Phuket Dive Center
The little extra, the unexpected and surprising – Aloha Diving!
In our family-operated Phuket Dive Center in Thailand you will always receive personalized, individual attention and customized planning. We make your long awaited holidays in Phuket as relaxed as possible. In our diving school you will enjoy first-class service in a private environment at a special location. We attach great importance to ensuring that all diving activities take place in small groups and that one of our experienced team is always with you. Our services include:
- Diving activities such as Boat Trips, Diving from the Beach by day and night and Liveaboards.
- Teaching Try Scuba Diving, Beginner and Continuing Diving Courses, Extended Range Courses up to Divemasters.
- Diving with Rebreathers and teaching Try Rebreather, Beginner and Continuing recreational Rebreather Courses.
- Organizing quality snorkeling and sightseeing excursions.
- Consulting and planning diving vacations (accommodation, diving packages, etc.).
- Providing rental dive equipment
Your One Stop Phuket Dive Center
You can book scuba diving and snorkeling adventures through the Aloha Dive Shop.
We can advise you on most points of interests in the Rawai Beach and Nai Harn Beach districts: for example where to find a good bakery, supermarkets, restaurants, Thai massages etc. We can also provide assistance in renting a motorbike or finding accommodation nearby.
Aloha Diving is an authorised dealer for scuba diving and snorkeling equipment for Mares, Scubapro, Apeks, Aqualung and Poseidon. We also have our own branded accessories such as tee-shirts, caps, mask straps and rash shirts.
When an item you need is not on stock we can usually get it delivered from the warehouse within 24 hours.
A feature we are proud to offer is a free on-site trial or test of a product before you buy it. You can test-dive masks, fins and other equipment including a selection of dive computers in our Fun Tank. This is to help you decide if a particular item meets your expectations before you buy it!!
We have a selection of test computers:
- Suunto D-Series
- Suunto Zoop Novo / Vyper Novo
- Mares Smart
- Mares Puck Pro
SPECIAL PROMOTION – ONLY AT ALOHA DIVING:
Buy any diving computer through us and get the Enriched Air Nitrox specialty course free of charge.
Where our Phuket Dive Center is located
Our Phuket dive center is located in Rawai Beach / Nai Harn, in the very south of Phuket Island. The quiet area, away from mass tourism Patong, Karon and Kata, have still largely retained their original charm. Near by there are several idyllic beaches like Nai Harn, Ao Sane and Yanui with good snorkeling. Our attractive house reef is located at Yanui Beach. We are often seen there while diving both by day and night.
Popular Highlights: The Promtep Cape is just around the corner and is a popular view point for breathtaking sunsets. There are many charming guesthouses, hotels, bars and restaurants in the region with free Wi-Fi available. Of course there is no lack of 7/11 supermarkets and Thai massages. Tailors are also well represented, producing tailored clothes for a reasonable price. At Rawai Beach (which is not convenient for swimming) local fishermen offer their daily catch on a small fish market. If required the food will be freshly cooked in a restaurant right opposite. Another “highlight” and point of interest is Phuket’s Big Buddha, just 10 km away. Of course we have a few more insider tips, we would like to share with our guests personally!
Getting around: Access to transport makes life and holidays here very comfortable and helps you to explore the countless attractions of the island. Motorbikes can be easily rented and are cheap (THB 200 to THB 350 per day). Inside information in vacationing on Phuket you find in the Travel + Leisure blog post: A Guide to Vacationing in Phuket
Accommodation: We are always pleased to assist our guests in finding suitable accommodation in the Rawai / Nai Harn Beach districts. There is wide range of accommodation available from low cost B&Bs to 5 star Hotels and beach-side Jungle resorts – and just about everything else in between!!
Transfer from your Phuket Dive Resort for Scuba Diving: All daily boat diving trips start from Chalong Pier, which is reachable within 10 minutes from our dive Centre. The transfer is free of charge from Rawai Beach and Nai Harn district.
Shop Location
Aloha Diving
87/52 Moo2
T. Rawai, A. Muang
Phuket 83130
Thailand
Tel: +66 (0)97-924-3483
Diving Center / Equipment Sales / Booking Office / Swimming Pool
We dive 365 days in a year. You can call us daily from 8am to 8pm. If you like to visit our shop, please see the opening hours.
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8:30am – 12 noon |
| Tuesday | on appointment |
| Wednesday | 8:30am – 12 noon |
| Thursday | 8:30am – 12 noon |
| Friday | 8:30am – 12 noon |
| Saturday | 8:30am – 12 noon |
| Sunday | 8:30am – 12 noon |
Outside the opening hours we are happy to welcome you on appointment.
Main Office
Aloha Ocean Adventures Co., Ltd.
87/18 Moo2
T. Rawai, A. Muang
Phuket 83130
Thailand
Tel: +66 (0)97-924-3483
Equipment Logistics / Classrooms / Marketing / Operations
TAT Licece: 34/01221
Business Reg: 0835557007027
How to find us
Regardless of where you spend your holiday on Phuket island, Aloha Diving is your most convenient and accessible dive center. We can serve you wherever you are in Phuket. Free transfer service for all diving activities from Rawai, Nai Harn, Kata, Kata Noi and Karon. Transfers form other areas are on request with a small surcharge.
From the Airport / Chalong
Go towards Phuket Town, pass the Heroin monument, go straight, pass Thalang, go straight, pass Boat Lagoon (on your left) at the next traffic lights you turn right. ON the corner you see a huge Toyota dealer. From here on its all the way straight towards Rawai until you reach the circle in Chalong. There are only 2 round a-bouts coming from the airport.
At the Chalong Circle go towards Rawai Beach / Promthep Cape (from the Airport 3rd exit). Drive all the way until you see a sign that mentions “dead-end”. You have to turn right there. On the righthand corner you will see a “bakery” called Flints-one. Keep on driving straight and just follow the road. You will see on your left “restaurant Nikita’s” on your right a 7-Eleven shop, keep on going to the next traffic light (We Cafe) with the Rawai Palm Beach Resort in front of you at the end of the beach. Turn right and follow the road over the hill. When you see the yellow house with the Aloha Diving logo on the right side you reached the destination.
From Kata / Karon / Patong
When you enter Soi Sayuan go direction Rawai Beach. Before you turn right to Nai Harn Beach you can find on the lefthand side “Aroy Corner restaurant”. You turn left at the traffic lights. Follow this road until you reach the yellow house. We are on the left side. If you reach the next traffic lights you have already gone too far. Contact us if you are stuck +66979243483. We can come and find you.
Public Transport
A new coast-line public transportation between Phuket Airport and Rawai Beach was launched in early 2018.
You can catch the bus to Rawai Beach at the following locations: Kata Night Plaza, Karon Circle, Patong Provincial Electrical Authority (PEA), Kamala Big C Super market, Kamala Phuket Fantasea, Surin Beach or Bang Tao Beach. You will pass by our Dive Center. The bus stop is at Nonthasak Marine (Rawai Beach). We are a 15 minute walk away at the other end of the beach. The bus operates between 6am and 9pm.
Our Dive Center Facilities
The little extra, the unexpected and surprising – Aloha Diving!
Testimonials
Here’s what our happy divers had to say about our services:
Aloha, Respect to the guides, especially Alice (our guide above and underwater). Everything was arranged perfectly and we had so much fun on the boat and even more underwater. We went to the Racha island and did 3 dives. First we learned the basic stuff on board and then began to dive. Alice was really nice and patient with us. She did her job great and made us feel like real divers at the end. She also showed us many wonderful fish, clams and we even so one big stingray and an octapus. She is also super good at taking pictures so we got some wonderful pictures of us underwater ( see yourself ). Just amazing - not a single bad word about the trip. The transport is not an issue, you also get breakfast, lunch and snacks after diving. It was truly our the highlight of our 2 weeks trip and we definately want to do more diving after this. Have fun,Jakob and Liis
jakob
Aloha is a great diving center around Phuket. They are professional well equiped and knowledgeable about diving. Great equipment and clean boat with good food and well prepared and organized tours. We even got a lift from the center, would have been possible from the hotel as well. They are both very good instructors and made the diving fun, I can only recommend the school. - 5 stars
István B.
The diving was amazing. Alice, Simon and the Crew are doing a wonderful job. The Boat is nice with a great sun deck. The groups are small, that makes everything very comfortable. I did my advanced adventure certification with them. If you are looking for a good diving experience, you definitely should take the opportunity to go with them.
Janet S.
Great experience with Aloha diving, nice time with a really professional and friendly crew. To recommend !
Pheel Z
I had an amazing time diving with Aloha Diving. The staff was very professionnal and careful, the equipment was good nad the diving spots we went to were not overcrowded. Thank you Alice and her team as well as Günther for this wonderful experience.
François-Xavier D.
Nous avons eu la chance de réaliser un baptême de plongée avec Aloha diving. Tout était parfait. Un chauffeur est venu nous chercher à notre appartement pour nous conduire au port.Notre instructeur parlait parfaitement le français. Un autre instructeur s'occupait uniquement de notre fils de 12 ans. Lui aussi parlait très bien le français. Un 3e instructeur était présent pour les 2 autres personnes du groupe.Le bateau était très confortable et les mets servis très qualitatifs.Nous avons pu plonger 2 fois. Notre instructeur (belge) s'est adapté à notre rythme. Nous avons pu voir des fonds marins extraordinaires avec une grande variété de poissons et coraux. Notre fils a même aperçu une tortue. La rigueur, le professionnalisme, mais aussi la gentillesse de l'équipe et de l'équipage nous ont fait passer une journée inoubliable !!Un grand merci...très sincèrement.Catie
KINDEL C
As a foreigner in Thailand wanting to scuba dive and 10 years out of practice, I was pretty overwhelmed by the amount of options available. Prices were drastically different among locations, with hostels adding credence to certain outlets simply by virtue of including an advertisement for them. I heard of Aloha diving by way of complete accident- I was told at a bar that the patron knew Alice, so they called her up, and afterward we proceeded to chat. She was extraordinarily kind and honest. She told us that for maybe ten or twenty dollars less we could go to another diving outfit, find our own way to the boat, possibly get lunch, dive with fifty other people, and go to one or two sites. Our experience was completely different. We were picked up at our hostel and driven to the boat they owned, given a sumptuous breakfast with tea and coffee along with a refresher lesson on diving essentials, and then taken to the first diving spot. It was a very personal dive as there were only two other people on board alongside me and my friend, so we had a great deal of attention and care. We were subsequently served lunch and proceeded to the second dive site which was also an amazing experience. I have nothing but respect for Aloha and recommend it to everyone!
Carlos M.
We're older and have physical limitations. We did a "try diving" adventure with Simon and crew. They enabled us from the start. We had help donning our gear, getting in and out of the water, and a really informative instruction. We dove once in the morning, had a wonderful lunch, dove in the afternoon. The one on one attention and small group size was perfect. I highly recommend any diver or snorkeler to dive with these guys. We will get certified at some point. Amazing and superb! trip with Aloha Diving was superb
Elise C.
What a lifetime experience. A big thanks to Simon and Alice for introducing us to a new world. We are really spellbound. Simon and Alice, you guys are excellent teacher. We would definitely like to join you again for our 2nd dive. A special thanks from my daughter Aishani to introducing her to the underwater world. Finally big thanks to Gunther for sharing his experience and guidance. Thanks to the whole Aloha Team.We are highly recommending Aloha Diving for the enthusiastic people.From,Sudipta BhowmikPrajnaparamita Das BairagyaAishani Bhowmik
Sudipta B.
WORTH IT! DO NOT MISS OUT!In Phuket diving is an industry - as a result divers are traded like a commodity sold on massive boats not operated by the people selling you the diving experience. Not so with Simon and Alice - they have decided to be different and invest heavily in offering something unique, special and worth the price. They have really professionally restored their boat and it's the best diving boat I have been on. Food was plentiful and great, dive was professionally and passionately run and we got free photos too. Definitely book here.
Joseph T.
Fantastic dive centre. Alice and Simon went above and beyond to make this diving experience the best we've ever had. Couldn't have asked for more. Would highly recommend.
Roya K.
We're a family of seasoned divers, and this is our first time in Thailand. My expectations were contained, because I thought this beautiful country is not exactly world class in terms of diving. I was WRONG!Alice, the lovely lady who runs the shop, has this uncanny gift to turn almost every dive into something unique. Seahorse for example: I see one every 300 dives, and this is my second. Assuming 50 USD for one dive, that's a 15000 USD value! She also set up a drag race between me and a black tip reef shark; I crossed the finishing line in P2, not bad for a human :).All in all, these guys have my warmest recommendation. Heil Switzerland!
Thoi Tien D.
We're a family of seasoned divers, and this is our first time in Thailand. My expectations were contained, because I thought this beautiful country is not exactly world class in terms of diving. I was WRONG!Alice, the lovely lady who runs the shop, has this uncanny gift to turn almost every dive into something unique. Seahorse for example: I see one every 300 dives, and this is my second. Assuming 50 USD for one dive, that's a 15000 USD value! She also set up a drag race between me and a black tip reef shark; I crossed the finishing line in P2, not bad for a human :).All in all, these guys have my warmest recommendation. Heil Switzerland!
Dung T.
It was an extremely great experience, cery organized dive center, and they do care about their customers perfectly. Their diving gear is excellent and organized, much better than orher companies in terms of details and type of gear they are providing. Also, they know the area verry well which is really needed to be safe and to see the most out of the diving sites.
Mohammad A.
Aloha Diving is absolutely a top notch dive shop in Phuket combining Swiss hospitality with outmost professionalism and attention to customer’s needs. I had a pleasure of having a truly boutique and private diving experience with Alice off Phi Phi Islands in early July 2019. Everything, from booking on a very short notice only 2 days in advance to saying goodbye on a pier at the end of the dive day, was a 5-star experience. If you’re looking to avoid a conveyer style, tourists overcrowded Phuket’s dive shops and want to have a customized client-centric, safe & enjoyable diving experience, then Aloha Diving is that place!
Vitaly O.
Wir haben insgesamt drei Tage mit Aloha diving verbracht. Es hat Riesen Spaß gemacht und die Eigentümer sind uns von Anfang an entgegen gekommen. Simon war sehr freundlich bei der Beratung und hat uns alle Infos die wir brauchten gegeben. Alice hat uns vor Ort betreut und sich um das organisatorische gekümmert. Mark der Tauchlehrer der uns auf dem Boot und Unterwasser begleitet hat zeigte sich auch sehr bemüht und professionell. Einfach nur weiter so :) Kann man nur empfehlen.
Antonino Emanuele B.
Update vom 30. März 2019: Was soll ich noch groß schreiben liebe Leute..Der 5. BESUCH bei den Beiden mit Aloha und du kommst an und weißt einfach, hier bist du richtig. Ein wunderbarer Tauchtag nach Koh Racha Yai und Noi mit 3 Tauchgängen. Kommt einfach und genießt DAS WAHRE TAUCHABENTEUER! Es wird euch gefallen. Danke an Mark für den tollen Tag! :) -----------------Update 2nd November 2018: Heute mal auf Deutsch..Der vierte Besuch bei Aloha Diving in Rawai auf Phuket und mal wieder 5-Sterne Service! Trotz relativ neuer, widriger Umstände durch verschiedene große Bootbesitzer, die versuchen die kleineren Tauchschulen ausbluten zu lassen und kräftig im Preis anziehen wollten, lässt sich Aloha nicht kleinkriegen und sticht jetzt mit wesentlich gemütlicheren Booten und zwei Deluxe Tauchgängen in See. Die Boote sind etwas kleiner, Personenanzahl insgesamt auf 15 begrenzt, was es ehrlich gesagt wesentlich angenehmer macht und trotzdem genug Platz an Bord ist. Verpflegung wie immer super, die Crew fantastisch und was der Oberhammer ist, die Tauchzeit ist unbegrenzt. Der erste von zwei Tauchgängen war 70 Minuten!!! Der zweite ca. 60. Alles ohne Stress, ohne Hektik, jeder solange er Luft hat. Dafür wird gesorgt. Nicht wie auf den großen Booten wo man ständig gehetzt wird. Alice hat sich super viel Mühe gegeben, alles bis ins kleinste Detail er- und geklärt und sich wunderbar um mich gekümmert. Waren eine Gruppe von 2. Was soll man mehr sagen? Auch Simon stand wie immer mit Rat und Tat zur Seite. Eines ist sicher, Simon und Alice werden mich jedes Mal wiedersehen, wenn ich vor Ort bin. Danke euch für diesen schönen, sehr fischreichen Tag und euren außergewöhnlich, exzellenten Service! Aloha und bis bald wieder hoffentlich!Richard___________________Update 27th March 2018: Third visit and stay at Aloha Diving and amazing again like all the time before! Every time you're with them, you feel very familiar and close to them. First time for me to meet Alice, the wonderful lady also in the office with Simon, who told me everything about my next possibilities in things of diving and adviced me perfectly. Had a great trip again to another spot for me. Phi Phi and Sharkpoint was wonderful to dive, perfect conditions underwater and also on the boat with that perfect organisation and of course the transfer from the hotel before, even if some hours booked before. My instructor Tony was very helpful, experienced and open minded. Thanks to you too Tony! Last but not least, Simon, thanks for all of your good and safe organisation! Guys, you're really great, thanks a lot again and hope to dive with you soon! Best regards & AlohaRichard__________________Update 20th Oct 2017:Decided one day before in the afternoon to join this great adventure again and had a another very cool and exciting diving trip. Different locations than yesterday, same great boat, same great and nice crew (always very helpful), same perfect instructor as yesterday (many thanks to Klaus again) and a lot of other fishes (also a shark), reefs and also a wreck but ten times bigger as yesterday. It was a great tour guys from Aloha Diving! Thanks again for these amazing two days! Best regards! -----------------------------------Fun-Diving with Aloha Diving on 19th Oct 2017I was driving by the way to Rawai, looking for a Diving company in Phuket and saw Aloha Diving. Simon (Part CEO/ very nice and experienced) told me everything what I want to know about Fun Dives and the Advanced Open Water Course, because I made my Open Water 4 weeks ago on Koh Tao. Decided to practice with Fun Dives was a good decision. Klaus, my personal Instructor (very competent and experienced too) told me everything to need about the region, showed me incredible beautiful fishes and as a highlight dived through a old wrack. It was a perfect day, perfect conditions, perfect team, perfect boat with all Inclusive. Fantastic breakfast, lunch, afternoon cakes and Drinks for free. A very big thank you to Simon and Klaus! Hope to see you soon again Guys! It was a pleasure for me!
Richard W.
Everyone said go to Thailand and do the diving and that's exactly what we did. My husband booked an Open Water Course with Aloha Diving and he was so exited and I had my doubts if I can do this or not. As expected my husband did alright and did almost everything from first try and I struggled with few skills. I have to say without Simon, our instructor I wouldn't be able to do it. He was so patient and chilled, controlling the situation at all times, and helping me to overcome my fears at my own paste. I would definitely recommend Aloha Diving for all underwater activities no matter which diving level you are and Simon as the best instructor for all girls out there who are overthinkers and have doubts about venturing into open waters. Thank you Aloha Diving and Simon, keep in touch!
Ana J.
Everyone said go to Thailand and do the diving and that's exactly what we did. My husband booked an Open Water Course with Aloha Diving and he was so exited and I had my doubts if I can do this or not. As expected my husband did alright and did almost everything from first try and I struggled with few skills. I have to say without Simon, our instructor I wouldn't be able to do it. He was so patient and chilled, controlling the situation at all times, and helping me to overcome my fears at my own pace. I would definitely recommend Aloha Diving for all underwater activities no matter which diving level you are and Simon as the best instructor for all girls out there who are overthinkers and have doubts about venturing into open waters. Thank you Aloha Diving and Simon, keep in touch!
Ana J.
Fantastic experience, couldn't recommend more. Three of us signed up for the Open Water Diver course, 2 beach dives and 2 boat dives. We were lucky to have a super relaxed instructor and another trainee instructor to ourselves, which particularly helped ease me when I had a mini panic attack on first entry in the beach dive. The equipment seemed state of the art, from the deep container pool at the training centre to the wetsuits, regulators, diving computers etc. And we got some amazing photos in the mix! They seriously went above and beyond, and set a really high bar to beat for our future dives!
Greg C.
Fantastic experience, couldn't recommend more. Three of us signed up for the Open Water Diver course, 2 beach dives and 2 boat dives. We were lucky to have a super relaxed instructor and another trainee instructor to ourselves, which particularly helped ease me when I had a mini panic attack on first entry in the beach dive. The equipment seemed state of the art, from the deep container pool at the training centre to the wetsuits, regulators, diving computers etc. And we got amazing photos in the mix! Seriously above and beyond what other diving centers appear to offer, and a really high bar to beat for our future dives!
Greg C.
Amazing people, amazing diving!!! Alice and Simon are so kind and attentive!! We spent wonderful days with aloha and, surely, we will come back!!!Tanks a lot Aloha Diving and Sea U soon!! 🔝😍🇹🇭👌
Sofia G.
Amazing people, amazing diving!!! Alice and Simon are so kind and attentive!! We spent wonderful days with aloha and, surely, we will come back!!!Tanks a lot Aloha Diving and Sea U soon!! 🔝😍🇹🇭👌
Xu P.
Amazing diving in Phuket! Small group, no more than 15 people. Simon had great communication and very responsive from first point of contact. Many personal touches in customer service. As I was diving solo and was fairly new, I was assigned a dive master, Marc, to dive one on one with. Mark was very patient and educational along the way. I highly recommend this group. They are more concerned with enjoying the dive and customer service rather than overcrowding and rushing through to maximize their earning potential. They also were conscious of my vegetarian diet and were able to accommodate when the included lunch was served. They will not disappoint!
Mark M.
Amazing diving in Phuket! Small group, no more than 15 people. Simon had great communication and very responsive from first point of contact. Many personal touches in customer service. As I was diving solo and was fairly new, I was assigned a dive master Marc, to dive one on one with. Mark was very patient and educational along the way. I highly recommend this group. They are more concerned with enjoying the dive and customer service rather than overcrowding and rushing through to maximize their earning potential. They also were conscious of my vegetarian diet and were able to accommodate when the included lunch was served. They will not disappoint!
Mark M.
First time to Phuket and decided to do my open water course. There are so many diving schools in Phuket and spoilt for choice but very glad I had chosen Aloha! My instructor was Marc. He is a very experienced, patient and knowledgeable instructor who gave me a lot of diving tips and assurance and always ensured safety first. Even though it was a course with exams involved, it didn't feel stressful and instead it was a relaxing and leisure experience for me. I knew I was in good hands. Thank you Marc, Alice and Simon for the warm hospitality and laughter on board. No regret spending a bulk of my holiday on diving as it was the highlight and most enjoyable activity of my trip. Beautiful dive sites, fun and friendly crews and fellow divers. Will definitely be back for fun dives in the future! Thank you for the beautifully taken pictures too! Great to have them as my memories. Happy to return home as a certified Open Water Diver with Aloha and the journey of the beautiful underwater begins!
Quelle S.
Found this place on Travel + Leisure magazine. What was supposed to be a three day course turned into 6 and I cancelled my other plans just to keep diving with Simon and Alice. These two have a real passion for diving, and you can feel it with the detail and care they take to ensure your dive experience is top notch in every way. Patient, kind, understanding, reassuring, challenging, yet encouraging, and very hospitable. If you’re learning to dive, brushing up, or just want a great guide these are your people. Small intimate boat, great crew, excellent experience all around. I would give it a million stars if I could!
Jessica W.
We just had two dives with aloha diving but these were just amazing. The team was great, professional and relaxed. Comfortable boat and just a small sized group. We loved that there was no fixed schedule so the divespots could be choosen spontaneous.And we saw a whaleshark!!!
Maren P.
When I am visiting Phuket I always end up diving with Aloha in Rawai because the company provides me with quality diving in a relaxed way. They understand that not everybody wants to be on the big boats, crammed with tourists, visiting the busy dive spots. Our last trip was on board the Poseidon. This boat can easily fit 15 to 20 divers but we were only a small group which was fantastic. We had all the time and space for laid-back diving and guess what? We discovered a new boat wreck! I definitely recommend this trip. Next I will be taking the 3 day trip to Phi Phi. I cant wait! 😊
Jan N.
When I am visiting Phuket I always end up diving with Aloha in Rawai because the company provides me with quality diving in a relaxed way. They understand that not everybody wants to be on the big boats, crammed with tourists, visiting the busy dive spots. Our last trip was on board the Poseidon. This boat can easily fit 15 to 20 divers but we were only a small group which was fantastic. We had all the time and space for laid-back diving and guess what? We discovered a new boat wreck! I definitely recommend this trip. Next I will be taking the 3 day trip to Phi Phi. I cant wait! 😊
Karel B.
Wir haben ein Schnuppertauchen gebucht, es war wirklich toll. Es hat alles perfekt funktioniert, weniger bürokratisch als die Konkurrenz und beim Preis war echt alles dabei. Tauchlehrer war richtig kompetent und freundlich. Wer in phuket tauchen möchte, den kann ich aloha diving nur empfehlen.
Amir G.
Amazing place, Instructor and experience! A definite address if you are looking to learn how to dive or are already an experienced diver. Alice was very patient, friendly, knowledgeable and downright lovely to dive with. 100% recommendation for diving in Phuket.
Simon B.
Beautiful experience with Aloha diving... It was my first time and I felt relaxed with Alice.. Fantastic world under the sea. Excellent organisation from the beginning to the end. Food and drinks all day. .I recommend to everybody beginners and advanced divers....
Ingrid B.
Sehr professionelle 🇨🇭Schweizer🇨🇭SSI Tauchbasis in Rawai 🇹🇭(Phuket)🇹🇭Super freundlich😊 hat echt spass gemacht..Danke Simon für die TG mit Dir😉.. Top Equipment..die Basis kann ich zu 100% weiterempfehlen 😄Wenn tauchen in Phuket dann nur mit "Alohadiving" 🤗See you...
mario R.
i had a really good time with them, they picked me up from hotel and they brought me back every time.....i was in a 4days diving pack with them and i was never being bored or sorry to do that....best ship crue ever...best food....the best time ever.....and Simon even made picture with a really good camera and give it to me for free.....WORTH THE MONEY.....till next time....thank you
Filote A.
We’ve never thought that diving would be that amazing. We were glad to make this experience at Aloha diving. They were very professional and explained to us everything very well which makes us feel save under water. Also their tank is very beautiful! We’ve had an amazing trip and diving tour as well. We’ve learned a lot! If we ever go back to Pukhet we definitely come back visit them!
pascal W.
I went for a full day diving trip. I was picked up late due to traffic jam, but they kept me up to date with the situation. Other than that, the entire trip was smooth and flawless. My guide, Franck, is kind, knowledgeable and prepared me well for the 3 dives. The equipment are in good condition. Truly an unforgettable experience! I would recommend Aloha Diving to anyone!
Adrianto W.
Perfectly organized diving school with professional guides. They will find you the trip or course which fits for you.
Beat A.
Perfectly organized diving school with professional guides. They will find you the trip or course which fits for you.
Beat A.
This was a very quality diving team and very friendly!..The communicate was so fast and team were perfect!!! Thank you everything!
Dankó Z.
It was a lovely trip! The boat was big with all essentials included: toilets/shower, breakfast, lunch, fruits. Instructors were professional and nice people to talk with.P.S.: hey Simon, that was a nice talk about technical diving!
Maxim G.
Aloha Diving is awesome. My girlfriend and I emailed Simon months before our trip about taking an open water diver course. Simon promptly responded to our email (as he does with any email or message you may send him) with all the information we needed to get started plus set us up for some online learning. Once we arrived in Phuket, Simon picked us up from where we were staying and we began the class room portion of the course. Simon is an incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and efficient teacher. By the time it was time to start diving Simon had answered all of our questions and we felt very prepared. On the diving days Simon and his staff were prompt with pick up, briefed us on each location and the skills we needed to perform there, and overall ensured we got the most out of every dive by giving us tips and pointing out many different types of sea life. Simon also sent us a file full of pictures he took of us on each dive which is an added plus. I really do not believe we could have had a better experience. Simon and his team are the best and i would recommend them to anyone.
Zac B.
Aloha Diving is awesome. My girlfriend and I emailed Simon months before our trip about taking an open water diver course. Simon promptly responded to our email (as he does with any email or message you may send him) with all the information we needed to get started plus set us up for some online learning. Once we arrived in Phuket, Simon picked us up from where we were staying and we began the class room portion of the course. Simon is an incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and efficient teacher. By the time it was time to start diving Simon had answered all of our questions and we felt very prepared. On the diving days Simon and his staff were prompt with pick up, briefed us on each location and the skills we needed to perform there, and overall ensured we got the most out of every dive by giving us tips and pointing out many different types of sea life. Simon also sent us a file full of pictures he took of us on each dive which is an added plus. I really do not believe we could have had a better experience. Simon and his team are the best and I would recommend them to anyone.
Zac B.
Swiz led professional but really personal diving school. Great instructor to pupil ratio. Would go there again.
Johannes K.
We went with the family (2 adults, 1 teenager) on three tours with 3 dives on each tour. We had a great time. Dive instructors (Alice, Simon and Marc) did a fantastic job. The equipment was in perfect conditions, email communication was in "real-time" . Organisation (hotel pick-up, boat, briefing) very nice. The boat, the crew was excellent. If I could give once in a year a 6 star award, I would give it to Aloha diving!!!
Marcus K.
My dive guide was amazing. Thank you Nathan. I had a wonderful time diving with Aloha. I wouldn't go with anyone else now. �
Christine H.
Aloha diving made it possible!We had a great time with amazing dives and met wonderful peoples. The service you get is just on top of the top. Transferring you like a VIP from your hotel to the boat and back...all you need to do is to slip in your gear and jump in the water....just awesome! Also during the boat ride where enough food and drinks for all to keep everyone happy. Briefing and De-briefing was good and easy understandable for all and made the dives even more enjoyable. They also look after your diving skills to make sure you got the best dives for your comfort level. Alice and the team did great and we would go diving with them any time any place again! Companys like Aloha diving became rare. Where peoples get treated like individual personalities and taken the way they are. We really appreciate that personal touch!
Karol K.
We traveled to Phuket in June 2017 with a focus on spending the majority of our time diving. We went with Alice from Aloha diving and are so very pleased we did! This is a great small company it was just my husband and I and Alice. From our transport to and from the hotel, to the high quality equipment, local knowledge, safety and experience it was simply outstanding.We had booked 2 days diving with 3 dives per day and on the final dive I was so impressed we booked another day and ended up having 9 dives in total with Alice and Aloha Ocean Adventures.Having our Open Water dive certificate but not many dives under our weight belts having a professional instructor / guide who put our safety first was so very important to me and Alice and Aloha Ocean Adventures did not disappoint.Alice met us at the marina and brought us onto the shared large diving boat, she had an excellent working relationship with the crew and boat leader who were very helpful and knowledgeable. Alice explained everything to us, since it had been over a year since we dived, Alice walked us through our equipment by the end of the first dive we were handling, using and setting up our equipment like pros. Before each dive Alice would sit with us on the boat and go through the dive site, our plan for the dive and the marine life we were likely to experience. Her professionalism and love for diving made for some amazing dives! Her guidance and education has taken us from being novice divers up to the next level - she has invigorated our love of diving again.I am already planning another dive trip to Phuket and certainly be using Aloha Ocean Adventures again. Highly recommend.
Katy F.
I cannot recommend this company highly enough! My husband and I went to Phuket June 2017. Our Dive instructor Alice was simply amazing! Very professional, fun, knowledgeable, an excellent diver and most importantly put safety above all else. While my husband and I have our Open Water Dive certificate we do not have many dives under our weight belts and to dive with such a professional was an absolute pleasure. Alice took us from being novice divers to the next level, her guidance and training has really elevated our diving skills. We had booked 2 days with Alice to do 6 dives on our last dive I convinced my husband to spent our last day in Phuket with Alice diving - best decision ever! So we ending up doing 9 dives in total and each dive was a magical experience.Before each dive Alice went through the dive site with us on the boat, spoke about our plan for that dive, what we could expect and the marine life we were likely to see. Planning our dives was just part and parcel of her professionalism and her love of diving and the local dive sites. Our equipment was of the highest standard and she provided us with dive computers which was a first for us, no going back now. In fact I have asked for a dive computer for my upcoming birthday :) Our transport to and from our hotel was hassle free and organised by Aloha Diving. Alice has a close professional relationship with the boat crew and our boat was excellent and the crew and leader were very helpful and outstanding. We so very much appreciated having a dive instruction for just the two of us and it made us feel very safe and comfortable. Alice was able to plan our dives for maximum fun and safety.If your planning a dive trip to Phuket do not go past Aloha diving you will not be disappointed. Alice thank you so much for our experiences we will treasure them! I have already starting planning next years' trip and I will certainly be diving with you again. Until then take care.Much loveKaty & Nick
Katy W.
My wife and I booked for two days diving (6 dives) with Aloha. It was so good we added a third day's worth of diving. We dived with one of the owners, Alice and met the other owner Simon. They were great - transfers from our resort were seamless. The dives were wonderful and Alice not only provided great guidance while diving by spotting and pointing out the various forms of aquatic life but also provided great company in between dives. As a bonus she also provided us with photos from all of our dives for free rather than at a price (as is the usual custom among tourism operators.Aloha's diving equipment was in excellent condition and the dive boat which they used was spacious and comfortable. I'd thoroughly recommend Aloha Ocean Adventures to anyone interested in diving around Phuket. We'll be diving with them next year when we return to Thailand.
Arid J H.
My wife and I booked for two days diving (6 dives) with Aloha. It was so good we added a third day's worth of diving. We dived with one of the owners, Alice and met the other owner Simon. They were great - transfers from our resort were seamless. The dives were wonderful and Alice not only provided great guidance while diving by spotting and pointing out the various forms of aquatic life but also provided great company in between dives. As a bonus she also provided us with photos from all of our dives for free rather than at a price (as is the usual custom among tourism operators.Aloha's diving equipment was in excellent condition and the dive boat which they used was spacious and comfortable. I'd thoroughly recommend Aloha Ocean Adventures to anyone interested in diving around Phuket and we'll be diving with next next year when we return to Thailand.
Arid H.
Went to Phuket for our anniversary, my wife has been wanting to try scuba diving as long as I can remember. I was nervous at first to jump right in without any training or prior knowledge, but our Aloha Guide, Simon, was an incredible instructor who kept us calm, well-informed, and allowed us to have 3 amazing dives! By the third dive, I felt like a pro already!We tried the "Try Scuba Diving" full day trip with 3 dives, and it was everything we hoped for - easy transportation, great service, delicious food, beautiful views and incredible diving. Would absolutely come back and scuba-dive again with Aloha!
Miles B.
Went to Phuket for our anniversary, my wife has been wanting to try scuba diving as long as I can remember. I was nervous at first to jump right in without any training or prior knowledge, but our Aloha Guide, Simon, was an incredible instructor who kept us calm, well-informed, and allowed us to have 3 amazing dives! By the third dive, I felt like a pro already!We tried the "Try Scuba Diving" full day trip with 3 dives, and it was everything we hoped for - easy transportation, great service, delicious food, beautiful views and incredible diving. Would absolutely come back and scuba-dive again with Aloha!
Miles B.
My boyfriend and I went diving with Aloha in April and had the best time! He was new to diving, so we did the Try Scuba Diving full day boat trip. On the way out to our first (of three) dive location, Simon, our instructor, reviewed with us the basics of the equipment and then went into the fundamentals of diving. Once in the water, he made sure my boyfriend was comfortable with the techniques and the equipment. We both loved it and highly recommend Aloha and Simon. There was lots to see and Simon took great photos of us and the sea life, all of which were sent to us the next day at no charge.
Mark E.
This was absolutely amazing! My first diving experience was with Alice and she is a super-caring, experienced and lovely teacher. I was very scared to try diving for the first time, but with Alice everything went well and super smooth. She explained everything perfectly, she was by my side every moment, at the same time giving enough freedom to feel the real diving experience. Alice took great pictures and, unlike many other diving centers, Aloha Ocean Adventures don't charge an additional fee for the pictures. Alice is easy to get along with, she knows all the best spots and can find a right approach to any person. The boat is super comfortable, food is delicious, staff is helping and caring. I had one of the brightest experiences in my life and I highly recommend this diving center. This is a great example of people, who love what they do and know exactly how to make you love it as well.
Daria P.
I've had a great experience with Aloha Diving. It was my first time diving and I did a 2 day Scuba Diving course. Alice was a very competent and extremly nice instructor. I felt very safe at all times and learned a lot in those 2 days. It definetly made me want to continue to dive and if I'm ever again on Phuket, I will revist Aloha Diving.
Marina S.
It was futuristic scuba diving!!!サイモンさん、アリスさんはとても暖かく迎えてくれて2年間のブレイクのあとでしたが安心してダイビングを楽しむことができました♪またプーケットに行く際は絶対にアロハダイビングにお願いします！！
Masaki T.
I strongly recommend Aloha Diving when looking for a reliable diving company. We went for a try scubadive last december and had a great time with Simon. He is patient, very professional and especially passionate about what he does. It was the first time for us and we felt very comfortable during the whole dive. We did 3 dives in different sites around the Racha islands. We loved it!!!
Jonathan S.
I strongly recommend Aloha Diving when looking for a reliable diving company. We went for a try scubadive last december and had a great time with Simon. He is patient, very professional and especially passionate about what he does. It was the first time for us and we felt comfortable during the whole trip. We did 3 dives in different sites around the Racha islands. We loved it!!!
J S.
We achieved our open water diver in this diving center.throughout the whole time we felt very comfortable under the watch of simon and alice.friendly, professional and of course the fun isnt missing out!Simon was very patient with my girlfriend, who had problems with some diving-exercises. In the end she made it with his help.We can highly recommend this diving center !
Sebastian W.
Wow! I wanted to scuba dive and do an open water diver course since many years but never really had the chance. As I traveled to Phuket/Thailand I was looking for excellent diving schools and soon found Aloha Diving based in Rawai. Although I was based in Karon this was no problem as Aloha Diving will picks you up nearly everywhere in Phuket. Ok, so I gave it a chance and must honestly say that my expectations were excelled by far. Simon —one of the two founders— gave me the perfect introduction into the theory and practice of Open Water Diving and made sure that I felt completely comfortable and secure at all times. After preparing my theory via app and with Simon's help I took the test and made it easily on the first try. Now to the practical part: Starting in a very nice and exclusive pool (day 1) we stepped up the game the next day and went for 3 dives. Before entering the ocean (what a view) I was a little afraid I'd feel a little unwell as I never tried diving before (only snorkeling), but man was I wrong. I can say absolutely the same for day 3, which was even better (and another 3 dives, which is more than other diving schools give you) as I felt even more secure and understood the before learned better. I saw some amazing underwater life, we even dove through a small shipwreck. And now I am a diver!!! If you ever come to Phuket and want to give diving a try I highly recommend you check out Aloha Diving and do a beginner's course. I don't have any comparison to other schools but with this experience I don't need one. 6 stars :) I'll be back for more!
Kamal Soda N.
Wow! I wanted to scuba dive do an open water diver course since many years but never really had the chance. As I traveled to Phuket/Thailand I was looking for excellent diving schools and soon found Aloha Diving based in Rawai. Although I was based in Karon this was no problem as Aloha Diving will picks you up nearly everywhere in Phuket. Ok, so I gave it a chance and must honestly say that my expectations were excelled by far. Simon —one of the two founders— gave me the perfect introduction into the theory and practice of Open Water Diving and made sure that I felt completely comfortable and secure at all times. After preparing my theory via app and with Simon's help I took the test and made it easily on the first try. Now to the practical part: Starting in a very nice and exclusive pool (day 1) we stepped up the game the next day and went for 3 dives. Before entering the ocean (what a view) I was a little afraid I'd feel a little unwell as I never tried diving before (only snorkeling), but man was I wrong. I can say absolutely the same for day 3, which was even better (and another 3 dives, which is more than other diving schools give you) as I felt even more secure and understood the before learned better. I saw some amazing underwater life, we even dove through a small shipwreck. And now I am a diver!!! If you ever come to Phuket and want to give diving a try I highly recommend you check out Aloha Diving and do a beginner's course. I don't have any comparison to other schools but with this experience I don't need one. 6 stars :) I'll be back for more!
Kamal N.
Im Februar 2017 hatte ich mein erstes Erlebnis in Sachen fun diving mit Alice und Simon von Aloha Diving und kann dieses Tauchzentrum nur weiter empfehlen. Da ich mit einem anderen Zentrum auf Phuket zwei Tage vorher nicht so zufrieden war, war ich anfangs skeptisch. Nachdem sich Alice dann aber die Zeit nahm alle meine Fragen (und die meiner Freundin, die ein Schnuppertauchen machen wollte) geduldig, freundlich, professionell - und mit Humor - zu beantworten, waren meine/unsere Zweifel aus dem Weg geräumt. Zu Recht, wie sich danach während des 1tägigen fun divings/Schnuppertauchens herausstelte! Es wurde gehalten was versprochen wurde (was leider nicht selbstverständlich ist) und der Bootsausflug mit drei Tauchgängen war rundum ein tolles Erlebnis. Schade dass ich am übernächsten Tag schon abreisen musste, sonst wäre ich sicher nochmal mit Aloha Diving tauchen gegangen. Beim nächsten Mal dann! 😀Danke an Alice, Simon und natürlich unseren guide Marc für das schöne Erlebnis! Alles Gute für euch und bis bald!
Angelika T.
Alice is a very good instructor. Though my wife and i, we have no diving experience before, Alice and Nathan gave us a good lesson and a great diving experience.
Zhaohuan Z.
Highly recommend you go diving with them. That was truly the highlight of our trip. Thank you!
Jakob L.
Just awesome! I recommend diving with Alice and Simon unreservedly!
Fabian R.
A very good diving experience for beginners. Well organized. Diving teacher friendly, competent and sympathetic. Lots to see below sea level.
Bernd L.
Our experience with Aloha Diving was excellent!Our day trip to Racha Island began with Alice and Simon collecting us from our hotel to be taken to the port. Throughout the experience, Alice and Simon kept us informed with everything that was going on which allowed the experience to be very easy going. As a first time diver and a weak swimmer, I was made to feel very comfortable as I was guided throughout every step of the day. As for the diving experience itself, words cannot describe how amazing it was. I will definitely be diving again in the near future and it most certainly will be with Aloha Diving!
Patrick F.
Booked online the 3 days Open Water Diver Course. Got a prompt response, good detailed information, very flexible peole in trerms of scheduling. The course programm and instructors had been very friendly, knowlegable, professional, heplful, excellent equipment, all together a great exprience. A real 5 star divingschool at low prices.Rafael E.Captain Qatar Airways
Rafael E.
I had been wanting to try scuba diving for many years but hadn't really had the chance before. Now in phuket, although I had not planned it, I decided to give it a try and was referred to Simon from aloha diving. He came to meet me personally and was very friendly and keen to explain every diferent option in detail. Then, after thinking for a day, I decided to go for the "Try scuba diving boat" trip. I must say it's been one of the best decisions I have ever made when it comes to touristic activities. I really enjoyed every bit of it. Everything was just great, the trip included 3 dives at different locations, good buffet breakfast and lunch, coffee and tea and afternoon snacks. I must say that Simon was always very professional and patient towards a novice diver like me, always giving clear instructions and showing a big commitment to safety and customer service. To begin with, it was himself who picked us up from the hotel lobby to go to the pier. The boat was also very nice and clean, and the crew was very friendly and helpful. My wife also joined us for a cheaper price as she did not dive, however she enjoyed the day on the boat and went for some snorkeling at the diving locations. At the end of the day, I felt sorry that I had not planned this before coming to Thailand, otherwise I would've gone straight for the 3 day course Simon offered me without thinking twice. My wife was also very pleased with the experience and the service provided that she said she would definitely try it on a next holiday. Thank you very much to Simon and aloha diving for an amazing experience. God bless :)
IVAN DARIO DIAZ B.
Great experience for a first dive with no swimming experience. Had a wonderful moment with Aloha. A personalised one to one diving instructions given by Simon. Overall attitude to work and customer service was perfect. Friendly, excellent communication thru email, calm behaviour at the time of diving and providing instruction to novice divers, and a very dedicated and sincere attitude to his work. If anyone wants to have a first diving experience in Phuket, I would recommend everyone to choose Aloha. It was a best experience of my time in Phuket.
Salman I.
I did a full day trip with Simon to the Phi Phi Islands with 3 dives. Simon was very professional and kept an extra eye out for me that hadn't dived for a while, everything was really smooth from transportation from the Hotel to Phi Phi and back. And even if the weather could have been better it was 3 good dives and we saw some Black Tip Reef Sharks which is allways cool. Thank you Simon and Aloha Diving, I can for sure recommend you guys to people diving in Thailand
Zaly P.
I did a full day trip with Simon to the Phi Phi Islands with 3 dives. Simon was very professional and kept an extra eye out for me that hadn't dived for a while, everything was really smooth from transportation from the Hotel to Phi Phi and back. And even if the weather could have been better it was 3 good dives and we saw some Black Tip Reef Sharks which is allways cool. Thank you Simon and Aloha Diving, I can for sure recommend you guys to people diving in Thailand
Zaly Ponciano P.
Had a great time diving in Phuket with Aloha diving! Very personal dive guides, in a small group. Very relaxed atmosphere, both on the boat as well as in the water. Would definetely recommend! Did three dives, and saw beautiful corals, fish, snails, and even a sea snake!
Joren
I had a great experience with Aloha Diving! I am a 'rookie' diver and my instructor Simon was very knowledgeable and attentive throughout the process. I felt very safe and comfortable with his instructions. I would highly recommend this company to anyone regardless of their diving experience.
Darien H.
We had a great first experience diving with Aloha Ocean Adventure. Alice & Simon explained us everything very well, with patience and pedagogy. We felt safe and in good hands. We highly recommend every one who want to do diving in Phuket to contact them. Moreover, they are very well located (only 10 min drive from the harbour) and next to the nicest beaches and area of the island. We did 3 dives around Ko Phi Phi island (the best one was in anemone rift). It was a full day on a big diving boat (from 7am to 7pm) that you share with other groups. The boat is very confortable with a lot of space for everyone (we did’t feel cramped). Breakfast, lunch, fruits, pancakes, the and coffee were included. Overall a great experience.
Anaïs M.
We had a great first experience diving with Aloha Ocean Adventure. Alice & Simon explained us everything very well, with patience and pedagogy. We felt safe and in good hands. We highly recommend every one who want to do diving in Phuket to contact them. Moreover, they are very well located (only 10 min drive from the harbour) and next to the nicest beaches and area of the island. We did 3 dives around Ko Phi Phi island (the best one was in anemone rift). It was a full day on a big diving boat (from 7am to 7pm) that you share with other groups. The boat is very confortable with a lot of space for everyone (we did’t feel cramped). Breakfast, lunch, fruits, pancakes, the and coffee were included. Overall a great experience.
Anaïs M.
Made the Open Water Diver Course and it was fantastic. Learning how to dive was a lot of fun (in the pool and the sea even more). Familiar Atmosphere the whole 3 days.Definetly would recommend diving with Aloha Ocean Adventures!
Marius N
A superb local small business owned by two people who find scuba diving as their ultimate passion. All booking communications were done through Alice and she made it seamless. We dove with Simon, and it was the experience of a lifetime. I was a first time diver and experienced some pretty serious anxiety on the first of three dives. He calmed me down and refused to let me quit, even though I persisted. His persistence and patience lead me into not only enjoying the second and third dives, but loving them! It was an amazing experience, and I would highly recommend Simon & Alice if you're thinking of diving
Rose Fry P.
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Milestones and Company History
- July 2019 Refit of MV Matchanu is completed
- April 2019 the Dive Center Aloha Diving purchase their very first Boat for Scuba Diving in Phuket
- February 2018 Aloha Diving Dive Center gets SSI DIAMOND Dive Center rating
- January 2018 Divetainer sales launch
- December 2017 Divetainer putting into operation
- October 2017 We opened the first branch at Rawai Beach
- July 2017 performance improvements and redesign of alohadiving.com
- December 2016 Initial project start of divetainer.com
- October 2016 Installation of a breathing air compressor and Nitrox Blending system
- September 2016 The company car is finally here
- August 2016 Hardware upgrade to CDN and SSL secure websites, redesign of alohadiving.com
- July 2016 New equipment storage building putting into service
- June 2016 We can offer Extended Range Nitrox and Sidemount courses
- May 2016 We can offer SSI Rebreather Courses
- March 2015 launch of Rebreather-thailand.com and the division Rebreather Thailand. We can offer PADI Rebreather courses
- December 2014 Scuba Schools International (SSI) Membership and SSI Dive Resort status
- October 2014 launch of Aloha Ocean Adventures Co., Ltd., Launch of the redesigned website www.alohadiving.com, Aloha Diving and Aloha Snorkelling are divisions
- March 2014 owner change of www.alohadiving.com
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