Given the fact that Phuket is a gorgeous South East Asian island there are plenty of water sport activities to partake in during a holiday visit to the island. Depending on how active you are there is a rich variety of activities designed to accommodate those who want to leisurely explore the beautiful azure waters and those who want to get some exercise in while seeing what the deeper waters have to offer.

One of the most popular activities on Phuket is sailing and yachting as it quickly became the major centre for both activities for not only Thailand but also its neighbors. In fact, Phuket is home to the Phang Nga Bay Regatta, Six Senses Phuket Raceweek, the Phuket International Boat Show, and King’s Cup Regatta, which means that with careful planning you can enjoy one of these events while on the island. Those that want to get in on the fun themselves can pay a visit to the four marinas or two yacht clubs and book a chartered day trip or hire a sailing boat for the day.

Another popular water activity in Phuket is scuba diving and its companion snorkeling. Phuket is also the largest diving center in the country and offers some amazing dive sites. The island is surrounded by beautiful colorful reefs that are well preserved and home to a wide variety of marine animals. The Racha Yai in particular is famous as a coral forest as well as the Racha Noi, which is suited only for experienced divers but offers some beautiful coral reefs in exchange for the effort.

Those who want to snorkel will find the bays on every side of Phuket are wonderful but the best spots are the reefs that are shallow along the Karon, Kata, and Patong beach waters. The island features plenty of shops that hire equipment for snorkeling and even offer chartered day trips to other surrounding islands.