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