Travel Reference
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Activities
Diving & Snorkelling
Phuket enjoys an enviable central location for diving. The much-talked-about Simil-
ans sit to the north, while dozens of dive sites orbit Ko Phi-Phi Don ( Click here )
and Ko Lanta ( Click here ) to the south.
Typical one-day dive trips to nearby sites cost around 3500B, including two dives
and equipment. Nondivers (and snorkellers) are often permitted to join these dive
trips for a significant discount.
Snorkelling is best along Phuket's west coast, particularly at the rocky headlands
between beaches.
SEA FUN DIVERS
( 0 7634 0480; www.seafundivers.com ; 29 Soi Karon Nui, Patong) An outstanding
and very professional diving operation. Standards are extremely high and service is
impeccable.
Diving
OFFSPRAY LEISURE
( 08 1894 1274; www.offsprayleisure.com ; 43/87 Chalong Plaza ; trips from 2950B)
A dive and snorkelling excursion company specialising in small-load, intimate trips
to the reefs around Ko Phi-Phi.
Diving, Snorkelling
Sea Kayaking
Several companies based on Phuket offer canoe tours of scenic Ao Phang-Nga
Marine National Park.
JOHN GRAY'S SEACANOE
( 0 7625 4505-7; www.johngray-seacanoe.com ; 124 Soi 1, Th Yaowarat) The origin-
al, still the most reputable and by far the most ecologically sensitive company on
the island.
Kayaking
Surfing
Phuket is an undercover surf destination. The best waves arrive between June and
September, when annual competitions are held in Hat Kata and Hat Kalim.
PHUKET SURF
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