Oceanic Divecenter

Oceanic Divecenter

Oceanic Divecenter
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Scuba & SnorkellingBoat ToursEco ToursPrivate ToursDay Trips
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
About
PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center from 1999 to 2012. Now upgraded to SSI and PADI Dive Center. Walking distance from both Kata & Karon beaches. The three British/Swedish owners have been instructing PADI and SSI courses, guiding dives around Phuket and assisting travellers in many aspects of their holiday for many years. Experienced, friendly staff provide all levels of PADI & SSI diver training specialising in NERVOUS BEGINNERS, families & JUNIORS. LOCAL DIVING, DAYTRIPS for DIVING and SNORKELLING- PHI PHI, Similan Islands, Burma, Hin Daeng/Muang.
Kata Beach, Thailand
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EduEdu96
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
I went Scuba in several countries, and in different parts of Thailand, however this dive centre is my favourite so far and surely I will visit again for more fun dives in Phuket.

This place the most professional dive centre in Phuket by far, the communication with Rachel was excellent even before I ever landed in Phuket. Rachel is one of the best teachers I ever had, she was very eager to share her knowledge in every single opportunity it raised. Her enthusiasm and care for the underwater world is contagious which really makes you appreciate more the dive sites in Phuket.

I was so pleased with the level of professionalism that I also took my girlfriend (a non-diver) for a Scuba diver certification as I know instructors like Rachel are extremely rare to find not only in Phuket but around the world, she was detailed, calm, professional, and patient. My girlfriend was a bit scared of open water but Rachel managed to teach how to enjoy the underwater world, and even teach key techniques like neutral buoyancy on the first day!

If you are a new diver there is no better place you can choose and I would hardly trust an instructor to teach loved ones Scuba for the first time as much as Rachel.
The dive sits of Racha Yai and Racha Noi are perfect for first time divers.

I felt very privileged to have the opportunity to dive in beautiful dive sites with such a great dive guide.

Special thanks to Rachel and James.
Written May 24, 2022
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Thank you Eduardo for your kind words!
Written February 9, 2024
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Inbar_Y
Tel Aviv, Israel98 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021
From the moment we reached Rachel's house, we were in the hands of a very experienced and professional dive guide.
Rachel (owner and guide) took care of all our diving and snorkeling needs, from advising on where and when to go, to arranging everything necessary.
She brought an extra mask that saved my refreshing dive from being just a technical requirement to a very nice shore dive (in Kata beach) as my own mask was leaking a lot.
Dives in Phuket now (covid times) are done from shared boats, the two boats I had were very convenient with good food and plenty of space for diver's needs.
The sites (min highlights being King Cruiser wreck and Koh Racha) were amazing and marine life superb and were almost alone.
In this not-so-easy (covid) period I am happy to recommend Oceanic dive center as a place where professionalism and service are kept to the highest standards.
Thank you Rachel for your recommendations on places to go in Phuket as well!
Written December 21, 2021
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Thank you so much for taking the time to post this review for us! :)
Written February 9, 2024
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Ping
22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Solo
Fantastic dive with Oceanic Dive Center! Very responsive to my enquires and we're punctual in picking me up from the hotel. Rachel and her husband are also passionate divers who will explain to you the sightings before the dive. Went on a shore dive with Rachel and she was patient towards a newbie diver like myself! They also provide footages of the dive and it turned out amazing! Overall a very comfortable and enjoyable dive and will be back again!
Written December 31, 2023
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Hi Ping, and thanks a million for this lovely review!
Written February 9, 2024
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Kristin S
17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Friends
I took my advanced adventurer certificate with Oceanic in Apr 2023. Was there in Dec 2022 to get back basic cert. Rachel and my instructor J are simply awesome! They are very professional, answered all our queries in a timely manner and all the arrangements were really smooth and well planned. Instructor J is simply awesome! In Dec, we brought two 13 year olds with us to learn diving. J was extremely patient. The diving sites in Phuket are definitely nice. Although visibility of the water was definitely much much better than in Dec. J is really a great teacher. I would highly recommend oceanic for anyone wanting to learn or go diving in Phuket and especially if you have children who are keen to learn.
Written April 30, 2023
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Hi Kristin Thank you! It was lovely to see you and D back here in Phuket to continue your diving adventure with us. We hope that you get the chance to come back here again with the boys!
Written February 15, 2024
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Dan
Canterbury, Australia5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Family
Rachel was super helpful right from the initial email enquiries and answered questions in detail. Oceanic were really flexible with our dates too. My son did his open water and Rachel was super patient and we had a great time.
Written November 11, 2022
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Hi D, thanks a million for putting this review up for us! Your son was a great student and we're delighted that you enjoyed joining him on his course.
Written February 15, 2024
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Jenna H
Exeter, UK124 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019
I am so glad I managed to find this dive centre. The couple who run this are absolutely wonderful and Rachel was really helpful helping us decide whch were the better dives to do at what times. My partner was not qulaified aand had only done a scuba intro so rachel mentioned that he could use the 3 dives we had booked towards him qualifying. Simon was absolutely fab and while teaching my partner before and during the dives helped me with some of the stronger currents. We were do pleased with this recommendation as it was so sensible as now he is a fully trained diver like myself. We would never have thouht about combining the two. We were also always welcome to come by for beer or a cup of tea which was so lovely and made the experience even better. Please book with these lovely people as they are so personal and really help you get the best out of your trip and money. I will definately be using them again if we ever go back, I know they had a lot of regulars who always come back to them as well.
Written April 19, 2020
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Hi Jenna Thank you so much for taking the time to write this! It's lovely to hear from you and we're delighted that you thought of us in these strange times. It was fun having you and Michal around. We hope that you do come back some day! Hoping that you , Michal and your loved ones keep safe and sane under lockdown! Best wishes from the whole team
Written April 20, 2020
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Denisekurz
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • Friends
Rachel was our contact she went far out of her way to make our trip perfect in detail. It was a lot of planning durning COVID restrictions. Even though rules changed she was on top of them. We did a lot of dives and the site were amazing. We enjoied her company she was a lot of fun. I have never seen so many fish in each dive. She was able to do advance/ nitrox certificated my brother while never missing a dive with the group. Which was important to us.
Written April 17, 2022
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Hi Denise and thanks a million for taking the time to post this for us! Sorry it took me so long to respond. It was fun diving with you all and we hope to see you again some day!
Written February 9, 2024
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EAMeyn
Tjome, Norway305 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Solo
Possibly the best diveshop I’ve been out with! The boat they used had room for at least 25 divers or more, but we were only 8. They don’t like crowding the boat.
Also the driver picking me up from the hotel was on time, in a nice, clean car with aircon that worked. Important to me at the end of the day!

Some of the divers were doing their OW qualification, some very experienced. I had a lovely calm dive at Racha Yai with just Rachel, the owner, and Ross (v experienced) as my buddy. Turtles, zillions of fish, nudibranches, prawns - they were all there. R. told me the quality of thesea at the moment is not optimal but it was still good visibility.
Breakfast was some truly great, supersweet muffins and croissants. Lunch was very tasty chicken, chickencurry and a beef dish served with rice. I’m sure they have veggie options as well. Between the 2nd and 3rd dive they served fresh fruit.
All the water and soft drinks you need, but if you want a beer at the end of the day BYO.

Gear was in good condition. And the boats toilet was the cleanest loo I’ve ever seen in all of South-East Asia with the best quality loopaper! 🤗
We did 2 dives at Racha Yai and the last one on Lucy’s Reef (Racha Noi). Sadly my sinuses disagree with me diving so I only got the one dive in this time. I will chose this company every time!
Written March 27, 2023
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Hi Ellen and thank you so much for posting such a thoughtful review! I enjoyed our day out on the boat and I'm delighted that you did too, despite not being able to do all of the dives. We hope you make it back to Phuket one day!
Written February 15, 2024
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Victor
London, UK212 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021
Went on a trio of dives including the King Cruiser wreck, Shark Point, Koh Doc Mai.
Despite being an advanced open water diver, this was my first wreck dive, boat dive and wall dive. I had a great guide James who took good care of me and showed me lots of interesting things. He was a great guy to chat with on the dive boat.

Rachel (owner) was very efficient with responding to messages and emails.
The company doesn't have their own dive boat but the one they use is spacious with ample space to soak up the sun.
Overall, had a fantastic day out with Oceanic Dive Centre.
Written January 10, 2022
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Thank you so much, we really appreciate you taking the time to post your review. We hope to see you again!
Written February 9, 2024
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Tess G
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Rachel provided my sister and I with lots of information prior to us booking in, she was great answering all our questions and getting us all set up for the Open Water Diver course. Our instructor Sean was also awesome - very knowledgeable diver, and fun to be around! We thoroughly enjoyed all our dives, we learnt so much and can't wait to do more diving soon. Thank you so much Rachel and Sean for all your help! We felt safe, confident, and happy to be there!
Written August 5, 2023
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Hi Tess, thank you so much! Sean said you were both excellent students and it was a pleasure to teach you. I'm sorry that I didn't get to dive with you and your sister this time, hopefully next time!
Written February 15, 2024
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