3 Beautiful Phuket Scuba Diving Sites

Scuba diving in Phuket is one of the best experiences you could ever have. Arranging a dive in Phuket should be easy if you book with a specialized provider that offers PADI-certified diving courses and reasonably priced diving trips. Trips are designed for beginners and more experienced divers, and they always come with certified instructors and guides to ensure your safety. There are three beautiful Phuket scuba diving sites you should not miss:

1. Racha Islands – Situated less than two hours south of Phuket, Racha consists of two islands: Racha Yai (the north island) and Racha Noi (south island). These are two of the best local dive sites for first-time or amateur divers. There are more than 10 sites here with many different attractions to see. 

Racha Yai is known for its good visibility that lets you clearly behold abundant reef fish and coral reefs. From there, you can consider a trip to the Harruby wreck located between Bay 1 and Bay 2. At 18 meters deep, you should be able to find spotfin lionfish, different kinds of nudibranchs, some batfish or even yellowtail barracudas. 

Racha Noi is 45 minutes south of the northern island and it is known for its good visibility, too. The underwater environment consists of a white sandy bottom with huge granite boulders. Whale sharks, spotted eagle rays, mantas, and other large pelagics frequent the island because of its current and depth.

2. Koh Phi Phi – Located 46 kilometers east-south-east of Phuket lies the Phi Phi Islands, which boasts turquoise waters and verdant limestone hills highlighting the main island. Scuba diving is one of the main activities in this area where you can find local reefs consisting of soft and hard corals and a diverse marine life. Koh Phi Phi is ideal for all scuba divers regardless of their skill level and expertise.

3. Koh Dok Mai – This small limestone island has hard coral on the west, so the east wall is commonly frequented by divers. Cracks and crevices can be found at all depths, but the popular one is the big and small caves on the east side. The small cave is recommended only to scuba divers who are certified or have obtained specialty in caverns.