PADI 5 Star IDC
InDepth Dive Centre, a certified PADI 5 Star Instructor Development and TecRec Centre (S-36108), is located in the heart of Phuket Island, Thailand. Owned and managed by veteran British PADI Course Director Chris Owen, InDepth is one of the most established and respected dive operations in Southeast Asia.
Whether you're a complete beginner or an aspiring dive professional, we provide a full spectrum of diving experiences and training, backed by world-class facilities and an unwavering commitment to quality and safety.
Our custom-built dive centre features:
State-of-the-art classrooms with full multimedia and modern instructional tools
A private 3m and 5m deep training pool located just minutes away
Dedicated technical diving infrastructure for PADI TecRec and Rebreather training
Modern rental gear and classroom comforts for seamless learning
We specialize in delivering the entire range of PADI, TecRec, Rebreather, and DAN courses – from beginner level up to Instructor and beyond.
Explore Thailand’s spectacular underwater world with our daily dive trips to top Phuket sites including Racha Yai, Phi Phi Islands, Shark Point, King Cruiser Wreck, and Koh Doc Mai.
Looking for something more? Join one of our liveaboard adventures to:
Similan Islands & Richelieu Rock
Hin Daeng / Hin Muang
Burma’s Mergui Archipelago
Every trip is led by experienced multilingual professionals and follows our eco-conscious dive practices.
As a PADI 5★ IDC & TecRec Centre, we proudly train the next generation of dive leaders. Our Instructor Development Courses (IDC) are led by Course Director Chris Owen and supported by a team of experienced Staff Instructors. We offer:
Early IDC preparation & skills refresh
EFR Instructor & 5 Specialty Instructor courses
Career advice, CV assistance, and job placement support
Optional internship programs to build real-world teaching experience
We also run Divemaster Fast-Track & Internship Packages for those beginning their dive careers.
We believe in giving back to the ocean. InDepth is committed to environmental awareness and reef protection through:
Responsible dive planning and buoyancy-focused training
Use of reef-safe products
Support for marine conservation efforts and local clean-up events
At InDepth, we keep group sizes small to give every diver personal attention and the highest level of instruction. Our international team offers services in English, Chinese, French, German, and Thai, making you feel welcome and confident from the very first moment.
Whether you're discovering scuba for the first time, looking to sharpen your skills, or stepping into a professional diving career, InDepth Dive Centre offers an unmatched blend of quality, safety, eco-consciousness, and community.
📩 Contact us to book your course, fun dives, or to begin your professional diving journey in Phuket!
PADI Scuba Diving, PADI TecRec, Rebreather/ CCR Diving, PADI Freediving, PADI Mermaid, PADI Snorkelling, Conservation, PADI First Aid - EFR, Adaptive Diving
English, Spanish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Romanian, Slovenian, Norwegian, Finnish, Ukrainian, Russian, Croatian, Polish, Malay, Czech, Danish, Chinese, Thai, Other languages on request, Swedish, Arabic, Serbian
Air Fills, Nitrox, Trimix, Scrubber CO2 absorbant, Mixed gas, Equipment Sales, Scuba equipment rental, Kids equipment rental, Freediving equipment rental, Rebreather (CCR) rental, Scooter (DPV) rental, Conservation activities, Dive club, Travel, Other
Accessible trips and activities, Accessible boat diving, Adaptive equipment, Personalized dive training, Staff trained in adaptive support
Onsite classroom, Adaptive Services Facility, Air Conditioning, Wi-Fi (FREE), Retail Shop, House reef, Dive boat, Food & Drinks, Parking, Other
5 PADI Instructors
Open-heel fins, Compass, Camera, Rebreather (CCR), Scooter (DPV), BCD, Mask & Snorkel, Skin suit, Wetsuit – shorty, Full-foot fins, Wetsuit – 3mm, Gauges, Wetsuit – 5mm, Children sizes, Flashlight, Regulator, Dive Computer, Boots, Aluminum Cylinders, Steel Cylinders, Large Cylinders (15L / 100 cu. ft.), Small Cylinders (10L / 71.2 cu. ft.)
Wet / Dry Suits, Gauges, Cylinders, Regulators, BCDs, Dive Computers
Bank / Debit Card, WeChat Pay, Payment Plan, Paypal, Bank Transfer, VISA, Mastercard, Other, Cash (local currency)