Racha Islands
฿4,500 per person
Dive into the underwater paradise of Koh Racha Noi and Racha Yai islands on a day trip packed with three unforgettable dives!
- Three Coral Reef Dives
- Private Scuba Guide
- Breakfast & Lunch Onboard
- Return Hotel Transfers
- Multilingual Instructors
- Nitrox Fills Available
Certified scuba divers
Three Dive Day Trip
Join us for three exceptional dives around Koh Racha Noi and Koh Racha Yai, two beautiful islands with clear water, colourful reefs and striking tropical scenery above and below the surface. Sheltered bays and calmer, shallower sites make this trip welcoming for newer certified divers, while deeper reefs, granite formations and the chance of larger marine life give experienced divers plenty to enjoy. It is a full day of varied diving, relaxed time onboard and three memorable underwater experiences.
Dive One
Racha Noi Reefs
Begin your day around Racha Noi, where sandy bays, colourful coral gardens and granite reefs offer varied diving. Your scuba professional selects the site and depth to suit the conditions and your experience.
South Tip is a possible site for experienced divers only when conditions allow. It is not a guaranteed stop; sheltered reef sites provide other rewarding options.
Dive Two
Racha Noi Bay
Racha Noi Bay dive site has a wide variety of marine life such as Pufferfish, Sea cucumbers, Nudibranchs, Sweetlips, Angelfish, Octopus and Cuttlefish. Occasionally there are sightings of Eagle Rays, and Whale Sharks around these dive sites.
Koh Racha Noi island has outstanding underwater visibility (usually 20 metres) and is made up of hard granite which is visible above and below the surface.
Dive Three
Racha Yai Island
Koh Racha Yai Island (Big King Island) is located about one and a half-hour boat ride from Chalong bay, where the day trip departs from on the South of Phuket Island. A wide variety of underwater life such as Barracuda, Giant Moray, Stonefish, Lion-fish, Parrotfish and Butterflyfish make this their underwater home.
If you look carefully, you can find some hidden rare gems such as Pipefish, Leaf-fish, Frogfish and Nudibranchs. Racha Yai has shallow sandy bottoms as well as deeper depths with excellent visibility all year round, which makes it the perfect scuba diving location for all levels of diver.
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Koh Racha Islands
Three Dives - ฿4,500
Rental Scuba Gear
We proudly offer high-quality Aqualung equipment, ensuring you have everything you need to make the most of your adventure.
- Extras
- Scuba Gear Full Set = ฿500
- Dive Computer = ฿300
- 12lt Nitrox Cylinder = ฿300
PERSONAL DIVE INSURANCE
Your next dive awaits.
Is your cover ready?
Certified divers need their own suitable scuba-diving insurance for our day trips, liveaboards and certified-diver courses. Existing travel or dive insurance is acceptable if it covers your planned dives. If you need cover, explore DAN’s short-term option.
Check the policy’s eligibility, dates, activities, depth limits and exclusions before buying. Advertisement: Thailand Divers may receive a referral benefit from DAN.
Explore the Racha Islands dive sites
Koh Racha Noi offers sandy bays, coral gardens and granite reefs, with sites such as Banana Bay, Camera Bay and Marina Bay. South Tip is a conditions-dependent option for experienced divers.
Koh Racha Yai combines sheltered reef areas with artificial reefs and wreck exteriors around Siam Bay, Bungalow Bay and the east-coast bays. Your scuba professional chooses the sites and depths to suit the weather, currents and your experience.
Read our complete Racha Islands dive-site guide →
Make your Racha day a new qualification with our one-day PADI Nitrox Diver course, including three dives, three Nitrox cylinders and a private instructor. Racha also forms day one of our two-day PADI Deep Diver course.
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BOOKING INFORMATION
Payment & Cancellation FAQs
How do I book and pay?
Booking ahead is easy.
- More than seven days before your activity: pay a 20% deposit online to reserve your place. Pay the remaining balance online no later than seven days before your activity, or in cash at the Thailand Divers Dive Centre no later than the day before.
- Within seven days of your activity: full online payment is required when we confirm availability.
You are also welcome to pay the full booking price online at any time.
What certification do I need?
This trip is for certified divers only. To join the Racha Islands trip, you need a PADI Open Water Diver certification or equivalent.
Please tell us your certification level and the date of your last dive when you enquire. If you are unsure whether this trip suits your experience, just ask and we will help you decide.
Is scuba equipment included, and are there any other fees?
Scuba equipment is not included in the Racha Islands trip price. A full set costs ฿500 per person per day. Individual items are also available: BCD ฿200, regulators ฿200, wetsuit ฿100, mask and snorkel ฿50, and fins ฿50. A dive computer costs ฿300 per day, a Nitrox cylinder ฿300, and a 15-litre cylinder ฿300 per day.
Tell us what equipment and extras you need when you enquire so that we can prepare everything for you.
Do I need scuba-diving insurance?
Yes. Certified divers need their own suitable scuba-diving insurance for the Racha Islands trip. Your existing travel or dive insurance is fine if it covers your planned dives in Thailand, including the activity, maximum depth, dive date, dive-accident medical treatment, emergency evacuation and recompression-chamber treatment.
Please check your policy and bring confirmation of cover. If you need insurance, see our scuba-diving insurance guide.
Are hotel transfers included?
Return hotel transfers for the Racha Islands trip are included from Kamala, Nakalay, Kalim, Tri Trang / Merlin Beach, Patong, Karon, Kata, Nai Harn, Rawai and Chalong. The boat departs from Chalong Pier.
Your exact pickup time depends on your hotel and is confirmed when you book. Most pickups are between 07:00 and 07:30. If you are staying outside the included area, separate transport will be needed. See our hotel-transfer information or send us your hotel details when you enquire.
What time will I get back to my hotel?
The Racha Islands boat normally reaches Chalong Pier between 17:00 and 17:30, with arrival in Patong usually between 18:00 and 18:30. These are guide times and may change because of weather, currents, traffic and the day’s running order.
Can you help with special dietary requirements?
Please tell us about any dietary requirements for your Racha Islands day in advance. We may not be able to accommodate every request, but we will make every effort to ensure there is suitable food available. If necessary, you may bring your own food and we can help you store it onboard.
Can non-divers or snorkellers join the day trip?
Yes, non-divers and snorkellers are welcome on the Racha Islands day-trip boat for ฿2,500 per person, subject to availability. Please tell us how many divers and non-divers are in your group when you enquire.
What happens if I cancel?
If your plans change, please tell us as soon as possible. We will always try to move your booking to another suitable date where practical, although changes depend on availability and cannot be guaranteed. If you cancel, the 20% booking deposit is non-refundable. If you cancel more than seven days before the activity starts, we will refund anything you paid above the deposit. If you cancel seven days or fewer before the activity starts, no refund is due.
No refund is due for a no-show, a late arrival that prevents participation, or a decision to stop after the activity or course has started.
What happens if Thailand Divers cancels?
If Thailand Divers cancels because of unsafe weather or an operational reason, we will first offer you a suitable alternative date. If the new date does not work for you, we will give you a full refund of everything you paid, including your deposit.
