Trip Overview
Join us on board MV DiveRACE Class X for a unique 3-day, 2-night monsoon season adventure in Phuket, Thailand. Explore vibrant local reefs and take part in an immersive coral workshop at DiveRACE’s own coral restoration site, where you’ll gain hands-on insight into coral conservation and restoration. Discover the fascinating world of coral ecosystems while experiencing Thailand’s underwater beauty and contributing to the protection and recovery of its marine habitats.
Duration
3 Days / 2 Nights
Dives
Up to 9 Dives
Departure
Visit Panwa Pier,
Phuket
Requirements
Minimum Open Water certification (Advanced certification is recommended)
Please note: This is a monsoon season itinerary and weather can be unpredictable. Dive sites and schedules are subject to change due to weather, sea conditions, and the discretion of the captain and cruise director. Your safety and diving experience are our top priorities.
itinerary route
1
Koh He
Koh He is home to DiveRACE’s coral restoration site, where you can explore our underwater restoration area, see coral regeneration in action, and get involved in our ongoing conservation efforts.
2
Racha Yai
Racha Yai features sandy slopes, hard-coral formations and artificial reef structures, with a variety of marine life to discover. Look out for stingrays, morays, barracuda and plenty of smaller reef creatures along the way.
3
Racha Noi
Racha Noi offers dramatic rocky formations, boulders and deeper drop-offs, with currents that can attract larger marine life such as barracuda, tuna, eagle rays and manta rays.
4
Koh Phi Phi
Phi Phi’s dive sites feature dramatic limestone walls, coral-covered rocky formations and sheltered bays, with plenty of reef fish and colourful marine life to discover. Look out for leopard sharks, turtles, morays and schools of tropical fish.
5
Koh Bida Nok
Koh Bida Nok offers a mix of rocky pinnacles, swim-throughs and sandy patches, with colourful reef life throughout. Look out for leopard sharks, turtles, morays and schools of fish.
Day 1
Coral Restoration & Acclimatization Morning (3 dives)
- Departure from Visit Panwa Pier (9am)
- Welcome on board
- Dive 1 – Koh He
- Lunch
- Coral Workshop
- Dive 2 – Koh He / Coral Restoration
- Coral Workshop
- Dive 3 – Racha Yai
- Dinner
Day 2
Advanced Pinnacles & Pelagics (4 dives)
- Dive 1 – Racha Noi
- Breakfast
- Dive 2 – Racha Noi
- Lunch
- Dive 3 – Phi Phi Don
- Snacks
- Dive 4 – Phi Phi Don
- Dinner
Day 3
Wrecks, Sharks, & Return (2 dives)
- Dive 1 – Koh Bida Nok / Koh Bida Nai
- Breakfast
- Dive 2 – King Cruiser / Shark Point
- Lunch
- Return to Visit Panwa Pier
