It's the place to be if you want to be active in or above the sparkling blue sea. Phuket is happy to offer you all kinds of water sport facilities as well as sailboat cruises for various day and overnight tours to the neighboring islands.

 
Scuba Diving
   Phuket is the center the scuba diving business. Popular locations for diving include Similan, Surin and Phi Phi islands. Instruction and equipment are available at the main beaches, with teachers of various nationalities. Beginner courses are inexpensive, so if you have never learned to scuba dive, Phuket is a great place to learn. More Details

 
Sailing
   Imagine yourself stretched out on the sun-soaked deck of an exquisite, meticulously crafted oriental yacht.  

   As the junk slips through the tropical sea, you sip lazily from your ice cold cocktail and marvel at the spectacular seascape around you; picture postcard skied, sparkling azure waters and a breathtaking island shoreline with beautiful natural bays.

 
Windsurfing
   Boards may be rented by the hour, half-day, full day, or week at most major beaches.

 
Sea Canoeing
   Touring the limestone caverns in Phang Nga Bay is an unforgettable experience. Inflatable canoes squeeze into the inner sea of the island. Tour packages include all transportation and lunch.

 
Deep Sea Fishing
   Many travel agents operate deep sea fishing tours with well equipped fishing boats. Consult a tour agent for details.

 
Snorkeling
   The bays in Phuket contain many interesting coral reefs. Equipment can be rented from dive shops around the island.

 
Swimming
   Swimming at some beaches during the monsoon season is not recommended. Look for posted signs and flags indicating conditions for safe swimming ; if the red flag is flying, do not go swimming in the ocean!

 
Water Skiing
   Phuket Water Ski Cableways
An inland water skiing course on a man–made lake. Skiers are pulled round the oval track at speeds of up to 30 kph by overhead cables. Instruction is free for beginners.
   Located over the hill northeast of Patong at 86/3 Moo 6 Soi Nam Tok Kathu, near Kathu Waterfall.
   Tel. (076) 202 525-7; open daily 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

 
 

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