Welcome to PADI 5* Dive Center Khao Lak Explorer in Khao Lak. We offer a wide range of Khao Lak liveaboards to Similan Islands National Park departing from Khao Lak or Phuket.
Khao Lak Liveaboards in Thailand
Our Dive Shop staff’s knowledge about the Similan Islands and the Khao Lak area will guide you through your booking. Our Khao Lak Similan liveaboards offer great comfort for the best value.
You can be sure that we will provide the best service and dive equipment. All your questions will be answered within 24 hours.
Our Khao Lak Dive Center is located right in the center of Khao Lak in a convenient location, where we will tailor-make your Khao Lak diving adventures for the best Khao Lak scuba diving holidays and fun.
Our Khao Lak liveaboard schedule is prepared specially for your holiday cruise to the Similan Islands National Park. We always have the best service in mind, and this is what makes the difference between us and other Similan dive centers.
The Khao Lak Similan Islands diving season runs from October 15th to May 15th. Outside of those dates, the marine park is closed to the public. Diving in Khao Lak is only possible between those dates.
We are only open during the diving season from October 25th to May 10th.
Contact us on WhatsApp or by email to check trip availability.
Office Hours: Morning 09:00 to 13:00 – Afternoon 14:00 to 19:00.
Our office is located at our dive resort. See location at:
Important News: Due to limited daily entry tickets for the Similan Marine Park, booking in advance is a must.
Khao Lak Explorer Dive Resort
At Khao Lak Explorer, our dive center & resort is located near Khao Lak center. It is the perfect place to spend a few nights or longer before and after your liveaboard, or during your diving day trips and dive courses. Away from big resorts, our Khao Lak dive resort offers a friendly, family-style approach, with 8 large air-conditioned rooms featuring pool views and private bathrooms. Enjoy 2 swimming pools: 1 dedicated to scuba diving with shallow and deep sections, and 1 for relaxing while taking in the mountain view. We are close to restaurants, 5 minutes from local markets, and 1 km from the beach so you can easily walk anywhere. It is the perfect place to stay for your Similan diving. Come join us, lounge by the pool, sit back, and relax!
We recently installed a 10KW Solar system, which offsets about 25% of our electricity consumption. Caring for the earth!
Why Us?
- Best Price Guarantee
- Professional Scuba Diving Team
- 24/7 Customer Service with 10 Years Experience
- PADI 5* Dive Center and Resort
- Best Dive Shop Equipment
- Office in Khao Lak & Dive Resort
- Packages with Land Tours
- We Are Here for You
- Friendly, Safe, and Fun!
Khao Lak Explorer Dive Center is a certified Shark Guardian dive center in Khao Lak, participating in shark conservation and awareness programs. Our dive team helps gather statistics on shark sightings in the Similan Islands National Park and offers presentations on shark behavior, habitats, and characteristics of each species. At our dive center office in Khao Lak, you can find apparel from Shark Guardian, with all proceeds going toward conservation and awareness programs that educate children worldwide on why protecting ocean sharks is so vital.
Meet the Khao Lak Explorer Team
Khao Lak liveaboard diving is a unique experience. Your cruise will depart in the evening for the Similan Islands. You will wake up with an amazing sunrise over the Similan Islands, ready to scuba dive onboard our Khao Lak scuba liveaboard. As a PADI 5* Similan dive shop, our dive instructors are all highly trained with years of scuba diving experience in the Similans.
Khao Lak Explorer Dive Center
Our Dive Center in Khao Lak was founded in 2010 by a group of passionate dive instructors who fell in love with Khao Lak and the amazing scuba diving at Similan Islands National Park.
We can be your One-Stop Dive Operator for your holiday in Khao Lak—from diving day trips and scuba diving liveaboards to snorkeling and land excursions. We offer everything you need for the best holiday in Khao Lak. TAT Licensed.
We maintain the highest standards of training and safety during our liveaboards, scuba diving day trips, and PADI scuba courses.
- Best rental dive equipment
- 24/7 Customer service
- Quality instructors
- Small dive groups
- Fast and easy booking process
Similan Islands Liveaboards
Diving liveaboards is a magical experience. Once you try it, you will love it! Waking up with views of the tropical Similan Islands is a must-see.
Diving onboard Khao Lak liveaboards saves you time and gives you more dives for your money compared to day trips. On our Khao Lak liveaboards, you will have the time of your life: wake up, dive, eat, sleep, and make friends. Book online, check in at our Khao Lak center the day before, and you are ready to set sail!
Our comfortable liveaboards cruise to the Similan Islands, Koh Bon (Manta Point), Koh Tachai, and Richelieu Rock, provided by our professional team.
- Similan liveaboards
- Flexible departures
- 2 Days 1 Night
- 3 Days 3 Nights
- 4 Days 4 Nights
- 5 Days 5 Nights
Khao Lak Diving Daytrips
Join our scuba diving day trips to Similan Islands National Park by speedboat. The beautiful dive sites of the Similan Islands, Koh Bon (Manta point), Koh Tachai, and the famous Richelieu Rock await you! Nitrox is available onboard on select days, with a maximum limit of 20–25 divers per boat. Our diving day trips are suitable for divers, non-divers, and families with children. We keep dive groups small (4 to 5 divers per guide).
- Richelieu Rock diving daytrip
- Similan islands diving
- Koh Bon daytrip
- Koh Tachai daytrip
- Khao Lak Wreck diving
- Free hotel pick-up
PADI Diving Courses Khao Lak
All diving courses and fun dives are conducted in small groups of 4 divers maximum per instructor, available in multiple languages. Our divemasters and instructors are PADI-qualified with years of experience at dive shops worldwide. They will share their knowledge of the underwater world and go the extra mile to ensure your Similan Islands diving experience is safe and unforgettable.
- Try Dive / Discover Scuba Diving
- Similan Islands Diving PADI Open Water Course
- Advanced Open Water
- Rescue Diver
- Divemaster
- Instructor
- Khao Lak PADI E-learning
Snorkeling Khao Lak
Come enjoy the beautiful Similan Islands with us! Our speedboat Similans snorkeling trips take you to the Similan Islands, Koh Tachai, Surin Islands, or Koh Phi Phi. We offer direct hotel pick-up in Khao Lak or Phuket.
We also offer overnight stays on the Similan or Surin Islands in bungalows, tents, or onboard the boat. Stay for 2 to 3 days on a tropical paradise island and enjoy the ultimate island experience.
- Similan islands Snorkeling
- Koh Tachai Snorkeling
- Surin Islands Snorkeling
- Koh Phi Phi Snorkeling
- Overnight Stay on the islands
- Speedboat Charter
Khao Lak Tours
Our wide range of land tours around the Khao Lak area will show you beautiful scenery and landscapes. All our Khao Lak tours are great for couples and families alike. We handle everything from morning pick-up to your return. With friendly tour guides and great lunch options, our land tour packages are not to be missed.
Our land tour excursions cover:
- Phang-Nga Bay
- Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park
- Khao Sok National Park
- Cheow Lan Lake (Khao Sok Lake)
- Elephant Sanctuary / Bathing
- And much more…
Similan Islands Diving News
Similan Diving Season runs October 15th to May 15th! The diving season is active—now is the perfect time to plan your liveaboards and day trips to Thailand’s best dive sites.
Join us for an experience of a lifetime!
Green Season News
When we aren’t diving, we’re on tours! Join our Khao Lak tours all year round! Nature lovers will be thrilled by everything Khao Lak and Phang-Nga Province have to offer.
Our tours operate in small groups for maximum enjoyment!
Khao Lak is the best dive destination in Thailand to explore the Similan Islands National Park. It is the primary departure hub closest to the Similan Islands National Park (Department of National Parks). Khao Lak has a lot to offer, with vibrant local dive sites full of marine life, nature trails, and white-sand beaches perfect for vacations.
We have compiled a travel guide to help you discover the area and plan things to do. Explore our travel guides below:
Feel free to stop by our Khao Lak Dive Shop or contact us online (via email or WhatsApp) to inquire about our Similan diving packages, Khao Lak liveaboards, or land tours. Your Similan scuba adventure starts here at our PADI Khao Lak Dive Center. Our Similan dive center features a large retail selection of diving and snorkeling gear, stocking everything you need for your scuba trips and Similan Islands tours.
Khao Lak is a peaceful village on the west coast of Phang-Nga Province—ideal for relaxing and exploring nature. It is located close to Khao Sok National Park, where we offer Khao Sok land tours and Phang-Nga Bay tours. Our tours are tailored for families and couples looking to escape the bustle of Phuket. White-sand beaches and sunset views await you in Khao Lak.
With our wide range of Khao Lak scuba diving trips, Similan Explorer liveaboards, and land tours, Khao Lak Explorer is your one-stop dive operator for your holidays in Khao Lak.