A Deep Wreck, Coral Covered Pinnacles & Great Macro, That Is Why We Dive King Cruiser, Shark Point & Koh Doc Mai
If you have not been diving on the King Cruiser Wreck you are missing out on diving one of the most easily accessible and truly alive wrecks in Thailand and by far the largest wreck we have here. There is also no chance of missing the wreck as we have a mooring line attached to it. Allowing divers to descend easily even in strong currents and a great way to do your safety stops. The Cruiser is 86 Meters long and some days it’s hard to see it because the swarming snapper, barracuda and other schooling fish life. Massive Mangrove Snapper and Grouper hide out in the wreckage and nudidbranch’s like Doriprismatica atromarginata cover the wreck.
A Reef And Wall To Complete The Day
Beyond the King Cruiser we have Shark Point, 3 underwater pinnacles with a spectacular array of life and famed for Tiger Tail Sea Horses and Leopard Sharks, not to mention stingrays, bent stick pipe fish and every type of moray and scorpion fish you can think of. Still not sold, well don’t forget we also have Koh Doc Mai, a spectacular wall dive that also has two easily accessible caves, one large, one small, both with a few nice hidden secrets, remember to ask your guides.
King Cruiser, Shark Point & Koh Doc Mai Tour Schedule
This diving tour is recommended for experienced divers only. Open water divers with 10 – 20 dives, PADI Advanced Divers and beyond. This tour is not suitable for Discover Scuba Divers, Scuba Review or Snorkeling.
From June to October
As we enter Phuket’s monsoon season, our dive schedule will shift to prioritize comfort and safety. During this time, we’ll be focusing on the stunning, closer dive sites around the Racha Islands, which offer better protection from seasonal weather.
These beautiful locations provide excellent visibility and marine life, ensuring that even in monsoon season, your diving experience remains top-notch. Reach out to us for the latest trip schedules and dive site options!
Equipment Rental
If you have your own equipment, great, bring it with you on the day trip when you are picked up by our local drivers in the morning. We have both DIN and Yoke tanks on our Phuket dive boat, and adapters for DIN to Yoke. Your equipment will be safely brought to the boat by our crew, no worries on your part, just relax and talk to your guide.
If you require scuba diving equipment, either a full set or partial, please see our Equipment Rental page for a full list of available equipment and pricing.
We also have a lot of spare equipment on board, wet suits, fins, masks, regulators and BCD's, ensuring that a malfunctioning piece of equipment won't ruin your day!
Equipment RentalKing Cruiser, Shark Point & Koh Doc Mai Tour Itinerary
Our dive tours to King Cruiser, Shark Point & Koh Doc Mai, usually see us doing the first dive at the King Cruiser, this is usually the deepest dive of the day as the bottom of the cruiser lies at 33m the top at 18m. Second dive we go to Shark Point where you have the option of three amazing anemone and coral covered pinnacles to explore. The third and final dive of the day will be at Koh Doc Mai where you can explore two large and easily accessible caves that have a few hidden secrets.
For some more tantalising information on these fantastic dive sites visit our Phuket diving site section.
Combine with our other tours for a great 3 day package.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 07:00-07:45 AM | Pick up from your hotel |
| 08:30 AM | Departure from Chalong pier |
| 09:00 AM | Breakfast buffet |
| 10:00 AM | Dive #1 @ King Cruiser |
| 11:00 AM | Lunch and Relaxing |
| 12:00 PM | Dive #2 @ Shark Point |
| 01:00 PM | Relaxing & Snack, fresh fruit |
| 02:00 PM | Dive #3 @ Koh Doc Mai |
| 03:00 PM | Pancake, fresh fruit & Departure |
| 04:30 – 05:00 PM | Arrival at the pier |
| 05:00 – 06:00 PM | Arrive at your hotel |
Price
| Location | Dives | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phi Phi Island + | 3 | 4,200 THB ^ | |
| King Cruiser Wreck | 3 | 4,200 THB ^ | |
| Racha Noi/Racha Yai | 3 | 4,200 THB ^ |
^ If you need to rent scuba equipment there will be an additional charge 600 THB for a full set.
*Please note that there is National Park Fee of THB 600 (foreign nationals), THB 240 (Thai Nationals) for the Phi Phi day only. For snorkelers the fee is THB 400 & THB 40 respectively
*Price includes diving insurance but it's always better to have your own. Do you have adequate scuba diving travel insurance?
What’s Included
Along with top notch guides and great diving, our price includes almost everything: 3 dives, guide, equipment, hotel transfers (from Kamala, Patong, Karon, Kata, Rawai, Nai harn and Chalong only), breakfast, lunch, snacks, soft drinks, water, tea and coffee.
What’s Not Included
If you’re staying in a resort outside the above listed then there may be a small additional charge. However we pick up from anywhere on Phuket. Accommodation is not included but we are more than happy to recommend local hotels. Beer (THB 60) is available to buy on the boat.
King Cruiser, Shark Point & Koh Doc Mai Tour Bookings
Don’t hesitate, if you have not dived King Cruiser, Shark Point & Koh Doc Mai you are missing out on some incredible reef, wreck and cave diving. The King Cruiser is Phuket’s best artificial reef, swarming with fish and nudibranch life and rare and wonderful bottom dwelling sharks. So what are you waiting for, book your scuba diving day trip tour with Local Dive Thailand today, and be diving tomorrow!
