Scuba Quest Dive Center

Scuba Quest Dive Center is situated in Kamala, serving as a dedicated base for exploring the diverse marine environments of the Andaman Sea. The centre caters to a wide range of experience levels, from those taking their first breaths underwater to advanced divers seeking deep walls and drift dives.

Whether you are looking for a relaxed day on the reef flats or a multi-day safari to the legendary Similan Islands, the centre organises trips to the most significant sites in the region. The operation is built around a personalised approach, moving away from mass tourism to focus on quality instruction and small group sizes.

The team at Scuba Quest is highly experienced and provides instruction and briefings in German, making it a convenient choice for German-speaking divers. The centre operates under the standards of PADI, SSI, and CMAS, ensuring a high level of professional consistency across all certifications.

Safety and attention to detail are central to their approach, maintaining a strict ratio of no more than four divers per guide. This ensures that every member of your buddy pair receives the necessary support, whether you are navigating a wreck or completing a training course.

Scuba Quest offers a comprehensive curriculum of training, covering all major certification levels. You can begin your journey with an Open Water Diver course and progress through to Advanced Open Water Diver and Rescue Diver.

For those looking to advance their professional career, the centre provides Divemaster training. They also offer specialised training such as the Nitrox course and the PADI Deep Diver Specialty for those wanting to expand their technical capabilities.

For local excursions and half-day trips, the centre utilises traditional longtail boats, which are ideal for accessing nearby sites like the Tin Mine Excavator. For longer trips to the Similan Islands, speedboats are used to ensure efficient travel between the islands.

On full-day trips, catering is provided on board, including breakfast, lunch, and refreshments. For those booking the Similan Island safaris, the service includes full board and coffee or tea to keep you fuelled between dives.

The centre provides a full range of rental kit for divers who do not wish to carry their own equipment. This includes everything required for a complete dive, from regulators to BCDs and fins.

Nitrox is available for divers looking to extend their bottom time on multi-dive days. The centre is also equipped to handle night dives, providing the necessary support for exploring the reefs after dark.

The Andaman Sea around Phuket is home to a vast array of marine life. You will frequently encounter turtles and various species of reef fish, including clownfish (Amphiprion) and snapper (Lutjanus) amongst the corals. Larger residents such as Leopard sharks (Triakis semifasciata) and various rays are also common in the area.

For those interested in pelagics, the Similan Islands and Koh Bon are prime locations. During the Similan safaris, you have the opportunity to see Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) and Manta rays (Mobula alfredi). You may also encounter schools of barracuda and various species of sharks, including blacktip reef sharks and whitetip reef sharks (Triaenodon obesus).

Macro enthusiasts will find plenty to explore in the crevices and corals. The reefs host a variety of nudibranch (Chromodoris willani), octopus (Octopus vulgaris), and various species of shrimp. Keep an eye out for ornate ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus), seahorses (Hippocampus kuda), and various types of pipefish.

The seabed and reef structures are beautifully decorated with soft corals (Alcyonacea) and hard corals, providing a complex landscape for anemones (Actiniaria) and various crustaceans to thrive.

Diving conditions in the region are best from November to April. During this period, you can expect the most reliable conditions for reef exploration and seeing large pelagics.

While many sites like Koh Wao offer low current and sheltered environments, other locations such as Racha Noi and the King Cruiser Group can experience moderate currents. These sites are better suited for advanced divers who are comfortable with drift diving.