Scuba Diving is a famous sport worldwide. Blessed with beautiful beaches with two beautiful seas, the Gulf of Thailand in the east and the Andaman Sea part of the eastern Indian Ocean in the west is a haven for scuba divers worldwide.

Thailand offers the visiting diver’s diverse undersea experiences along with an unbelievable amount of topside recreation. It’s the perfect place for a diving holiday. World-class diving, heavenly tropical islands and immaculate white sand beaches await you. With water visibility often exceeding 30 meters, an average ocean temperature of around 28 deg.C and uncommonly calm sea conditions, Thailand has some of the most comfortable and safe diving environments found anywhere in the world.

Every year more and more visitors come to Thailand as places like Burma Banks, the Megui Archipelago, and the Andaman Islands in the Andaman Sea; and Koh Tao in the Gulf and Koh Chang near the Cambodian border are being recognized as new tourist destinations. Also, Thailand’s infrastructure has vastly improved making it easier to communicate with the people who offer the diving, the dive centre owners.

Diving takes place in three general areas: Pattaya, near the capital of Thailand, Bangkok; the southern islands of the Gulf of Thailand; and the two triangles of diving in the Andaman Sea on the west coast of Thailand’s isthmus.

The Similian islands, lying in the northwest of Phuket, are the most popular, famous and best-loved dive sites in Thailand. The Similan Islands, consisting of nine islands of stunning beauty and dazzling marine life, are visited by many liveaboard boats from Phuket. The reason the area has become so famous is due to its unlimited diving in warm, clear water at one of over 25 dive sites, and mild, comfortable sea conditions.

Approximately 180 kilometers to the northwest of the Similan Islands lie the relatively unexplored Megui Archipelago and the Burma Banks, a group of underwater mountains rising from depths of over 350 meters to just below the surface.

Moving south we discover unpopulated, unspoiled islands of Hin Daeng with vertical drop-offs of over 60 meters. Day-dive Destinations include Shark Point, Anemone Reef, and the Phi Phi Island group which all lie to the east of Phuket Island. Islands of Koh Racha Yai and Noi are located to the south of Phuket. Exciting drift dives, great visibility and superb hard coral growth characterize these islands.

While other areas around Southeast Asia and the rest of the world have suffered major degradation of their reefs, Thailand’s government and its dive centers have instigated sound policies in controlling damage to the coral and fish populations.

Whether you’re a beginner wishing to get your feet wet (so to speak), or an experienced sub-surface-swimmer looking to advance your knowledge, Phuket is the perfect place to pick up some new skills. Choose Diving package that suite you best from our travel websites.

Search for recommended hotels and resorts that offer excellent value for money - in our most popular Phuket locations. Bookings can be made quickly and easily with secure online payment. During the liveaboard season, early bookings are highly recommended, though you can often find last minute trips if you are lucky. Tailor made dive packages to suit your exact needs are offered. Specially designed speedboats are available for charter if you have a small group.

(Author: Irinaparker)

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