Diving at Racha Yai: Phuket's Closest Dive Site
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Diving at Racha Yai: Phuket's Closest Dive Site
from ฿2 300
Adult฿2 300
Child฿2 300
Overview
A ticket for those joining the Racha Yai dive trip without diving: relaxing on deck and snorkelling from the boat in clear water. Meals and snorkelling gear included. No landing ashore.
Details
A ticket for a non-diving companion
Route — Racha Yai island
Duration — 1 day, around 07:00–18:00
Format — group tour, international
Transport — dive boat
Transfer to pier and back — minivan
Pier — Chalong
Meals — breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack on board
Activity — snorkelling from the boat, relaxing on deck; no landing ashore
Route — Racha Yai island
Duration — 1 day, around 07:00–18:00
Format — group tour, international
Transport — dive boat
Transfer to pier and back — minivan
Pier — Chalong
Meals — breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack on board
Activity — snorkelling from the boat, relaxing on deck; no landing ashore
Description
Racha Yai is the closest dive site to Phuket, with clear water and good visibility. Depths range from 3 to 20 metres, with moderate currents and large colonies of hard coral. Underwater you can spot stingrays, fusiliers, snappers and flutefish.
This ticket is for a companion who does not dive. You can relax on deck and snorkel beside the boat, watching the fish and coral. No landing ashore.
Important to know
- No landing ashore
- When booking, provide each guest's height, weight and shoe size, and attach a passport photo
- The programme may change due to weather, tides and currents
- Not suitable for pregnant women, children under 1 year, or people with back or neck problems
Included
- Transfer from Kata, Karon, Patong, Rawai, Naiharn, Kamala
- Meals on board
- Snorkelling masks and snorkels
- Medical insurance
Extra charges
- Private transfer from Bangtao, Surin, Naithon, Nai Yang, Maikhao, Phuket Town, Panwa, Coconut Island — 3,000 THB per car
- Personal expenses and tips
What to take
- Swimwear (worn in advance), towel, change of clothes
- Sun protection: cream, sunglasses, hat, shirt or sarong
- Beach footwear
- Phone, camera, waterproof cases
- Cash for personal expenses and tips


