Scuba
and Snorkel Liveaboards from Phuket and Phang Nga
The Phuket and Phang Nga Bay area of
Thailand has been a center for Liveaboard Scuba
Diving safari trips in the Andaman Sea since the
late 1970's.
Standards have been
constantly improving, especially in the last few years.
Phuket can now boast liveaboard vessels that match the
quality of any in the world, taking customers in comfort
and safety to some of the best diving areas in South
East Asia.
Enjoy scuba diving adventures year round at world class
destinations with the chance to dive with Manta Rays,
Eagle Rays, Turtles and even Whale Sharks.
North of Phuket Island
are the Similan & Surin Islands located in Thailand's
National Marine Parks, the famous "Richelieu Rock" close
to the Burmese boarder or the "Mergui
Archipelago" beyond. Rated among the worlds top 10 dive
locations the diving is spectacular with huge underwater
boulders and contrasting coral gardens providing a home
to a huge variety of marine life.
Divers have many
available options for their liveaboard diving safaris
now beginning with a single daytrip for only 2 or 3
dives or overnight trips with 4 dives a day including
night diving. The average trips last 4 days / 4
nights or trips as long as 10 days are available
including combination trips that visit the Phi Phi
Islands and the world class "Hin Deang" & "Hin Muang" in
the South before continuing on to the Similan Islands
and other Northern locations.
The quality and prices
for the boats range from budget, moderately priced and
luxury class trips depending on what kind of memorable
diving adventure the customers are searching for.
Accommodation choices begin with fan or air conditioned
shared cabins with bunk beds and facilities, semi
private double and single beds with private bath
or private cabins. Divers who prefer more comfort and
privacy can choose queen size bed private air
conditioned cabins with en-suite hot water baths, TV/
Video and many other conveniences. Many boats now offer
mixed diving gases (Nitrox) and the experienced
multi-lingual Divemasters and Instructors offer
additional diver training courses onboard during the
cruise.
Whether you want world
class diving adventure, snorkeling, upgrade your diving
skills with "PADI" continuing education courses or
simply enjoy the relaxing way of life on the open seas.
Liveaboards from Phuket are becoming
increasingly popular with international dive travelers,
groups or private charters and advance bookings are
highly recommended especially during the peak holiday
periods.
For more information
about "Liveaboard Diving" take a look at
Phuket Liveaboards and you should easily be able to
find the boat, schedule and price to suit your
liveaboard diving holiday adventure plans.
A great local
resource for diving is
Thailand Diving Liveaboard Trips - Sunrise Divers
Another experienced regional provider of Scuba Training
and activities is
Dive the World. They provide training and
activities in
Phuket,
the
Similan Islands,
Hin Daeng,
Phi Phi Islands,
Krabi,
Koh Samui and
Burma.