Boats are kept busy taking people to various dive sites off the coast of Phuket. The best conditions are found around the outcrops, islets and islands off the south of Phuket since the currents here carry away algae and silt and the corals have more chance of flourishing. The reefs are generally in a healthy condition with good hard corals as well as colorful soft corals. So, let's take a look at some of the most popular dive sites. A shallow reef following the shoreline north from the Meridien Hotel Beach between Patong and Karon Beaches.
Currents are weak to moderate.
Snorkellers can have more fun, following the fringing reef and seeing whatever there is to see. However, all these disadvantages make the site a very good one for training or for introducing new divers to scuba. Around the headland at the western end of Kata Beach and through the narrow strait between Koh Phuket and Koh Pu. Enter the water from the beach or take a 5 minute trip in a long tail. Currents are weak to moderate.