Try two guided PADI Discover Scuba dives launched from Chalong Pier — a full-day intro to open-water diving with instructor-led training, meals, and hotel transfer. Ideal for first-timers who want hands-on skills plus calm, scenic dive sites around southern Phuket.
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The boat slips away from Chalong Pier and the island-studded horizon opens: warm salt air, a low diesel hum, and the surface glittering like a warning light. Participants kit up under the instructor's calm cadence — mask checks, regulator breaths, weight checks — then step backward into water that invites exploration rather than demands it.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6–8 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have a moderate level of fitness: comfortable swimming and able to climb ladder/boat ramps and carry light equipment.
Wildlife
History
Chalong Bay was historically a fishing and trade harbor; over recent decades it transformed into a service hub for island transport and recreational diving.
Conservation
Phuket’s dive operators follow Marine Park guidelines on anchoring and no-touch policies; use reef-safe sunscreens and avoid disturbing corals to minimize impact.
Reserve your spot on the PADI Discover Scuba 2 Times Diving Phuket today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Book a morning departure
Morning trips usually have the calmest seas and the best underwater visibility; afternoon monsoon winds can make the return choppy.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Apply biodegradable sunscreen before boarding to protect coral ecosystems and avoid lotions during the dive.
Disclose health conditions
Tell the operator about any heart, respiratory, or back issues and pregnancy—these trips are not recommended for those conditions.
Bring motion-sickness remedies
If you’re prone to seasickness, take preventative medication or use wristbands before boarding; rough seas reduce comfort and visibility.
Swimsuit and quick-dry clothing
Wear under your wetsuit or rashguard for comfort on the boat and during surface intervals.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protect skin from sun exposure and reefs from harmful chemicals.
Towel and change of clothes
You’ll want dry clothes after two dives and a day on the water.
Small waterproof dry bag
Keeps phone, documents and seasickness remedies dry between dives.