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4.9281 Google reviewsPhiPhi Underwater - Diving
Explore the Koh Phi Phi marine park via traditional longtail boats with a French-speaking team of experienced PADI professionals.
What sets this centre apart
- French-speaking instruction available for all courses
- Small group sizes with 2 to 4 divers per guide
- Full equipment hire included in diving rates
- PADI training from Open Water to Divemaster
- Independent agency with over 17 years of experience
- Night diving excursions available
- Traditional longtail boat trips for local exploration
PhiPhi Underwater - Diving about the centre
Located in the heart of the Andaman Sea, PhiPhi Underwater operates out of Koh Phi Phi, a central hub for diving in the region. The agency is positioned to serve divers staying in Tonsai Bay or Loh Dalum Bay, providing easy access to the surrounding marine protected areas.
The club and its team
The centre is led by a French instructor with extensive experience, holding PADI, CMAS, and FFESSM qualifications since 2007. This professional background ensures a high standard of instruction for both recreational and professional-track divers.
Instruction is conducted in English and French, with Thai spoken on-site. To maintain a safe and controlled environment, the centre operates with a guide ratio of 2 to 4 divers depending on the specific activity, ensuring close supervision during training and exploration.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- PADI
- Operating since
- 2007
- Languages spoken
- French · English · Thai
- Website available in
- English · French
- Management
- French
- Boats
- longtail boat
- Divers per guide
- 2 à 4 selon l'activité
- Equipment rental
- complet (inclus dans les tarifs de plongée et formation)
- Night diving
- Yes
- Access and transfers
- Koh Phi Phi est située au large de Phuket, Krabi, Aonang, Railey, Koh Lanta ou Koh Yao. Il est conseillé de loger à Tonsai bay ou Loh Dalum bay.
- Address
- 125 2 Phi phi island ตำบล อ่าวนาง, Koh Phi Phi Don, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi 81000, Thailand
- Official website
- phiphi-underwater.com ↗
Courses on offer
PhiPhi Underwater offers a complete range of PADI certifications. Beginners can start with the Open Water Diver course, while those looking to advance can progress through the Advanced Open Water Diver and Rescue Diver programmes.
For divers looking to specialise, the centre provides the PADI Deep Diver Specialty. Professional training is also available for those aiming to reach the Divemaster level.
The boats
Excursions are carried out using traditional longtail boats, which provide an authentic way to navigate the waters around the archipelago. These vessels are used for daily exploration dives, snorkeling trips, and night dives.
Equipment and gases
The centre provides full equipment hire for all divers, with all kit included in the cost of diving and training programmes. The agency focuses on well-maintained and regularly renewed equipment to ensure reliability in the field.
Dive sites with PhiPhi Underwater - Diving
The Koh Phi Phi Marine National Park offers spectacular reef environments suitable for all experience levels. These sites are highly populated with marine life and provide a variety of reef top and wall experiences.
The Kled Gaoew wreck is a 47-metre long artificial reef established in 2014. It reaches depths of 27 metres and is best suited for divers with a minimum certification of 30 metres, offering an exceptional density of fish around its structure.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
Épave du Kled GaoewParc National Marin de Koh Phi Phi
Marine life around Koh Phi Phi
The reefs are characterised by a vibrant array of hard corals (Scleractinia) and soft corals (Alcyonacea), providing a complex habitat for diverse species. You will encounter many colourful reef fish, including various species of Butterflyfish (Chaetodon), Angelfish (Pomacanthidae), and Parrotfish (Calotomus), alongside schools of Fusiliers (Caesionidae) and Snappers (Lutjanidae).
Larger pelagics and reef residents frequently pass through the area. Divers can spot Blacktip reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus), various species of turtles, and stingrays (Myliobatiformes). You may also see Barracuda (Sphyraena), Trevally, and occasionally a Whale shark (Rhincodon typus).
For those interested in macro life, the area hosts a variety of smaller organisms. Look for Nudibranch (Chromodoris willani), Seahorse (Hippocampus), and various species of Octopus (Octopoda). The seabed and reef structures also hold Shrimp (Caridea), crabs (Brachyura), and various species of Scorpionfish (Scorpaenidae).
Diving conditions
The best time to dive in this region is throughout the year, though the rainy season from May to November is a period to consider when planning your trip.
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