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Sea Dragon Dive Center

One of Khao Lak's original dive operations — Similan liveaboards and day trips run with decades of local experience, from the town that gates the islands.

4.7(443)
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Mon–Sat 08:00–16:00

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Full opening hours
Monday08:00–16:00
Tuesday08:00–16:00
Wednesday08:00–16:00
Thursday08:00–16:00
Friday08:00–16:00
Saturday08:00–16:00
SundayClosed

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Why go, and how to do it well

Sea Dragon is one of the original names of Khao Lak diving — a dive center that has been running boats to the Similan Islands since the 1990s, before most of the town's dive industry existed. The program covers the classic Khao Lak spread, with multi-day Similan liveaboards in the national park season, day trips to the islands and to Richelieu Rock — Thailand's most celebrated dive site — and the full training ladder from try-dives through professional courses, taught by a long-tenured international team.

Decades of local operation show where it matters, in boat crews who know the sites in every condition, honest calls on weather and visibility, and briefings with actual information in them. The shop sits on Khao Lak's main road amid the town's low-key restaurant strip, with the departure piers a short ride away.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026

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Sea Dragon Dive Center: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sea Dragon Dive Center worth visiting?

Sea Dragon Dive Center holds a 4.7★ rating from 443 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated activities & tours in Khao Lak.

What are the opening hours of Sea Dragon Dive Center?

Sea Dragon Dive Center is typically open 08:00–16:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.

When is the best time to visit Sea Dragon Dive Center?

The best months to visit Khao Lak are November – April (Similan season Oct 15 – May 15), with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – February (strong European family season) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: May – October (rough seas, Similans closed).

Where is Sea Dragon Dive Center located?

Sea Dragon Dive Center is at 5 51 Khao Lak, Tambon Khuekkhak, Amphoe Takua Pa, in Khao Lak. Getting around Khao Lak: Songthaews along the main coastal road (Phetkasem highway); Motorbike rental (฿250–300/day; the resort areas string along one road).

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