Phuket Diving Highlights

Incredible Visibility - The waters of the Andaman Sea are crystal clear, with visibility often exceeding 30 metres (100 feet), and extending up to 45 metres (150 feet). Warm Water - Average surface temperature is 28°C (82°F) with no thermocline. Thriving Ecosystem - Hundreds of varieties of hard and soft corals, brilliantly coloured fish and sea creatures, including some of the larger reef fish. Big Animals - Whale Shark and Manta Ray sightings are common occurances. Variety - Dozens of scenic island destinations lie within easy range of day boats and liveaboard cruises from Phuket. Year Round Diving - The visibility and water temperature stay consistent month in and month out right off of Phuket's coast. First Class Operators - Great food, expert supervision and comfortable accomodation are the norm on Phuket's liveaboards. Top Quality Dive Shops - Phuket dive shops offer affordable Scuba certification from beginner to master instructor. Courses are offered in languages ranging from English to Japanese to Russian. What better souvenir to take home than a PADI Open Water ticket as a Scuba diver, or, if you've already qualified, accreditation from a specialty course such as Natural History? World Famous Dive Sites - Some of the finest and most renowned dive sites in the world are located right off of the shores of Phuket. The Similan Islands, Burma Banks and the Mergui Archipelago are experiences sure to make you the envy of all your dive buddies back home. Phuket Island - The fun doesn't stop when you get out of the water. Phuket is one of the world's premier vacation destinations, offering beautiful beaches, gourmet restaurants, vibrant nightlife, exciting attractions and a wide variety of excellent accommodation.