Discover Scuba Diving at Koh Phi Phi
☀️ Full-Day Boat Trip · 8am – 4pm
No experience needed. Two guided dives (about 50 minutes each) among Phi Phi's coral walls, turtles and reef sharks — with a small group and a dedicated instructor by your side the whole day.
- 2 guided dives included
- Equipment included
- Dedicated instructor
- Breakfast, lunch & snacks included
- 2 dives, ~50 min each
- Optional 3rd dive for certified divers
- Transport included to most areas
- Breakfast, lunch & snacks included
Discover Scuba Diving Phi Phi — At a Glance
Everything you need to know before you book, in one look.
Price
฿4,500 /person
+ ฿600 national park fee (cash)
Duration
Full day, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Hotel pickup from ~7:30 AM
Dives
2 guided dives, ~50 min each
Optional 3rd dive for certified divers
Experience Needed
None — beginners welcome
Prior try-dive experience a plus
Group Size
Small groups
Dedicated instructor with you all day
What's Included
Gear, transport, breakfast, lunch & snacks
See full breakdown below
Who Is Discover Scuba Diving Phi Phi For?
We'd rather tell you upfront than have you show up on the boat and find out it's not the right fit.
✓ Great Fit
- First-timers curious about scuba diving — zero experience required
- Comfortable swimmers, at ease in open water
- Travelers who want to see Phi Phi's islands and try diving in one trip
- Certified divers wanting a bonus 3rd dive at Koh Dok Mai
- Anyone who wants a full-day, all-inclusive boat experience
! Talk to Us First
- Non-swimmers or those uneasy in deep water
- Asthma, heart conditions, epilepsy or recent surgery
- Currently pregnant
- Ear, sinus or severe motion-sickness issues
- Children — ask us about the minimum age before booking
Not sure if this trip fits you or your group? Message us on WhatsApp — no pressure, no obligation.
💬 Ask Us on WhatsAppPricing & What's Included
No hidden fees at checkout — here's exactly what you pay and what you get, including the national park fee most operators leave out of the headline price.
- 2 guided dives at Phi Phi's best sites, ~50 min each
- Full scuba equipment rental
- Dedicated instructor with you all day
- Round-trip boat transport from Chalong/Kata area
- Breakfast, lunch & snacks on board
- Hotel transport included to most areas
Not Included
- ฿600 national park entrance fee (cash)
- Hotel pickup outside standard zones (ask us)
- Underwater photos/video (available on request)
Ready to Dive Phi Phi?
Pick your date and number of divers below.
Your Full-Day Phi Phi Itinerary
One day, two islands, two dives — here's exactly how it unfolds from pickup to drop-off.
7:30 AM
Hotel Pickup
We collect you from your hotel (most areas included) and transfer to the pier.
8:00 AM
Board the Boat
Meet your instructor and group, get briefed on gear and safety, and set off toward Phi Phi.
11:00 AM
Dive #1 — Koh Bida Nok
Your first guided dive (~50 min) along Bida Nok's dramatic limestone walls and soft coral gardens.
12:00 PM
Lunch on Board
Refuel with a proper lunch while the boat repositions to the second dive site.
1:30 PM
Dive #2 — Palong Wall (Koh Bida Nai)
Your second dive (~50 min) along a striking wall known for reef sharks, turtles and dense schools of fish.
2:30 PM
Relax & Recover
Surface interval on deck — dry off, swap stories, enjoy the views.
3:30 PM
Optional Dive #3 — Koh Dok Mai
For certified divers only: a bonus third dive at Koh Dok Mai's vertical wall, home to seahorses and frogfish.
Certified divers only · add-on6:30 PM
Return & Hotel Drop-off
Back at the pier by early evening, with transport back to your hotel.
Phi Phi Dive Sites in Depth
As a Discover Scuba Diver you'll stay within a comfortable, beginner-safe depth (up to ~12m) at each site — your instructor is with you the whole time.
Koh Bida Nok
Dramatic limestone walls dropping into the blue, framed by soft coral gardens and swim-throughs. A gentle, scenic introduction to Phi Phi's underwater landscape.
- Marine life: Reef fish, lionfish, occasional leopard shark
- Site depth: Up to ~18m (your dive stays shallower)
Palong Wall (Koh Bida Nai)
A striking vertical wall that regularly delivers turtle and reef shark sightings, with dense schools of fusiliers and snapper moving along the current.
- Marine life: Turtles, reef sharks, schooling fish
- Site depth: 5–25m (your dive stays shallower)
Koh Dok Mai
A near-vertical wall famous with macro lovers — seahorses, frogfish and nudibranchs hide in the crevices. A great add-on for certified divers wanting more from their day.
- Marine life: Seahorses, frogfish, nudibranchs
- Site depth: Up to ~25–30m
Why SSS Phuket for Your Phi Phi Trip
Plenty of boats go to Phi Phi. Here's what makes a day with us different.
Expert Guidance
Every dive is led by a certified SSI/PADI professional who's dived Phi Phi hundreds of times — you're never on your own underwater.
Small-Group Tuition
We keep groups small so your instructor can give real, individual attention — not shepherd a crowd through the motions.
Spacious, Comfortable Boat
Room to relax between dives, shade, and a proper deck — not a cramped speedboat packed with day-trippers.
Genuinely All-Inclusive
Equipment, transport, breakfast, lunch and snacks are all included — the only extra is the government national park fee.
Trusted by Returning Divers
A large share of our bookings come from repeat guests and referrals — the clearest sign we get the experience right.
Real Answers, Fast
Questions about the trip, the fee, or whether it's right for you? Message us on WhatsApp and get a real answer, not a bot.
The Program, in Depth
Exactly what happens on the day, from your first briefing to your first breath underwater.
1 What Is Discover Scuba Diving? ˅
2 An Adventure Awaits ˅
3 The Learning Process ˅
4 Using the Scuba Gear ˅
5 Pre-Requisites ˅
Meet the Instructors
Every Phi Phi trip is led by a certified SSI/PADI instructor from our own team — not a rotating pool of freelancers.
Jean-Brice
Director · Scuba, Freediving, Surf & SUP Instructor
Lea
SSI/PADI Dive Instructor
Ned
SSI/PADI Dive Instructor
Pomme
PADI Scuba Diving Instructor
Olivier
SSI/PADI Dive Instructor
Ootdy
SSI/PADI Instructor
Phi Phi Trip Photo Gallery
A look at the boat, the dive sites and the marine life you'll see on the day.
What Divers Say About Our Phi Phi Trip
Real, verified reviews from guests who booked this exact trip — not curated quotes.
Called it the best dive experience they'd had across many discover dives at different sites. Guide Lung was praised for meticulous gear checks, strong diving skill, and deep knowledge of the sites — highlights included blacktip reef sharks, leopard sharks and turtles.
A great day diving at Phi Phi with instructor Lung, described as extremely experienced and able to plan routes around the best marine life the area offers, including sharks and turtles. Also thanked Jean for making the booking process easy.
A great day out at the Phi Phi Islands with dive instructor Ootd, described as knowledgeable and easy to be around — turtles, barracudas and black tip sharks spotted, for an unforgettable day of diving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still deciding? Here's what most people ask us before booking this trip.
Q Do I need to be a certified diver to do this trip? +
Q Do I need to know how to swim? +
Q What is the ฿600 national park fee for? +
Q What's included in the ฿4,500 price? +
Q Is there a minimum age for Discover Scuba Diving? +
Q What if I get seasick? +
Q I'm already certified — can I add a 3rd dive? +
Q What happens if the weather or sea conditions are bad? +
Q Can I get photos or video of my dive? +
Getting There
Hotel pickup is included from most areas of Phuket. Here's what to expect.
- 📍Hotel pickup included to most areas of Phuket — pickup starts around 7:30 AM
- 📍Exact pickup time depends on your hotel's location relative to the pier
- 📍Staying somewhere remote? Message us before booking to confirm pickup is available
- 📍Return drop-off is back at your hotel in the early evening
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