Learn Phuket

The Pearl of the South and for scuba divers it’s certainly the crown jewel of the Andaman Sea; one of the most prominent diving regions in the world.

Today Phuket is one of Thailand’s major tourist attractions. The surrounding waters contain beautiful marine life with some of the world’s best diving sites and Phuket town is renowned for its Sino-Portuguese architecture. The island of Phuket is a perfect holiday destination for every one with great sightseeing, stunning beaches and lush green forests and mountains.

Phuket, as an island, offers a wide range of water activities such as Scuba Diving, Sea Kayaking, Boat Charter, Cruises, Game Fishing, Snorkeling, and Whitewater Rafting. Island hopping is a “must do” when you come to Phuket. Its location in the Andaman Sea, allows you to discover some marvels daytrips dive sites such as, Phi Phi Islands, Phang Nga Bay, Krabi Coast, and the famous Similan Islands to name a few.

Weather

Phuket’s climate conditions are dominated by monsoon winds that blow year round. It is therefore always warm and humid. There are two distinct seasons, rainy and dry. The rainy season begins in May and end till October, during which the monsoon blows from the southwest. The dry season is from November through April, when the monsoon comes from the northeast. Highest average temperatures, at 33.4 degree Celsius, prevail during March. Lowest averages occur in January, when nightly lows dip to 22 degree Celsius.

Getting There

Tiger Airlines, one of Asia’s no-frills operators, has a daily morning flight between Singapore’s Changi Airport and Phuket using Airbus 320s with 180 seats in an all-economy configuration. Tickets can be bought on the Internet (http://www.tigerairways.com) or by phone. Budget carrier AirAsia (http://www.airasia.com) also offers service from Singapore.

Useful Language

Thai serves as the main language in Phuket and you are sure to be rewarded with a few extra smiles by the welcoming Thais if they catch a word or two of the language. While planning a holiday in Phuket make sure you learn a few essential Thai words and basic sentences since almost all the government activities are also carried out in this language. The people of Phuket take pride in their language and the main language is divided into a number of dialects which are used in their individual areas. English too is well understood, especially around the tourist areas of Phuket.

Phuket Dive Resources

Phuket Dive Resources

• View our Scheduled Dive Trips or Suggest a Custom Trip
• See our Payment Modes
• Learn more about Phuket
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Still not convinced? Just Ask!

Check before you go

Check before you go

• Passport expiry date (most countries require at least six months prior to the expiry date)
• Visa requirements
• Travel Insurance (make sure coverage for Scuba Diving is included)
• Medical status (Visit your doctor if you are unsure)