Phuket diving club

Based at Karon Beach, Phuket Diving Club is a local team dedicated to providing high-quality diving for all skill levels. They focus on a personalised approach, ensuring that you are never part of a massive, impersonal group.

You can choose from a variety of diving styles, ranging from shallow shore dives at Kata Beach to full-day boat excursions. For those looking to extend their time underwater, they also offer liveaboard trips to explore the wider region.

The centre is run by an experienced local team of instructors, ensuring that the guidance you receive is tailored to your specific needs. They maintain a strict ratio of one guide for every 10 divers, keeping the atmosphere controlled and safe.

Instruction is provided in English, and the staff is also capable of communicating in Russian. Whether you are a beginner starting your journey or a professional working towards your Dive Master certification, the team is equipped to assist you.

The centre provides a full range of PADI training, starting with Discover Scuba Diving for those new to the water. For those looking to build a foundation, they offer the PADI Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver courses.

For divers moving into professional territory, the centre provides instruction for the PADI Rescue Diver and the PADI Dive Master certifications.

The marine life in this area is diverse, with many species frequenting the reefs. You will regularly encounter sea turtles, octopus, and cuttlefish while exploring the seabed.

If you are diving in the North Andaman during the correct season, you may have the chance to see a whale shark. Other larger pelagics occasionally pass through the area, including hammerhead sharks.

For those interested in smaller creatures, the reefs host various species of leopard shark and various types of fish.