Phuket is an international beach destination and many of the activities on the island are water-based. We have put together some of the most fun and challenging.
Traditional Long Tail Boat Trip
Rawai Beach has plenty of local fishermen waiting alongside traditional longtail boats to take you on island tours around Phuket. Bon Island, Coral Island, Koh Kaew and Khai Nok are the most popular as they are quick and easy to get to, and stunning places to spend a few hours snorkelling and swimming.
Phuket Diving & Snorkelling
Phuket is one of the top destinations for diving, with excellent snorkelling and diving sites. Its remarkable reefs, rock formations and spectacular variety of aquatic life makes it the perfect place for sign up for beginners or advanced dive course, http://www.oceanicdivecenter.com/ to just enjoy the deep blue waters.
Surf House Phuket
The Surf House in Kata is an artificial surfing platform with a wave generating machine. It attracts surfers from everywhere as there are constant waves and it’s open all year around. It doesn’t matter what the weather is like – it’s suitable for beginners or experts, and is a lot of fun. http://www.surfhousephuket.com/
Sea Kayaking
Some of the beaches, including the tiny Ya Nui in the south of the island, have sea kayaks for rent. You can get two people in one kayak and the water is calm enough to row out and explore the bay, you can even jump off and snorkel at the small island opposite the beach, Koh Keyao Noi.
Cable Ski and Wake Board
Phuket Cable Ski & Wake Board Park is a great day out, as well as being a lot of fun it’s also quite a challenge for adults and kids. They have facilities for water skiing, wakeboarding and knee boarding. Basic lessons are given to beginners and safety and sports equipment is offered.
Splash Jungle
The Splash Jungle Water Park in Mai Khao has an array of water slides and rides and is ideal for families with children to entertain. Special features include the popular 335m lazy river, as well as the thrilling boomerango slide. There’s also a kids’ aquarium and slide pool for younger children.
Phuket Boat TripsTaking a boat trip around the coastline of Phuket is exciting at any age as it’s something different to what you get to do back home. There’s plenty of opportunities to swim in the ocean or dive under the water and see the spectacular fishy sights, and the top deck is ideal for sunbathing.
MV Phuket Champagne is a 20m wooden boat with an experienced crew. We can make your boat trip extra special and one you and your family will never forget.
