Plongée à Phuket — Thailand

Phuket is Thailand's largest dive hub, serving as the gateway to the Similan Islands, Hin Daeng, and Richelieu Rock — some of Southeast Asia's finest sites. The island's own reefs around Racha Yai and Shark Point offer easy day-trip diving. World-class liveaboard departures, massive operator competition, and resort infrastructure make it incredibly accessible.

Score
74.9
Visibilité
8–30m
Température
27–30°C
Meilleurs mois
November, December, January
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Phuket
ThailandSoutheast Asia
74.9

SCORE

7.8804°N

98.3923°E

Phuket is Thailand's largest dive hub, serving as the gateway to the Similan Islands, Hin Daeng, and Richelieu Rock — some of Southeast Asia's finest sites. The island's own reefs around Racha Yai and Shark Point offer easy day-trip diving. World-class liveaboard departures, massive operator competition, and resort infrastructure make it incredibly accessible.

Thailand's Dive Gateway

Visibility8–30 m
Temperature27–30°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$90
Best MonthsNovember, December, January, February
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML72.0CH62.0VIS68.0SV78.0TMP88.0DA72.0OP78.0TS88.0GT85.0VAL78.0CRD50.0SP80.0

Marine Life

72.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
70
Megafauna Encounters
68
Reef Fish Abundance
75
Macro Life
65
Endemic Species
58
Marine Life Diversity
72.0
Coral & Reef Health
62.0
Visibility & Conditions
68.0
Dive Site Variety
78.0
Water Temperature
88.0
Depth & Access
72.0
Operator Quality
78.0
Topside Experience
88.0
Getting There
85.0
Value & Cost
78.0
Crowding
50.0
Social Proof
80.0

Dive Types

reefwreckdriftwall

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Great news for traveling couples and families — this is a budget-friendly destination with plenty of affordable topside activities to keep non-divers happy while you explore below the surface.

Activities for Non-Divers

Phi Phi day tripBig BuddhaOld Town walking tourThai cooking class

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Wat Chalong
  • Old Phuket Town Sino-Portuguese architecture

Non-Diver Score

10/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifevibrant

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber5 km — Bangkok Hospital Phuket Hyperbaric Centre
Nearest Hospital5 km

Excellent medical infrastructure; chamber on-island at Bangkok Hospital Phuket

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

All4Diving

PADI

4.8
600 reviewsNITROX

Sea Bees Diving

PADI

4.6
450 reviewsNITROX
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