Diving In Phuket
Phuket offers plenty of options to experience diving at its best both for amateurs as well as seasoned diving professionals. As the water is very warm, there is not even the need to cover oneself in a wetsuit although this is still highly recommended if you are serious about your diving endeavours.
The underwater landscape can be described as amazing and covers a plethora of different fish species, shiny corals as well as plenty of reefs still untouched by human intervention. Given the large number of islands, you can typically search for your own hotspot and uncover new gems on a daily basis.
The best and fastest way to get oneself into the lifestyle of diving is to start small. Namely we recommend to take the first baby steps by doing some snorkeling. One of the main advantages of doing so: You do not have to take any diving exams and can gain a first understanding of diving culture at a low cost. Especially tourists who just want to take a sneak peak at diving are probably better advised to focus on snorkeling around Phuket first and decide later on whether they want to intensify their diving experience at a later point of time with scuba diving.
Diving in Phuket
Various places scattered all around Phuket and the surrounding islands invite you to snorkel your way to happiness. In order to find your preferred diving spot you might have to try out a few places. Phi Phi Island, Kata Beach and Freedom Beach are just a few recommendations we can give you as a starter. These can be reached by boat, the rates charged for transportation vary, so it is always good to ask around for the cheapest price available at the moment.
If you are serious about snorkeling and diving, we strongly recommend making a daytrip to a location a bit further away from Phuket. This way, you avoid the crowded spots and can enjoy the tranquility and magic of the sea without bumping into fellow divers every few metres. Taking a ferry to Phi Phi Island, spending the daytime diving and enjoying the sunset afterwards is a wonderful combination. Heading into the vibrant nightlife later on is a surefire way to experience a great daytrip and allows you to reflect upon all the images you have seen underwater.
Attractions For Divers in Phuket
Enjoy Nature without destroying it
One reminder you should always keep in mind: Leave the undersea environment untouched so that other fellow divers can experience the same beauty and appreciate it in the same manner as you did. Although your family will surely appreciate a souvenir from underseas, nature and the local population certainly do not. Many of the various plants, corals and others are very fragile and it is very likely that you will do harm to them by touching. So please try not to touch anything underseas.