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Dive centre · Khao Lak · Thailand
5.0319 Google reviewsPirate Divers Khao Lak
Explore the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock with small groups of maximum four divers per guide.
What sets this centre apart
- Maximum of four divers per guide for enhanced safety
- Regularly serviced Aqua Lung rental equipment
- PADI affiliated training programmes
- Liveaboard cruises available on the Similan Quest
- Liveaboard cruises available on the MV Manta Queen 3
- Proximity to Richelieu Rock and Similan Islands
- Access to local wreck diving sites near Khao Lak
- English speaking instruction and direction
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Pirate Divers Khao Lak about the centre
Pirate Divers is located in Taknapa, Khao Lak, serving as a gateway to some of Thailand's most iconic diving destinations. The centre is ideally positioned for those looking to explore the Similan Islands, the waters around Khao Sok, the Cheow Lan Lake, and the Phang Nga Bay.
Whether you are looking for day trips or extended liveaboard cruises, the centre provides access to the best of the Andaman Sea. Their operations focus on the highly regarded reefs of the Similan National Park, including the legendary Richelieu Rock.
The club and its team
The centre operates as a PADI affiliated dive centre, providing a structured and professional environment for both training and exploration. They maintain a strict safety standard with a maximum ratio of four divers per guide.
Instruction is conducted in English, making it accessible for international divers. The team is experienced in managing both local reef dives and more complex liveaboard itineraries.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- PADI
- Website available in
- English
- Management
- English
- Divers per guide
- 4
- Equipment rental
- équipement Aqua Lung régulièrement révisé, incluant des combinaisons humides Aqua Lung
- Access and transfers
- Situé à Khao Lak, proche des îles Similan, de Khao Sok, du lac Cheow Lan et de la baie de Phang Nga.
- Accommodation
- Propose des sorties en liveaboard (croisières avec nuitées) pour explorer les îles Similan.
- Address
- 61/1 Moo 5 Bang Niang, Khao lak, Takua Pa District, Phang Nga 82220, Thailand
- Official website
- piratediversinternational.com ↗
Courses on offer
Pirate Divers offers a range of PADI courses designed to take you from your first breath underwater to advanced levels. Their flexible training programmes are suitable for various schedules.
From initial certifications through to more advanced PADI courses, the instruction is tailored to the individual diver's progress.
The boats
For those looking to stay on the water, the centre organises liveaboard cruises to explore the Similan Islands. Options include the Similan Quest and the MV Manta Queen 3, catering to different preferences for comfort and duration.
Equipment and gases
The centre provides high-quality rental kit, featuring regularly serviced Aqua Lung equipment. This includes wetsuits and essential components for your dive rig.
All shore-based facilities are designed to support both training and expedition preparation, ensuring your equipment is ready for the boat.
Dive sites with Pirate Divers Khao Lak
Richelieu Rock is a world-renowned site located within the Similan Islands National Park. It is a premier location for spotting pelagics, particularly manta rays, in a vibrant reef environment.
Koh Tachai Pinnacle is another significant site within the Similan Islands, offering diverse topography for exploration.
Ko Bon provides excellent diving opportunities within the Similan archipelago, characteristic of the region's reef systems.
Boonsung Wreck and the MV Sea Chart offer local wreck diving opportunities near Khao Lak for those interested in exploring submerged structures.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
Ko BonKoh Tachai PinnacleMV Sea Chart
Marine life around Khao Lak
The reefs are home to a wide variety of tropical fish and colourful corals. You will regularly encounter diverse marine life across the different dive sites in the Similan Islands.
During certain periods, you may have the opportunity to see manta rays, making these seasonal sightings a highlight for many divers.
In the local waters, leatherback turtles can also be observed, adding to the biodiversity of the region.
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