Discover Scuba Diving at Racha Yai Island, Phuket
Try scuba diving for the first time on a full-day trip to Racha Yai — 2 guided dives, no certification or swimming skill needed, non-swimmers welcome. Just be 10 years or older. From ฿4,200 all-inclusive.
🏆 TripAdvisor Hall of Fame Since 2014 · Full-day trips run year-round in English, French, Russian, Chinese, and Thai.
Who Is This Trip For?
Discover Scuba Diving is Phuket's easiest way to try diving for the first time — here's who it's built for.
Complete First-Timers
Never so much as tried a mask and fins before? No problem. No certification is required and non-swimmers are welcome — your instructor guides you the whole way.
Holiday Travelers
Want one unforgettable day on the water without committing to a multi-day course? This full-day Racha Yai trip fits neatly into any Phuket itinerary.
Families & Kids (10+)
Minimum age is 10, and small-group instruction means your instructor can pace the day around younger or nervous divers in the family.
Nervous About the Water
A little apprehensive underwater? A dedicated instructor stays by your side for both dives, and the pace is entirely built around your comfort.
Couples & Friends
Share a first-time experience together — a full day on the boat, two guided dives, and a story you'll both tell for years.
Testing the Waters Before Certifying
Considering the Open Water course but want to try diving first? This is the perfect low-commitment way to find out if you love it.
Discover Scuba Diving Phuket — At a Glance
| Duration | 1 day, 8am – 4pm |
| Experience Required | None — no certification or swimming skill needed |
| Minimum Age | 10 years old |
| Dives Included | 2 dives, about 50 minutes each |
| Class Size | Small groups with a dedicated instructor throughout |
| Location | Hotel pickup from Kata, Chalong, Patong, Karon, Kamala & Rawai — boat departs Chalong Pier for Racha Yai Island |
| Dive Sites | Siam Bay & Bungalow Bay, Racha Yai — calm, shallow, beginner-friendly |
| Price | ฿4,200 per person, all inclusive |
| What's Included | Dive equipment, breakfast, lunch, snacks, and hotel transfers |
| Certification | None issued — this is a taster experience, not a certification course |
| Languages | English, French, Russian, Chinese, and Thai |
Discover Scuba Diving Racha Yai Pricing
One all-inclusive package — everything you need for your full day of diving at Racha Yai.
- ✔ 2 dives at Racha Yai, about 50 minutes each
- ✔ Dive equipment included
- ✔ Hotel transportation included (Kamala, Patong, Karon, Kata, Chalong, Rawai)
- ✔ Dedicated instructor throughout — non-swimmers welcome
- ✔ Breakfast, lunch & snacks included
This is our usual itinerary, but timings can be adjusted depending on weather, sea conditions, and group size.
Want to see two islands in one day? Try our Racha Noi & Racha Yai combo trip (3 dives) →
Hotel Transfers & Booking Confidence
Free hotel pickup runs between 6:30am and 7:50am, depending on your zone — included at no extra cost for Kamala, Patong, Karon, Kata, Chalong, Rawai, and Nai Harn. Making your own way? Get directions on Google Maps.
🚐 Free Hotel Pick-Up Times
Free pick-up for Kamala, Patong, Karon, Kata, Chalong, Rawai and Nai Harn. Other zones incur an extra cost.
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Why Racha Yai Is Phuket's Best First Dive
About an hour by boat from Chalong Pier, Racha Yai's calm, clear bays are exactly what make it Phuket's most popular island for a first-time dive.
Already certified and want the full site-by-site breakdown — depths, currents, and every dive site around the island? See our Racha Yai diving guide for certified divers →
Discover Scuba Diving at Racha Yai
A look at the island, the boat, and the underwater world you'll explore on your first dive.
Watch a Real Discover Scuba Diving Trip
No stock footage — this is what a Discover Scuba Diving day at Racha Yai actually looks like.
Why SSS Phuket for Your Discover Scuba Diving Trip
Phuket's original dive center since 2008 — here's what that means for your first dive.
Expert Guidance Awaits
Led by instructors with thousands of dives of experience, your first breaths underwater are guided by people who genuinely love introducing beginners to diving.
Dedicated Instructor, All Day
One instructor stays with you for both dives — not shuffled between different staff — so you build real trust and confidence together.
Spacious, Comfortable Boat
Ample room to move between dives, shade on deck, and surface intervals free to relax, swim, or just enjoy the view of Racha Yai.
Genuinely All Included
Equipment, breakfast, lunch and snacks, plus hotel transfers from Kamala, Patong, Karon, Kata, Chalong or Rawai — no surprise add-ons.
Very Satisfied Returning Divers
Many of our Discover Scuba Diving guests come back to complete their Open Water certification with us — first dives that turn into a lifelong passion.
Discover Scuba Diving Program in Depth
Meet the Team Behind Your First Dive
Every Discover Scuba Diving trip at SSS Phuket is led by a real, named SSI or PADI instructor — not a rotating cast of seasonal hires.
Rated 5 Stars by First-Time Divers
See what first-time divers are saying about their Discover Scuba Diving trip to Racha Yai.
"I absolutely loved this excursion and I'm so glad I started my trip off with it... My friend doesn't even swim, yet she felt totally comfortable scuba diving thanks to how patient and thorough our instructor was."
"Went with a friend for my first scuba dive ever... My instructor was very down to earth, 20 years experience in diving, and was the most calming person to dive with. And that means a lot for a first timer!"
"Me and my girlfriend tried this as first time divers and it was really beyond our expectations. Our instructor was so patient and literally held our hands underwater when he saw that we're struggling. Overall 10/10 experience."