Phi Phi Diving Price: What You'll Really Pay in 2026
See what diving in Phi Phi costs in THB, which extras add up, and how to choose between a day trip, fun dives or a course.
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Last updated November 2026. Phi Phi diving price depends on three things: the product you book, where the boat leaves from, and the extras added to the headline rate. This guide gives the one itemized THB price list that can be cited, labels its age, and shows how to compare current quotes from shops on the island. For the wider overview, start with our Phi Phi diving guide.
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Phi Phi Diving Price: Typical Costs
Current published rates change by shop and season, so treat any single number as a starting point. The only itemized THB list that can be cited is an archived Phuket-departure day trip page dated 2013-2014. It listed ฿4,200 for 3 dives, plus ฿500 for a full gear set and ฿600 for the national park fee. Those figures are historical context, not a 2026 quote. Use them to see the pattern: a base price, then add-ons. Prices and hours checked November 2026 for the table below show no current published figure we could cite for the other rows, so each says to ask the shop.
| Product | Price in THB | Source and date | What to ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-dive day trip from Phuket (Chalong pier) | ฿4,200 base | Archived operator page, 2013-2014 (historical) | Is the park fee in the price? |
| Full gear rental on that trip | ฿500 per day trip | Same archived page | Is a computer or torch extra? |
| National park fee on that trip | ฿600 for divers | Same archived page | What is the current fee? |
| Discover Scuba (no certification) | Ask the shop | No current figure cited | Pool session, boat dives, photos? |
| 2-3 fun dives from Phi Phi | Ask the shop | No current figure cited | Per-dive rate or package? |
| Open Water or Advanced course | Ask the shop | No current figure cited | E-learning and card fee included? |
What's Included vs. Extra
A good quote names every line. On the archived Phuket trip, ฿4,200 covered a divemaster for a group of up to 4 divers, hotel transfer, breakfast, lunch, tanks, weights and insurance. Gear (฿500) and the park fee (฿600) came on top, so a diver without kit paid ฿5,300 in total. Ask each shop for the same checklist before comparing rates. The national parks department is the place to confirm the current park fee.
- Park fee: in the price or paid separately?
- Gear: full set, or only mask and fins?
- Course extras: e-learning, certification card, materials
- Nitrox, photo and video, and tips
- Meals, water and hotel pickup on the day
Where To Save Money
Compare the total, not the headline. A Phuket-departure trip can look cheaper per dive. The archived itinerary shows why it is not always. It needed a 30-60 minute minibus transfer to Chalong pier and about 120 minutes of boat time each way. Pickups began at 6:30 am and returns ran as late as 8:00 pm. Diving from Phi Phi puts the sites minutes from the pier, which frees a full day. Bring your own mask, fins and computer to cut rental lines. Multi-dive packages often lower the per-dive rate, so ask. Cheapest is not always best: a rock-bottom rate can mean bigger groups or older gear.
What Is Worth Paying For
Pay more for safety and attention, especially on a first dive. The archived trip capped groups at 4 divers per divemaster, which is a useful benchmark to ask about. Ask each shop these questions:
- How many divers per guide or instructor?
- How big is the boat, and is there shade and oxygen on board?
- How old is the rental gear, and is it serviced?
- What is the weather and cancellation policy?
- Does the shop follow eco practice on reefs and anchoring?
Which Option Fits You
Match the product to your certification and stay length. First-timers should read our Discover Scuba guide before booking. Anyone planning several dives over a week should look at a course. Our PADI course overview explains the steps.
- First-timer: Discover Scuba. Mistake to avoid: booking a deep wall site.
- Certified diver: fun dives. Mistake to avoid: paying extra for gear you own.
- Course student: Open Water. Mistake to avoid: forgetting e-learning and card fees.
- Short stay of 1-2 days: 2 dives at most. Mistake to avoid: cramming a ferry transfer and 3 dives into one day.
Budget Itinerary Ideas
Access is a cost too. Phi Phi sits 46 km (about 29 miles) from Phuket and Krabi. PADI's dive guide puts the trip at roughly 2 hours from Krabi and 3 hours from Phuket airport by taxi plus ferry. An overnight stay may be needed, so budget for the ferry and a night. Ferry fares are not listed here, so check the operator.
From Phuket, the archived day trip added a 30-60 minute minibus transfer, even though Phi Phi sits 46 km (about 29 miles) away.
- Day trip from Phuket: about 120 minutes of boat each way, 3 dives, a long day.
- Two days on Phi Phi: ferry in, dive the next morning, ferry out the day after.
- Course stay: base on the island so training dives start minutes from the pier.
Booking Tips
Request a written quote that lists inclusions and the date it was issued. Bring your certification card and be ready to fill in a medical form. Divers Alert Network covers dive insurance and medical questions. Compare operators in our Phi Phi dive shop list. Ask about weather cancellation before paying a deposit.
What You'll See for the Money
PADI lists leopard sharks, turtles, blacktip reef sharks and banded sea snakes among regular sightings. Whale sharks pass only occasionally. The island has 15 dive sites. Beginners can start at Bida Nok Diving Guide: Depth, Level, Trips (Phi Phi). More experienced divers can try Hin Klang (Hin Klai) Phi Phi: Diving, Snorkeling & Access. Palong Wall, Phi Phi: Dive Site Guide, Depth, Level & Access suits those comfortable with wall diving. Browse every option in our dive site guide.
Phi Phi's 15 dive sites sit minutes from the pier, which frees a full day compared with a Phuket trip.
Season and Conditions
Diving runs year-round, and PADI says conditions peak from February to May. Water is 84-86°F (29-30°C) then. From June to September it stays above 82°F (28°C). Visibility reaches 30 m (about 100 ft) in the best months and 10-15 m (about 33-50 ft) in low season. No seasonal price change is confirmed, so ask each shop. See our month-by-month conditions and water temperature notes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phi Phi Island expensive?
Diving there is mostly a matter of add-ons. Ferry access and a possible extra night are the main costs beyond the dive itself. Compare written quotes from several shops to see the real total.
Notes for your next dive trip
Optional updates to our Thai diving guides.
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