-in-one shore day.

Triangle Pinnacle Diving Guide: The Gulf's Quietest Granite Site

Triangle Pinnacle Diving Guide: The Gulf's Quietest Granite Site

Hin Sam Liam is the Gulf of Thailand pinnacle that does not show up on the standard Koh Tao board. Big groupers, anemone gardens, and almost no crowds.

Stonehenge Dive Site Koh Lipe: Boulders, Currents and Big Fish

Stonehenge Dive Site Koh Lipe: Boulders, Currents and Big Fish

Massive granite boulders, strong currents pulling in pelagics, and healthy corals. Everything you need to know about diving Stonehenge off Koh Lipe.

Marine Life Etiquette: A Diver's Guide to Not Being That Person

Marine Life Etiquette: A Diver's Guide to Not Being That Person

No touching, no chasing, reef-safe sunscreen and the ethics of underwater photography — the etiquette every diver owes the ocean.

Hin Sawaeng Diving Guide: Koh Lipe's Wall and Pinnacle Gem

Steep walls, dramatic drop-offs, and rich marine life make Hin Sawaeng one of Koh Lipe's most rewarding dive sites. Complete guide with tips and conditions.

What Your Body Needs in the 24 Hours After a Dive

What Your Body Needs in the 24 Hours After a Dive

Your dive may be over, but your body is still working hard. From rehydration and nutrition to no-fly rules and DCS warning signs, here's your complete post-dive recovery checklist.

Aow Leuk Koh Tao Diving Guide: The Island's Best Beginner Bay

Aow Leuk Koh Tao Diving Guide: The Island's Best Beginner Bay

Aow Leuk on Koh Tao's southeast coast offers shallow reefs, juvenile blacktip sharks, and easy shore diving — the perfect beginner bay on the island.

Surface Intervals: The Boring Part of Diving That Keeps You Alive

Surface Intervals: The Boring Part of Diving That Keeps You Alive

Everything you need to know about surface intervals — why nitrogen off-gassing matters, how long to wait between dives, what to do (and avoid) during your SI, and how dive computers calculate it all for you.

BCD Care: The Bladder Flush Most Divers Skip (And Pay For Later)

BCD Care: The Bladder Flush Most Divers Skip (And Pay For Later)

Learn the essential BCD maintenance steps most divers overlook — from proper bladder flushing to dump valve care, storage tips, and when it's time to replace your buoyancy control device.

How to Not Throw Up on the Dive Boat: A Practical Seasickness Guide

How to Not Throw Up on the Dive Boat: A Practical Seasickness Guide

Seasickness ruins more dive trips than equipment failures. Learn exactly how to prevent and manage nausea on dive boats — from the right medications and natural remedies to where to sit, what to eat, and what to do if you're already green.

Sea Turtles in Thailand: Species Guide for Scuba Divers

Sea Turtles in Thailand: Species Guide for Scuba Divers

Meet hawksbill, green, and olive ridley turtles at Koh Tao, Similan Islands, and more. Species ID, dive sites, conservation, and photo tips.

We Did the Math: Thailand Costs a Third of the Maldives and Matches the Red Sea's Best

We Did the Math: Thailand Costs a Third of the Maldives and Matches the Red Sea's Best

We priced a week of diving in Thailand, the Maldives, Egypt, the Philippines, and the Caribbean. Here's the real per-dive cost — and why Thailand wins for most divers.

One Country, Every Type of Dive: Why Thailand Is the Most Underrated Bucket-List Destination

One Country, Every Type of Dive: Why Thailand Is the Most Underrated Bucket-List Destination

Whale sharks, manta rays, macro critters, wrecks, pinnacles, drift, coral gardens — Thailand delivers every style of diving within one country. Here's why that matters.

Diving Thailand Month by Month: The Two-Coast Strategy That Beats the Monsoon

Diving Thailand Month by Month: The Two-Coast Strategy That Beats the Monsoon

Thailand has two dive seasons on opposite coasts. Here's the month-by-month guide to picking the right side so monsoon never ruins your trip.

How to Start Scuba Diving: A Complete Beginner's Guide

How to Start Scuba Diving: A Complete Beginner's Guide

Ready to try scuba diving but don't know where to begin? This step-by-step guide covers everything from choosing a course to your first ocean dive.