Phuket Scuba Diving Day Trip: Small Group, Certified Divers Only

Seven hours of diving across multiple sites, no crowded boats, no rigid schedule

A full-day scuba diving excursion from Phuket for certified divers aboard M/V Matcha nu, a boat that holds a maximum of 12 divers. You choose how long to stay at each site within the day's span, dive with a live guide in English, French, German or Dutch, and move between multiple dive sites with coral gardens, walls and shipwrecks. Lunch and snacks are included; snorkeling gear comes with the boat, and you bring or rent scuba equipment at checkout.

The Experience

The boat departs Phuket for a seven-hour day on the water, stopping at dive sites chosen for their variety rather than their popularity. Coral gardens, walls and shipwrecks each hold different marine life and underwater landscapes, so the day builds depth instead of repetition. Because the group stays under 12 divers, you are not waiting for a crowd to assemble or moving in formation from site to site — the pace is yours, and the guide adjusts the itinerary to match what the group wants to explore.

Lunch and snacks come aboard; coffee and tea are available throughout the day. The boat carries snorkeling equipment for anyone who wants to surface between dives, and you choose whether to bring your own scuba gear or rent it. A live guide speaks English, French, German or Dutch, so the briefing and the underwater navigation happen in your language. The boat's no single-use plastic policy means water arrives in a tank with cups, not bottles.

Moderate fitness is expected — the day is long and the water entry is repeated — but there is no race and no prescribed number of dives. You decide when you have had enough and when you want to go down again.

What’s included

• Lunch and snacks.
• coffee and tea.
• snorkeling equipment.
• use of scuba equipment (choose to bring your own or rent at checkout).
• live guide in English, French, German or Dutch.
• seven hours on the water across multiple dive sites.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Aloha Diving

Is this one for you?The seven-hour day and repeated water entry ask for moderate fitness and comfort with a full immersion schedule — if you prefer shorter dives or fewer entries, a half-day trip or a single-site dive suits you better. The small group and flexible timing mean you are not locked into a rigid itinerary, so the pace adapts to how you want to spend the day underwater.

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Top questions

What kind of underwater sites will I dive on this Phuket trip?

The dive sites include coral gardens, underwater walls and shipwrecks, each with different fish species and marine landscapes. The exact sites depend on conditions and what the group wants to explore on the day.

Do I need to bring my own scuba equipment or is it provided?

You choose at checkout: bring your own scuba gear or rent it from the boat. Snorkeling equipment is included with the excursion, and the boat provides all other gear needed for the day.

How many divers will be on the boat with me?

M/V Matcha nu accommodates a maximum of 12 divers, so the group stays small and the dive sites do not feel crowded.

What languages does the guide speak?

The live guide speaks English, French, German and Dutch, so the dive briefing and underwater navigation happen in your language.

What meals and drinks are included during the seven hours?

Lunch and snacks are provided aboard, along with coffee and tea available throughout the day. The boat carries water in a tank with cups instead of single-use bottles.

Is this trip suitable if I have heart or cardiovascular concerns?

The operator does not recommend this excursion for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, as scuba diving places demands on the heart and lungs. Discuss your health with your doctor before booking.