Phuket has established a reputation as a renowned tourist spot internationally, offering not only beautiful sceneries but fun activities and thrilling experiences as well. Bored with the usual vacation getaways? Then, the following two activities are right for anybody if the need for action and love for nature are at the same pace.
Over the years, the tourism industry in Thailand has been progressively developing into a global attraction. Phuket is one of the main contributors to this success. Its luscious beaches and tourist spots have been causing attention traffic from people al over the world, especially those coming from countries with colder climates. Phuket, coined as the Pearl of the South, is a taste of heaven for tourists, particularly sailors and scuba divers. It is without doubt a crown jewel of the Andaman Sea and of Thailand, all in all.
The Andaman Sea is known as one of the best sailing hot spots in Asia, even around the world. The base for sailing this sea is a hub at Phuket, Thailand. The Andaman Sea is considered as Thailand's nautical prized possession. The most beautiful of islands, beaches, and shores are located in the range of its clear waters and astonishing sights. The Andaman Sea also boasts of its jaw-dropping natural features. The area is with bountiful tropical climate and its seas are rich and flowing with a wonder of variety of marine life.
Tourists can come and enjoy diving and sailing all year long, but for the best conditions and the most fun and conducive for the experience, the months from October through May are considered as the ideal times for these activities. Dive boats are plentiful along the blue waters of the Andaman Sea.
Locals say that in the old times, these ships used to be the way of trade and transportation of explorers, merchants, missionaries, and even pirates. However, there remains a large portion of the seas and islands that is unexplored at the present time. This brings about elated excitement with the diving and sailing activities.
The fascination of being able to see new and more surreal frontiers, marina and sea creature keeps divers and locals attached to the sea and its beaches. Examples of aquatic life that can be seen are whale sharks, beautiful coral growths, and different species of fish, among the many others.
The Burma Banks in the archipelago of Mergui, the Surin Islands, the Similan Islands, the Andaman Islands, sites around the Phi Phi Islands, the King Cruise Wreck, Koh Dok Mai, Phuket West Coast Dive Sites, Rachai Noi, and Rachai Yai are only to name a few of the most populated and famous dive sites in Phuket.
Diving and sailing can be availed through tours and day trips. "Liveaboards" are also offered for those who prefer more far locations and deeper excavations. Other opportunities can also be chosen, such as wall diving and the thrill of exploring shallow water historical wrecks.
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