Phuket Marine Sports, Thailand

Phuket Scuba Diving

Phuket and the surrounding area rank among the top 10 scuba-diving destinations in the world. But just what does this area have to offer the diver?

Only this -- warm water, excellent underwater visibility, myriad varieties of marine life, plus a chance of swimming with whale sharks and manta rays. Come and see for yourself!

Or visit one of the local dive shops who have pages on the web (read more...)

Sailing & Boating

Phuket is the base for sailing the Andaman Sea; and there are few places on Earth which compare to the Andaman Sea when it comes to yachting. Through the long northeast monsoon season, weather conditions are the equal of any area in the world, better, for example, than those in the Mediterranean.

The annual Phuket King's Cup Regatta brings hundreds of the world's keenest ocean sailors to enjoy spectacular racing.  Even in the south-west monsoon season there are calm, protected waters in fascinating Phang Nga Bay. There are many charter sailing boats available and some even offer "join-in" day trips for two or more people. See also our Luxury Cruises.

Sea Canoeing

The hong, or "rooms", of Phang Nga Bay and Krabi are collapsed cave systems open to the sky, filled with jungle flora and fauna, and often accessible only in tough, purpose-designed inflatable canoes through sea-caves at low tide. Local operators have so far gained access to dozens of hongs between Phang Nga and Krabi to the south. (read more...)

John Gray's SeaCanoe specializes in small group sea & river kayaking, and rafting adventures to unspoiled destinations in Phuket and around Southeast Asia. Unique programs genuinely immerse you in a variety of natural surroundings. We are the only ones who do what we do! (read more...)

Sport Fishing

The deep blue, clear waters of the Andaman Sea are ideal for gamefish, and the region is on the migratory paths of classic fighting fish such as marlin. At certain times of the year, the sailfish fishing compares with anywhere in the world; and this is one of the top three queenfish venues.

Game fishing boats, Andaman Hooker and Dorado offer some thrilling trips. Both Aloha tours and Blue Water Anglers offer several vessels for catching sails and other game-fish either on a complete charter or join-in angler basis. (read more...)

Surfing

During the monsoon season , when conditions are at their prime, there are a number of beaches where local and visiting surfers can now regularly be spotted making the most of southwesterly winds and prevailing on-shore surf (See Beaches). Phuket even hosts it's own surfing competition - the Phuket Quiksilver Surfing Contest - at Kata Beach.

So if you feel like catching some waves - check out some of the local beaches during the months of June to October. For information on the contest, lessons in surfing, and all surfing supplies, contact Aloha Surf Sports Company. Tel: 344 504

Also From the Beach

Swimming, snorkelling, dinghy and catamaran sailing, windsurfing, jet skis, water-skiing and parasailing can all be enjoyed on most of Phuket's 16 major beaches.

We offer snorkelling day trips that the whole family will enjoy. See our selection of Phuket snorkeling trips.