Racha Yai Diving — 2 or 3 Dives for Certified Divers
Crystal-clear water, six distinct dive sites, wrecks, and a sunken temple guarded by concrete elephants — a full day of diving off Phuket's best island, from ฿3,700.
- 6 dive sites to choose from
- All meals & taxi transfer included
- Private guide for 2+ divers
- 4.9★ rated dive center
- Certified divers
- 2 dives · full day
- Equipment, meals & transfer included
- Certified divers
- 3 dives · full day
- Equipment, meals & transfer included
2 Dives or 3 Dives — Compare at a Glance
Same island, same all-inclusive day trip — the only difference is how much bottom time you want.
2-Dive Trip
A full, satisfying day without rushing — ideal if you want quality over quantity.
- Certified divers
- 2 dives · full day trip
- Equipment, meals & transfer included
3-Dive Trip
Maximum bottom time — see more of Racha Yai's six dive sites in a single day.
- Certified divers
- 3 dives · full day trip
- Equipment, meals & transfer included
📷 GoPro camera rental available as an add-on for either option — ฿700.
Racha Yai's Dive Sites
Wrecks, walls, shallow reef and a sunken temple guarded by concrete elephants — your guide picks the sites based on conditions and your certification level.
Bay 1 — Meditation Wreck
A sunken superyacht sitting alongside natural reef on the island's east side — just 90 minutes from Chalong, easy to reach almost any day of the week.
- Depth: 10–15m average, 5–30m range
- Level: Beginner to experienced
- Highlight: Sunken "Meditation" superyacht
Homerun — Haruby Wreck
Usually the last dive of the day, on the north side heading back toward Chalong. Hard coral slopes from 3–5m down to sand at 20m, plus a small wooden wreck at 24m.
- Depth: 3–20m, wreck at 24m
- Current: Variable — follow the briefing
- Highlight: Branch & Staghorn coral, wooden wreck
Bay 3 — Lucy's Reef
The smallest of the three east-side bays, with shallow coral close to the beach. A relaxed, easy site with diverse reef fish and mostly hard coral.
- Depth: Shallow, close to shore
- Level: Easy, beginner-friendly
- Highlight: Diverse reef fish
Staghorn Reef
Hit hard by coral bleaching in 2010, now showing genuine signs of recovery. A favorite spot for Pharaoh cuttlefish and octopus — watch for stronger currents on rising tides.
- Depth: Bay 3 area
- Current: Can run strong on rising tide
- Highlight: Pharaoh cuttlefish, octopus
Siam Bay
The only dive site in the world where you're guaranteed to dive with elephants — concrete ones. Life-sized statues, a temple gate, and a giant Yak were sunk here in 2006, alongside rocky terrain and big staghorn coral formations.
- Distance: ~1.5 hours by boat
- Level: All levels
- Highlight: Sunken concrete elephants & temple gate
Bungalow Bay
A classic white-sand bay on the northwest side, split into a North Wall (sloping reef and boulders down to ~25m) and a shallower South Wall — both ideal for beginners and divers working through SSI/PADI courses.
- Depth: Up to 25m (North Wall)
- Level: Beginner-friendly
- Highlight: Staghorn coral, boulder formations
Full Pricing & What's Included
One all-inclusive day trip, two options depending on how many dives you want — equipment, meals, and taxi transfer are included either way.
| 2-Dive Trip | 3-Dive TripMost Popular | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ฿3,700 | ฿3,900 |
| Dives | 2 dives | 3 dives |
| Duration | Full day | Full day |
| Certification | Certified diver | Certified diver |
| Equipment | Included | Included |
| Meals | Breakfast & lunch | Breakfast & lunch |
| Taxi Transfer | Included (Rawai–Chalong–Kata–Karon–Patong–Kamala) | Included (Rawai–Chalong–Kata–Karon–Patong–Kamala) |
| Diving Insurance | Included | Included |
Recompression chamber support available at SSS Phuket at all times, should it ever be needed.
Ready to Dive Racha Yai?
Pick your trip and date below. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure.
Your Racha Yai Day Trip, Step by Step
Dive sites are chosen on the day based on conditions and wind — this is a typical schedule, timing can shift.
We collect you from your hotel (Rawai, Chalong, Kata, Karon, Patong or Kamala) and head to the pier. Breakfast is served on board as the boat leaves at 8am.
Arrival at Racha Yai and your first dive of the day at Bay 1 (Meditation Wreck) or another site chosen for the day's conditions.
A hot buffet lunch served on the boat between dives, with snacks, drinks and fresh fruit throughout the day.
Second dive of the day, typically at a different bay to see more of the island's variety.
A third dive at Homerun Reef or another site on the way back — the difference between the 2-dive and 3-dive options.
3-Dive TripBoat departs Racha Yai for the return trip to Chalong.
Taxi transfer drops you back at your hotel — a full day of diving done, no logistics to sort out yourself.
Why Dive Racha Yai With Us
Plenty of shops run day trips to Racha Yai. Here's what's genuinely different about diving it with SSS Phuket.
Private Guide for 2+ Divers
Book with a friend or partner and you get a dedicated divemaster for your group — not folded into a boat full of strangers.
Experienced Divemasters & Instructors
Years of experience guiding these exact sites, combining professionalism with genuinely enjoying the job.
Truly All-Inclusive
Equipment, breakfast, lunch, snacks and taxi transfer from Kamala, Patong, Karon, Kata, Chalong or Rawai — one price, no surprise add-ons.
Phuket's Original Dive Center — Since 2008
Nearly two decades running trips to Racha Yai, with instructors who know every bay and how conditions shift through the day.
Recompression Chamber Support
SSS Phuket's recompression chamber is available at all times — safety infrastructure most shops can't offer.
High Return-Diver Rate
A large share of our Racha Yai divers have dived with us before — the clearest signal that the experience holds up on a second visit.
Season, Your Guide & the Boat
Best Time to Dive
Racha Yai is diveable year-round. High season (November–April) brings the calmest seas and best visibility. During the green season (May–October) conditions can be a little rougher, but diving continues most days — your guide will pick the most sheltered sites depending on the day's weather.
Meet Your Guide — Lung
Our divers consistently mention Lung by name in their reviews for making them feel safe, confident and relaxed underwater — whether it's their first few dives or their hundredth. He knows Racha Yai's sites well and adjusts the day around your group's experience and interests.
Our Boat — Freedom
You'll head out to Racha Yai aboard Freedom, our dive boat, with space to gear up, relax between dives, and enjoy breakfast and lunch on board as we cruise between sites.
4.9★ from 1,157 Verified Reviews
Real reviews from SSS Phuket divers on TripAdvisor.
"I am an Open Water diver and still learning the ropes. Lung made me feel confident under water and allowed me to explore and experience the ocean in the best way. We had a lot of fun and got to see amazing sites and wildlife! He also took amazing videos and photos for me to remember the experience. I highly recommend!"
"Lung is extremely experienced and made my day feel so safe, relaxing and fun. He knows the dive sites extremely well and made sure we could see the best marine life the area offers. He also took lovely photos and videos which make great memories. Highly recommend!"
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — this Racha Yai trip is for certified divers (Open Water or equivalent, any agency). Never dived before? We run a separate Discover Scuba Diving day at Racha Yai for complete beginners, with full instruction included.
Same boat, same all-inclusive day, same instructors — the 3-dive trip simply adds a third dive at a different site (typically Homerun Reef on the way back) for ฿200 more. Both include equipment, meals, and taxi transfer.
Your guide picks from Racha Yai's six sites (Bay 1/Meditation Wreck, Homerun/Haruby Wreck, Bay 3, Staghorn Reef, Siam Bay, and Bungalow Bay) based on conditions, wind, and your group's certification level and interests on the day.
Book with 2 or more divers and you get a dedicated, private divemaster for your group rather than being merged into a larger boat group.
Full scuba equipment, a certified guide, diving insurance, breakfast and lunch, snacks, and taxi transfer from Rawai, Chalong, Kata, Karon, Patong, or Kamala. GoPro camera rental is available as an optional add-on for ฿700.
Racha Yai is diveable year-round, though visibility is best November to April. If conditions on a given day make a site unsafe, your guide will choose a different bay rather than cancel the trip outright.
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your trip for a full refund, no questions asked — the same policy we apply across all our courses and trips.
Free Hotel Pickup — No Logistics to Sort Out
Racha Yai is a boat trip from Chalong Pier, but you don't need to arrange transport yourself — taxi transfer is included from most of Phuket's west-coast beaches.
- 📍Departs from Chalong Pier, Phuket
- 🚐Free taxi transfer from Rawai, Chalong, Kata, Karon, Patong & Kamala
- 🕗Hotel pickup 7:00–8:00am, drop-off around 5:00pm
Racha Yai Diving in Pictures
Keep Exploring With SSS Phuket
Already certified and looking for another day out? A couple of natural next stops.
Not sure which island fits your trip best? Racha Yai is the easier, more sheltered of the two Racha islands — great all-round reef diving for any certified diver. Racha Noi sits further south with deeper water and stronger currents, better suited to more experienced divers chasing bigger pelagics. Koh Phi Phi trades reef for limestone cliffs, swim-throughs and a livelier boat day.
