Marina Bay

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Overview

The bay just south of Camera Bay on the western side of Racha Noi features similar characteristics. South of Marina Bay, there is a prominent single rock that extends from high on the hillside down into the water and beyond. Just outside Marina Bay lies a massive rock structure known as Marita’s Rock.

Granite rocks are a common sight on the western side of Racha Noi Island. These rocks follow the contour of the land and continue underwater, creating numerous swim-throughs between the formations. This geological feature makes for an interesting and dynamic diving experience.

While currents can be quite strong outside the bay, Marina Bay itself, though deeper than most other bays in the area, is well-protected from passing currents. This makes it a safer option for divers seeking to explore the area’s depths.

Marita’s Rock is rumoured to be a feeding station for manta rays. Sightings of these majestic creatures are not uncommon, especially between December to April, making it a popular spot for scuba divers hoping to encounter manta rays. The unique rock formations, combined with the possibility of seeing manta rays, make this area a must-visit for divers exploring Racha Noi.

Getting There

Dive boats go to Racha Noi every day of the week as a part of the Racha Islands, 3 dive day trip in Phuket.

All scuba diving sites are chosen at the discretion of the tour leader on the day of the dive. The selection of dive sites depends on weather conditions, currents, safety considerations, and the suitability for the majority of divers on the boat. Therefore, we cannot guarantee specific dive sites before the boat departs.

Inisights

Difficulty

Marine Life

Coral

Currents

Depth:

5-40m

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Explore Day Trips

Phuket offers exciting full-day diving adventures aboard our dive boats! We call these excursions “Day Trips,” where you can experience multiple dives throughout the day.

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3 Dives

King Cruiser, Shark Point & Koh Doc Mai

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3 Dives

Phi Phi Island and
Shark Point

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3 Dives

Racha Noi and Racha Yai

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Dates for Aussie Divers Phuket IDC and PADI IE

Here is a list of the Aussie Divers Phuket PADI IDCs dates for 2026, including the PADI IE dates for Phuket.

Month
Early Preparation
IDC Course
PADI IE Phuket
Specialty Dates
January ’26
1st – 4th
5th – 16th
17th – 18th
19th – 23rd
February ’26
28th Jan – 1st Feb
2nd – 13th
14th – 15th
16th – 20th
March ’26
25th Feb – 1st Mar
2nd – 13th
14th – 15th
16th – 20th
April ’26
1st – 5th
6th – 17th
18th – 19th
20th – 24th
May ’26
29th Apr – 3rd May
4th – 15th
16th – 17th
18th – 22nd
June ’26
3rd – 7th
8th – 19th
20th – 21st
22nd – 26th
July ’26
1st – 5th
6th – 17th
18th – 19th
20st – 24th
August ’26
29th Jul – 2nd Aug
3rd – 14th
15th – 16th
17th – 21st
September ’26
2nd – 6th
7th – 18th
19th – 20th
21st – 25th
October ’26
30th Sept – 4th Oct
5th – 16th
17th – 18th
19th- 23rd
November ’26
4th – 8th
9th – 20th
21st – 22nd
23rd – 27th
December ’26
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12th – 13th
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