Sea Bees Diving Phuket

Sea Bees Diving Phuket

Sea Bees Diving Phuket
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Scuba & SnorkellingPrivate ToursDay Trips
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
About
Welcome to the world of Sea Bees Diving. With more than 30 years of experience, our dive centres in Phuket and Khao Lak welcome divers and snorkelers, beginner or experienced, to make the most of the world-renowned dive sites of Southern Thailand on either daytrips, liveaboards or technical diving. Join us on our own state-of-the-art fleet for fun, relaxation, small dive groups and personalised service on our own boats. With Sea Bees you get what you book, we are not an agency. Adventure in good hands!
Chalong, Thailand
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2024

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Taggy
Washington DC, DC81 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • Couples
Over 38 years of diving, I have seen a lot of operations across many countries. Sea Bees has hands down been the best I have ever experienced, a sentiment that seems to resonated with many others based on the reviews. It’s easy to fall in love with a dive shop if the weather is perfect and site happens to be lovely and populated with great fish during your dive. It’s not to say these things didn’t happen, they did. Rather, Sea Bees is great by design, from initial contact to departure from the parking lot.

I had several questions before booking and had quick, friendly, and thoughtful answers that confirmed in my mind that I was making the right choice. Great directions led me to the shop (though they do offer flexible shuttle services). Once there I was welcomed in by a large, friendly, and professional team who made sure all of our needs and desires had been considered. We got a large group briefing over coffee and biscuits and then were whisked to the dive boat where my personal gear “magically” appeared all set up and ready to go.

The Excalibur II deserves a lot of mention. This boat is awesome! Not only does the lower level support up to 20 simultaneous divers (maybe more), it has two more covered and enclosed levels (one a lounge, the other a bar/restaurant), plus great outdoor and covered lounging in front on comfy cushions. Rather than the sliced oranges and warm water I got used to in the Caribbean, I got to GORGE on three full and delicious meals as well as a fruit snack, plus plenty of reasonably priced beverages beyond the complimentary free and cold water.

My dive master, Jenns, was great. He gave structured dive planning guidance up front that was geared to me and my dive buddy’s experience levels, not too much, not too little, just right. I saw this personal care demonstrated across the whole team so while I loved diving with Jenns I know this was not a fluke. Finally as we approached the harbor after a long and wonderful day the whole team came back together for a debrief (my first time doing this diving and so smart).

If you find yourself in Phuket wondering how to spend a day or several or wanting to get certified or improve your training, check out Sea Bees, you’ll be glad you did.
Written July 8, 2022
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firstThomasM
Beijing, China101 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 • Family
With 10 year of age we could finally go ahead to do a dive course for our daughter. We looked for a safe, reliable and German speaking dive school to get the course done. Certification is via SSI, means it was possible to do the theory before the holiday online in our own time.
Our hotel was a bit far away from the shop (45 minutes) but no issue, a private transport was arranged, which was smooth all 3 times.
The shop sells some basic equipment, main focus is on the dive trips. Plenty of staff, everything got arrange quickly without much hazzle. First day in the pool in the nearby resort and than 2 days on the boat.
We had to clarify the language and reminded them of German, which was than arranged.
Dive instructor was Roland, he took care of our kids together with some other kids. They were British, so he switched between German and English to comfort both. Pool day was efficient and fun, the kids learned quickly. Pool is very good for kids as it has a shallow part to start and a deeper part to go down. Eating in that resort for lunch was also good, just a bit slow in serving, can also say homemade and freshly prepared.
Final part of the course were 2 days on the boat. Jetty close to the shop but a bus did bring us very close to the yellow boat, which is really easy to recognize. Boat was full, all seats were taken but we got a nice corner one. Trip to the dive side about 1h. Water was clear, not so many corals but lots of fish schools. The kids practised in open water what they have learned in the pool. All passed and are certified now. Also a great experience, even saw a seasnake on the training dive. Roland was great again from preparing the kids on the boat, excersing with them and also show around.
Eating on the boat was nice, very tasty and freshly prepared, also a lot. Drinks could be bought for very reasonable price. The boat comes with some toilets and also shower, even so the water pressure is low.
Beside the diving with well maintained equipment it was also possible to snorkel and the rest of the family enjoyed that too.
All in all a good experience, dive shop can be recommened.
Written February 3, 2025
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Debojit M
Louisville, KY3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Solo
I decided to explore diving and get Open Water Diver certified with Sea Bees Diving on my recent trip to Phuket. I had such an amazing experience learning about diving and the underwater world with my instructor Kaisa that I am still dreaming about it weeks after I returned. Not only did I learn a lot, I saw Turtles, Sharks, Sea snakes, beautiful urchins, eels, morays, lots and lots of fish and some of the most incredible breathtaking coral formations that fill your heart with gratitude for being alive. Kaisa was an amazing guide and dive buddy to have introduced me to this experience. Her infectious enthusiasm and energy shows how much she cares about this underwater world and that newbies like me are able to have a good time. Not only did she ensure I learnt, she ensured our safety every minute and took some of the most beautiful pictures and videos of my experience that will remind me of this trip forever.

I had booked the course with Nueng at the See Bees store at the Marriott Phuket Merlin beach resort and I have to say she was also outstanding. She was flexible in scheduling me per my needs and communicated and coordinated so many changes per my request consistently. It was also clear she really cared that I had a good experience.

Five star to sea bees for having such awesome employees. I would highly recommend them if you are in Phuket and looking to dive.
Written December 18, 2022
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Kevin E
9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
The two of us were able to experience the 4D/4N safari with the Marco Polo from Khao Lak in January 2024.

First of all, thank you very much for the special experience. Starting with the Thai crew, which was perfect from the captain to the service. It conveys the feeling "You are on vacation". In addition to the crew, the tour guides Maren, Ralf & Heide rounded off the trip with their professional but warm manner.

The rooms are pragmatically designed, nothing is missing. Air conditioning and a private bathroom are a clear plus point.

We had the pleasure of being able to spend time with Heide as a guide. 100% safety was conveyed on every dive. Heide made every encounter something special with her empathetic manner. Thank you very much for that!

Finally, a clear recommendation to the office in Khao Lak and Georg, who fulfills every special request. Clearly recommend it.
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Written January 29, 2024
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Yadav B Ramsing
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Solo
The diving crew was awesome, both professional and fun. The boat was big and not crowded, with a good number of instructors for the divers. T, my diving guide, made me feel comfortable underwater and led us to amazing spots, including my first shark encounter. I highly recommend this diving center in Phuket for a safe and enjoyable experience.
Written December 23, 2023
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LFLC
11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Business
Best dive centre in Phuket. Tim & Sasha were very helpful and informative. They’re very transparent with pricing. Safety is a priority here. Everything was provided on the boat- meals, drinks, seasick pills. From the dive instructors/ guides to the boat crew were very friendly, efficient, patient and hospitable. Each dive trip was memorable because of the company and people that were around me. My dive guides were George and Joi- on 2 dive trips. George is a very good and meticulous dive instructor, he made sure I was comfortable, checked all my equipment, helped me with my dive gear, explained everything really well. He made my dive experience a very relaxing peaceful and comfortable one- which was the driving factor of why I decided to go for my second dive trip on Saturday. Joi is a excellent at taking pictures underwater and took us exploring different reefs, was good at spotting the little critters and marine life. She showed me different techniques on how to use my fins properly, my dive posture etc.
There were families, solo divers, small groups of friends.. The Dive Equipment they provide is top of the line. Transfer is provided from your hotel to the dive centre. It was an awesome experience all around. I would not dive with any one else in Phuket but sea bees:)
Written August 8, 2023
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
I dived with Sea Bees Diving last month and I must say that I had the best day diving at some of the most beautiful sites. The staff and the boat that we took were amazing. And the equipment was well maintained. All safety protocols were taken care of. It was a perfect and a lovely day.

I highly recommend Sea Bees Diving for having the best dive tours. I will surely go with them again.
Written December 5, 2022
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Jennifer
11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • Family
By far the best diving experience ever. We went on a whole day trip to Koh Phi Phi and had three dives at the area with a lunch break with a breathtaking view to Maya Beach. The whole trip was very professionally managed and we always felt safe. The boat is one of the best I have been with and the equipment is well maintained. Thank you to the whole team (from the booking experience with lovely Joop at the Hyatt office, our divemasters: Teaw and Num and to the fantastic crew on board of the boat) ♥️ Even our three year old son and my parents enjoyed the trip without diving. We will definitely dive with the sea-bees again!
Written July 24, 2022
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Chantal T
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • Couples
My dads been diving with sea bees for 20ish years, and has always told me their the best dive crew out there. This July, on vacation with my boyfriend, I decided to give them a try. I’m pretty new to diving and was a bit worried about getting back into it after COVID but we got a seperate guide (Taew) for the two of us and felt perfectly safe with her :) Taew as well as the rest of the crew were incredibly kind, helpful and reassuring. The food on the boat was great and the captain brought us safely back to shore even when the wind picked up and the waves were huge. We went to racha yai and, even though it’s low season, had fantastic visibility and spectacular dives. Overall a great experience and can’t wait to dive with them again.
Written July 15, 2022
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Jasmine G
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
What a day it was!

Me and my boyfriend did a beginners day. We booked through our hotel and everything was so straight forward. Pick up on time everything from start to finish was amazing. We had an instructor called jens he was great very patient with both of us neither of us have dived properly only in pools so for us he was a brilliant person to learn from. The boat was excellent and all staff on board was very helpful! What was great about this was there was around 16 people all scuba diving however there was quite a few instructors so it felt like a private lesson. Would totally recommend 100% and if you get jens I’m sure you’ll pick up diving extremely easy.
Written October 29, 2023
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