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Scuba Day Trips

Phi Phi Islands

May 9, 2026

Mandarin Queen 7

Brand-new 30.5 m M/V Mandarin Queen 7 — Phuket's largest day-trip dive boat with massive deck space, dedicated dive platform, lounges and shaded sun decks. Year-round trips to Racha Yai, Racha Noi, King Cruiser Wreck, Shark Point and Anemone Reef.

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Scuba Day Trips

Racha Island

May 9, 2026

Hug Ocean Boat

Discover Phuket's Andaman Sea aboard Hug Ocean — a luxury 3-deck dive yacht for 80 guests with a thrilling water slide, sun-soaked top deck, and PADI-certified diving at Racha Yai and Racha Noi.

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Scuba Day Trips

Phi Phi Islands

May 9, 2026

Sirolo Dive

M/V SIROLO — Sirolodive's luxury day-trip dive yacht in Phuket. 24 m × 8 m, 3 decks, capacity 67, Nitrox membrane, free WiFi. Daily departures from Chalong Pier to Phi Phi, Racha Yai, Racha Noi and Anemone Reef.

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Scuba Day Trips

Racha Island

May 9, 2026

Mandarin Queen 5

Brand-new Phuket dive boat — 26.2 m M/V Mandarin Queen 5 with spacious dive platform, lounge and upper sun deck. Daily day trips to King Cruiser Wreck, Shark Point, Anemone Reef, Racha Yai and Racha Noi.

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Liveaboard

Koh Tao 3D4N

Jun 3, 2026

Aquarian Liveaboard

MV Aquarian — striking 2021-built red steel liveaboard, 31.4 m × 7.5 m, max 28 guests in 14 cabins. Free unlimited Nitrox via Coltri Sub membranes, one of Thailand's largest dive platforms, and full premium-hotel comfort.

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Liveaboard

South Andaman 4 Days 5 Nights

May 13, 2026

Issara Liveaboard

MV Issara — high-end Thai steel-hulled liveaboard built 2016–17, 28.5 m × 6.5 m, 4 decks, max 22 guests in 11 hotel-style cabins. Indoor saloon, jacuzzi sun deck, full-board buffet dining.

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Guides, tips, and stories from our divers

20 Mantas, 1 Rock, and the Tiny Fish That Bring Them Back

At Koh Bon’s pinnacle, a 2-centimetre cleaner wrasse runs the show — picking parasites from manta gills and keeping 20 identified giants loyal to one reef.

Why Surin's Snorkel Reefs Make 30-Metre Dives Look Overrated

At Surin, the coral starts at arm's length. Five bays where snorkel-depth reefs rival the density you'd chase on a deep dive — no tank required.

18,000 Dolphins Chase One Shoal off South Africa Every June

Every winter, billions of sardines migrate along South Africa's Wild Coast — and 18,000 dolphins, six shark species, and breaching whales follow. Here is what the four-week window looks like from inside the water.

What Rubber Bands and Fishing Line Do to a Turtle's Heart

Thai necropsy data shows 89% of turtles that ingest plastic die. Bags, fishing line, and rubber bands top the list veterinarians keep finding.

Max Depth Is the Least Useful Number in Your Logbook

Max depth gets a column in every logbook. It is also the least informative number your dive computer records. Here is what your profile actually says.

Why Vinegar Fails on Half the Jellyfish in Thai Waters

Box jellyfish need vinegar within seconds. Portuguese man-of-war stings get worse with it. Species-by-species first aid for every jellyfish in Thai waters.

What 3,000 Lumens Actually Do to a Sleeping Reef Fish

Research shows reef fish lose memory at 0.5 lux. A spec-by-spec comparison of 1,000 vs 3,000 lumen dive torches — and why a red filter changes everything.

6 Milliseconds: How Frogfish Catch What They Cannot Chase

Frogfish strike faster than any reef predator yet never swim after prey. The biology behind the Gulf of Thailand's best-camouflaged ambush hunter.

500 Metres from Shark Point, the Reef Nobody Books Alone

Anemone Reef hides 500 metres north of Shark Point — a single rock carpeted in colour that most Phuket day boats treat as a bonus dive, never the main event.

40 Metres of Visibility Under a Metre of Ice at Lake Baikal

Lake Baikal freezes a metre thick by February — and beneath that ice, visibility stretches past 40 metres into a 25-million-year-old ecosystem found nowhere else on Earth.

How Your Sunscreen Becomes Poison Inside a Coral Cell

Corals convert common UV filters into light-activated toxins. Thailand now fines offenders 100,000 baht — and the science explains why.

What Happens When You Move Both Tanks Off Your Spine

Sidemount configuration shifts 16 kg off your lumbar spine and onto your hips — here's how the mechanics work and five drills to build the muscle memory.

90 Seconds to Act When Your Regulator Free-Flows at Depth

A free-flowing regulator can drain your tank in under two minutes at 30 metres. Three practised steps turn that noise into a controlled ascent.

How 110,000 Baht Buys Four PADI Cards on Koh Tao

Four PADI certifications from Open Water to Divemaster for 110,000 baht — every cost broken down, Koh Tao vs Cairns vs the Caribbean, with a realistic 12-month timeline.

Why a Bigger Mask Bruises Your Face Below 10 Metres

At 10 metres your mask air halves. A high-volume frame pulls harder on capillaries than a low-volume one — here is the physics, the injury, and the gear fix.

How Cuttlefish Rewrite Their Skin in 50 Milliseconds

A pharaoh cuttlefish fires 200 chromatophores per square millimetre in under a second. Most divers on Thai reefs swim right past the fastest light show on the reef.

A Warship with 7 Battle Stars Now Grows Coral at 30 Metres

A WWII landing ship that stormed Okinawa and Inchon sits upright at 30m off Koh Chang — blanketed in coral and visited by whale sharks.

Where 553 Coral Species Fight for Space on One Wall

Misool holds more species per square metre than any reef on Earth. Here’s what that looks like at 20 metres — and how ranger patrols brought the sharks back.

Why Counting Butterflyfish Matters More Than Planting Coral

Reef Check trains recreational divers to run standardised reef surveys. The data shapes Thai marine park policy — any AOW diver can start in three days.

Surface Current Swept You Past the Boat — Now What?

In March 2026, two divers drifted ten nautical miles from their boat. A seven-step protocol and a 2,000 THB signaling kit separate a quick rescue from a twelve-hour ordeal.

Why Solo Divers Fly Past Bali and Book Thailand Instead

Thailand's hostel-dive-shop pipeline, $6 dorm beds, and zero-supplement liveaboards explain why 65% of Songkran bookings come from solo travelers.

How a 15-Baht O-Ring Ends a 4,000-Baht Dive Day

A cracked tank valve O-ring costs less than street food. Miss it, and your dive day is over. Five warning signs, the 90-second swap, and which ring to pick.

10× Deadlier Than a Rattlesnake and Zero Diver Deaths

The banded sea krait carries venom ten times more potent than a rattlesnake’s — yet no diver has ever died from its bite. The answer lies in its jaw.

Why Divers Pay $350 to See Almost No Fish at the Blue Hole

Almost no coral, limited fish, total darkness below 90 metres. Yet divers pay $350 to descend into Belize's Blue Hole. The answer hangs from the ceiling.

5 Months Empty: What Actually Grows Back on Similan's Reefs

Every May 15 the last boat leaves the Similans. When divers return five months later, the reefs look different. Here is what the data actually shows.

Why Your OW Buoyancy Skills Barely Count After Card Day

Your Open Water card proves you can equalise and breathe. It says nothing about hovering hands-free at 18 metres — that takes a progression most divers skip.

5 Narcosis Red Flags Your Buddy Misses at 30 Metres

Nitrogen narcosis hits at Chumphon's 36-metre floor. Five warning signs appear before a diver knows they're impaired — here's how to catch them.

80-Baht Pad Thai After a Night Dive — Only in Thailand

Night markets, 300-baht massages, and temple visits between dives — the non-diving hours are why Thailand keeps beating every other dive destination.

Same Dive, Different Deco: Why Your Computer Disagrees

Two divers share a 30-metre reef. One surfaces clean; the other owes a three-minute stop. The answer lives in the algorithm and two settings most divers never touch.

158 Sharks in One Bay: How Phi Phi's Blacktips Came Back

A July 2025 drone survey counted 158 blacktip reef sharks in Maya Bay. The story behind that number starts with a radical decision in 2018.

Phuket Scuba Day Trips

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Certified diving from Chalong Pier, year-round

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Sirolo Dive

Scuba Day Trips

Phuket

MV Mermaid

MV Mermaid (Aqua Mermaid) — a trusted Phuket dive boat with a strong steel hull and Twin Hino 620hp diesels. 60 divers + 5–6 crew, 7 days a week to Phi Phi, Racha Islands and the King Cruiser Wreck.

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Phuket

Mandarin Queen 7

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Phuket

Mandarin Queen 5

Scuba Day Trips

Phuket

Hug Ocean Boat

Discover Phuket's Andaman Sea aboard Hug Ocean — a luxury 3-deck dive yacht for 80 guests with a thrilling water slide, sun-soaked top deck, and PADI-certified diving at Racha Yai and Racha Noi.

Thailand Liveaboards

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Multi-day trips across the Andaman and Gulf

Liveaboard

Phuket

Issara Liveaboard

MV Issara — high-end Thai steel-hulled liveaboard built 2016–17, 28.5 m × 6.5 m, 4 decks, max 22 guests in 11 hotel-style cabins. Indoor saloon, jacuzzi sun deck, full-board buffet dining.

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Aquarian Liveaboard

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Phuket

Vela Liveaboard

MV Vela / Vala — massive 43 m steel-hull liveaboard with only 20 guests max for ultimate space and privacy. King and twin AC en-suite cabins, large dive deck, indoor saloon and rooftop sun deck. Highest international safety standards.

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Hand-picked stories from across our dive community

6 Milliseconds: How Frogfish Catch What They Cannot Chase

Frogfish strike faster than any reef predator yet never swim after prey. The biology behind the Gulf of Thailand's best-camouflaged ambush hunter.

524 Km of Cave Behind a Pool Named Two Eyes

Two collapsed limestone pools north of Tulum open into one of the longest underwater cave systems ever mapped. Cavern diving here needs only an Open Water card.

Same Dive, Different Deco: Why Your Computer Disagrees

Two divers share a 30-metre reef. One surfaces clean; the other owes a three-minute stop. The answer lives in the algorithm and two settings most divers never touch.

Why Solo Divers Fly Past Bali and Book Thailand Instead

Thailand's hostel-dive-shop pipeline, $6 dorm beds, and zero-supplement liveaboards explain why 65% of Songkran bookings come from solo travelers.

The Coral Bommie at 12 Metres That Defines Similan Diving

A single coral bommie off Similan Island 7 hosts more species than some entire dive sites. East of Eden's gentle slope and hard coral gardens reward every certification level.

What Rubber Bands and Fishing Line Do to a Turtle's Heart

Thai necropsy data shows 89% of turtles that ingest plastic die. Bags, fishing line, and rubber bands top the list veterinarians keep finding.

Koh Thalu: Swim-Through Caves in Chumphon's Pierced Island

A small limestone island in Mu Koh Chumphon National Park with a massive cavern punched clean through the rock — plus a heart-shaped cave, dense anemone colonies, and blacktip reef sharks on the deeper margins.

Ghost Nets Kill for 600 Years After the Boat Leaves

A single lost net traps, kills, and re-traps marine life for centuries. Thailand's citizen scientists are fighting back — but the Gulf needs more hands underwater.

The Bombed Hold at 30 Metres Where 100 Motorbikes Wait

Two bombs split a British supply ship in 1941. Eighty-five years later, her cargo of motorcycles, trucks, and locomotives sits exactly where the crew left it.

500 Metres from Shark Point, the Reef Nobody Books Alone

Anemone Reef hides 500 metres north of Shark Point — a single rock carpeted in colour that most Phuket day boats treat as a bonus dive, never the main event.

Why a Bigger Mask Bruises Your Face Below 10 Metres

At 10 metres your mask air halves. A high-volume frame pulls harder on capillaries than a low-volume one — here is the physics, the injury, and the gear fix.

How a 15-Baht O-Ring Ends a 4,000-Baht Dive Day

A cracked tank valve O-ring costs less than street food. Miss it, and your dive day is over. Five warning signs, the 90-second swap, and which ring to pick.

Surface Current Swept You Past the Boat — Now What?

In March 2026, two divers drifted ten nautical miles from their boat. A seven-step protocol and a 2,000 THB signaling kit separate a quick rescue from a twelve-hour ordeal.

5 Narcosis Red Flags Your Buddy Misses at 30 Metres

Nitrogen narcosis hits at Chumphon's 36-metre floor. Five warning signs appear before a diver knows they're impaired — here's how to catch them.

Could You Tow an Unconscious Diver 100 Metres Right Now?

Most rescue-certified divers haven't practised a surface tow since their course. Here are the red flags your skills have rusted and what to drill before your next trip.

What 3,000 Lumens Actually Do to a Sleeping Reef Fish

Research shows reef fish lose memory at 0.5 lux. A spec-by-spec comparison of 1,000 vs 3,000 lumen dive torches — and why a red filter changes everything.

Where 553 Coral Species Fight for Space on One Wall

Misool holds more species per square metre than any reef on Earth. Here’s what that looks like at 20 metres — and how ranger patrols brought the sharks back.

Where Mantas Queue at Koh Bon's 24-Metre Ridge

Koh Bon's submerged pinnacle hosts a manta cleaning station where reef wrasses service roughly 20 photo-identified rays each season -- here is how the site works and when to dive it.

20 Mantas, 1 Rock, and the Tiny Fish That Bring Them Back

At Koh Bon’s pinnacle, a 2-centimetre cleaner wrasse runs the show — picking parasites from manta gills and keeping 20 identified giants loyal to one reef.

Max Depth Is the Least Useful Number in Your Logbook

Max depth gets a column in every logbook. It is also the least informative number your dive computer records. Here is what your profile actually says.