Blue Planet Divers

Similan Islands, Thailand

The team at Blue Planet Divers are our pick when you want to really dial in on the Similans. They run a smooth operation, specializing in SSI certifications from your first breath underwater to advanced adventurer and even freediving. We love their commitment to smaller groups; it makes a real difference when you’re drifting over a coral bommie, not bumping elbows with a dozen other divers. You'll find them a solid choice if you're keen on serious diving without the mega-boat crowds. We remember one afternoon at Richelieu Rock, the current was running, and our guide, calm as anything, put us right in the sweet spot for a massive school of barracuda, all shimmering silver in the blue. It’s that kind of local knowledge and patient guiding that sets them apart. They’re also one of the few places we’d suggest if you’re looking to make the leap into freediving while you’re out there. Just be ready for the early starts; the best viz and least current often come before breakfast.

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