Rob Teichman
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1st scuba in Thailand. 1 day only. Should we take a Racha Yai & Racha Noi, or a Phi Phi trip? We are OW certified but with only 10 dives under our belt. Prefer shallow over deep. Which trip should we book?
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Good decision . I'd be happy to arrange of course.Thanks. I'll book Racha Noi and Racha Yai
Not really conflicting recommendations. Phi Phi sites will have the nicver diving in general, but from Phuket the diving will most likely be at 1 really good site (Koh Bioda Nok), one mediocre site (Turtle Rock or Palong Wall) and one hit or miss site (Shark Point). Rachas will have also nice diving with better visibility, but regarding marine life Phi Phi is better. However for someone who is not very experienced and is not in the best of shape Rachas are easily the best due to better visibility and less currents.UUGGHH I hate conflicting recommendations LOL. I'm back to square 1. We dive in Cozumel Mexico (near where we live) which is current diving. Never had a problem. We are 60, and not in the best of shape, so that's something to consider.
So you have not dived in one place but think another place is better.I believe the diving around Koh Phi Phi is likely to be better than the Rachas, although I've never dived the latter.
I've certainly had some excellent dives around the Lanta & Phi Phi areas. Nothing particularly challenging either - all pretty much easy relaxed dives.
So you have not dived in one place but think another place is better.