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About us - Diving for divers by divers

Similan Diving Safaris is an eco-friendly Western/ Thai managed PADI 5 Star Dive Center located in the heart of Khao Lak, province Phang Nga, Thailand.
Khao Lak is only 70 km north of Phuket airport and is an excellent relaxing location as a departure point to the best scuba diving in Thailand: the Similan Marine National Park.

Similan Diving Safaris has 22 years experience specializing in Liveaboards to the amazing Similan and Surin Islands, Bon & Tachai Islands and the world famous Richelieu Rock.

In 2019 PADI Asia Pacific proudly recognised Similan Diving Safaris for 15 years of outstanding services.

With thousands of hours dived by Similan Diving Safaris staff, it has helped us to know every dive site thoroughly. From macro life to Pelagics, Manta and Whaleshark our guides will find them for you.






With over 2500 PADI certifications to date we offer you a safe and friendly environment for you to do your PADI course with us.We offer a full range of PADI dive courses and PADI specialities in the Similan & Surin Islands. The courses are available in all major European languages.

For beginners, check out our discount Open Water package, more here

In our shop we have a wide range of diving and snorkelling equipment from the brands Aqualung, Suunto, ScubaPro, which we use also for our rental equipment. We are proud of our high quality service and its reasonable prices. We are ready to support you when choosing the appropriate equipment for you.

We are here to help in any way possible to make your holiday trouble free. Please don't hesitate to ask us for help regarding an airport pick-up, rooms, transport to and from Khao Lak or any other needs you may require, please phone or .

We take great pride in its safety standards, and the team who takes care of you. We are pleased to offer you a personalized service to guide you through wonderful diving adventures and to give you a glimpse into a different world!

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