Phuket Diving Courses SSI & PADI Training Resort at Kata Beach

At Phuket Dive Tours we know that our customers want to have fun while learning to scuba dive. We can tailor your scuba diving courses differently as well as taking you to great dive locations. Our customers can choose where they want to dive and how much they want to spend learning to dive. We make learning to dive affordable with free registration & Free eLearning for beginner courses

Phuket diving resort

Our Phuket scuba diving center at Kata Beach is a unique dive resort for all kinds of divers from beginners to Pro level. The resort will offer affordable rooms with an onsite restaurant, and massage with the added advantage of being 120m from the main Beach at Kata.

Scuba Diving Courses & Accommodation Packages

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Large room with Aircon

Small bungalows with Aircon

Our onsite purpose-built private dive pool will only serve our customers this will cut down on lost time making pool training days shorter with less hassle, thus eliminating long taxi transfer times from the dive store to the communal shared dive pool used by all shops that can become very crowded at Peak times

As one of the biggest training centers in Phuket, we offer scuba diving courses from all brands last year we received 2 awards in 2017 from PADI who proudly recognized both our outstanding contributions to the diving industry as well as awarded us the PADI 5-Star rating. In January 2018 we also joined SSI (Scuba Schools International) to offer our customers even more choice on scuba diving education. As our team of instructors is licensed by PADI & SSI they can teach each brand of course. We can also advise you if you are unsure what course option would suit your course time frame, expectations & overall experience.

When it comes to the overall certification package and satisfaction a dive card is as good as the people who teach you so it’s down to the instructors that make the diver, we offer customers a choice, but most local dive stores won’t.

Get the best of the Island’s top instructors making your experience safe and fun.

We have 2 dive shops located in Phuket, both are dedicated to customer satisfaction and both provide international scuba diver training and certification.

If You pre-book in advance it’s likely you will get a free private course for you or your family at no extra cost.

DIVING COURSES

All Phuket diving courses include equipment, manuals, and certification fees, Private diving courses are available for small groups or individuals.

Most visitors to the island who are short on time and intent on getting scuba diving certification choose free digital E-learning + digital C card all available online on your Phone as an APP so you can access your dive card and logbook for free without paying extra. We have PADI instructors available.

Try scuba Pool

This is a taster session for anyone who wants to dive but may have doubts about signing up for a full course

Diving for Beginners

“Learn to Scuba Dive in Phuket” takes 3 hrs or 1 full day depending on your preference.

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Scuba refresher

Half-day pool sessions, 1 beach dive session, or full-day diving boat trips for 2 or 3 dives.

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Scuba diver course

This is a 1 or 2-day course that gives you an international scuba diver license to 12 meters

Open water course

Get the scuba diver diving license this takes 2 / 3 days for the full international full Open Water Diver license for 18 meters

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Like any training course if you pre-study you are well ahead of the game on the learning curve.

Ways to pre-study are reading the diving course manuals, online E-books, online diving courses called E-learning, watching the diving course videos, and completing the diving course theory notes will save you time. Online Diving Courses deposit 4500 THB

ADVANCED OPEN WATER COURSE

Diving at the deeper open water dive sites around Phuket will need advanced diver training.

For many customers taking a private scuba diving course in Phuket and learning to dive know it has its own benefits.

You learn at your own pace, you have 100% of the instructor’s attention all of the time. If you have any hurdles you then can clear them at your own pace without feeling rushed through the diving course. You feel safer and progress quicker than in group sessions diving course.

Phuket Diving Courses

Like any other training course you may have undertaken, learning to scuba dive is no different so with group diving courses you tend to learn at the group speed and this may take a little longer than a private course. If doing a group course you master a skill first time, then another student has to take 2 or 3 attempts to correct a problem, you then tend to stand around waiting, this can then make you disinterested or frustrated. With group diving courses you tend to make friends and for those traveling alone this is a bonus scuba diving courses are all about “Meeting People Going Places and Doing Things”. So when it comes to choosing diving courses in Phuket you need to ask yourself which option Private or Group?

PADI & SSI Diving Course

Here you can find some information for the international scuba diving courses in Phuket, with the general dive course structure and overviews for learning, all diving courses include equipment and certification fees built into the course fees, we don’t charge extra.

We have 2 Dive shops and this allows us able to offer local beach diving courses from our Kata beach office as well as boat diving courses from our Chalong Office.

We deliver diving courses in Phuket mainly in English & Swedish, using British, Australian, and American scuba instructors with years of experience.

Learning to scuba dive as a beginner you need to be assured that you are getting the full attention of the diving instructor while doing the course.

When to do diving courses in Phuket will often depend on how much time you have available to make yourself available

Half-day courses like the Discover scuba is normally run from our Kata Shop in Hi season and these can be pool-based training course or beach session.

Discover scuba diving is normally a full-day session either Pool then beach div or Full day diving course on a scuba diving boat ride to some of the local islands.

Scuba diver Course is a 2-day diving course with the first day doing theory then pool (no exams) followed by second-day beach dives or boat dives to 12 meters

Open water diver course is a 3-day diving course day 1 is pool and theory followed by 4 open water dives or 4 beach dives (max 18m) or a combo of Beach and boat whichever diving course option you pick you will have some great fun learning to dive.

Adventure diver course is a 1 day trip and Private diving course with 3 great dive adventures from the Adventures in Diving course Manual at local dive sites

Advanced diver course is a 2 days Private diving course with 5 great dive adventures from the Adventures in Diving course Manual..

Diving Courses & Prices

If you want Cheap courses prices then its better that you Dive at Koh Tao there you can be joined by 60 others students in your class doing the same course in the same training pool on the same day – obviously you wont get 100% of the instructors attention as they will be focused on the other 59 in your group..but it will be a few hundred baht cheaper in Price ..

Beginners

Try Scuba Diving for Beginners

From: ฿1,500

Beginners

Basic Diving Course in Phuket

From: ฿2,500

PADI Course Open Water learn to dive in Phuket

Beginners

Open Water Diver Course

From: ฿9,900

PADI Bubblemaker course - Phuket Dive Tours

Diving for Children

Try Scuba Pool Diving for Young Kids

From: ฿2,000

The PADI Seal Team is for young children who are looking for action-packed fun time in a pool learning to scuba dive while completing exciting Aqua-Missions.

Diving for Children

Scuba Rangers Scuba Diving for Children

From: ฿5,000

Learn scuba diving in phuket with free e Learning digital online diving manuals

Advanced

Advanced Open Water Diver Course

From: ฿9,900

advanced adventure scuba diving course in phuket

Diving Courses in Phuket

Open water & advanced adventure diving combo

Diving Courses in Phuket

Refresher Course

Diving Courses in Phuket

Nitrox Course (Enriched Air) Diver Course

From: ฿3,900

scuba diver course Learn to Scuba Dive in Phuket

Kata beach diving started earlier this year in October due to great beach conditions

Beginners

Scuba Diver Course in Phuket

From: ฿7,000

Specialties

Marine Ecology Course – Free online e Learning – Phuket Dive Tours

฿3,500

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Beginners

Scuba Diving in Phuket for Non Swimmers

From: ฿1,500

Nikhil Tailor

17:38 03 Dec 23

Had a great first time diving experience with these guys. My instructor was Tim who was extremely thorough and made me feel at ease at all times. Highly recommend!

Tricia Scales

09:50 28 Nov 23

I booked two tours with them, the first was a day dive trip (on a different review) and the three day two nights Similan island live aboard.I was nervous booking the trip since I had not dove in a year and have only and open water, but after reaching out to David, he was able to talk with me about all the different options and helped me pick the best option for me.The only thing I regret is not being able to stay for longer!!Travel was long, pick up from hotel to speed boat to the main ship took about 2 hours, but I had no issues with drivers finding me and my hotel as well as transferring my things to the main boat.I was paired with a girl that was close in age, similar dive experience and same language. The staff was so kind and attentive. The food is AMAZING. The diving is like a well oiled machine, you come in and quickly learn the day to day routine.My dive guide was Tour, a young local diver, who has over 10 years experience, which was east to see as we where diving. He was able to take us around the reef helping us find the animals we wanted to see (as available, obviously nothing is guaranteed) and adapted the path we took to give us more opportunities to do swim throughs (kinda like tunnels).Jon was the point person on the ship, who was also knowledgeable, friendly and easy to talk with.I am so sad that I left after only three days. And will definitely be back again!

Luke Porter

09:54 26 Nov 23

I recently went on the 2 Day / 1 Night liveaboard diving trip, and highly recommend it. The process was efficient, the crew was extremely friendly, the food and accommodations were excellent, and the diving in the Similan Islands was fantastic. Definitely the highlight of my time in Phuket.

Noah Prasad

02:46 26 Nov 23

Great place to learn how to scuba dive. We had Jonathan Parr as our instructor who was fantastic, but all the staff were friendly and highly experienced. The course was also structured in a great way to ease you into an 18m dive. Couldn’t recommend this more!

Michael Kuang

11:17 21 Nov 23

Fantastic scuba diving experience here. Got my SSI certificate with instructor Jon. He’s an amazing teacher, loved his humor and is very patient. Would highly recommend coming here!

Steven Ong

07:49 19 Nov 23

Completed the SSI Open Water Course with Phuket Dive Tours in Nov 2023 and would highly recommend them. Especially because all details and logistics are carefully managed that I didnt have to worry about anything and could just focused on the course. Perfect for holiday mood!Special shoutout to Jon Par, my diving instructor, for his clear and concise coaching, chill when its fun time, and being firm when it comes to safety.

Nawaf Saud

10:10 16 Nov 23

The best experience I have ever had you must try it. And all the thanks to the best scuba diving instructor ever (Nim) 🥇

A. L.

09:37 16 Nov 23

Well organized, always friendly and helpful. Great day trip.

Dragos Pruteanu

10:59 15 Nov 23

Excellent diving center. Jon is a great instructor for deep diving!

Adam Pinkard

08:28 10 Nov 23

Spent two days with dive instructor Jon P. from Phuket Dive Tours completing my Advanced Open Water certification. I can’t thank Jon, plus David and his team from PDT enough. Incredibly well organised, Jon was outstanding, I’m not your typical diver. 6’4” 155kg and I gulp air like it’s my last. He worked through every stage, teaching me perfect buoyancy and trim, breathing techniques and observational awareness.I had a moment where I started to panic, Jon calmed me down, got me focused and we completed the dive safely. Thank you so much.If you’re looking for a place to up skill, or just a recreational dive, you can’t go past Phuket Dive Tours, also, ask for Jon if he’s available, a real gentleman.

Yaksh Patel

15:26 06 Nov 23

Had one of the best experiences of my life!!! The scuba divers are great and expert at their work.

kamal patel

15:24 06 Nov 23

vivek shah

13:41 06 Nov 23

We were all non certified divers, but the way these team (Tim, victor, lem, kan, captain bear and Sam) work very hard and made our dives most memorable, highly recommended them and hats off to all.

Yash Utkarsh

18:40 28 Oct 23

James Lowe

07:22 24 Oct 23

Spent three days with Phuket dive tours doing my SSI Open water diver course. Loved every minute it! Tim our instructor quickly alleviated any fears I had going into it as it was my first time and I always felt safe under his guidance. Really enjoyed it and would highly recommend Phuket Dive tours for first time divers

Leo Elsbroek

12:03 21 Oct 23

My friend and I did the open water ssi course with Jon. Amazing experience! He was always taking care of us and is ahead of the game.

Frankie Tseng

06:47 21 Oct 23

Alan Bartlett

01:18 16 Oct 23

It was a fantastic course, and my instructor, Jon , was able to help me overcome my fears and give me the skills with both humour and teaching. Letting me relax, knowing that I was in safe hands and able to achieve the goals.

Alan Shanks

05:53 05 Oct 23

Just did a 3 dive trip with these guys from Phuket. Well run, professional outfit. David, who handled the booking, Hotel pickup was super helpful and Benj my dive guide was brilliant. Nothing too much trouble and lots to see. Would definitely book with them again 👌

Florian Eisenreich

12:43 03 Oct 23

5 Stars, 6 if I couldI did 3 fundives on a full day Tour with Jon and really enjoyed every Moment of it. He was a great instructor and did his best to lead three wounderful dives and created moments to remember. We went to different spots on Banana Bay and to two Wracks at Racha Yai and felt the loads of Jon's Experience in diving there. He knew the best spots amd I felt safe and comfortable the whole time.Jon also taught some nice practical things and methods to grow as a Diver.Not only the dives itself made the day become an awesome experience, its also the atmosphere on the boat and the little things that matter.I felt welcome the moment I walked into the office and booked my Dives with Salma.In the morning I was picked up on time at my Hotel and was taken to the pier and welcomed there.The team was really nice and the food on the boat was delicious.Each buffet (breakfast, lunch, fruits, snacks) had a good variety to choose from and it was plenty.Really enjoyed the trip, thanks to Jon and the Team of Phuket Dive Tours.

Taha Chahlafi

11:37 27 Sep 23

An incredible experience with incredible people. I wanted to thank Jon and all the staff. They are very involved and attentive people and very nice.I advise anyone who would like to do this to do it with them.Thanks again🙏

Chaw

07:09 12 Sep 23

Was a great experience - did the four dive certificate course. Alla was a great teacher and an excellent photographer, the trips were timely, convenient and well organised. Would recommend completely!

Yasser Lahham

09:22 21 Aug 23

Great dive shop with great professional and friendly staff. There are many dive shop around but I’m happy I picked them for my advance certification. My instructor was Jon and he was fantastic, friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommend this shop and Jon.

Mathilde Magenti

05:46 21 Aug 23

Memorable day with Sam our instructor, everything was well organized on the boat, the meal was excellent, the dive sites were magnificent, I recommend!

Amit Resh

08:27 12 Aug 23

I took 2 consecutive 3-dive day tours with Phuket drivers. Both were absolutely fabulous. On the first tour, my instructor Maa did a great job of meticulously going through a refresh procedure, as I hadn't dived in the past 10years. Then we had a great time fun diving in the Ratcha's. Maa was great at pointing out interesting things to see underwater.The next day was a tour to Phi Phi and shark point. Alla, my instructor, was great at leading the way and taking care of every detail of the dive. Alla made sure to go below first to get me a close up with a Leopard shark, before the "herd" joined from above and scared him away. The Phi Phi dives were absolutely amazing. Plenty of colours and great sea life to experience.The ships were great, serving food and fresh fruit before and between dives. Just what you need after surfacing hungry. The entire staff was very helpful in managing the equipment and helping out wherever needed.I strongly recommend diving with Phuket divers... can't wait to come back to Phuket for seconds...

Philippe Hillenbrand

09:19 11 Aug 23

Our snorkeling excursion on the PowerCat catamaran was amazing! Kan, our guide, was great and, with her expertise and warmth, did everything to make the trip an unforgettable experience for our kids (7 & 9). The snorkeling spots were great - especially the two off Koh Racha. We can highly recommend a trip with Phuket Dive Tours - also because it was anything but super touristy.Thanks to the entire PowerCat crew and to John and Kan #phuketdivetours for a wonderful day!

Steven Li

07:54 14 Jul 23

We have a very amazing dive trip! Will definitely visit again to other islands next time!🤙🏻 Thanks very much to David and DM-Gop! David is very helpful and professional, will recommend the dive spot that suitable to you level! Highly recommend to everyone!

Joe Norton

20:02 12 Jul 23

A great dive experience, thanks to our dive master.Jul 2023We booked a tour of Vietnam and Thailand through Asia Pioneer travel, and stipulated that we dive two days in Phuket. We got so lucky that our travel agent at Asia Pioneer booked us through Phuket Dive Tours, and, specifically, because we landed Jon Parr as our dive master.We were on a 2 day, three dive per day trip, and shared a dive boat with other operators, but we felt we had such a custom experience because of Jon.My wife is the biggest dive enthusiast, followed by me, and finally our 14-year old, newly PADI certified, daughter. Jon made sure all of us got the most out of the trip.We had such a lovely experience, and even though day 2 wasn't perfect conditions (low season, weather/currents related), Jon communicated to us what to expecting each dive, and we really appreciated his candor and attention to detail.I can't say enough about how quality the experience was. If you are a family, and want to dive in Phuket, ask for Jon at Phuket Dive Tours!

rachel weiss

09:30 09 Jul 23

Such an epic day diving with Tim. Super smooth, rlly fun and super pro instructor. The boat, crew and vibes were so great. Would definitely recommend. Oh yeah, Tim has a pretty sweet underwater camera. 🤙☀️🤿🐡

ROMA VIVE

02:23 07 Apr 23

Great tour. I’m going to share a summary, my review and important tips.Summary: 3 divings (almost 3 hrs in total), transportation hotel-boat-hotel, good price, payment by web, simple but delicious food all the time at the boat, one guide/instructor for both, full equip for diving & pictures and videos with awesome definition (extra charge)Review: it was a great experience; personal attention in English, easy and practical indication, good schedule and planning, the boat was very clean and comfortable, we Pat the photos and videos (1,500 bats in cash).Tips: bring a towel, no need for special shoes you are going to be on your feet all day, carry cash for tips and pictures.

Paul Allwood

00:22 23 Dec 22

I had a great experience doing my open water diver course with Phuket Dive Tours. My instructor Roman was very knowledgable, thorough, organized and professional when teaching and i enjoyed every moment of my dives. It was truly a memorable experience and id love to come back.

Shelby Canon

13:58 09 Dec 22

Amazing amazing amazing!My boyfriend and I completed our open water and advanced adventurer certification this week. I cannot recommend Phuket Dive Tours enough! Our instructor, Sean, was extremely knowledgable, experienced and fun. He set the bar really high for any future dive guides! Our training was personalized to fit our wants/needs/fears and we felt comfortable the entire time with him by our side.For our dives we did all boat dives, which I definitely recommend for the best experience - we visited some of the best dive sites in Thailand! As a bonus we were able to learn so much about the marine life. Every day was well organized and such a blast.We’re sad it’s over, but so ready for future dive trips! Thank you thank you!

Arjun Salwan

16:54 27 Aug 22

This was my second time diving with phuket dive tours.From the very moment I walked into their Kata beach store, David greeted me with a smile. He explained to me and my friend (who had not dived before) all about what we'd be doing in the dive and gave us the best possible deal.On the dive day, we were graced by Mod, our diving instructor. She was lovely and kind, and made sure that everything went well for me and my friend and that we were comfortable under the water.Not only will I dive with them again, but also recommend them to my friends.Keep being amazing guys.

Zoe Walsh

14:20 02 Aug 22

Absolutely fantastic day. The guys accommodated our family of 4 with snorkeling. David who was my contact was helpful on emails and WhatsApp.The staff on the boat were really well organised and friendly and the food and drink was great and aplenty.I really would recommend these guys.Thank you all for a great time.

Ebin Stanley

04:47 13 Jul 22

Without any hesitation I can say, we really had a wonderful scuba diving experience with Phuket Dive Tours. Thanks to David on briefing us what package is suitable as per our plan. And a big thanks to Pommy & Simon who were our diving instructors. They are very friendly and experienced instructors and had trained us very well before our jump. For sure you will be 100% safe with them. It was a great experience for us. Definetly gonna come back again for scuba with Phuket Dive Tours. Kudos to the whole team!

Laura B

01:19 15 May 22

Did the Open Water course with Roman as our instructor and it was so much fun! Roman is such a funny guy but above all he has a lot of experience and knowledge to share. The pool training has prepared us for the open water and after that the dives just felt effortless and smooth. Would highly recommend both Phuket Dive Tours and Roman!

Thomas Charles

01:54 04 May 22

Absolutely brilliant. David and the team could not be more obliging. Phuket Dive Tours gave us the three best experiences of our holiday in Thailand. They offered what we were after, personal service without pressure. Boat was exceptional as was the crew. Instructor was a hoot. Dive gear top quality and advice regarding what else we might enjoy was spot on. We have already decided to come back to Phuket and progress our diving here based on our experience with Phuket Dive Tours. Thank you so much.

Olivia Salkeld

08:25 13 Apr 22

David and Marshall looked after me on my 3 day open water scuba course and it was one of the best experiences of my whole Thailand trip! David is everything you want/need from an instructor: gives clear instructions, is enthusiastic and hypes you up when you’re doing well and even in groups you feel as though he’s watching everyone carefully. Really knowledgeable about diving, marine life and the local reefs, would recommend Phuket dive tours to everyone!

layeehtaw m

14:53 11 Mar 22

I have a really great experience getting my divers license here.The prices are really good. If you want to get your divers license I would recommend you doing that here because it is a lot cheaper than at other diver shops.The owner is flexible and will help you if you have a problem and the instructors are also nice. You can have a great chat with them.My instructor, Beto, was really nice and explained everything very well. He makes you feel very comfortable. So if you have any nerves about diving, know that you will be fine if you take your course here.I really enjoyed booking at this place.

karen wells

11:41 04 Mar 22

We would highly recommend Phuket Dive Tours. We took the refresher course session in their pool followed by a dive on Kata reef. Marshall made the day outstanding. He looked after us very well and was very thorough going through all the basic skills and listened carefully to what we wanted to practice. Great company too. A perfect and fun refresher course. David and Marshall both took us out on the reef and we came back with some great photos of the dive taken by David including our encounter with a cute cuttlefish.

Thomas Mauro

02:00 28 Feb 22

Phuket Dive Tours are the best in Phuket. Why? How can I say that? Well, let me tell you…Their prices are the best and can’t be beat anywhere on the island. Their service is top notch. David, made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in the door and took as long as we needed to answer all of our questions. The dive team, Marshall and Tony and others, are professional, experienced, patient, and made the experience very fun. My wife got her certification at Phuket Dive Tours and I went along with them, as I’m already certified. Their training was done by the book with safety at the forefront. We will be back to Phuket at some point and our first stop will be Phuket Dive Tours for an excellent dive! Thank you so much!

Almog Bar

13:49 27 Jan 22

Did my open water diver certification with Roman. He was extremely professional and thorough and really made me feel safe and comfortable in the water. I’ve tried scuba diving before but never got quite as comfortable. I also never realized how much there is to know until taking this course. Was a great 3 days.Also the shop itself is excellent! Good location, awesome pool for training, and top of the line gear. Also David was really responsive and organized and made the booking and any additional questions we had a breeze. Highly recommend Phuket Dive Tours if your in the Phuket.

MartinSKNDE

06:54 22 Jan 22

We had an amazing experience. Originally we were a group of 4, however one got sick over the night and had to cancel right before the transfer pickup at our hotel, this was handled very professionally and she even got most of her money back, only 200 baht for insurance was taken.The three rest of us had a personal dive instructor, his name was Beto and he was very professional. One person in our company had trouble going down (her first time diving) and Beto did his very best and was very professional.I have a dive certificate and was more comfortable diving, so i got moved to another instructor for my second and third dive so that i would be able to make some good dives while Beto worked with the beginners in our group.Both my dives were amazing with the last dive visiting a wreck at about 20m, very good!The big boat had fresh water shower and toilets, we had free snacks and food on board and the ride to the dive-site couldn’t have been more comfortable.Overall an absolutely amazing experience.

A AH

04:10 04 Jan 22

I chose PDT from the good reviews and it was the right decision. Having to arrange diving trips for a family of 4 certified divers, mom and dad with 14and 12, and a 20 yo son taking open water certification was quite daunting. I spoke to David before arriving in Phuket and met Benz and Roman the instructor at the shop in Kata.We did a refresher beach dive at Kata beach together with the training dive for the son taking SSI certification. The next day David arranged for a private catamaran to Yanui to complete the training dives as well as recreational dives for the rest of us.We had a great time diving together as a family after almost 2 year break because of covid. Roman was patient with my children with high regards on safety that we felt safe diving with him. Thank you Roman for the great photos and videos as well. David was on the boat ensuring everything was in order and the whole trip was a joy. Thanks PDT for a memorable dive outing in Phuket.

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