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Dive centre · Rawai · Thailand
4.979 Google reviewsScubanicks
Explore the Andaman Sea through SSI professional training or liveaboard expeditions to the Mergui Archipelago.
What sets this centre apart
- SSI professional certifications
- Liveaboard expeditions to Mergui Archipelago
- Private yacht and speedboat charters
- High-quality equipment hire
- Expert instructor team
- Similan Islands excursions
- Phi Phi Islands diving
Scubanicks about the centre
ScubaNicks is a dedicated diving hub located in Rawai, Phuket, serving as a base for divers looking to explore the Andaman Sea. The centre caters to a wide spectrum of divers, from those completing their first certifications to professionals pursuing advanced SSI qualifications.
You can choose between various ways to experience the region, including day trips to iconic locations or extended liveaboard safaris. For those seeking more privacy, the centre also offers charters via speedboat or yacht to tailor your itinerary.
The club and its team
The team consists of expert instructors focused on high-standard training and safety. They provide instruction in both English and Thai, ensuring clear communication for international divers.
With a track record of over 4,000 certified divers, the centre is well-versed in managing both recreational outings and professional-level training programmes.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- SSI
- Languages spoken
- English · Thai
- Website available in
- English
- Management
- English
- Equipment rental
- équipement de première classe
- Access and transfers
- situé à Rawai, Phuket
- Address
- 90/8 Soi Kanjana 2, Rawai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83100, Thailand
- Official website
- scubanicks.net ↗
Courses on offer
As an SSI affiliated centre, ScubaNicks offers a comprehensive range of courses. You can start with foundational training or progress through the Advanced Open Water course.
The centre is specifically equipped to handle professional-level SSI certifications for those looking to advance their career in the diving industry.
Equipment and gases
The centre provides first-class equipment hire for divers who prefer not to carry their own kit. This includes high-quality regulators, wetsuits, fins, and masks.
For night dives or deeper excursions, torches are available for rent. The facility is equipped to handle the needs of both day trippers and those on extended liveaboard expeditions.
Dive sites with Scubanicks
The Similan Islands offer world-renowned diving with visibility often exceeding 30 metres. These sites are famous for large pelagics such as manta rays and whale sharks.
The Phi Phi Islands feature dramatic underwater landscapes shaped by limestone cliffs that plunge into the ocean.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
Similan IslandsPhi Phi Islands
Marine life around Rawai
The waters around Phuket and the Similan Islands are known for large pelagics. You can regularly encounter manta rays, whale sharks, and various species of pelagic fish.
The local reefs are home to a diverse array of marine life, providing a rich environment for both casual observers and macro enthusiasts.
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