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Koh Racha island diving

Racha Islands Dive Sites

    Racha Yai and Racha Noi are islands directly south of Phuket. Racha Yai is 12 nautical miles south of Phuket, and Racha Noi is 20 nautical miles south of Phuket. Sometimes, youโ€™ll see Racha spelt as Raja or Raya. Racha Yai offers the best all-weather training sites around Phuket.

    Diving in Phi Phi Islands

    Koh Bida Nok and Koh Bida Nai

      Phi Phi is an archipelago of islands lying 30 nautical miles east of Phuket and is a popular holiday spot for divers as well as non-divers. Itโ€™s one of the most famous places in Thailand.

      Koh Dok Mai

      Koh Dok Mai

        Koh Dok Mai, or โ€œflower islandโ€ in Thai, is a mushroom-shaped limestone rock typical of the limestone karst formations we are famous for in the region

        Anemone Reef dive site near Phuket

        Anemone Reef

          Anemone Reef lies just north of Shark Point and lies about five meters below the surface, making it a navigational hazard, though easy to find with a map or GPS on board. The site is named for the thousands of anemones that cling to the rocky reef

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          Shark Point Area

            The Shark Point area has several dive sites east of Phuket, on the way to the Phi Phi Islands. It takes about 90 minutes to get there by dive boat, and the trips depart every morning. Usually, the dive operator will offer two or three dives on the cluster of reefs surrounding Shark Point, including Anemone Reef, King Cruiser Wreck and Koh Dok Mai.

            Manta Dive Phuket 1

            Manta Dive Phuket

              Manta Dive Phuket is a diving centre offering PADI and SSI diving courses for beginners and professionals. For fun divers, MDP offers day trips and liveaboards to Similan or the most famous dive sites around Phuket, which have the best dive boats available.

              MMA Divers Phuket

              MMA Divers Phuket

                MMA Divers Phuket is a PADI scuba diving centre and private dive boat charter located at Chalong Pier Marina in Phuket, Thailand.

                SiamDivers Phuket

                SiamDivers Phuket

                  SiamDivers.com has been offering liveaboard and resort dive holidays for over 30 years. Our experience in Thailand and Similan Island, including Richelieu Rock and Myanmarโ€™s (Burma) Mergui Archipelago, is second to no one

                  Heeowhat Beach

                  Heeowhat Beach

                    Heeowhat Beach is quite large, with tall trees near Cape Panwa on the east coast of Phuket. It is home to the Pullman Panwa Phuket Resort, but because the beach is very wide and shallow, it is not a swimming beach, just great for walks in a peaceful atmosphere.

                    Makham Beach in Phuket

                    Makham Beach

                      Makham Beach is one of the island’s least-known beaches, hidden near Cape Panwa when driving from Phuket Town. The beach is lovely to walk on, but the sea is not as blue as other tourist beaches on the East Coast

                      Siam Beach

                      Siam Beach

                        Siam Beach on the west coast of Phuket is so small and hard to reach via stairs that it is not worth going there; we list it here because it is considered a beach, good for snorkelling.

                        Yae Beach Phuket

                        Yae Beach

                          Yae Beach is not fantastic, but we wanted to see it since it is hard to find. Itโ€™s on a cape between Patong and Kamala, and you wonโ€™t see much there, just a small hut selling drinks when itโ€™s open.

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                          Shore Diving in Kata Beach

                            The Kata Beach shore diving on the south side of Kata Beach is popular with local diving schools for training as itโ€™s an easy entry and a short swim to the reef

                            Wat Baan Kamala

                            Samnaksong Charoentham Kamala – Wat Baan Kamala

                              Wat Baan Kamala is a modest temple near the entrance of town. It is quite modest, but the long lines of small golden Buddhas are worth a photo and a glimpse of real Thai life. Remember that this is a religious site so don’t wear too short clothes.

                              Quan Spa at Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa

                              Quan Spa at Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa

                                Reserve time for a rejuvenating spa treatment on Mai Khao Beach. Quan Spa offers a relaxing spa treatment in a stunning tropical atmosphere with a full suite of services, including the popular coupleโ€™s massage, facials and more that combine ancient knowledge with modern techniques.

                                THE SPA at JW Marriott Phuket

                                THE SPA at JW Marriott Phuket

                                  Pamper yourself with an array of special spa services and beauty treatments at Mandara Spa. Our resortโ€™s award-winning day spa offers exclusive packages guaranteed to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul.

                                  Gym Club Phuket

                                  Gym Club Phuket

                                    Gym Club Phuket is a bright, spacious 500+ sqm gym located near Laguna Phuket; a gym for everyone regardless of fitness level. The gym features cardio, free weights, a machine weights zone, a choice of daily group classes, and a functional training area.

                                    Khao Lak Muay Thai

                                    Khao Lak Muay Thai

                                      Khao Lak Muay Thai & Muay Boran is a training camp based in Khao Lak, Phang Nga, Thailand. We cater for students of all levels, from beginner to pro level, and for families and casual enthusiasts.

                                      Blue Tree Water Park in Phuket

                                      Kids Planet at Blue Tree Phuket

                                        Blue Tree offers more to visitors than just water activities. Kids (and adults too) can enjoy a considerable amount of land activities as well as impressive trapeze training and a skating rink. The exercise Parcours looked fun but also intensive โ€” something the young ones will love.