Here, you can find general information about Scuba Diving, Snorkeling and other activities possible around Phuket.
You can also read about the main landmarks, attractions and dive sites in the area.
King Cruiser Wreck Phuket King cruiser wreck started life as a car & passenger ferry in Kobe, Japan in the early 90’s it was purchased by Thailand’s Marine company to run daily between Phi Phi islands and Phuket main land Dive site information The King Cruiser a large ferry running from Phuket on a routine […]
RACHA YAI DIVING SITES Racha yai or Raya Island is the best location for local scuba diving near Phuket as its located 15 miles South of Phuket from Chalong Bay, the islands dive sites are accessible throughout the year and suitable for Scuba diving Free diving & snorkeling. Typically the larger local dive boats can […]
Racha Yai Island has many dive sites but Bungalow Bay Dive site is a popular spot for beginners and takes only 90 mins to get there by large dive tour Boat, Bungalow Bay itself is divided into 2 diving areas North and South reef. This location is accessible between the months of October – April, […]
The Best Similan Islands Dive sites are only accessible on Similan Liveaboards as they are some distance from the main land, normally to far for speedboats to travel, the ” The better Diving sites are at Surin Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, here’s some information of the top sites for Scuba diving in […]
Investment over the last 15 years has created Chalong’s most noticeable feature is its long 700 metre jetty and Visitors center which replaced the rickety old wooden pier in 2001. A supervised car parking area with CCTV. Modern style restaurants, bars and Nightclub venues. The main arrival area to the Pier has a open-air waiting […]
WAT CHALONG TEMPLE The most important of the 29 buddhist temples of Phuket is (Wat) Chalong temple locals and many Thai tourists come to pray and pay respects. The temple complex was built in its current location at the beginning on 19th century around 1837 and officially named Wat Chaitararam. Buddhist as well as many […]
PHUKET HISTORY Phuket, formerly known as Thalang, which is somewhat smaller than the size of Singapore, is Thailand’s largest island. The island is connected to mainland Thailand by two bridges. It is situated off the west coast of Thailand in the Andaman Sea. Phuket formerly derived its wealth from tin and rubber, and enjoys a […]
