Phuket
attracts all sorts of divers—from super active families to backpackers to
experienced diving enthusiasts. The island is a bustling base for taking PADI
courses and is a great jumping off point for diving daytrips as well as
liveaboard adventures to the Similan Islands and beyond.
Racha
Noi is one of the best of the local dive sites in Phuket. It can give you an
impressive taste topography of the Similans and is known for its hard coral
formations. The area’s resident manta rays, tuna, and jacks are sure to
entertain you.
Shark
Point is another excellent site that is alive and truly healthy. Don’t
worry—there are no deadly sharks here, only leopard sharks. The real
attractions here are the pristine corals. You will also see an abundance of
pufferfish, angelfish, and boxfish. Schools of glassfish are a normal sight.
A
diving expedition in Phuket won’t be complete without a trip to the King Cruiser
passenger ferry. This vessel sank almost 20 years ago without loss of life. It
now serves as a shelter for thousands of fish. The wreck is quite deep and the
current is mid to strong, so absolute beginner divers might not feel
comfortable here. That said, anyone who has logged several dives can enjoy the wreck’s
resident mackerel, barracuda, trevally, and much more.
As the
gateway to some of Thailand’s best
scuba diving spots, Phuket is home to a number of dive shops offering
liveaboard diving trips up the west coast to the Andaman Sea. Living on a boat
for several days is the most efficient way to truly make the most of your
diving holiday in Phuket. It’s more practical than staying in a resort and
making do with short day trips. A Similan liveaboard will take you to Koh Bon,
Koh Tachai, and Richelieu Rock. You can choose to a package that suits your budget.
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