Blacktip Scuba Phi Phi

Blacktip Scuba is a PADI 5 Star centre situated on the quiet shores of Long Beach, Koh Phi Phi. Its position allows for a more relaxed atmosphere compared to the busier parts of the island, providing a calmer base for your diving activities.

The centre operates with a focus on small groups to ensure you can observe the marine life without the interference of large crowds. Most excursions depart via speedboat, reaching the local dive sites in approximately 20 minutes.

The team operates with a strict ratio of maximum five divers per guide, ensuring close supervision and a personalised approach to every dive. This structure is designed to help you navigate the local topography and marine life with confidence.

Instruction is provided in English, covering everything from initial entry-level training to professional development. The centre also maintains its own training pool on-site, which is an ideal facility for mastering buoyancy or practicing skills before heading out to the reefs.

The centre provides a comprehensive curriculum through PADI, catering to all experience levels. You can begin with Discover Scuba Diving or the Open Water Diver course, and progress through Advanced Diver, Rescue Diver, and Divemaster levels.

For those looking to refine specific skills, the centre offers various specialties including PADI Deep Diver, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Shark Conservation, Search & Recovery, and Underwater Photographer. They also facilitate Scuba reviews for returning divers looking to refresh their skills.

The centre utilises speedboats for its daily excursions, accommodating up to 15 divers per trip. These vessels allow for quick transit to the surrounding dive sites, minimising time spent travelling and maximising your time underwater.

Night dives are a regular part of the programme, with the boats configured to facilitate these evening outings. The speedboats provide efficient access to the various reefs and walls that define the Phi Phi archipelago.

A full range of rental kit is available on-site for those not travelling with their own equipment. This includes essential items such as BCDs, regulators, and fins, allowing you to dive without the need to transport heavy gear.

Safety is a priority, with emergency oxygen and a first aid kit kept readily available at the centre. The facility is integrated with the Phi Phi The Beach Resort, offering convenient access to accommodation and amenities.

The reefs are home to a diverse array of larger species, including blacktip reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus), green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), and hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata). You will often see schools of tropical fish, such as fusiliers (Caesionidae) and various snappers (Lutjanidae), moving across the reef top.

Fixed life is abundant throughout the area, with plenty of hard coral (Scleractinia) and soft coral (Alcyonacea) providing the structure for the ecosystem. You can also find gorgonians (Gorgonacea), sea anemones (Actiniaria), and various species of anemonefish (Amphiprion) living within the reef architecture.

For those interested in macro life, the area offers significant interest. Look out for nudibranchs, octopus (Octopoda), and various species of shrimp (Caridea), as well as ghost pipefish (Solenostomidae) and seahorses (Hippocampus) tucked into the reef. You may also encounter mantis shrimp (Stomatopoda) and various species of scorpionfish (Scorpaenidae) amongst the crevices.

The dive sites are reached via speedboat from Long Beach, with most locations being a short 20-minute transit. This allows for efficient scheduling of morning and afternoon dives.

Night diving is a standard offering at the centre, allowing you to experience the shift in marine activity after sunset.