Take your first step into the scuba diving adventure by signing up for this Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) trip in Phuket, Thailand. You will learn to use the diving gear and techniques required for scuba diving in shallow waters, along with a few theory sessions by the instructor. When you're ready, you will head out in the open waters of the Andaman Sea and complete one dive from Kata beach. You can dive up to a depth of 12 meters/40 feet for approximately 60 minutes. Diving in the pristine waters of Andaman Sea offers you a chance to see colorful fish like blue-spotted stingrays, moorish idols and clownfish, along with some vivid soft and hard corals.
Important: The price displayed is the per person price of two people travelling together for this DSD trip.
Destination
Kata beach is located on the southern part of Phuket and is a great place for those looking spending some quiet time. Kata is a shallow water beach with a maximum depth of 12 meters/40 feet. The visibility here depends on the weather, but generally, it is up to 15-20 meters/60 feet. Diving in Kata beach offers you a chance to see blue-spotted stingrays, cuttlefish, lionfish, scorpionfish, schools of barracuda, surgeonfish, snappers, moorish idols, butterflyfish and clownfish. You may also see ornate ghost pipefish, spearing mantis shrimps and Indian ocean walkmen too.
Destination highlights
Learn to use scuba gear and practice diving techniques on this Discover Scuba Diving trip. | Complete one open water dive in the Andaman Sea. | Spot exotic fish like blue-spotted stingrays and moorish idols. | Enjoy scuba diving in the clear waters of the Andaman Sea.
You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning approximately by 08:00 hours and driven to the Kata beach. After breakfast, the instructor will brief you about the scuba diving theory, followed by practicing scuba diving in shallow waters. When you're ready, you will leave the dive centre and proceed to complete one dive in the open waters of the Andaman Sea. After the dive, drop-off to your hotels will be provided by the operator.
Your trip ends by late afternoon.
All transfers between your Hotel and Kata beach will be arranged by the operator. Your meal package includes breakfast and lunch only. Make sure you have a light breakfast before diving. Lunch will be served after your dive. Fruits, tea/coffee and water will also be provided.
Kata beach
Kata beach
05:30 AM
Breakfast | Lunch
Veg | Non Veg
Kata beach
Kata beach
05:30:00
Breakfast | Lunch
Veg
Egg
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Cancellation policy
If cancellation is made 2 days before the departure of Discover Scuba Diving trip in Thailand: 100% refund.
If cancellation is made 1 day before until 18:00 hours: 70% of the trip cost will be refunded, else No REFUND.
No show: No refund.
All refunds are processed after deducting a transaction fee of INR 500 per person. This fee is charged by The Great Next.
Rules on trip
Littering in and around the water bodies or on the boat is not allowed.
You must respect the natural habitat while scuba diving in Thailand.
You must adhere to the instructions of the dive instructor at all times.
The operator will provide the equipment for scuba diving in Thailand. You are responsible for the equipment and must use it with care.
Additional instructions, booking policies, terms and conditions
An additional cost of INR 2900 is charged if the booking is made only for a single diver.
The operator reserves the right to cancel, alter or reschedule the itinerary of this Discover Scuba Diving trip in Thailand due to any unforeseen conditions such as bad weather or natural disasters.
Travellers are responsible for their own belongings and the operator will not be responsible for any loss or damage while scuba diving in Thailand.
The operator is not responsible for any injury or accident during this scuba diving trip.
You are required to sign the PADI health and liability release form prior to scuba diving.
See bright starfishes lying on the ocean bed.
Spot tigertale seahorse in the Andaman sea.
See the school of bright fish in the Andaman sea.
Scuba dive in the clear waters of Phuket.
Watch school of barracudas in the blue waters of Andaman Sea.
Includes / Excludes
Includes
Single beach dive from Kata beach
Travel arrangements from all hotels in Kata, Karon and Patong to Kata beach and back
Meals include light breakfast and lunch
Tea, coffee, drinking water and fruits
All equipment required for scuba diving
International payment transfer fees
All applicable taxes
Excludes
Personal expenses such as extra meals, cigarettes, etc.
Any additional cost due to fluctuations based on international currency exchange rates at the time of booking
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
What to Wear
What to Wear
Swim-wear
Light clothes
Slippers/floaters
Not to wear - Expensive jewellery, gadgets or watches
Heavily embellished swim suits
What not to Wear
Loose clothing that will tangle around you while swimming
Restrictive clothing
Flip-flops
Equipment / Gear
We Provide
All equipment required for scuba diving
Travel arrangements from all hotels in Kata, Karon and Patong to Kata beach and back
You need to get
Govt-issued ID proof
Towel
Daypack for essentials
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Dry snacks
Medical Kit
Please carry specific personal or prescribed medication only
Directions towards the Pick up Point
Pick-up will be provided at all areas in Kata, Karon and Patong areas. If you're not staying in these areas, you will have to make arrangements to reach the dive centre on your own. Google Maps link of the dive centre: https://goo.gl/maps/fNb6MvVZdcwzCaPn8
Directions towards the Start Point
The operator will arrange transport to the dive site.