Phuket Island is the perfect base for scuba divers coming to Thailand. Located in the Andaman Sea just off Thailand's west coast it is within range of the Similan Islands, Surin Islands, Richelieu Rock and Burma to the north plus Hin Daeng and Hin Muang to the south and Phi Phi to the east. Staying in Phuket allows divers to visit all these dive sites by daytrip dive boat or by liveaboard. Phuket also has it's own local dive sites like Shark Point, the King Cruiser wreck and the Racha Islands. The majority of diving is by boat with a limited number of shore diving options. Many of Phuket,s dive sites are equally suitable for snorkellers.

Phuket is a wonderful holiday destination with or without diving, attracting more tourists than any other Asian resort location. It boasts fabulous beaches, fun nightlife, fine restaurants and numerous shopping options. This gives Phuket a big advantage over many other Asian dive destinations where there is nothing to do when the diving has finished. In Phuket you can go elephant trekking, white water rafting, hire a jet ski or take a Thai cookery class. Or you can relax with a massage or a Singha beer in any number of watering holes. You can stay in a budget guesthouse or a luxury resort. You can spend US$100 on dinner or eat a delicious meal from a street vendor for a dollar.The island is safe and has international standard hospitals. Phuket is just a 1.5 hour flight from Bangkok, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur and many budget airlines fly in to Phuket's international airport.... Continued >>

Phuket Daytrip Dive Sites:
Racha Yai : Racha Noi : Shark Point : Anemone Reef : Koh Doc Mai : King Cruiser Wreck : Beach / Longtail Dives