Monday 24 July 2017

Best Sites in Phuket for Scuba Diving

Phuket, Thailand is one of the most coveted locations for amateur and professional scuba divers worldwide. Its lush marine life and vibrant surroundings make diving more than just a trip underwater, but a truly memorable experience that you will fondly look back on. The diving spots in Phuket are breathtaking—and it’s easy to see why people from all over the world travel far to bask in its beauty. Situated to the south of Phuket Island is the Group of Racha Islands, which consists of the northern island or the Racha Yai and southern island or the Racha Noi. This groups of islands is the most popular amongst first-time or beginner divers because its numerous dive sites offer colorful coral reefs, abundant reef, various sea creatures, and good visibility.

Ko Racha Yai is easy to navigate with its coral reef slope and white sand-covered flat bottom. This diving spot is hidden inside a bay that shelters it from strong currents. Visibility can be as good as 20-30 meters all year round, depending on the season. There are also deep diving reefs and wrecks which are suitable for more skilled scuba divers. Siam Bay Dive Site is located to the north of Racha Yai Island and it is known for parrotfish, basslets, butterfly fish, and cuttlefish and stingrays. You can find parrotfish, snapper, angelfish, butterfly fish, grouper and basslets in Staghorn Reef and Lucy’s Reef, also located in Ko Racha Yai.

Ko Racha Noi is roughly 40 minutes from Ko Racha Yai and this is divided into two sections—North End and South End. The crystal blue waters and stunning underwater landscapes are the best advantages of this island. The south end in particular is a great dive site for those who are more experienced. The area is known for its Manta Rays and Whale Sharks. Because it is quite hazardous with its strong currents and complex landscape, it can be quite challenging to five here, and so only advanced scuba divers are allowed.

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