An amazing 80 metre long wreck surrounded by large schools of fishes!
| Program Duration | One day |
| Availability | Every day |
| Minimum Age | 10 years old |
| Certification Level Needed | Open Water Diver |
| Instruction | Private |
The elusive whale shark has to be the want-to-see of every diver. Unfortunately there are no guarantees wherever you dive. The next best thing: learn all about these magnificent creatures and how you can help with their conservation. The course includes ways to identify individuals from each other and how to record vital preservation data. And you never know, it could be your lucky day!
| Steps | Action |
|---|---|
| One | On the boat journey out to the dive sites, discuss all sorts of facts about whale sharks. |
| Two | Complete two or three dives in the hope of spotting a whale shark and using the new knowledge you have gained. |
To enable us to give you the safest and best diving experience, we only offer private tuition for all our diving courses in Phuket. Read about how this benefits you here.
Online booking discounts of between 5% and 20% are available on all course prices depending on the number of students. Terms and conditions apply.
Certified divers and snorkellers are welcome to join on the trips too. Certified divers can receive a 10% discount off the standard trip price if diving with the student(s). Full trip price list here.
| Silver | Gold | Platinum | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dives | 2 Dives | 3 Dives | |
| 2 Beach Dives | 2 Boat Dives | 3 Boat Dives | |
| Private Instructor | |||
| Private Instructor | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Whaleshark Worksheet | |||
| Whaleshark Worksheet | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Certification Costs | |||
| Certification Costs | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dive Insurance | |||
| Dive Insurance | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Scuba Equipment | |||
| Scuba Equipment | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
| Destination | |||
| Destination | Kata Beach | Racha Yai Island | Choice of 3 trips^ |
| Boat Trip | |||
| Boat Trip | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Hotel Transfers* | |||
| Hotel Transfers* | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Breakfast + Lunch | |||
| Breakfast + Lunch | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Tea + Coffee + Water | |||
| Tea + Coffee + Water | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Phi Phi Park Fees | |||
| Phi Phi Park Fees | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
^Choice of King Cruiser wreck trip, Phi Phi Islands OR Racha Noi/Yai Islands.
*Complimentary transfers are only included for boat trips. Free transfers to/from hotels are from the following towns: Chalong, Kamala, Kata, Karon, Patong, Rawai*.Transfers are also available from other areas around Phuket for a small surcharge. Prices available on request.
| Silver | Gold | Platinum | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Beach Dives | 2 Boat Dives | 3 Boat Dives | |
Was 6,400 baht | Was 7,900 baht | Was 8,800 baht | |
**Special Online Prices Below** | |||
| One Student | |||
| One Student | 5,760 baht each | 7,110 baht each | 7,920 baht each |
| Two Students | |||
| Two Students | 5,440 baht each | 6,715 baht each | 7,480 baht each |
| Three+ Students | |||
| Three+ Students | 5,120 baht each | 6,320 baht each | 7,040 baht each |
Please note that equipment rental is NOT included in the price for our PADI specialty courses in Phuket. The items below are available for rent (must be pre-ordered). Dive computers are compulsory for all of our dive courses.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Full Equipment Set (BCD, Regulator, Wetsuit, Fins, Mask) | 500 baht per trip |
| Full Equipment Set + dive computer | 650 baht per trip |
| HD Action CAM | 800 baht per trip |
| Digital Underwater Camera | 1,000 baht per trip |
| Nitrox (approx. 32%) | 200 baht per tank |
| 15 litre tank | On request |
Individual scuba items such as BCD are also available for rent. Price on request.
To help with the costs of reef protection and regeneration schemes, the Thai government has introduced a national park entry fee for all visitors to Phi Phi islands of 600 baht per diver per day and 400 baht per non-diver per day. This fee is in addition to the price of any diving course or trip visiting Phi Phi islands. The fee will be payable in cash (Thai Baht) direct to the boat tour leader on the day of the trip.
An amazing 80 metre long wreck surrounded by large schools of fishes!
Colourful soft corals and sea fans plus a chance of a shark or turtle.
Generally clear water, wonderful marine life - with dives in sheltered bays.
Generally clear water, wonderful marine life - and even a couple of wrecks.