Full-Day Koh Phi Phi Scuba Diving Course from Phuket

This full-day trip pairs two dives off Koh Phi Phi with a departure from Chalong pier in Phuket, but it’s built for divers who already have some experience rather than complete beginners — the operator’s own FAQ steers first-timers toward a separate Racha Yai trip instead. Groups top out at 10 people, and a certified instructor runs a briefing and stays alongside for both dives.

The two dives reach a maximum of 12 meters around Phi Phi’s limestone terrain, where the operator lists sightings of turtles and leopard and black-tip sharks in the shallows. Sightings on any given day aren’t guaranteed, but the depth and dive count are fixed facts rather than marketing. Breakfast and a buffet lunch are served as part of the day, and hotel pickup and drop-off run to selected properties only — travelers outside that list make their own way to Chalong pier, next to the pink lighthouse.

At $160 for the full 7 hours, the price is mid-range for a two-tank Phi Phi trip and covers all scuba equipment. It does not cover entrance fees or souvenir photos, which are sold separately for cash on the boat.

Watch out: the operator’s additional-info notes flag several conditions worth reading before booking — a minimum age of 12, a health questionnaire required of every diver, and a caution against diving within 18 hours of a flight. Pregnancy, spinal injury, and poor cardiovascular health are also listed as reasons not to book.

Insider Tip: because this is pitched at divers with prior open-water experience, it’s worth confirming your certification level matches before booking — “course” in the title doesn’t mean beginner-friendly here.