Diving – Phi Phi Islands & Shark Point

Diving Phi Phi Islands and Shark Point is Phuket’s marine-life day trip: the dramatic walls and bays around Phi Phi paired with Shark Point (Hin Musang), a protected pinnacle famous for resident leopard sharks and soft coral. It is best for certified divers. We arrange trips with licensed dive centres from our family-run, TAT-licensed shop in Chalong (licence No. 34/03373).

What will you see at Phi Phi and Shark Point?

This is the trip guests come to Phuket dreaming about. The Phi Phi sites offer steep walls, swim-throughs and
colourful reef in clear water, while Shark Point (Hin Musang) — a protected marine pinnacle between Phuket and
Phi Phi — is one of the region’s richest sites: leopard sharks resting on the sand, vibrant soft corals, moray eels, seahorses
and clouds of reef fish. Some trips also visit the nearby Anemone Reef or the King Cruiser wreck. A day usually
includes two or three dives with lunch on the boat.

Is this trip for certified divers or beginners?

We are honest about this: Phi Phi and especially Shark Point are at their best for certified divers (Open Water
and above). The sites are deeper, sometimes have current, and reward a diver who can relax and hover to watch the leopard sharks
without disturbing them. Complete beginners are usually better starting with a try-dive in the calm bays of
Racha Yai; if you are keen to dive Shark Point as a newcomer, talk to us and the
dive centre about whether a Discover Scuba dive is appropriate that day. Certified divers, and those doing Advanced or specialty
training, will love it.

When should you go, and what about the sharks?

Diving is generally best in the dry season, roughly November to April, for visibility and calmer seas; the
crossing is longer than to Racha, so seasickness-prone divers should medicate in advance. The leopard sharks are harmless,
bottom-resting animals — there is nothing to fear, and the golden rule is to keep your distance, stay calm and never chase or
touch them. Buoyancy control matters here, both for your safety and to protect the fragile soft coral.

What should you bring and know?

Bring your certification card and logbook, swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen and water; all dive gear is provided. Do not fly
within roughly 18–24 hours of your last dive, so schedule this away from your departure. If you also want to see Phi Phi above
the water, read our guide, Phi Phi island tour: what’s included, and
consider a separate snorkelling day for non-diving companions.

How do you book, and what pairs well?

Tell us your certification level and dates and we will match a licensed centre and quote that day’s price. For calmer, beginner
diving see Racha or the combined
Racha one-day trip. Browse all our
sport & activities or visit our Chalong shop. Message us on
WhatsApp to book.

How does a day of Phi Phi and Shark Point diving run?

Expect an early start from Chalong for the longer crossing towards Phi Phi, with the crew briefing sites and buddy pairs on the way.
A typical day fits two or three dives — often a Phi Phi wall or bay plus the Shark Point pinnacle — with a surface interval and
lunch on the boat between them. Shark Point is a protected marine park site, so there are mooring and conservation rules the boat
follows, and dives are guided to make the most of the leopard sharks and soft coral without disturbing them. It is a bucket-list day for
divers, and it rewards good air consumption and calm, controlled buoyancy.

Why book through a local dive specialist?

These are more demanding sites, so the dive centre’s standards genuinely matter. As a family-run, TAT-licensed shop at Chalong Circle
we work with licensed centres that check certifications honestly, keep group sizes sensible and match guides to your experience. We will
tell you frankly whether your level suits these sites or whether a calmer Racha day is the better start, and we remind you about the
no-fly window. No online pre-payment is needed. Message us on WhatsApp with your certification level and dates for today’s price.

Insider tips from our Chalong shop

Honest pointers for Phi Phi and Shark Point divers:

• These sites suit certified divers best — beginners should start at calmer Racha Yai.
• Come in the dry season, November to April, for the clearest water.
• Medicate before the crossing, which is longer than the trip to Racha.
• Keep your distance from the leopard sharks — never chase or touch them.
• Good buoyancy control protects both you and the fragile soft coral.
• Do not fly within about 18–24 hours of your last dive.

Frequently asked questions

Will I see sharks at Shark Point?

Shark Point is famous for its resident leopard sharks, which are harmless, bottom-resting animals, along with soft coral, moray eels, seahorses and abundant reef fish. Sightings are common but never guaranteed. Keep your distance and never chase or touch them.

Is Phi Phi and Shark Point diving suitable for beginners?

It is best for certified divers, as the sites are deeper and can have current. Complete beginners are usually better starting with a try-dive in the calm bays of Racha Yai, though you can ask us and the dive centre whether a try-dive at these sites is appropriate on the day.

When is the best time to dive Phi Phi and Shark Point?

The dry season, roughly November to April, generally offers the best visibility and calmest seas. The crossing is longer than to Racha, so divers prone to seasickness should take medication in advance.

Are the leopard sharks dangerous?

No. Leopard sharks are gentle, slow, bottom-dwelling animals with no interest in divers. The rule is simply to keep your distance, stay calm and avoid touching or chasing them.

How soon before flying can I dive?

Avoid flying within roughly 18 to 24 hours of your last dive. Schedule this trip away from your departure day, and tell us your flight time so we can help plan it safely.