25+ years on this water
Born in the bays of Phi Phi, we've spent decades learning every site, every season, every current.
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Phi Phi · Andaman Sea · Est. 25+ yearsDive Phi Phi
Same planet. Different world.
Dive Phi Phi
with Barakuda.
Phi Phi's oldest dive center. Unforgettable scuba experiences, certifications, wreck dives, sharks, reefs, and underwater adventures — run by people who never stopped loving it down here.
Phi Phi's oldest dive center Safety-first culture Max 4 divers per guide
Why divers choose Barakuda
A small dive crew.
An entire ocean of stories.
We're not the biggest dive shop on Phi Phi. We're the one that's been here longest, run the smallest groups, and remembers your name when you come back next year.
Phi Phi's oldest dive center
We were here before the resorts. We'll be here after.
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Small group experiences
Max 4 divers per guide on fun dives — we know names, not numbers.
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Safety-first approach
Pre-dive checks, conservative profiles, calm hands when it matters.
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Beginner friendly
Some of our best stories start with someone's first nervous breath underwater.
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Certified diver paradise
Wrecks, walls, drift dives, night dives — the full Andaman menu.
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Sharks, turtles, wrecks, reefs
Phi Phi's biodiversity is rare. We know exactly where and when to find it.
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A team that lives down here
Our crew is from this island. Our love for it shows in every briefing.
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Your Phi Phi adventure starts here
Dive. Explore. Disconnect.
The ocean changes people. We just give it the chance.
Experiences
Choose your way to meet the ocean.
From a first nervous breath to logging your hundredth dive — every experience is small group, premium gear, and led by people who actually love it down there.
Best for first timers Reef fish Coral gardens Sea turtles
Scuba Discovery
Your first breath underwater — fully guided.
Beginner Half day None
฿3,500
/ person
Most booked Reef fish Turtles Coral gardens
Open Water Course
Become a globally certified diver in 3–4 days.
Beginner 3–4 days None
฿14,500
/ course
Sharks Schooling barracuda Wrecks
Advanced Open Water
Five adventure dives. Deep, navigation, and more.
Intermediate 2–3 days Open Water
฿11,500
/ course
Most booked Leopard sharks Turtles Reef life
Fun Dives
Two-tank guided dives at Phi Phi's best sites.
Beginner Full day Open Water
฿3,500
/ 2 dives
Sharks Pelagics Coral walls
Adventure Dives
Try a specialty dive — credit toward Advanced.
Intermediate Full day Open Water
฿4,500
/ 2 dives
Macro life Nudibranchs Coral
Specialty Courses
Nitrox, Deep, Peak Performance Buoyancy and more.
Intermediate 1–2 days Open Water
฿8,500
/ course
Advanced divers love this —
Rescue / EFR Course
Become the diver everyone wants in the water.
Advanced 3–4 days Advanced Open Water
฿16,500
/ course
Pro path —
Instructor Course
Turn your passion into a profession.
Pro 2–3 weeks Dive Master
฿95,000
/ course
Advanced divers love this Schooling fish Lionfish Wreck life
Wreck Dives
Explore the King Cruiser & local wrecks.
Advanced Full day Advanced Open Water
฿4,500
/ 2 dives
Hunting reef sharks Crustaceans Coral polyps
Night Dives
Reefs come alive after sunset.
Intermediate Evening Open Water
฿3,500
/ dive
Best for first timers Reef fish Coral Turtles
Snorkelling
Half-day reef snorkelling tours.
Beginner Half day None
฿1,500
/ person
Above-water views
Passenger Trip
Join the boat without diving — same paradise.
Beginner Full day None
฿1,200
/ person
Daily dive schedule
Three trips.
Every single day.
Pick the trip that fits your day. Our boat leaves Tonsai Bay rain or shine — we adjust the sites, never the safety.
Morning Trip
07:00 – 12:30
2 divesBest visibility, calm seas
Afternoon Trip
13:00 – 17:30
2 divesWarm light, smaller groups
Night Dive
18:15 – 20:00
1 diveReef hunters & bioluminescence
Dive Sites Around Phi Phi
30+ sites.
Every one of them ours by heart.
Tap a site
Now showing
Bida Nok
Depth
5–30 m
Visibility
15–25 m
Best time
Nov – Apr
Photo
Wide-angle reefscapes
Marine life
Leopard sharks Turtles Schools of barracuda
Trust & safety
Premium gear.
Calm hands. Real safety culture.
The ocean doesn't care how many followers you have. So we built Barakuda around the boring stuff first: gear, training, pairing, and a calm crew. The fun bit is what's left over — and there's a lot of it.
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Years on Phi Phi
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Dive sites we know by heart
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Max divers per guide
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Divers guided since 2000
Premium-grade equipment
Serviced regularly. Replaced often. We dive what we'd hand to family.
Certified, experienced team
Every guide is full-qualified, with thousands of dives in these waters.
Emergency preparedness
On-board O₂, first-aid, working radio, and a captain who's seen it all.
Medical screening
PADI-style screening before you dive. We'd rather pause than push.
Pairing by experience
We buddy beginners with our most patient guides. Pros, with our pros.
Certification verification
Quick verification of every license — for everyone's safety on the boat.
Every booking includes our medical screening, briefing, and gear.
Why Phi Phi?
Limestone cliffs above.
A different planet below.
Phi Phi is one of the most biodiverse, beginner-friendly, and photographically generous corners of the Andaman Sea. Warm water, gentle currents, and reefs full of life — all within 30 minutes of our pier.
Limestone cliffs Marine biodiversity 28–30°C water 15–25 m visibility
Sharks & rays
Leopard sharks, blacktips, eagle rays.
Turtles & macro
Hawksbill, green turtles, nudibranchs.
Limestone & boats
World-famous cliffs above water.
Reefs & wrecks
Healthy coral and the King Cruiser.
Same planet. Different world.
Once you've been down there, you'll keep finding excuses to go back.
Diver stories
Loved by first-timers and old salts alike.
4.9 / 5 from 1,200+ divers
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Léa 🇫🇷
France
"I was terrified before my first dive. By the second, I never wanted to come up. The Barakuda team is something else."
Open Water12 dives logged
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Marcus 🇩🇪
Germany
"Did my Advanced here. Small group, beautifully run boat, the night dive at Bida Nai was unreal."
Advanced Open Water86 dives logged
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Aarav 🇮🇳
India
"Booked the snorkelling trip with my partner — felt like a private tour. We're back in November for Open Water."
Discover Scuba2 dives logged
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Sara 🇪🇸
Spain
"Best operation I've dived with in Southeast Asia. Real safety culture and a crew that actually loves what they do."
Dive Master240 dives logged
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Hiroshi 🇯🇵
Japan
"King Cruiser was on my bucket list for years. Worth every bar of air. Team handled everything."
Advanced + Nitrox64 dives logged
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Olivia 🇦🇺
Australia
"I felt safe the whole time, even on my first deep dive. Perfectly briefed, perfectly buddied."
Open Water18 dives logged
Captured Underwater
Real days from our boat.
Leopard shark · Shark Point 51
Turtle · Phi Phi Leh 68
King Cruiser wreck 85
Night dive · Bida Nai 102
Reef life 119
Macro · nudibranch 136
Phi Phi from above 153
Surface snorkel 170
Booking made calm
Plans change. The ocean changes. We move with you.
100% refundable
If cancelled at least 24h before the dive. 50% processing fee inside the 24h window.
Free rescheduling
Move your dates up to 4 months ahead — no fees, no fuss.
Safety-first policy
Conditions not right? We'll switch sites or refund the dive — no questions asked.
Medical support
If your screening flags anything, our team helps you sort the right paperwork.
FAQ
Everything you'd ask before getting in.
Talk to us
Ready when you are.
Have a question, planning a group, or want to put together a custom trip? We reply fast — usually before your next coffee.