The
holiday season is coming up. Why don’t you take advantage of your vacation days
and head over to Phuket for scuba diving? The high season starts in November
and ends in March or April. It’s a great time to visit Phuket and enjoy all the
diving sites it has to offer at optimum conditions.
Perfect Weather
Diving
The
winds change at some point in October, so the sea becomes calm and flat by the
time November comes along. This improves underwater visibility for scuba divers
and kicks off the best scuba diving season
in Phuket.
The water is cooler during the rainy season – around 27C but from November
starts to get warmer as the high season progresses.
Did you know that some Phuket and Similan’s dive sites are closed from May to
September? The government mandates this in order to give the underwater
attractions a well-deserved rest from visitors, and also to prevent boating and
diving accidents that may be caused by large waves and heavy storms. But don’t
worry - they open again in time for the holiday season. This means that you
won’t have problems diving famous national parks like the Similan Islands as
well as the Surin Islands during this time, well after the monsoon months.
Plan Early
Because
the holiday months of November till March are known for providing the best
visibility, thousands of divers from all over the world flock to Phuket during
this period. Be sure to plan your trip early and book everything at least two
months before your arrival. If you want to take diving lessons, inquire about
packages as soon as you have confirmed your trip because slots most of the time
runs out. And if you intend to join a liveaboard diving cruise, sign up as soon
as you’re able if you want to secure your place.
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