Phoenix Divers Koh Lanta

PADI 5-Star IDC + AIDA center in Saladan, Koh Lanta. Eco-focused diving and freediving courses, daily trips to Koh Haa and Hin Daeng.

Phoenix Divers Koh Lanta has operated from Saladan since 2002, earning PADI 5-Star IDC Center status and establishing itself as Koh Lanta's foremost dual-certification facility with both PADI and AIDA recognition. The center's commitment to environmental responsibility is woven into every aspect of operations, from reef-safe sunscreen policies and plastic-free packaging to active participation in local coral restoration projects.

The PADI course lineup runs from Discover Scuba Diving through the full Instructor Development Course, with the resident Course Director conducting IDC sessions throughout the high season. What truly sets Phoenix Divers apart is the parallel AIDA freediving track. Dedicated freediving instructors teach AIDA 2 through AIDA 4 courses, utilizing the calm, deep waters around Koh Haa for depth training and the sheltered bays of Koh Lanta for pool-equivalent sessions. This dual offering means guests can pursue both scuba and freediving certifications during a single trip.

Daily boat trips cover the full range of Koh Lanta's Andaman Sea sites. Koh Haa remains the workhorse destination, with its five islands providing diverse topography from shallow coral gardens through caverns and swim-throughs to deep walls. The signature two-dive trips to Hin Daeng and Hin Muang run several times weekly during high season, targeting manta ray cleaning stations and the spectacular purple soft coral walls of Hin Muang that plunge beyond sixty meters.

The eco-conscious approach extends to the center's marine life identification briefings, underwater cleanup dives, and citizen science programs where divers log sightings of key indicator species. Photography-focused divers benefit from dedicated camera rinse tanks, charging stations, and guides who understand the needs of shooters seeking macro or wide-angle compositions. The team includes French-speaking instructors, reflecting the island's popularity with Francophone travelers.