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