We track 27 dive operators in Khao Lak. 15 teach certification courses (11 PADI, 7 SSI). 12 run snorkelling trips. 3 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around Ban Khao Lak, with 5. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 27. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Similan Dive Center | 4.8(108) | 5.0 | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 27 dive operators in Khao Lak, with the biggest cluster around Ban Khao Lak. 15 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (11 centres), followed by SSI (7). SDI/TDI, CMAS also appear.
Published try-dive prices we hold range from $70 to $151 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
3 operators in Khao Lak offer accommodation alongside diving.
12 of the 27 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.
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.
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.
Sea Dragon Dive Center is a PADI 5-Star IDC facility based in Khao Lak that has operated since 1993. The center provides diving courses from beginner to instructor levels and organizes day trips to local reefs and wrecks as well as liveaboard excursions to the Similan and Surin Islands.
Pirate Divers is a dive operator based in Khao Lak, Thailand, that organizes liveaboard trips and day trips to the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock. They offer PADI and SSI diving courses conducted in small groups and provide guided snorkeling tours.
Khao Lak Explorer is a PADI 5-star dive center that offers scuba diving day trips, liveaboards, and PADI courses. They operate in locations including the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock.
Big Blue Diving Khao Lak has operated in the region since 2003, offering liveaboard trips and day trips to the Similan and Surin Islands. The operator provides recreational and technical diving services, including sidemount and CCR support, alongside a range of SSI, PADI, and SDI/TDI training courses.
Dive In is a PADI 5 Star Dive Center located in Khao Lak, Thailand, offering a range of diving and snorkeling trips, as well as PADI courses. They focus on the Similan Islands, Surin Islands, and local dive sites. The center provides equipment rental and aims to offer a high standard of service for divers of all levels.
Raya Divers is a tour agency located in Khao Lak, Thailand, with a 4.9-star rating from over 200 reviews. They are open daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM and are good for children.
Phuket Dive Center is a diving school and tour operator based in Phuket that provides training from beginner to professional levels. They offer daily boat trips and liveaboard excursions to various dive sites around Phuket and the Phi Phi Islands.
Khao Lak Scuba Adventures is an SSI dive operator established in 2003 that specializes in liveaboard trips to the Similan and Surin Islands. The company provides a range of dive courses from beginner to professional levels and operates a fleet of liveaboard vessels.
| 2 | Sea Bees Diving | 4.9(461) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 3 | Sea Dragon Dive Center | 4.7(438) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | Pirate Divers | 5.0(318) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 5 | Khao Lak Explorer | none | none | $73 | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | Big Blue Diving Khao Lak | none | none | none | SSI · PADI · SDI/TDI | Visit |
| 7 | Dive In | 4.8(108) | 5.0 | none | PADI | none |
| 8 | Raya | 4.9(226) | none | none | none | Visit |
