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Diving in Thailand
Granite boulders and liveaboards in the Andaman Sea, whale sharks at Richelieu Rock and relaxed diving for every level.
8.6° N · 97.6° E
Thailand: culture & experiences
Thailand is easy to travel, with excellent food, friendly people and great value. Its two coasts have different seasons, so there is good diving most of the year.
Between dives we explore Bangkok's temples, the limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay, a cooking class, or the rainforest lake of Khao Sok.
Off the beaten track
- Temples and night markets of Bangkok
- Sea kayaking among the karsts of Phang Nga Bay
- Floating raft houses on Khao Sok's lake
- Thai cooking class and street-food tour
Best-known dive spots
Similan Islands
Granite boulders, swim-throughs and clear water. Open mid-October to mid-May, best by liveaboard.
Richelieu Rock
A purple pinnacle covered in soft coral, famous for whale sharks between February and April.
Hin Daeng & Hin Muang
Remote pinnacles south of Koh Lanta with mantas, leopard sharks and deep soft coral walls.
Koh Tao
Calm bays and easy reefs in the Gulf of Thailand, ideal for courses and new divers.
Marine life & encounters by season
Conditions and sightings vary year to year. We plan each trip around the best window for what you want to see.
- Nov – AprAndaman Sea season: calm seas and the Similan liveaboards.
- Feb – AprBest chance of whale sharks and mantas in the Andaman Sea.
- Mar – OctGulf of Thailand (Koh Tao) at its best.
- May – OctAndaman monsoon; the Similan park closes from mid-May.
Plan your dive trip to Thailand
Tell us your dates, group and level, and we’ll design a trip combining the best diving in Thailand with local culture and experiences.