| Phuket is the southern province of | | | | diving, you can come here and learn it |
| Thailand. The word 'Phuket', derived | | | | and enjoy scuba diving in blue Andaman |
| from Malay word 'bukit', means hill or | | | | Sea. |
| mountain. Phuket is a beautiful island | | | | You can enjoy the beauty of clear blue |
| and it seems like a mountain or hill for | | | | Andaman Sea by scuba diving in Phuket. |
| a distant view. Being the largest island | | | | There are dive boats which will take you |
| in Thailand, Phuket is blessed with | | | | to the diving destinations. Coral reefs |
| several beaches. Beaches of Phuket are | | | | in Phuket are some of the best |
| really amazing and that is why it | | | | spectacular reefs in the world. Over 200 |
| attracts thousands of tourists from all | | | | species of hard corals are there vying |
| over the world. The coastal areas of the | | | | their trade to build an amazing |
| western Phuket have several sandy | | | | underwater ecological kingdom. Some of |
| beaches while on the southern Phuket | | | | the exotic fish varieties that are seen |
| there are muddy beaches. Patong beach is | | | | in Phuket are dolphins, whale shark, |
| the most popular beach among tourists. | | | | manta rays, pelagic and numerous reef |
| Some other beaches in Phuket include Nai | | | | fishes and some of the turtle varieties |
| Harn beach, Karon beach, Bang Tao beach | | | | that enchant the Phuket are Olive |
| and Kata beach. Southern Phuket has some | | | | Ridleys, Hawksbill, Green Turtles and |
| coral islands which are suitable for | | | | Leather Back. |
| scuba diving. Similian Islands and Phi | | | | Hing Daeng, Richelieu Rock etc are some |
| Phi islands are remarkable coral islands | | | | of the diving sites in Phuket. There are |
| in southern Phuket. | | | | live boards which provide food and |
| Scuba diving, diving using underwater | | | | accommodation as well as diving. Scuba |
| apparatus for breathing, is really | | | | diving in Phuket is becoming really a |
| suitable for viewing underwater | | | | money spinner for the local enterprises |
| spectacles like floras, faunas, | | | | as more tourists' visits. Local |
| beautiful fishes, coral reefs, | | | | population are really friendly to the |
| especially in coral islands. 'SCUBA' is | | | | tourists. There are guides who can lead |
| the short form of Self Contained | | | | you to joyful scuba diving trips. Safety |
| Underwater Breathing Apparatus. Scuba | | | | measures are taken for ensuring the |
| diving is getting popular among people | | | | safety of the tourists while diving. |
| all over the world for recreational | | | | When it is not raining and if the sea is |
| diving. It is simpler and safer for low | | | | calm one can explore the underwater with |
| depth diving and help you remain in | | | | pleasure and enjoy the beauty and return |
| underwater for longer periods. | | | | with mind full of extraordinary scenes. |
| Scuba diving is the main attraction of | | | | Except during rainy season spanning from |
| tourists in Phuket. It is in the top 10 | | | | month of May to October scuba diving is |
| scuba diving destinations in the world. | | | | possible without glitch in Phuket. |
| There are many agencies which provide | | | | Holiday season in December is the period |
| scuba diving gears for tourists. There | | | | which more western tourists like to come |
| are many websites related to Phuket | | | | and splash in the blue waters. The water |
| which provides details about Scuba | | | | temperature is normally of 26-29 |
| diving in Phuket, wonderful scenery, | | | | degrees. In March- April it can plunge |
| facilities and other aspects. There are | | | | to 10 degrees temporarily due to thermo |
| many travelling agencies which provide | | | | clines. Visibility in water of Phuket in |
| scuba diving packages specifically for | | | | dry season is around 40 metres. While |
| tourists in Phuket. Day trips as well as | | | | the visibility range changes according |
| night trips to diving areas are also | | | | to the rain during rainy season. Scuba |
| included in the packages. | | | | diving in Phuket is an experience of a |
| There are many skilled scuba divers and | | | | life time which you can cherish. |
| certified trainers in Phuket who can | | | | Next time when you plan holidays |
| help naive divers to get accustomed with | | | | consider Phuket. It is sure that Phuket |
| scuba diving. There are some institutes | | | | will be an ideal destination for you. |
| which run courses on diving. These | | | | Facilities for advanced booking with |
| courses are devised for different skill | | | | travel agencies are available. Come and |
| levels. Standards of the training are | | | | enjoy the beaches and the coral reefs in |
| world class. So even if you don't know | | | | Phuket. |