Do I need a licence or certification to dive?

No, you don’t! If you’re new to diving, our Try Dive experience is perfect for beginners. You’ll be guided by a certified instructor the entire time, with no prior training or certification needed.

Do I need to be able to swim to try scuba diving?

Not at all. Our Try Dive is designed for non-swimmers too. You’ll stay in calm, shallow water with close instructor supervision throughout the dive.

What’s the best way to get to Phi Phi Island?

Phi Phi is only accessible by boat. Ferries and speedboats run daily from Phuket and Krabi, with journey times ranging from 45 to 90 minutes. Let us know your travel plans and we’ll be happy to help with schedules.

Do I need to stay overnight to dive in Phi Phi Island?

Yes, you’ll need to stay at least one night on Phi Phi to join our diving activities. Most guests stay two to three nights to enjoy everything the island has to offer.

Can you dive all year round in Thailand?

Yes, we dive year-round. The best conditions are usually from December to May, but even outside this window, the diving is still excellent. Contact us for the latest updates.

What’s the difference between PADI and SSI?

Both are globally recognised certification agencies, each offering flexible learning options including digital course materials. Your certification will be accepted at dive centres worldwide, no matter which you choose.

What will I see scuba diving in Phi Phi Island?

Expect to see vibrant coral reefs, sea turtles, reef sharks, clownfish (Nemo!), lionfish, and schools of tropical fish . If you’re lucky, you might even spot a leopard shark or a whale shark !

How much does it cost to scuba dive in Phi Phi Island?

Try Dive experiences start at 3,600 THB, and full Open Water courses typically range from 10,900 to 12,900 THB depending on the season. Already certified and after a day trip? See our daily dive trips for current trip prices. Contact us any time for package deals.

Diver reaching towards a large spiral shell resting on the coral reef

Your Dive Adventure Begins at Princess Divers

Scuba Diving in Phi Phi Island with Princess Divers

Welcome to Princess Divers, your home for scuba diving in Phi Phi Island. As the longest-running dive centre on Koh Phi Phi, we’ve been creating unforgettable underwater experiences since 2001. On a peaceful, car-free island, we offer more than just scuba diving. We guide you through one of Thailand’s most stunning marine environments with care, small groups and personal service. Whether you’re trying scuba for the first time or levelling up your skills, our instructors are here to help you feel safe and confident in the water. From vibrant coral gardens to dramatic reef walls, we’ll show you the best of Phi Phi in comfort and style. In partnership with PP Princess Resort, we offer a full range of SSI-certified courses and daily dive trips.

Three scuba divers give hand signals underwater, streams of bubbles rising around them.

Learn to Dive

Just starting out with scuba? Jump in with our easy, safe try scuba dives - no licence or swimming skills necessary!

Three divers in Princess Divers wetsuits giving OK signs on a boat, limestone cliffs behind.

Scuba Diving Courses

Level up your diving skills and confidence. No matter your experience, we’ve got the right course to fit your goals!

The Princess Divers boat cruising past a tall limestone rock formation near Koh Phi Phi.

Daily Dive Trips

Already certified? Join our daily dive trips to Phi Phi’s best sites. Swim with tropical fish and explore breathtaking coral reefs.

The Princess Divers boat seen from the waterline, its name painted on the hull

Take only pictures
Leave only bubbles
Keep only memories
Kill nothing but time

Small Groups

We believe in quality over quantity. That’s why we run all of our diving experiences in small groups of no more than four. This allows your instructor to offer personalised attention and ensures a more relaxed, enjoyable experience in the water.

Multilingual

Our friendly, international team speaks a variety of languages and provides course materials in over 20 languages, making your learning experience easy and accessible.

Dive Boats

In partnership with Island Divers we operate a fleet of premium, custom-designed dive boats to give you the widest range of dive sites across Phi Phi Island. Spacious, stable, and built for comfort, they are the perfect platform for your diving adventures.

Your Safety

Your well-being is our top priority. We use high-quality, regularly serviced equipment and follow the highest safety standards. All divers are automatically covered by our inclusive insurance programme for added peace of mind.

Student diver watching clownfish dart through an anemone on the reef.

Start Your Dive Journey in Calm, Clear Waters

Learn to Dive

Your First Steps

Try Dive: A relaxed, instructor-led dive designed for complete beginners. Enjoy the magical sensation of breathing underwater in the clear, shallow waters of Phi Phi Island.
Open Water Diver: Start your scuba certification with our most popular entry-level course. Learn the essential skills to dive confidently, independently, and safely, anywhere in the world.

With small group sizes, multilingual instructors, and the beautiful waters of the Andaman Sea, there’s no better place to begin your diving journey than with Princess Divers.

Four Princess Divers team members smiling on deck, one giving the OK sign, Phi Phi coastline behind.

Progress Your Diving, Your Way

Scuba Diving Courses

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to go pro, Princess Divers offers a full range of SSI-certified courses to suit your experience level and goals. Learn in a relaxed, supportive environment with expert instructors, small groups, and flexible schedules—all delivered with premium gear and multilingual support.

Choose your course

Open Water Diver Course: Become a certified diver and build confidence underwater, perfect for first-timers.
Advanced Open Water Course: Explore deeper, develop new skills, and expand your comfort zone.
Rescue Diver Course: Gain the skills to assist others and handle dive emergencies with confidence.
Divemaster Course: Take your first professional step with hands-on training and expert mentorship.

Diver getting a close look at a cuttlefish resting on the reef.

For Certified Divers

Scuba Diving Trips

Explore over 20 spectacular dive sites around Phi Phi, including colourful coral gardens, towering walls, and dramatic swim-throughs. Just a short boat ride from the island, you’ll discover rich marine life like reef sharks, turtles, and schools of tropical fish.

Our trips are led by experienced guides and take place on spacious, custom-built boats designed for comfort and ease. Relax in scenic bays between dives and enjoy food, drinks, and great company along the way.

A smiling diver in full kit stands on the boat's dive platform, ready to descend.

Train, Lead, and Teach with Confidence

Become a Pro Diver

Take your diving to the next level with professional training at Princess Divers. Our Divemaster Internship offers real-world experience, hands-on guidance, and day-to-day experience working alongside our team—perfect for anyone ready to start a career in diving.

Graduates can progress to our SSI Instructor Training Courses, with additional specialties available for those who want to expand their teaching portfolio.

What we offer

Divemaster Internship: Get trained directly by our experienced in-house SSI Instructor Trainer, alongside experienced instructors in a working dive centre.
Instructor Training: Learn to teach divers from beginners to pro with SSI’s professional-level instructor certification.
Specialty Instructor Courses: Add unique skills like Deep, Navigation, or Night Diving to your teaching credentials.

Stunning dives!

My partner and I had a great experience from start to finish with Phi Phi Island Divers/Princess Divers. We booked in for a refresher and two fun dives in the afternoon and visited Bida Nok and Viking Cave.

Our guide Wass was lovely, patient and enthusiastic and gave clear briefings from the boat. He ran through a couple of skills at the beginning of each dive (regulator retrieval, mask flooding, air sharing), which were done thoroughly but without taking too much time away from the rest of the dives.

And the dives were amazing, the seahorse was adorable, the pufferfish and moray eels were dramatic and the enormous schools of fish were stunning.

If you're after some beautiful dives, delicious lunch, small dive group size and exceptional crew then I highly recommend this dive center! Date of experience: May 2026

First Scuba Diving Experience

After diving into the world of scuba diving for the first time, I explored many dive institutes. But Princess Divers caught my eye, and I immediately felt they were the best in the Phi Phi Islands.

The instructors are incredibly professional and knowledgeable. They clearly explained the rules and instructions before our dive. A huge thank you to my dive instructor Henco! He was absolutely amazing, ensuring we were comfortable and taking us right up close to the reefs and so many marine life forms, which was truly amazing.

The entire crew at Princess Divers is top-notch! I appreciate that insurance is included in the package, which I didn’t see at other institutes. Thanks to Elena for capturing such amazing photos and videos during the dive! I would highly recommend Princess Divers to anyone planning to dive in Phi Phi. Date of experience: June 2026

I can only issue an Impeccable Recommendation.

I've been feeling very comfortable from the beginning. Both my taster dive with two dives in total went smoothly. The staff and especially Roman who looked after me and my buddy are all very friendly and incredibly competent and very close to the customer.

Our needs were extremely taken care of so that we felt very comfortable both in the shop and on board and later underwater. Our enthusiasm after the taster dive was so great that on our vacation we decided to make our OWD on the spot, this one we also conducted with Roman again.

All in all there is abolutely nothing to expose, therefore I can recommend Princess Diving to everyone, no matter whether a professional or an absolute beginner because here everyone is well kept. Thanks for everthing dear Princess Diving Team

Hawksbill turtle swimming over a reef with sunlight filtering through the water above

“Let the sea set you free.”

Do I need a licence or certification to dive?
No, you don’t! If you’re new to diving, our Try Dive experience is perfect for beginners. You’ll be guided by a certified instructor the entire time, with no prior training or certification needed.
Do I need to be able to swim to try scuba diving?
Not at all. Our Try Dive is designed for non-swimmers too. You’ll stay in calm, shallow water with close instructor supervision throughout the dive.
What’s the best way to get to Phi Phi Island?
Phi Phi is only accessible by boat. Ferries and speedboats run daily from Phuket and Krabi, with journey times ranging from 45 to 90 minutes. Let us know your travel plans and we’ll be happy to help with schedules.
Do I need to stay overnight to dive in Phi Phi Island?
Yes, you’ll need to stay at least one night on Phi Phi to join our diving activities. Most guests stay two to three nights to enjoy everything the island has to offer.
Can you dive all year round in Thailand?
Yes, we dive year-round. The best conditions are usually from December to May, but even outside this window, the diving is still excellent. Contact us for the latest updates.
What’s the difference between PADI and SSI?
Both are globally recognised certification agencies, each offering flexible learning options including digital course materials. Your certification will be accepted at dive centres worldwide, no matter which you choose.
What will I see scuba diving in Phi Phi Island?
Expect to see vibrant coral reefs, sea turtles, reef sharks, clownfish (Nemo!), lionfish, and schools of tropical fish. If you’re lucky, you might even spot a leopard shark or a whale shark!
How much does it cost to scuba dive in Phi Phi Island?
Try Dive experiences start at 3,600 THB, and full Open Water courses typically range from 10,900 to 12,900 THB depending on the season. Already certified and after a day trip? See our daily dive trips for current trip prices. Contact us any time for package deals.