Full-Day Racha Yai Private Scuba Diving Course from Phuket
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Full-Day Racha Yai Private Scuba Diving Course from Phuket
By SSS Phuket Dive Freedive & Surf Center
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Ages 10-80, max of 15 per group
Duration: 8h
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- Full scuba diving equipment set (Wetsuit, buyancy control device, Mask, regulator, fins)
- Breakfast, Lunch, snacks, water, tea & coffee
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off (free for Kamala, Patong, Karon, Kata, Chalong pier, Rawai)
- Professional and certified dive Instructor
- Scuba Diving Insurance
What's not included- Souvenir photos (available to purchase in cash)
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase in cash)
- Extra charge for pick up location outside of Kamala, Patong, Karon, Kata, Chalong and Rawai
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Chalong Pier Meeting Point, 12 Sunrise Rd, Tambon Chalong, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83100, ThailandOnce at the pier, please contact Jean on his whatsapp/Telegram/Wechat number provided once the booking is done
Pickup details- Pick up is free for these areas (Kamala 6.45am, Patong 7.00am, Karon 7.20am, Kata 7.30am, Nai Yarn 7.30am, Rawai 7.40am, Chalong Pier 7.45am). Other areas will occur extra fees.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Chalong Pier Meeting Point, 12 Sunrise Rd, Tambon Chalong, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83100, Thailand
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 23230P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Most travellers can participate
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Flying within 18 hours of diving is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (ex. asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
- Minimum age is 10 years
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 23230P1
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- 633roshank0 contributionsAmazingI really had a time of my life,the view was amazing and as it was my first time I was little anxious but thanks to our instructor NED we did well highly recommendedWritten 6 August 2024
- janinee7850 contributionsAmazing experience!It was absolutely amazing! 3 dives in one day and I've felt so safe and supported throughout by my instructor Rudy! The views under the sea were simply magical and the highlight of my Thailand trip! The dishes served on the boat were also delicious especially the Tom Yum soup! Highly recommended and shouldn't be missed! Thank you SSS Phuket and Rudy for the amazing experience!Written 10 June 2024
- kareenluikl0 contributionsPrivate Snorkelling Tours to Racha YaiWe engaged SSS Phuket for 2 days of private snorkelling tours in Racha Yai and Racha Noi. Pre-trip, Jean was professional, honest, and responsive in his WhatsApp communication. Ned was our guide for the 2 days and it is obvious he is extremely experienced in diving, as well as knowledgeable in the ways of the seas. He gave great advice to ensure a smooth snorkelling experience, and even taught my entire family the bare basics of freediving (which we thoroughly enjoyed!). He knew how to read the winds and currents, and steered us to calmer waters to snorkel. Best of all, he is great with kids - encouraging them on and keeping a close eye on my youngest child. Lastly, he pointed out the names of the aquatic life we saw, and for a reasonable fee took fantastic photos and videos of us for keepsake :) Would strongly recommend SSS Phuket Diving.Written 3 June 2024
- 27adrianneh0 contributionsAmazing ExperiencePomme was an excellent instructor. She made me feel safe and her knowledge was extensive. So friendly and helpful. Unforgettable two days.Written 28 May 2024
- tiffanymM9713RB0 contributionsBest scuba experience!Today’s scuba experience was absolutely AMAZING!! Could not have been happier! Our drive instructors - Ned and Ohn were nothing short of perfect! They were helpful and so kind in helping us through our first dives! They inspired us so much we spent the boat ride back researching getting certified to scuba more in the future. Cannot thank them enough!Written 23 May 2024
- anshajc20240 contributionsAmazing experienceWe had a great experience diving with Ootdy. The training provided was awesome with great quality pictures from the dive. We will definitely re-visit in the future.Written 20 May 2024
- HLafta0 contributionsOne of the most amazing experiences you can do in PhuketScuba diving with SSS Phuket was one of the highlights of my trip to Phuket. Jean was very easy to contact and accommodating. Special thanks to my instructor Ootdy who made the experience amazing and flawless. His experience and calmness allows you to gain trust in him very easily, every step of the way and he is an excellent instructor. His experience and knowledge of scuba diving allowed us to see some beautiful creatures such as leopard sharks, porcupine, moray Eels, Lobsters, thousands of schools of colourful fish and so much more. If you are in Phuket, I highly recommend trying out scuba diving with SSS Phuket even if you have not scuba dived before, you will not regret it. The marine life in each dive site was so diverse and such a beautiful and surreal experience.Written 17 May 2024
- reeceo7010 contributionsWell worth the experience - Ned was greatMyself and the other member of my small group had a really good time diving with our instructor, Ned! Ned was a clear communicator and was always there to offer a helping hand and answer any questions. I had dived before but still needed to remember the basics I’d learned before but Ned made us feel very comfortable so it was easy to pick up on. The other member of our party hadn’t dived before so was naturally a bit more nervous but Ned again was very attentive and made them feel very comfortable in the water. It’s unfortunate I’m unable to hang around a bit longer as I’d have liked to have gone for my certification but that means I’ll likely be back! Couldn’t recommend SSS Phuket more and especially Ned!Written 26 February 2024
- Людмила К0 contributionsOn is the best!We had On as a diving instructor. She was so nice and kind to us🙏. So if you book a trip here, make sure she will be your guide for sure! The trip was really good, we also had breakfast and lunch on the boat Will definitely come back again 🤤Written 24 February 2024
- 102karynm0 contributionsOutstanding diving with OlivierFirstly, this is an excellent diving operation. Olivier the instructor is incredibly professional, knowledgeable and particular about ‘plan to dive and dive to plan’. This makes for a great course, instills confidence in the new divers and ensures by the time you get to day 3, you are having a great dive experience and things are becoming second nature. Secondly, Olivier is great fun - an ex wine maker and fabulous company. He ensures that you are safe, confident and that there are no stupid questions about diving. He made sure that all the basic steps were complete - that we could swim, float and could take masks on and off in the pool before going out into the ocean. The dives in the ocean were fabulous, Olivier made sure that we knew what we were doing, tested our competence, and then thoroughly enjoyed our dive experience. He took us on a wreck, pointed out interesting fish and is an enthusiast (no matter how many times he has dived those areas - it felt like a new experience for him too). There were only two of us on the course - the ability to get 1 to 1 support was always there. I am so pleased i chose to go with SSS Phuket Dive. Can’t wait to return.Written 22 February 2024
- wesleyvU9825YU0 contributionsAbsolutely amazing experienceFirst time diving in 6 years and with my mates. Also first time my mates met my dad and we had a fantastic experience with these guys. Keegan and Billy were fantastic!Written 22 February 2024
- teoz20240 contributionsAmazing experience!Completed the SSI open water course with my partner with SSS Phuket. Olivier our dive instructor, was a great help in helping my partner feel safer and calmer when she was nervous/anxious. He was patient with us and it helped that he had a cheeky sense of humour which we appreciate. The diving itself was very fun, and we got to see all sorts of marine life, ship wrecks and landscapes. We had some hiccups on our vacation and had to postpone the diving, and are thankful to Jean and the team for accommodating to our needs.Written 9 February 2024
- Cyberriley0 contributionsDive experience with Ned and Ood - SSS PhuketOur family of 5 (2 adults + 2 teens and an 11 year old) did a two-dive trip with SSS. The level of organisation, the focus on safety and the whole experience was one we will all remember for a lifetime. We were lucky enough to have Ned and Ood as our instructors for the day and thy were both so professional, helpful and did absolutely everything they could to allow us to get the most out of the day, As a parent I felt completely secure under their control. It really was the most memorable day of our holiday and I cannot recommend the experience enough. Thanks for Ned and Ood for your patience and all the attention you showed us!Written 16 January 2024
- Den s0 contributionsThank you Ned! Really great teacher!Really happy with the experience overall. Our super nice teacher, Ned, learned us all the basics, plus a lot more. After only two days of diving, we learned all the safety associated with diving but also had a lot of fun. 5 stars🙏✅️Written 15 January 2024
- kingsleybaby0 contributionsFantastic instructors and organisationWe had Oliver and On as our instructors and they were FANTASTIC! With 2 kids (11&13) who had never dived before they were patient, explained everything clearly and did your company proud! The photos they took were just brilliant! Thank you for making our kids 1st diving experience a day they will never forget! The day was organised well, a lovely breakfast with 2 dives and a yummy lunch! All the crew on the boat were great and friendly and helpful! We would 100% come back and use your company again! Thank you againWritten 8 January 2024
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Eric M
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Jan 2023 • Couples
Today was our first time ever scuba diving and I cannot WAIT to go again! On the boat, everything is explained to you in detail, then you practice skills on the surface of the water, and then you go down under! Our instructor Ned is the absolute best. He gives thorough instructions, is patient, and is happy to clarify explanations. As a nervous first timer, he made us feel calm and at ease underwater. He consistently checks in with you while explaining the process before hand, and while underwater to make sure you’re okay. He speaks multiple languages, and so our group got both English and French instructions. So cool! We got to see a plethora of fish and coral, and Ned took photos with his underwater camera. This is a core memory and I’m so glad I have that to look back on! Also the breakfast was delicious croissant sandwiches, and lunch was tasty as well. I totally recommend this trip to anyone even on the fence, it was the highlight of my entire time in Thailand.
Written 16 January 2023
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Wow thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed decription of your trip with us!!!
You just made our day :) We hope that from now you will keep diving and enjoy this activity as much as we do. All the best!
Written 17 January 2023
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Reece L
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July 2023 • Couples
The whole day was amazing. Our instructor (Ned) made my partner and I feel really comfortable with diving (it was her first time). The dive sites are unreal with plenty of fish and colorful coral. The boat was very clean and the staff really nice. We could definitely book and do this again!
Written 9 July 2023
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Thank you Reece!! That's great to know you 2 had a great time for our SSS Phuket team. Hope to see you anytime in the future :)
Written 10 July 2023
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Elena K
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Pomme was an exceptional instructor. Exceeded expectations. As a first time diver I felt totally confident and trusted that she would look after us, which was important because the newness of the experience initially made me very nervous. The instructions were very clear throughout and she looked after us really, really well. She pointed out incredible marine life to make sure we got the best out of our dive experience. She took amazing photos and videos that we will treasure always. There is one photo where we look like we belong in a clown fish family, which we have decided to frame & proudly display in our living room. The boat crew all helped, there were plenty of hands on deck to make sure you are helped with your gear so you never feel like you are unassisted.
I got to see and float amongst some of the most beautiful and incredible marine life I've ever seen. The coral reefs are breathtaking. I was so nervous at first, but I am so happy that Pomme helped give me this life changing experience.
I got to see and float amongst some of the most beautiful and incredible marine life I've ever seen. The coral reefs are breathtaking. I was so nervous at first, but I am so happy that Pomme helped give me this life changing experience.
Written 8 January 2024
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Hi Elena, that's a very nice effort, thank you very much :)
We are please to read your very detailed review and sure it will be useful for everyone. Hope to see you again !
Written 18 January 2024
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crawford_thomas
Sydney, Australia25 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
While the trip got off to a rough start with the transfer van being later and overfull, and with one of the instructors being late, the diving experience itself warrants 5 stars. Our instructor Ned was excellent. The briefing, preparation and the diving itself was great. We are two 50 year olds who are confident in the water, but have never dived. We loved it and are thinking of getting certified. The photos and video that Ned took was also great. Thanks to SSS for the opportunity.
Written 28 April 2024
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Thank you very much for your kind words. Indeed the start of the day was a bit rough with some traffic issue and 1 instructor having some vehicle problems. A bit of an unsual circonstances :)
We hope to see you again for your open water course!
Written 28 April 2024
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Kayla H
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Jan 2024 • Couples
My boyfriend and I had an amazing scuba diving experience. We had Ned as our instructor and as first time divers he made our experience 10/10. Ned made sure we knew everything before entering the water and he was also extremely patient being that my before did not know how to swim. He took tons of amazing videos and photos for a small fee which all came out fantastic. I would recommend this company as well as Ned to anyone travelling to Thailand and looking to scuba dive!
Written 8 January 2024
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Hey Kayla thank you so much for your kind words :) Next step the Open Water Course!
Written 18 January 2024
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Ted C
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Dec 2023 • Couples
Having never dived before, this was an amazing intro into it (and makes me want to get my certification). Ponme was a great guide and made the dive easy. Also (we got the photo package 1500 THB/person) she took a ton of pictures and videos so that was worth the memories. They provide sea sickness pills and food. Also some swimming/jumping post diving while waiting for other divers.
Written 4 January 2024
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Thank you so much for your kind words :) That's fantastic, please enjoy the rest of your holidays!
Written 8 January 2024
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ttatulikk
Tbilisi, Georgia44 contributions
This tour would be nothing without our instructor Pomme. She is competent and very experienced, she explained everything in details and even followed up in the evening, made sure my husband felt good.
This tour is highly recommended for first time divers.
Diving and experience wise it was perfect. As for the food and the boat it is mediocre.
Again, special thanks to Pomme, brilliant woman.
This tour is highly recommended for first time divers.
Diving and experience wise it was perfect. As for the food and the boat it is mediocre.
Again, special thanks to Pomme, brilliant woman.
Written 5 April 2024
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Thank you very much !
Written 8 April 2024
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Gaynor C
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Had Oliver as my instructor along with 2 other solo travellers. He was amazing, very supportive and full of information as well as a genuinely nice guy.
He absolutely made the experience more enjoyable as I had never so much as snorkelled before and so he allowed us to practice snorkelling before our dives which was hugely beneficial to myself and I’m so glad we had the time to do that.
Pointed out plenty of fish, took videos and was very kind when I had sea sickness. Would 100% recommend this trip but I would just caution people to take up the offer of an anti-sickness tablet before getting on the boat because it’s a 2 hour journey to the island and if the water gets choppy, you’re going to feel sick!
He absolutely made the experience more enjoyable as I had never so much as snorkelled before and so he allowed us to practice snorkelling before our dives which was hugely beneficial to myself and I’m so glad we had the time to do that.
Pointed out plenty of fish, took videos and was very kind when I had sea sickness. Would 100% recommend this trip but I would just caution people to take up the offer of an anti-sickness tablet before getting on the boat because it’s a 2 hour journey to the island and if the water gets choppy, you’re going to feel sick!
Written 1 July 2024
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Hey Gaynor thank you for your kind words, yes this day was a bit choppy but you did well !
Written 3 July 2024
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David S
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First time scuba diving and had such an amazing time! Pommé was our guide and she was an exceptional instructor. She explained everything so clearly and once we were in the water, she made sure we stayed safe. She also had an amazing eye and she pointed out so much marine life we would have never seen on our own, including cuttlefish, puffer fish, sea snakes, eels, and more. The dive site was beautiful and diverse with so much life.
10/10 for the experience, and highly recommend this company for your first time scuba diving experience in Phuket!
10/10 for the experience, and highly recommend this company for your first time scuba diving experience in Phuket!
Written 20 February 2024
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David thank you very much! Indeed we are very lucky to be able to see such amazing marine life.
Hope to see you again :)
Written 21 February 2024
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Camper01342133263
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Generally would recommend. We had 1 instructor between 2 people and the sea life I saw was breathtaking.
Only suggestion is that they make the meeting point clear when you book. I had to message the contact to get clarification.
Our instructor also took photos of us which we were able to purchase for 1000 bhat
Only suggestion is that they make the meeting point clear when you book. I had to message the contact to get clarification.
Our instructor also took photos of us which we were able to purchase for 1000 bhat
Written 14 February 2024
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Hello, yes right after the booking we contact everyone to clarify the meeting point if need be.
In your case, your hotel was not located in the free pick up area so we offer several options to accommodate.
So as long as you check your messages you wil be aware of the pick up information right after your booking :)
Written 16 February 2024
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Do I need any previous scuba diving training/certificate before I can do this tour?
Written 14 May 2024
Hallo mein Man ist sehr gross (199cm)wollte fragen ob sie für so grosse Menschen die Ausrüstung besitzen? Flosse etc.? Wir würden gerne buchen, sind aber etwas unsicher wegen seiner Grösse , ich bitte um eine schnelle Antwort
Written 2 April 2024
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