Bambus Diving

Bambus Diving is situated in the heart of Patong, Phuket, operating as part of a versatile complex that includes a restaurant, café, and diverse accommodation. This setup allows you to transition easily from your accommodation to the dive centre, with hotel pick-ups available for those joining for introductory dives.

The centre focuses on providing a personalised experience through small group sizes. Whether you are staying in one of the glamping tents or the hostel, the proximity to the dive operations makes it a convenient base for exploring the Andaman Sea.

The centre operates with a focus on small ratios, ensuring that you are never in a group larger than four divers per guide. This allows for a higher level of individual attention during both training sessions and recreational outings.

All instruction and dive guidance is conducted in English. The team manages a wide range of SSI programmes, catering to everyone from those taking their first breath underwater to technical divers looking to expand their limits.

As an SSI affiliated centre, the training catalogue is extensive. For beginners, they offer the Try Dive and Open Water Diver courses, with pathways leading through the Advanced Adventurer and Diver Stress and Rescue certifications.

For those looking to specialise, the centre provides several SSI Specialty courses, including Nitrox, Perfect Buoyancy, Wreck Diving, and Photo & Video. They also cater to the technical community with a dedicated range of courses including TEC 40, TEC 45, TEC 50, and TEC sidemount.

A full range of rental equipment is available on-site for those who do not wish to carry their own kit. This includes regulators, BCDs, and fins, ensuring you have everything required for your dives.

Nitrox is available for use, making it a practical choice for those looking to extend their bottom time on multi-dive days. The centre is well-equipped to handle the requirements of both recreational and more advanced divers.

The local reefs are characterised by a healthy presence of hard corals, providing the structural foundation for the ecosystem. You can expect to encounter reef sharks patrolling the area during your dives.

In the protected waters of the marine parks, the biodiversity increases. The combination of reef structures and varied topography supports a wide array of fish species and larger pelagics.

Diving conditions vary depending on the specific location. The Racha Islands are known for having low currents, making them suitable for all levels, whereas the Phi Phi Islands can experience more moderate currents.

The seasonal window from May to November is noted for its specific accommodation offers, though divers should always be mindful of the local conditions when planning trips to the more exposed sites.