Thursday, 1 December 2016

Scuba Diving in Phuket – The Pearl of The Andaman

Phuket is situated around 862 kilometers south of Bangkok and it is one of the must-see destinations in Thailand, especially if you love water sports and scuba diving. Its nickname, ‘Pearl of the Andaman Sea,’ will make a lot of sense when you see how beautiful it is with its limestone cliffs, vast and tranquil bays, white beaches with powdery sand, and lush tropical forests. Phuket itself is the largest island of Thailand, and its waters have plenty of diving sites that are waiting to be explored by you.

Scuba diving is one of the top activities you should not miss in Phuket. PADI-certified divers go there for a challenge or for fun dives, and beginners and casual divers go there to learn or hone their skill. The best time to go scuba diving in Phuket is during hot season, which is from November to April. That way, you can experience the clearest skies, crystal clear waters, and the freshest sea breeze, and enjoy a pleasant temperature, which averages between 28 to 33 degrees Celsius.



Families, couples, groups of friends, and individuals can arrange scuba diving adventures through a reputable provider of diving trips, holidays, liveaboards, and certified diving lessons in Phuket. Be sure to find provider that is recognized as the leader in the local diving industry and recognized by PADI as a reputable diving center with the best standards for teaching and guiding its students.


Phuket offers many different dive sites such as Racha Noi, a tropical island known for its hard coral reefs, big granite boulders, and excellent visibility that lets you enjoy a view of the underwater life with plenty of fish and manta rays. The King Cruiser wreck is another attraction to see when scuba diving in Phuket. The ferry sank in May 1997 near a reef, and since then, it became inhabited by many species of fish, making it a fascinating diving destination for average to expert divers.

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