We track 200 dive operators in Thailand. 135 teach certification courses (120 PADI, 40 SSI). 116 run snorkelling trips. 30 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around Koh Tao, with 28. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 200. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kon Tiki Krabi Co. | 4.9(577) | none | $115 | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 200 dive operators in Thailand, with the biggest cluster around Koh Tao. 135 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (120 centres), followed by SSI (40). SDI/TDI, CMAS, IANTD, RAID, BSAC also appear.
Published try-dive prices we hold range from $53 to $210 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
30 operators in Thailand offer accommodation alongside diving.
116 of the 200 operators we track run snorkelling tours.
Operators are sorted by Fin Rank, a 100-point profile strength score: contact details, what they offer, the dive sites they run, their Google reputation, whether the owner has claimed the listing, and whether their own website links to Fin. 0 listings here are owner-verified. The formula is published in full on the Fin Rank page.
Kon-Tiki Krabi is a 5-star PADI center based in Ao Nang that offers diving and snorkeling trips to locations including the Phi Phi Islands, Shark Point, and the King Cruiser wreck. The operator provides a range of programs from entry-level discovery experiences to professional instructor courses and technical education.
Infinity Divers Phuket is a dive center that provides PADI certification courses and organizes diving day trips. They partner with service providers to offer boat trips and liveaboard adventures in the Andaman Sea.
Ko Lipe Diving School is a PADI 5-star dive center operating in the Tarutao National Marine Park since 2012. The school provides a range of scuba diving courses from beginner to professional levels and organizes guided fun dives using three boats. Training is conducted with a maximum ratio of two students per instructor.
The Dive Ao Nang is a dive operator established in 2012 that provides PADI scuba diving courses and recreational diving trips. They operate small group excursions to dive sites around Ao Nang, the Phi Phi Islands, and Koh Lanta.
Similan Dive Center is a dive shop located in Ban Khao Lak, Thailand, specializing in trips to the Similan and Surin Islands. They offer PADI courses, guided dives, and equipment rental. The center is situated near Bang Niang Beach, providing convenient access for divers.
Black Turtle Dive is a scuba diving center located on Koh Tao, Thailand. The operator offers a range of PADI diving courses, professional level training, and marine conservation programs.
The Divers Boat is a French-speaking dive school based in Mae Haad, Koh Tao, with a second center in Koh Phangan. The operator uses two dedicated boats to separate training activities from fun dives for certified divers. They offer courses from beginner to professional levels and organize daily trips to various dive sites in the Gulf of Thailand.
Forra Dive Center was established on Koh Lipe in 1997 and operates three dive boats for daily trips and liveaboards in the South Andaman Sea. The operator provides scuba diving courses, fun dives, and freediving training for various skill levels. They also manage resort accommodations on Sunrise Beach and Pattaya Beach.
Sea Bees Diving is a long-standing operator with multiple dive centers in Southern Thailand. They provide day trips, diving safaris, and a full range of scuba courses using their own fleet of boats and resort facilities.
Local Dive Thailand is a Phuket based dive company that operates its own purpose built dive boat for daily trips to local reefs and wrecks. They offer a range of PADI scuba diving courses and guided fun diving tours for certified divers.
| 2 | Infinity Divers Phuket | 5.0(150) | none | $123 | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Ko Lipe Diving | 4.8(529) | none | $112 | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | The Dive Ao Nang | 4.8(347) | none | $118 | PADI | Visit |
| 5 | Similan Dive Center | 4.8(108) | 5.0 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | Black Turtle Dive | 5.0(2,983) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 7 | The Divers Boat | 5.0(29) | none | none | SSI | Visit |
| 8 | Forra Dive Center | 4.8(650) | none | $70 | PADI · CMAS · SDI/TDI | Visit |
