Princess Divers

Located on the car-free island of Koh Phi Phi, Princess Divers has been a fixture of the local diving community since 2001. They provide access to some of Thailand's most iconic marine environments, ranging from vibrant coral gardens to dramatic reef walls.

As an SSI affiliated centre, they focus on personalised service and small group excursions. Whether you are looking to complete your first certification or are a seasoned diver seeking local reef exploration, the centre is integrated with the PP Princess Resort to provide a seamless experience.

The team at Princess Divers brings over two decades of local expertise to every dive. They focus on small group sizes to ensure that every diver receives the attention required to feel confident and safe in the water.

Their instruction follows the SSI curriculum, covering everything from entry-level courses to professional training. The staff is experienced in guiding divers through the specific conditions of the Phi Phi archipelago, prioritising safety and high-quality equipment maintenance.

The centre is a full-service SSI training facility, catering to all levels of experience. For beginners, they offer the Open Water Diver course, which can be followed by the Advanced Open Water Diver certification.

More advanced divers can specialise through courses such as Deep Diver, Navigation, and Night Diving. The centre also provides professional pathways, including Rescue Diver, Divemaster, and Instructor Training.

The centre operates a fleet of custom-designed dive boats specifically built for comfort and stability in local waters. These vessels serve as spacious platforms for your daily excursions, allowing you to move between sites with ease.

Onboard, you will find food and drinks provided to keep you fuelled between dives. The boats are designed to provide a comfortable environment for both the descent and the surface intervals.

Princess Divers maintains a high standard of equipment, ensuring all kit is regularly serviced and well-maintained. This includes a range of high-quality rental equipment for those not travelling with their own rig.

For those looking to advance their skills, the centre provides a full range of SSI training programmes on-site.

The reefs around Koh Phi Phi are teeming with life, from large pelagics to delicate reef inhabitants. You will regularly encounter sea turtles, reef sharks, and various species of tropical fish. Large schools of fish, including snappers, fusiliers, and mackerel, often move through the area in impressive numbers.

For those interested in larger animals, the region offers the chance to see whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) and leopard sharks (Triakis semifasciata). You may also spot stingrays, including blue-spotted stingrays and Southern stingrays (Hypanus americanus), patrolling the sandy patches.

The hard corals (Scleractinia) and soft corals (Alcyonacea) provide a complex architecture for smaller creatures. Look closely to find anemonefish living within sea anemones (Actiniaria), as well as various species of clownfish (Amphiprion) and butterflyfish (Chaetodon).

Macro enthusiasts will find plenty to observe, including nudibranchs, seahorses (Hippocampus kuda), and various types of shrimp. Keep an eye out for ghost pipefish (Solenostomidae), octopus (Octopus vulgaris), and different varieties of scorpionfish (Scorpaenidae) tucked into the reef crevices.

The best time to dive in this region is from December to May. During this period, the conditions are generally most favourable for reef exploration.

Access to the island is via boat, with daily ferries and speedboats operating from Phuket and Krabi, typically taking between 45 and 90 minutes.