Phuket Scuba Dives with Back or Heart Problems

Short answer: 19 of 21 scuba dives say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 21 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator. Updated 2026-11-02

We checked 21 scuba dives in Phuket; 21 state back and heart conditions details in the listing. 19 tours of 21 are not recommended for travelers with back or spinal problems, and 21 for travelers with heart conditions. The others do not mention it.

TourBack and heart conditionsOperatorFrom
Full-Day Beginner Scuba Course with Private Tuition, Racha Yai
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsSSS Phuket$152Check dates
Kata Beach Diving for Beginners Pool Training and 1 Beach Dive
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsPhuket Dive Tours$73Check dates
Discover Scuba Diving 3 Dives Racha Islands
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsScubadeep$179Check dates
Phuket Scuba Diving: Racha Island Or Maiton Island For All Levels
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsVGA Vacation$102Check dates
Rhapsody Phuket Coral & Racha Sunset Catamaran Cruise
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsSeven Plus Travel$118Check dates
Scuba Diving in Phuket – Full-Day Trip (3 Dives, All Included)
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsBlue Divecenter$167Check dates
Racha Yai Scuba Diving and Snorkeling experience from Phuket
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health / Not recommended for travelers with respiratory conditions”
 Not recommended: back, heart, asthma conditionsSeafarer Divers Phuket$79Check dates
Full-Day Koh Phi Phi Scuba Diving Course from Phuket
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsSSS Phuket$158Check dates
Try Scuba Diving in Racha Yai and Noi for Non-Certified
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsPhuket Dive Provider$164Check dates
Phuket: Racha Islands Full-Day Scuba Diving for Certified Divers
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsPhuket Dive Provider$146Check dates
PADI Discover Scuba Diving in Phuket - 3 Dives (all included)
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsAll 4 Diving Scuba Diving Phuket$152Check dates
3-Dive Discover Scuba Diving Tour in Phuket for Beginners
“Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: heart conditionsSeawave Diving Phuket$152Check dates
Phuket: Shipwreck and Reefs Scuba Tour for Certified Divers
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsPhuket Dive Provider$165Check dates
Phuket Scuba Diving Maiton Private Island Small Group or Snorkel
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsVGA Vacation$182Check dates
Phuket Scuba Diving Phi Phi Islands (Certified Divers Only)
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsScubadeep$164Check dates
Phuket Raya Island Day Tour with Snorkeling OR Scuba Diving
“Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: heart conditionsThrilling Thai Tours Co.,Ltd.$62Check dates
Phuket: Discover Scuba 3 Times Diving Racha Noi & Yai
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsParallel Tour$152Check dates
Phuket: PADI Discover Scuba Diving 1 beach dive
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsDives Guru$106Check dates
Phuket Racha PADI Discover Scuba Diving 2 Dives and GoPro
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsDives Guru$167Check dates
Scuba Diving for Beginners from Phuket Racha Yai with Snorkeling
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsYOUTAI$97Check dates
Phuket Scuba Diving Adventure for All Levels with Transfer
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsOh-Hoo$106Check dates

Questions

Can I do a scuba dive in Phuket with a back or heart condition?

19 of 21 scuba dives say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 21 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator.

How up to date is this information?

We last checked these listings on 2026-11-02 and re-check every listing monthly. Operators can change their rules, so confirm before you book.

Restrictions come from each tour’s listing on GetYourGuide or Viator: the suitability notes, “Know before you go”, booking rules, and what is and isn’t included. Last checked 2026-11-02. Operators change rules, so confirm before you book.

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