Discover Scuba Diving 3 Dives Racha Islands
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Racha Yai offers some of the best local year around dive-sites but the visibility varies as to the season. On the north end of the island are two beautiful little bays Homerun Bay and Siam Bay famous for their deep clear water and colorful coral formations. Both of them have almost swimming pool features as they gradually drop to a depth of 20-25 metres onto a sandy seabed, providing many opportunities for both snorkeling and scuba diving. The best diving is off the east coast at Bay 1 to 5. The current allows a gentle drift dive along a sloping rocky face that is covered with an amazing array of hard corals and the nutrient rich water draws large schools of tropical fish. Around Racha Yai, some large rays have been seen. Leopard sharks and just recently Blacktip reef sharks have made an appearance again.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(95)
Had such a good time learning to dive with ScubaDeep. Chris my instructor was very friendly, professional and a very funny guy 😁 Safety was always first which I liked a lot and put my mind at ease always as a beginner 🙏🏻 The boat was very modern and comfortable. Will 💯 percent book again on next trip 😍
We’re so happy to hear you had such a great time learning to dive with Scubadeep. Starting scuba diving as a beginner is a big step, and it’s wonderful to know Chris helped make the experience fun, comfortable, and memorable for you.
Very well organized, very beautiful sites with crystal clear water, monitor for 2-3 people and therefore very buen framed. I recommend Viator!
We had a fantastic time with scubadeep and our guide Brem. He took excellent care of us and we had so much fun scuba diving for the first time. I’d highly recommend booking with them!
We’re thrilled to hear you had a fantastic first scuba diving experience with us. Trying scuba for the first time is always something special, and we’re so happy Brem helped make it fun, comfortable, and memorable for you.
I stumbled upon Scubadeep on my walk at Phuket beach. My fondness for water started two years back when I did surfing for the first time, which is when I started learning swimming too. Up until that night, I still couldn't swim properly but who doesn't want to do scuba diving, right? I met J at the Scubadeep office and he explained the entire details of the package and all the pre-requisites One such key thing was keeping an 18 hours gap between scuba dive and flight to maintain pressure differences. J also did accept our bargain of 8600 TBH for two! Thanks J, you're still a good German even if your agreed to our bargain! :p They arranged transport back & forth from the hotel to the pier. At the pier we met Chris, our instructor who instantly took charge of us. Chris was phenomenal. A great instructor but even a greater person. He was very clear with his instructions and patient with us. We did two dives with him where he took such a great care of us, made us feel so safe and when not diving, made us laugh a lot. The ship was good too. There were lot many other schools & students on it but we had our exclusive instructor who was with us all the time. The diving spots were also nice although, as a fist time diver I can't give really give verdict if this was the best or not but there were plenty of corals and fishes at each spots. We were also given option to do snorkeling before the end of the session. Overall, if you're looking to either get a great welcome experience to Scuba diving in Phuket or looking to do your 50th dive, Scubadeep is the place. Thanks to the Scubadeep team. See ya again.
Wow — thank you so much for sharing such an amazing and detailed review! We absolutely loved reading about your journey into the world of water sports and scuba diving. It’s especially inspiring to hear that despite still learning to swim, you took the leap and experienced scuba diving with us — that’s incredibly brave and exciting!
Had a wonderful day diving with Alex from Scubadeep. Alex and all the boat crew were very professional and helpful. The food on board was excellent. J and Namfon were also extremely friendly and helpful throughout the booking process. I highly recommend Scubadeep for anyone diving in Phuket!
Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful diving experience with Alex and the Scubadeep team. We’ll be sure to pass your compliments along to Alex,
Had a great diving experience with ScubaDeep in Phuket! Big thanks to Damien and Andrey — super friendly, professional, and made everything easy and fun. Highly recommend!
Thanks so much for the great feedback! We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed the full experience from the training all the way to exploring some of our favorite dive sites. Our team puts a lot of effort into making sure each diver feels confident and gets to see the best of what Phuket’s underwater world has to offer, so it’s fantastic to hear you had such a memorable time. Looking forward to diving with you again soon! Best regards, The Scubadeep Team 🌊🤿
Just wanted to say, i have been coming to Thailand for 4 years and have done many many day tours, this is the most money i have ever spend on a single trip and it was TOTALLY worth every cent I have never scuba dived and neither has my partner Monique, we were both very anxious about it but i have to say Brem made today absolutely amazing, he had us comfortable and cruising through the water on our first dive, not only a great instructor but a genuinely really nice guy, thank you for a fantastic experience and a memorable day 10/10
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience with us, from start to finish. Our team works hard to make every dive safe, enjoyable, and exactly as promised, so it’s fantastic to know we met your expectations. Ben is a great instructor, and I’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to him! We truly appreciate your recommendation and would love to welcome you back for more underwater adventures in the future. Best regards, J & The Scubadeep Team
Best experience of life till date hands down. Very good service and information by J. Our instructor Maa was amazing. Very friendly and a good sport. Beautiful views and insane photos clicked. The only setback was vegetarian food otherwise 10/10! Must do!!!
Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! I'm thrilled to hear you and your niece had such a great experience diving with us. Ma will be especially happy to know he helped make your trip so enjoyable—he’s a fantastic instructor and always goes the extra mile to make sure everyone feels confident and comfortable. We’d absolutely love to have you back for more dives and your advanced course when the time comes. Until then, thanks again for choosing Scubadeep and for the awesome energy you brought with you! Warm regards, J & The Scubadeep Team 🌊🤿
Was in Phuket last month, and decided to introduce my two sons to the magic of scuba diving. I usually stay at Chalong whenever I dive at Phuket, but since this was a family gig, we were put up at Patong. Saw quite a few excellent DSD reviews of Scubadeep, and decided to go with them. Could not have been more happy with my choice 😃 😃. Right from the time I called them multiple times to ask about the weather conditions, to organising the dive perfectly, J and Namfon were Rockstars. They even helped me book a nice hotel close to the dive shop. Was a tad apprehensive since it was a DSD for my two kids (14 & 16), but the instructor Brem (Also a wildly talented guy) put them at ease from the moment they were on the boat, and made sure their 3 dives went off without a hitch. So so recommend these guys for all those looking for a professional but chilled out dive experience, esp if its a DSD with kids. Thanks a ton Scubadeep!! PS: extra brownie points to J when I found out he owns a mean Classic Royal Enfield. Respect Brother!! 😎
Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! I'm thrilled to hear you and your niece had such a great experience diving with us. Brem will be especially happy to know he helped make your trip so enjoyable—he’s a fantastic instructor and always goes the extra mile to make sure everyone feels confident and comfortable. We’d absolutely love to have you back for more dives and your advanced course when the time comes. Until then, thanks again for choosing Scubadeep and for the awesome energy you brought with you! Warm regards, Namfon & The Scubadeep Team 🌊🤿
Open water course for the non divers in the family, brilliantly instructed by Brem and superbly supported by J. Great boat and unbelievable dives. Now a certified open water diver, I can't wait for my next under water adventure! Thanks Scubadeep!
Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! I'm thrilled to hear you and your niece had such a great experience diving with us. Brem will be especially happy to know he helped make your trip so enjoyable—he’s a fantastic instructor and always goes the extra mile to make sure everyone feels confident and comfortable. We’d absolutely love to have you back for more dives and your advanced course when the time comes. Until then, thanks again for choosing Scubadeep and for the awesome energy you brought with you! Warm regards, J & The Scubadeep Team 🌊🤿
