Nudidive Thailand – Club & Centre de Plongée à Phuket

Located in the heart of Patong Beach in Kathu, Nudidive serves as a dedicated hub for divers seeking the best of the Andaman Sea. The centre operates as a professional club, providing a base for both casual divers and those pursuing professional PADI certifications.

From the granite boulders of the Similan Islands to the vibrant reefs of Koh Phi Phi, the centre provides access to some of the most renowned diving in the world. Whether you are looking for a single exploration dive or a multi-day liveaboard, the focus remains on small groups and personalised guidance.

The centre is fully francophone, offering all instruction and guidance in French or English. This makes it an ideal choice for French-speaking divers looking for a seamless experience in Thailand.

Instruction ranges from the Bubblemaker programme for children up to professional Divemaster training. The team follows PADI standards, ensuring a consistent and recognized level of training for all students.

Nudidive offers a comprehensive range of PADI courses. Beginners can start with a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience or work towards their Open Water Diver certification.

For more advanced divers, the centre provides training for the Advanced Open Water Diver level and professional pathways up to Divemaster. The curriculum is designed to be adaptable for families, students, and groups.

The centre provides a full range of rental kit, including BCDs, regulators, fins, and masks. All equipment is modern and undergoes regular maintenance and disinfection to ensure safety and comfort.

For those looking to extend their bottom time, the centre provides training and support for various certification levels.

The reefs are home to a diverse array of tropical fish, including butterflyfish, clownfish, and Napoleon wrasse. You will often see large schools of barracuda and various species of stingrays.

During the season from November to May, you have the opportunity to encounter manta rays at the Similan Islands and Racha Noi. Whale sharks are also occasionally seen during liveaboard cruises.

For those interested in macro life, the area offers sightings of seahorses, scorpionfish, and various colourful nudibranchs. You may also find octopus and moray eels amongst the reef structures.

Larger pelagics and reef residents include leopard sharks, lionfish, and various species of coral. The reefs are also populated by pufferfish and various types of tropical reef fish.

The best period for diving in this region is from November to May. During the green season, the sea can become more animated with increased currents.