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Phuket Scuba Diving
 Phuket
Dive Sites
Day
Trips
Wrecks, wall dives, Whale Sharks. Hard coral,
soft coral, coral gardens. Boulders, cliffs, caves. Each dive site
offers something  special,
and a day trip is the perfect way to sample the many delights of the
sea. The options are almost too plentiful, but don't despair; the
sites are close enough that you can dive two, three—even four—locations
in one day. After all, sea fans or sea horses, who could choose?
Phuket diving day trips operate throughout the year to local dive
sites and islands like Racha Noi and Phi Phi (about 1 ½ hours
south of Phuket.)
Warm water (28C/ 86F average) and a thriving marine environment provides
good diving for both beginners and more advanced divers. Equipment
can be rented at low cost, and divers are accompanied by professional
divemasters who have detailed knowledge of the dive sites, and a keen
eye for local weather conditions. Languages spoken include English,
French, German, Dutch, Swedish, Japanese and Thai.
Day trips depart regularly with options available for 2, 3 or 4 dives.
For more details please see below.
Liveaboards
See it all in one shot on a live-aboard; the
ultimate in submersion immersion. Like a floating resort where the
swimming pool  extends
to the horizon, you won't find any comforts lacking. Modern boats
whisk you to Andaman Sea dive sites while your every need is attended
to. Air-conditioned cabins. Private restroom facilities. Shaded sundecks.
Meals. Minibars. Movies. No detail has been forgotten, making for
a truly memorable trip.
Scuba diving liveaboard safaris are the must
for underwater lovers. They allow you to discover the best dive spots
without the rush of a daytrip, and enjoy the life onboard with your
buddy divers. Nowadays, the dive boats are very spacious and comfortable
and offers you all amenities to entertain yourself during the journeys
between each dive place. The main destinations for scuba diving are
in the north of Phuket: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin
Island and Richelieu Rock; and in the south: Phi Phi Islands, Koh
Rok Nok, Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. You will find below a choice between
different boats to reach these destinations.
Dive
Courses
Whether you're a beginner wishing to get your
feet wet (so to speak), or an experienced sub-surface-swimmer looking
to advance your knowledge, Phuket is the perfect place to pick up
some new skills. From one-day  introductions
to basic and advanced certification to specialized courses, it's all
available here. Learn from the world’s best instructors in one
of the world's best locations. Consider it an "edu-vacation".
As in many sports the key to the full
enjoyment of scuba diving is proper preparation, and practicing safe
procedures before, during, and after the dive. Phuket has an excellent
safety record and we hope you will enhance that record by Phuket has
a number of very professional dive shops, and the world-class diving
here attracts some of the best diving instructors and Divemasters
in the world. Choose them with care, and then let them do their job,
your enjoyment and safety is their primary concern. There is no better
place than Phuket to become a certified diver or to upgrade your level
of diving skills. The warm turquoise blue water of the Andaman Sea
offers a superb underwater classroom. Most of professional dive shops
offer a full range of diving classes that allow you to earn full PADI
or NAUI certification. One local dive shop, Dive Asia of Kata beach
was recently designated as the the first Five-Star PADI CDC
(Career Development Center) in Phuket and one of only two in all of
Southeast Asia. Going with a diving school considered by PADI to be
qualified to keep professional diving instructors up-to-date in their
profession would seem a good bet for students at any level.
You do
not have to know anything more than how to swim to take a course.
It is not even necessary to be in tip-top condition physical condition
as the courses are designed to make learning enjoyable. The dive shops
carry a full line of dive equipment for use by students and also for
rental.
Dive Centers
Phuket's dive centers can maximize your fun quotient. They have boats,
gear, and buckets of knowledge. They know the sites. They know the
conditions. Tell them what you want, they'll make it happen. It's
all part of their dedication to make each and every experience special.
As long-time residents, their knowledge doesn't end at the shore.
Need a falafel fix? Yearning to see elephants dance at dusk? Don't
hesitate to ask.
This section of Diving.Phuket.com presents the
Dive Centers of Phuket, Khao Lak, Phi Phi Islands, Koh Lanta or anywhere
in Southern Thailand who wanted to promote their company on our website
dedicated to quality and safe scuba diving.
If you are the owner of a diving club located in South Thailand, and
wish to promote and advertise your company on this website, please
just check the 'add your dive center' page.
For the divers from all around the world who are looking to make bubbles
in the Andaman Sea while diving with a Manta Ray or a Whale Shark,
you will find all the information on the best dive centers available
near your holiday destination.
Dive
Boats
Dive boats are like snowflakes: no two are the same (well, nearly).
Phuket is home to the small and quick, big and luxurious, and everything
in between. World-class staff and full safety considerations are standard;
you simply pick the flavor of icing on the cake. Whether you are looking
for privacy, entertainment, comfort, socializing, or just want to
get diving as quickly as possible, your dream boat is here.
Diving Package
Love diving, but liveaboard schedules just don't fit in with yours?
No time to sort out hotels?
Our diving package allows you to enjoy diving at some of the great
sites southern Thailand has to offer.
Love diving, but liveaboard schedules just don't fit in with yours?
No time to sort out hotels?
Our diving package allows you to enjoy diving at some of the great
sites southern Thailand has to offer.
Dive in the warmest waters in the world and afterwards relax in comfortable
accommodation. Our package provides the best above and below the waterline
with excellent value for money.
Take up to 5 dives on the best diving itinerary to make the most of
your time exploring contrasting underwater scenery.
Includes:
Return transfer - airport-hotel-airport by minibus
Accommodation
for 4 nights
Daily
breakfast
Free
transfers to pier for all diving trips
Lunch,
fruit, coffee, tea, drinking water on all dive trips
Free
tanks & weights (NOT full diving gear - please enquire for
equipment rental)
Divemaster
service (Small groups with 4-5 divers)
2-day
diving excursions on M/V West Coast or M/V South Siam for a total
of 5 dives
Choose 2 from:
- King Cruiser Wreck + Shark Point +
Koh Doc Mai - 3 dives
- Racha Yai - 2 dives
- Phi Phi Islands - 2 dives
For more information about schedule and dive
sites please see more in our diving section
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