Phuket Scuba Diving - Liveaboards - Diving in Thailand

We have a huge variety of day trips and overnight trips available from Phuket and Khao Lak to dive sites such as the King Cruiser Wreck, Shark Point, Anemone Reef, Racha Yai island, Racha Noi island, the Similans and Phi Phi. We offer you tailor made dive packages to suit your exact needs. We also have specially designed speedboats available for charter if you have a small group.

• Day Trip Dive Schedules and Packages
• Overnight to Phi Phi Islands
• Overnight to the Similans
• Speedboat Charters

Situated 8 degrees north of the Equator, Phuket's warm tropical climate is tempered by cool easterly breezes from November to April, and by fresh westerly "monsoon" winds in summer months. Phuket weather is good for scuba diving almost the whole year, but is better from November to April, which is our main diving and liveaboard season on the west coast of Thailand. Divers can expect a few wet and windy days during May - October, but it's often quite sunny. The "low" summer holiday season can actually be a great time for diving in Phuket, since you find less divers under water, and much lower hotel prices.

Phuket is the largest island in Thailand and well known as a tourism and diving destination. Just a short hop by jet from Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur or Singapore, and with daily connections to most major Asian cities, Phuket is ideally situated for a short Thailand dive holiday or a relaxing Phuket vacation (with a few dives!). Time is GMT +7 hours, 1 hour behind Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia. For more general information try visiting our Phuket Travel, Phuket Map or FAQ pages. Need a hotel? Look at our recommendations for Phuket Hotels.

The Andaman Sea, separated from the Bay of Bengal by the Andaman-Nicobar Ridge, is part of the Indian Ocean. Thailand's long Andaman coast extends for about 500 km from the Surin Islands near Thailand's border with Burma to Tarutao National Park bordering Malaysia. Hundreds of islands are reached by boat from Phuket, many of them uninhabited and fringed with spectacular coral reefs. To see the real Thailand, get off the beaten track. You often won't find even a footprint on the beach.

Phuket is the centre of all this beauty, and from here you can arrange PADI diving courses, liveaboard scuba safaris or a variety of day and overnight dive tours. The Similan Islands national marine park, to the Northwest of Phuket, is one of the best scuba diving destinations in the world - liveaboards, day trips and overnight tours are all available. Dive Thailand liveaboards into the remote Mergui Archipelago in Myanmar (Burma) are also becoming more popular.

The spectacular rock formations of Koh Phi Phi and Krabi are easily reached by dive boat or local ferry. The limestone karsts of Phang Nga bay should not be missed (including the famous James Bond Island), and are best seen on a kayak tour through the mangroves, or by hiring your own longtail boat and driver. A couple of hours North is Khao Sok National Park where jungle treks can be arranged. Islands close to Phuket, such as Koh Racha Yai, provide excellent local diving and great snorkeling in clear blue waters. Whether you are Phuket scuba diving, snorkeling, exploring or just relaxing and watching the sunset, you can find everything close to Phuket.

The West coast of Phuket island has some of the best beaches to be found anywhere in the world and during the sunny and dry November - May season, the water is calm, clear and warm. Each beach has its own style and distinctive points of interest. Some, like Patong, are hot spots for nightlife and dining, while others like Nai Yang and Bang Tao are quiet havens away from the bars and crowds. In between there are beaches like Kata or Karon Beach that offer a balance of peaceful relaxation within close vicinity to all the fun and activity you could want. Check out Jamie's Phuket Blog for lots more information on things to do on your Phuket diving holiday.

The fringing coral reefs of the Phuket area include some of the best in the world and are home to over 100 reef fish species. There are more than 200 species of hard corals playing their part in building this incredible underwater ecosystem, and an undetermined number of soft coral species. Hundreds of species of pelagic (open water) fish find their home in the rich waters of Thailand, including Manta rays and the majestic Whaleshark. Best season for whale sharks is March - May, at dive sites such as Hin Daeng and Richelieu Rock, best reached by Thailand scuba diving liveaboards from Phuket. The variety and abundance of reef fish in the Andaman Sea can sometimes be quite breathtaking. Check out our online Marine Life Guide.

Thailand is home to four species of Sea Turtle - green turtles, hawksbill, leatherback and olive ridleys, and there are turtle nesting sites in this area. Turtle releases take place every year around Songkran. Dolphins are often sighted by scuba divers on Phuket diving liveaboard boats in the Similan Islands, Burma and close to Phuket, and there have even been encounters with killer whales (Orcas) and larger whales. The underwater reefs of the Andaman Sea in Thailand and Burma are a natural treasure that we can all help to preserve. We hope to see you scuba diving in Thailand very soon!

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