Dive Centers Guides
30 guides
Dive centers on Koh Tao, Phuket and the islands compared: agency, courses, boats and prices from their own pages.
Facts sit next to their sources. Park seasons, entry fees, course prices and trip schedules change, so each guide says where to confirm them before you book.
Bangkok
- Bangkok Dive Shops: Gear, Courses & Trips Guide
Compare Bangkok dive shops for gear, courses and trips, see what costs extra, and learn how to reach the Gulf dive sites from the city.
Khao Lak
- Khao Lak Dive Shops: How to Choose the Right One
Compare Khao Lak dive shops by trip type, season, group size, and what's included, with booking tips before you pay.
- Sea Dragon Dive Center Khao Lak: Who It Suits
Thinking of diving with Sea Dragon in Khao Lak? See who it suits, how check-in and medical rules work, liveaboard vs day trip, and what to ask before booking.
Koh Lanta
- Koh Lanta Dive Center: How to Choose the Right Dive Shop
Choosing a Koh Lanta dive center? Compare what matters: certification agency, boats, group size, sites reached, fees and cancellation terms.
- Phoenix Divers Koh Lanta: Courses, Boat & Who It Suits
Considering Phoenix Divers on Koh Lanta? See what it offers, how the Open Water course runs, what to check before booking, and who should compare other centers.
Koh Lipe
- Koh Lipe Dive Shops: How to Choose the Right One
Compare Koh Lipe dive shops by agency, boat access, site coverage and safety checks, with season and booking tips before you choose an operator.
Koh Phangan
- Koh Phangan Dive Shops: How to Choose (2026)
Compare Koh Phangan dive shops by location, agency, group size and Sail Rock access, with listed THB prices and a checklist for picking the right one.
Koh Samui
- Koh Samui Dive Shops: How to Choose the Right One
How to choose a Koh Samui dive shop: compare PADI centers by trip schedule, group size, inclusions, course length and cost before you book.
Koh Tao
- 9 Koh Tao Dive Shops Compared: How to Choose
Compare 9 Koh Tao dive shops by course focus, boat setup, group size and logistics, with picks for beginners, fun divers and Divemaster candidates.
- Ban's Diving Resort Koh Tao: Honest Guide Before You Book
Considering Ban's Diving Resort on Sairee Beach? See who it suits, what to check on courses, stay and safety, and how it compares.
- Big Blue Diving Koh Tao: Courses, Fun Dives and Costs
Thinking of diving with Big Blue in Koh Tao? See which course or fun dive fits your level, indicative THB costs, age limits, and what to check before booking.
- Black Turtle Diving Koh Tao: Courses, Stays & Honest Guide
An independent look at diving with Black Turtle Dive on Koh Tao: courses, stay-and-dive options, who it suits, and how to compare dive schools.
- Crystal Dive Koh Tao: Courses, Costs & Who It Suits
Considering Crystal Dive on Koh Tao? See course types, what's listed as included, total-cost factors, and how it compares with other dive schools.
- Davy Jones Locker Koh Tao: Courses, Fun Dives & Fit
Thinking of diving with Davy Jones Locker on Koh Tao? See courses, fun dives, what to check before booking, and how it compares with nearby dive shops.
- DPM Diving Koh Tao: Courses, Stay and Who It Suits
What DPM Diving on Koh Tao offers: courses, the hotel and bar, who it suits, and how it compares with other schools.
- Koh Tao Dive Resort Guide: Where to Stay and Dive
Choosing a Koh Tao dive resort? Compare dive-school resorts and hotels with dive desks by location, course agency, safety and total cost.
- Roctopus Dive Koh Tao: Courses, Costs & Who It Suits
What to know before booking Roctopus Dive on Koh Tao: courses, agencies, class size, location on Sairee Beach, and how it compares with other schools.
- Sairee Cottage Diving Koh Tao: Courses, Stay & Review
What to know about Sairee Cottage Diving on Koh Tao: courses, pool, stay-and-dive logistics, costs to check, and who it suits.
- Simple Life Divers Koh Tao: Courses, Sail Rock & Who It Suits
Is Simple Life Divers right for you? Courses, Sail Rock day trips, Sairee Beach location, booking tips and how it compares with other Koh Tao dive shops.
Krabi
- Krabi Dive Shops: How to Choose the Right One
Choosing a Krabi dive shop? Compare what to ask, boat and departure trade-offs, season fit, and which trips suit beginners or certified divers.
- Railay Dive Center: Courses, Dive Sites & Booking Tips
Thinking of diving with Railay Dive Center? See what it offers, how pick-up and Railay boat logistics work, which dive sites suit you, and what to check before booking.
Pattaya
- Pattaya Dive Center Guide: How to Choose, What to Ask, Costs
Choosing a dive center in Pattaya? Compare trip types, boat times, what's included and booking questions before you pay.
Phi Phi
- Phi Phi Dive Shops: How to Choose the Right One
Compare Phi Phi dive shops by group size, boat, inclusions and cancellation terms, with questions to ask before you book a dive trip.
Phuket
- Phuket Dive Shops: 4 Compared by Diver Type
Compare 4 Phuket dive shops by base, trip type, courses and season. Learn what to ask before you book and which one fits your dive level.
- All4Diving Phuket: Dive Trips, Courses & Prices Explained
A practical look at All4Diving Phuket: day trips, snorkeling, refreshers, PADI courses, gear rental, what listed prices may cover, and who it suits.
- Love Diving Phuket: Day Trips, Courses & How to Choose
What Love Diving Phuket offers, which Phuket dive trips suit your level, and what to check on location, pickup, and cost before booking.
- Merlin Divers Phuket (Kamala): Courses, Internship & Who It Suits
Considering Merlin Divers in Kamala, Phuket? See what the shop offers, the divemaster internship terms, how Kamala compares as a dive base, and what to ask before booking.
- Phuket Dive Resort Guide: Where to Stay and Dive
Choosing a Phuket dive resort? Compare resort packages with hotel-plus-day-trip diving, inclusions, seasons and who each option suits.
- Sea Bees Diving Phuket: Trips, Season & What to Ask
Thinking of diving with Sea Bees in Phuket? See Phuket vs Similans trade-offs, seasons, what affects cost, and questions to ask before booking.
Country-wide guides
- Dive Resorts in Thailand: Best Bases by Coast and Season
Compare dive resorts in Thailand by coast, season, boat transit and diver level. See how resorts, dive shops and liveaboards differ, with costs and logistics.