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Spend a private full day learning to scuba dive at Racha Yai off Phuket. Two guided open-water dives, instruction, meals and hotel transfers make this a focused introduction to reef diving.
Spend a private full day learning to scuba dive at Racha Yai off Phuket. Two guided open-water dives, instruction, meals and hotel transfers make this a focused introduction to reef diving.
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Operated by Asia Package Travel · Phuket, Phuket Province
The morning light off Phuket slices the Andaman Sea into silver paths as you climb aboard a dive tender bound for Koh Racha Yai. Salt stings the air; the engine hums a steady promise. By the time the island’s white beach resolves from the horizon, instructors have run through basic equipment checks and surface skills — the ritual that turns nervous newcomers into calm divers.
moderate.
7–8 hours.
Moderate fitness—able to swim and handle stairs and short surface swims; must be comfortable in open water.
No—this private course is designed for beginners and includes training and two supervised open-water dives to gain experience.
Minimum age is usually 10–12 for introductory programs, but confirm with the operator for exact age limits and child equipment availability.
Each open-water dive typically lasts 45–50 minutes depending on air consumption; surface intervals and briefings are conducted on the boat between dives.
Common sightings include parrotfish, angelfish, moray eels, and frequently green or hawksbill turtles; occasional reef sharks may be seen in deeper areas.
Racha Yai was historically a small fishing island; recreational diving grew here in the late 20th century as boat access from Phuket increased.
Coral reefs around Racha Yai are fragile—use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid touching corals, and follow instructor guidance to minimize impact.
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