| One of the most diverse aquatic habitats are | | | | life unrivalled anywhere else in Phuket. |
| present in Thailand with over 300 main reef | | | | Diving in the destinations such as Mergui |
| groups around an area of more than 4500 sq. | | | | Archipelago, Burma Banks and Similan islands |
| miles. From submerged rocks and pinnacles to | | | | can be an awe-inspiring experience for the |
| sheer walls and coral gardens, scuba diving | | | | fans of scuba diving Thailand. Ko Phi Phi Lae |
| Thailand has a lot to offer to the scuba | | | | and Ko Phi Phi Don are the regions |
| divers with all levels of expertise and | | | | characterised for stunning topography, |
| experience. Due to this diverse marine and | | | | amazing cliffs of limestone, many hard coral |
| diving environment, Thailand has attracted | | | | gardens and excellent soft corals, sea whips, |
| diving lovers from throughout the world due | | | | black coral and orange sea fans. |
| to which it has become one of the most | | | | |
| popular destinations for scuba diving. | | | | Why and when scuba diving in Phuket: |
| Located on its western coast is the wonderful | | | | |
| island of Phuket, covering an area of 300 sq. | | | | While scuba diving, the divers can frequently |
| miles. | | | | see whale sharks, large pelagic fishes, manta |
| | | | rays and silver tip sharks. With its vast |
| For the last three decades, Phuket has been | | | | variety of tropical fishes variety, the place |
| catering to a huge number of visitors from | | | | has impressed even the most seasoned divers. |
| almost every part of the world out of which a | | | | Scuba diving Thailand can be done all year |
| large percent is of scuba divers looking out | | | | through but the best time is during October |
| to dive in some of the finest diving sites in | | | | to June when the waters are calm and you can |
| Asia. Today, scuba diving Thailand has become | | | | have the ultimate scuba diving experience. |
| on of the biggest businesses and the island | | | | |
| of Phuket offers many great diving centres | | | | It will be impossible to talk about scuba |
| and services from leisure dives to advanced | | | | diving Thailand without mentioning Phuket. |
| courses in diving. | | | | Undoubtedly, diving in this area is of a high |
| | | | standard and the place is a host of many |
| Scuba Diving destinations in Phuket: | | | | excellent diving sites. In fact, Phuket has |
| | | | managed to develop an entire tourism industry |
| One of the best diving sites in Phuket is the | | | | due to its scuba diving attractions and |
| Racha Islands located off Thailand's southern | | | | today, a large number of scuba divers visit |
| coast. The small island of Racha Noi provides | | | | the place every year. There are endless |
| some overwhelming underwater scenic views and | | | | diving opportunities in Thailand and the |
| has been renowned for encounters with manta | | | | place has been listed in the top ten scuba |
| ray and whale shark. King Cruiser Wrecks and | | | | diving sites. |
| Shark Point also attract a large number of | | | | |
| scuba diving enthusiasts to try their hands | | | | It is not surprising why a large number of |
| on. | | | | people get attracted towards the place due to |
| | | | its world-class scuba diving Thailand sites, |
| The water around and in the Ao Phang-Nga has | | | | crystal clear water and white clean sandy |
| been notable for their marine life profusion | | | | beaches. It is just the ideal place for the |
| offering access to diverse marine and coral | | | | adventure lovers. |