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Marine Activities

Swimming
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A translucent turquoise,
delightfully warm, and fringed by soft
sand, the Andaman Sea has made
Phuket one of the world’s favorite
destinations. Whether at bustling
Patong or idyllic Yanui, Phuket’s
beaches offer great swimming.
Deep-Sea Fishing
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Phuket Fishing Charters:
MAP J4; 48/12 Soi Sunrise, Chalong;
08137 03181; www.phuketfishing
charters.com
The Andaman Sea offers anglers a
chance to cast for big-game fish,
from prized marlins and sailfish to
Snorkeling in Phuket’s azure waters hard-fighting tuna and giant trevally.
Most sportfishing off Phuket oper-
Snorkeling
1 ates on a catch-and-release policy.
Almost every beach here has
Scuba Diving
snorkeling opportunities, with boat 5
trips to the popular shallow-water The dive sites here are among
reefs surrounding Phuket. Masks, the best in the world. With crystal-
fins, and snorkels are available at clear visibility, gorgeous coral reefs
beachfront rental shops. and rock formations, and abun dant
sea life, there are astonishing under-
Kite Surfing
2 water opportunities for divers.
Kite Boarding Asia: MAP B4;
Kayaking
74/10 Nai Yang Beach (Dec–Mar: 6
MAP J4; Chalong Bay); 081 591 Explore Phang Nga Bay’s
4594; www.kiteboardingasia.com extra ordinary sea caves in a kayak
The northern beaches of Phuket or a canoe. Rock tunnels lead into
get the best wind for this activity, in lagoons surrounded by jungles with
which a parachute-like kite pulls the hornbills, kingfishers, and even
rider on a small surfboard. Since a monkeys. John Gray’s Sea Canoe
level of skill is required, it can be (see p37) has been leading eco-
more rewarding than parasailing. friendly canoe trips since 1983.
Kayakers at
Phang Nga Bay

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