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Welcome aboard M/V Matcha nu
Our charming dive boat accommodates max. 15 divers.
Thanks to a great mood, a flexible schedule and unrestricted dive time, you can experience highly individual, varied and excellent try scuba diving far away from the crowds.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Do you love the ocean? Do you often snorkel and want to know how it feels like to breathe underwater? Are your friends or family members already divers; but you are unsure whether diving suits you? Or you are simply looking for a new adventure? Then the try scuba diving program is just the thing for you. It opens the gate to an indescribably beautiful and unknown world and you experience diving at first hand. Visit spectacular dive sites out in the ocean and get the feeling of real diving.
Use of SCUBA equipment
Lunch
Use of Snorkelling equipment
We have no single use plastic policy and provide water in a tank with cups
Coffee and/or Tea
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Inspiration801050,Nov 17, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
Best diving school I have ever experienced! Everything was just right - great support, great equipment, special focus on safety (for the first time a dew school has provided me with online access to training documents in advance) and a very nice boat with everything you need. I learned a lot and had an indescribably great diving day, which I will certainly not forget. A thousand thanks to the great team! I can only recommend everyone to choose this diving school!
206namratap,Aug 2, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
Aloha diving was great. I really enjoyed the couple that ran the company. The boat was clean / really relaxing, especially the upper deck which had bean bag chairs. The diving itself was beautiful. We went to an island and did the right part on the first dive and the left part on the second. They did an excellent job explaining the different kinds of fish / other marine animals that we were going to see down there. She also explained the different hand signals for the animals so that when she used them I could see them underwater. During the dives she really did an excellent job pointing out the different animals and key things worth seeing. She also helped manage my buoyancy to ensure that I wasn't struggling too hard down there in terms of maintaining depth. I had a wonderful time. She also used her camera underwater and took some awesome pictures of me and the clownfish that we saw. Great diving company and great dive especially for someone who is not certified.
François-Xavier D,Nov 5, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
I had an amazing time diving with Aloha : professionnal staff, good equipment and food... Everything went on well and the visited diving spots were interesting and not overcrowded. Thank you Alice, my instructor Günther and the team.
Bhowmik82,Sep 28, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
What a lifetime experience. A big thanks to Simon and Alice for introducing us to a new world. We are really spellbound. Simon and Alice, you guys are excellent teacher. We would definitely like to join you again for our 2nd dive. A special thanks from my daughter Aishani to introducing her to the underwater world. Finally big thanks to Gunther for sharing his experience and guidance. Thanks to the whole Aloha Team. We are highly recommending Aloha Diving for the enthusiastic people. From, Sudipta Bhowmik Prajnaparamita Das Bairagya Aishani Bhowmik




Paul S,Jun 27, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
When I came to Phuket, I wanted to try the taster diving. I enjoyed it so much that I did it for the third time in the meantime. I don't need diving as a hobby, but a boat/dive trip is always a highlight on holiday. And the German-speaking instructors simplify matters even further. Many thanks to your team and the first-class support on the trip.
Miles B,May 17, 2017
- Review from Tripadvisor
Went to Phuket for our anniversary, my wife has been wanting to try scuba diving as long as I can remember. I was nervous at first to jump right in without any training or prior knowledge, but our Aloha Guide, Simon, was an incredible instructor who kept us calm, well-informed, and allowed us to have 3 amazing dives! By the third dive, I felt like a pro already! We tried the "Try Scuba Diving" full day trip with 3 dives, and it was everything we hoped for - easy transportation, great service, delicious food, beautiful views and incredible diving. The best part was that Simon took photos while diving and emailed them to us free of charge!(see below) Would absolutely come back and scuba-dive again with Aloha!

RoslynDM,Feb 14, 2016
- Review from Tripadvisor
I did my Try Scuba Session with Simon at Mai Ton Island and was impressed at his professionalism. He was very patient in guiding me and kept my fears at bay throughout the three dives that we had at Mai Ton. Furthermore, he was kind enough to take a big plastic cylindrical container that sank at the bottom of the sea and take it on the boat so that it won't harm marine life. It goes to show that Aloha cares for the environment as well. I did appreciate all the wonderful pictures that Simon took since, it will be a lasting souvenir of my scuba dive with them. My BF and I had a wonderful and relaxing trip with Aloha. And we will gladly recommend them to friends who would like to try Scuba diving in Phuket.




Joshua Z,Jan 7, 2016
- Review from Tripadvisor
My friend and I have tried the Try Scuba Diving program. Both of us were totally fresh with diving. Our instructor Alice is very patient and encouraging, she is always doing her best, and we finished the program with no regret. Foods are also nice on the boat. Aloha provide very private and dedicated service, and they also provide trip advice around Phuket. I would highly recommend Aloha for any of my friends visiting Phuket :)
ALIA R,Dec 19, 2015
- Review from Tripadvisor
The overall experience diving with Alice from Aloha was absolutely extraordinary! (Which makes me wonder how people could even rate them below 4 stars!) We went to go diving and my friend had went on for the Try scuba diving course. Alice was super super patient with him; was very encouraging and offered many handy tips for him and me ( I am an advanced diver). Throughout all 3 try dives, my friend thoroughly enjoyed himself and is now looking to get his certification done. He isn't a strong swimmer and is afraid of the water; but Alice managed to help make his experience a pleasant one. If you're thinking of trying scuba diving, please please please CHOOSE TO DO THIS COURSE WITH ALOHA! Thank you so much Alice for the wonderful experience and for replying all my long emails promptly. We had such an amazing time in phuket!!!! I would also like to thank Scuba Cat because we went on the boat with them, their crew were extremely helpful and the food was great!
Robert D,Nov 22, 2015
- Review from Tripadvisor
We went on the full day Try Scuba Diving experience with Alice from Aloha and it was absolutely fantastic. Alice was really helpful and attentive so that you felt relaxed and comfortable at all times, meaning we were able to fully enjoy the 3 long dives we went on. The day included board on the Dive Cats boat with great crew, breakfast, lunch and constant fruit and coffee available. Just get to sit back and enjoy the trip and your dives. We would thoroughly recommend Aloha and can't wait to come back.
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