🤿 Kata Beach, Phuket · Since 2008

Scuba Diving, Freediving & Surfing in Phuket

SSI & PADI certified courses, daily trips to Racha Yai & Phi Phi, and Phuket's original freedive and surf school — all from one dive center at Kata Beach.

⭐ 4.9 · 1,131 Reviews 🏆 TripAdvisor Hall of Fame 🗓️ 18 Years at Kata Beach
18
Years at Kata Beach
17
In-House Instructors
1,131
Verified Reviews
4.9
Average Rating
✅ Why Choose Us

Why Learn With SSS Phuket

Phuket has dozens of dive shops. Here's what's genuinely different about training with us at Kata Beach.

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Phuket's Original — Since 2008
Nearly two decades at Kata Beach, with in-house instructors who've been with us for years, not seasonal hires.
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Expert-Led, Small Groups
A dedicated instructor per group, led by a Master Scuba Diver Instructor with over 5,000 dives — not folded into a crowd.
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Instructors in 6 Languages
English, Thai, French, Russian, Chinese and German — learn in the language you're most comfortable in.
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One School, Every Path
A full SSI dive center, with PADI courses available plus every major freediving agency — PADI, AIDA, and Molchanovs.
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Spacious Boat & Easy Pool
Plenty of room and shade on boat days. Confined-water training happens in an easy-access pool in Chalong — no long transfers.
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Everything's Included
Course fees, certification costs, and equipment rental are all in the price — plus meals and snacks on boat trips.
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Watch Kata Beach Live
We're the only dive center on the beach with a public live cam. See it for yourself before you book.
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Our Own Rooftop Bar
Celebrate at SSS Kata Bar & Café — sunset cocktails and Andaman Sea views, right above the dive center.
📋 Simple & Fast

How Booking Works

Every course has secure online booking and payment built in — pick a date and you're set.

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Step 1
Choose Your Course
Pick your activity and pick a date directly on the course page — no account or back-and-forth needed.
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Step 2
Book & Pay Online
Every course has secure booking and payment built in — confirm and pay in the same step, instantly.
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Step 3
Show Up & Go
Meet your instructor at Kata Beach or get picked up from your hotel. Equipment's ready — just bring yourself.
💬 Booking for today, tomorrow, or this week?
Message us on WhatsApp first to confirm instructor availability before you book. We're also happy to help anytime — if the online booking system gives you any trouble, just ask and we'll send you a payment link directly.
🏆 Our Team

Meet the Team Behind SSS Phuket

Every course is led by a real, named SSI or PADI instructor — not a rotating cast of seasonal hires.

Instructors
Jean-Brice - Director and Scuba Instructor SSS Phuket
Jean-Brice
Director · Scuba, Freediving, Surf & SUP
English · French
Lea - SSI PADI Dive Instructor SSS Phuket
Lea
SSI/PADI Dive Instructor
English · French
Ned - SSI PADI Dive Instructor SSS Phuket
Ned
SSI/PADI Dive Instructor
English · French · German
Pomme - PADI Scuba Diving Instructor SSS Phuket
Pomme
PADI Scuba Diving Instructor
English · Thai
Olivier - SSI PADI Dive Instructor SSS Phuket
Olivier
SSI/PADI Dive Instructor
English · French
Ootdy - SSI PADI Instructor SSS Phuket
Ootdy
SSI/PADI Instructor
English · Thai
Florian - Molchanovs SSI Dive and Freedive Instructor SSS Phuket
Florian
Molchanovs/SSI Dive & Freedive Instructor
English · French
Val - Molchanovs Freediving Instructor SSS Phuket
Val
Molchanovs Freediving Instructor
English · Russian
Constantin - AIDA Instructor and AIDA Judge SSS Phuket
Constantin
AIDA Instructor & AIDA Judge
Freediving
Leonie - AIDA Freediving Instructor SSS Phuket
Leonie
AIDA Freediving Instructor
English · German · Spanish
It - Surfing Instructor SSS Phuket
It
Surfing Instructor
English · Thai
Chulee - Surfing SUP Instructor SSS Phuket
Chulee
Surfing | SUP Instructor
English · Thai
Seksan - Surfing Instructor SSS Phuket
Seksan
Surfing Instructor
English · Thai
Khew - Surfing Coach SSS Phuket
Khew
Surfing Coach
English · Thai
Nui - Surfing Coach SSS Phuket
Nui
Surfing Coach
English · Thai
Filine - Surfing Coach SSS Phuket
Filine
Surfing Coach
English · Thai
Te - Surfing Coach SSS Phuket
Te
Surfing Coach
English · Thai
Support Team
Cassandra - Customer Consultant SSS Phuket
Cassandra
Customer Consultant
Chinese · English · French · Italian
Julien - Equipment Specialist and Advisor SSS Phuket
Julien
Equipment Specialist & Advisor
English · French
Kim - Secretary SSS Phuket
Kim
Secretary
English · Thai
Meaw - Secretary SSS Phuket
Meaw
Secretary
English · Italian · Thai
⭐ Verified Reviews

4.9 Stars · 1,131 Reviews

★★★★★
"Our instructor Pablo was amazing teaching us the basic skills on day one in the pool and giving us great advice over the three days... After three days we felt very comfortable for any future dives."
L_Marck — Zurich, Switzerland
Instructor: Pablo · TripAdvisor
★★★★★
"Me and my brother booked one day open water diving with this agent, Ned was our instructor. He is such a nice person, gave detailed instructions and helped us all the time with everything."
Dream — Munich, Germany
Instructor: Ned · TripAdvisor
★★★★★
"Had a wonderful time on our first scuba. Our instructor Pomme was very friendly and fun and gave clear instructions. You do see lots of bright coloured corals and fish."
Jessie J
Instructor: Pomme · TripAdvisor
📍 Location

Getting to SSS Phuket

We're based right at Kata Beach — easy to find, easy to reach from anywhere on the island.

Dive Center & Pickup
186/3 Kata Noi Rd, Kata Beach
Phuket 83100, Thailand · Open 8am–8pm daily
Pool Training
Chalong, Phuket
Confined-water sessions for diving & freediving courses.
Boat Trips Depart
Chalong Pier
Daily trips to Racha Yai, Phi Phi & beyond.
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Free hotel pickup on boat-trip days for Kamala, Patong, Karon, Kata, Chalong, Rawai & Nai Harn.
❓ FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What activities does SSS Phuket offer?

Scuba diving (SSI & PADI courses and day trips), freediving (AIDA, SSI, PADI & Molchanovs), snorkeling day trips, and surfing & SUP lessons — all based at our Kata Beach dive center.

Do I need experience to get started?

No. Our Open Water Diver, freediving basic, and surf/SUP lessons are all designed for complete beginners — no prior experience required, just a passed swim test for diving courses.

Where is SSS Phuket located?

We're at 186/3 Kata Noi Rd, Kata Beach, Phuket 83100 — with pool training in nearby Chalong and boat trips departing from Chalong Pier.

Do you offer both SSI and PADI certification?

Yes — we're a full SSI dive center and also certify through PADI, plus every major freediving agency (AIDA, SSI, PADI, Molchanovs). Your choice, same instructors.

Is hotel pickup included?

Free hotel pickup is included for Kamala, Patong, Karon, Kata, Chalong, Rawai, and Nai Harn on boat-trip days. Other zones can be arranged for an extra cost.

How do I book?

Message us on WhatsApp for the fastest reply (8am–8pm daily), or book directly through the course page for your activity of choice.