With access to almost any and every dive site in the Andaman Sea, Phuket is not just a dive destination renowned for its own fantastic diving spots, but is the gateway to diving heaven. Blessed with two bountiful seas, the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, the riches of Thailand have been known to many for decades.
Manta rays, tuna, leopard sharks, schools of tiny glassfish, boxfish, mackerel, barracudas, and even a whale shark, are some of the many species of marine life that are native to dive sites in Phuket. Pristine corals, critters galore, amazing granite boulders and even the odd wreck or two, are the perfect complements to the fantastic diversity of marine life.
Best time to dive:
October – May. Although diving is available in Phuket all year round, the number of liveaboards to Phi Phi Islands and Similan Islands dwindle outside of this period. From June – September, the weather becomes less predictable and visibility drops to only 15m. Nonetheless, 15m in clear turqoise water, framed by white sands and an ever-changing landscape of marine life, is definitely more than what anyone can ask for!
Additional Information
Great for:
Open Water, Advanced, Photography
Highlights in Phuket Highlights:
Cow tail rays, leopard sharks, whalesharks, tropical fish, fire gobies.
Depth of waters in Phuket Depth:
5 – >40m
Visibility of waters in Phuket Visibility:
15 – 30m
Current in Phuket Currents:
Can be strong
Surface Conditions:
Calm
Water Temperature:
24 – 29°C
Number of Dive Sites:
>30
Experience level:
Beginner – Advanced
Recommended Length of stay:
3 – 5days
Shark Point
Anemone Reef
Koh Phi Phi (Phi Phi Islands)
Koh Racha Yai
Koh Racha Noi
King Cruiser Wreck
Koh Dok Mai
Phuket West Coast
Krabi
Requirements:
Valid passport and Visa (if applicable)
Cash in Singapore, US Dollar or local currency (Thai Baht; THB)
Personal Medication
Travel Insurance (recommended)
Able to snorkel/swim in the sea
Minimum of PADI Open Water Diver Certification or equivalent (for leisure diver)
Getting there:
Fly from Singapore to Phuket, Thailand. (approximately 2 hours)
Coach/mini-bus to Patong Guesthouse
Includes:
2 way land transfer between Phuket Airport and Patong Guesthouse and Chalong Pier
Full board accommodation at Patong Guesthouse, light breakfast and lunch during boat dives
Up to 4 guided boat dives
Air tanks and weights provided
Excludes:
Air fare between Singapore and Phuket
Miscellaneous:
Currency accepted:
USD, THB
Credit cards accepted:
Visa and Mastercard
Electricity Supply:
220-240V 50Hz, 2 pin round plug
Time difference:
Phuket is 1 hour behind Singapore (GMT +7)
Immigration:
Countries with a 30-day visa-free entry
Add-ons:
1N extension available from SGD 210 onwards.
Day Trips
SGD 176 per diver
From now until 1 May 2011:
Monday – Phi Phi
Tuesday – Racha Noi
Wednesday – Shark Point / King Cruiser’s Wreck / Koh Doc Mai
Thursday – Phi Phi
Friday – Racha Yai / Racha Noi
Saturday – Shark Point / Anemone Reef
Sunday – King Cruiser’s Wreck / Koh Doc Mai
From 1 May 2011 until 30 October 2011:
Monday – King Cruiser’s Wreck / Koh Doc Mai
Tuesday – Racha Noi
Wednesday – Shark Point / King Cruiser’s Wreck / Koh Doc Mai – 3 dives
Thursday – Phi Phi / Racha Yai
Friday – Racha Noi
Saturday – Shark Point / Anemone Reef
Sunday – Racha Yai / Racha Noi – 3 dives
Sabie Dee Patong Guesthouse
Rooms:
Standard package is based on twin-sharing.
All rooms are air-conditioned and come equipped with ensuite bathroom with hot/cold water, safe-deposit box, desk, fully stocked mini bar, cable television, free wi-fi access, laundry service and wardrobe.
Meals:
Light breakfast and lunch is provided in between dives.
Amenities:
Car and motorbike rental
Wi-fi access in all rooms and at the bar
Tour desk
Room Service
Cable television and DVD player in sitting room (off Reception area)
Dive sites are approximately 30 minutes – 1 hour away, which you will be brought to via dive boats.
