Is there good diving in Phuket?
Phuket welcomes divers year-round with its warm water rarely dipping below 77ºF/25ºC. The National Marine Park is open for diving from November-May so plan your trip around this time. Visibility ranges from 25-40m.
Where is the best shark diving?
The World’s Best Places to Shark Cage Dive
- Isla Guadalupe, Mexico – Great White Sharks.
- Western Cape, South Africa – Bronze Whaler and Great White Sharks.
- Farallon Islands, USA – Great White Sharks.
- O’ahu, USA – Galapagos and Sandbar Sharks.
- Neptune Islands, Australia – Great White Sharks.
How long is Aliwal Shoal?
The Aliwal Shoal MPA was extended to 670 km2 by the addition of the large Aliwal Shoal Offshore Marine Protected Area in 2018/2019.
Where can I see sharks in Phuket?
Phuket’s most common traditional shark looking shark would be the Black Tip reef shark. Which can be found in good numbers on a dive trip from Phuket to dive sites around Phi Phi, particularly Phi Phi Ley.
How much does scuba diving cost in Phuket?
From Phuket we have Daily Dive Tours for certified divers to Phi Phi, the King Cruiser Wreck, Racha Yai and Racha Noi Islands and (in high season) to the Similan Islands. The cost for a day trip starts at about 3,400 Baht for 2 dives and 3,900 Baht for 3 dives.
Where is the best diving in Thailand?
the Andaman Sea
The best diving in Thailand is in the Andaman Sea, to the west of the kingdom. Two dive sites you shouldn’t miss are in the Southwest: Hin Daeng (Red Rock) and Hin Muang (Purple Rock). These world-class diving sites deserve to be in every divers’ top 10. Other places to target are the Similan and Surin Islands.
Has a shark cage ever dropped?
In 2007, a commercial shark cage was destroyed off the coast of Guadalupe Island after a 4.6-metre (15 ft) great white shark became entangled and tore the cage apart in a frantic effort to free itself. Tourists captured video of the incident, which quickly spread throughout the Internet.
Can you dive with great white sharks?
Great white sharks meander globally, and can be found in coastal and offshore waters that range between 12 – 24°C (53 – 75°F). Greater densities of great whites congregate in fairly specific locations around the world, giving you the best opportunity to scuba dive with these majestic creatures.
How far offshore is Aliwal Shoal?
5 km
The reef lies 5 km offshore from the Umkomaas River mouth, close to the coastal village of the same name. The marine protected area extends 18.3km along the coast between the Mzimayi and Umkomaas river mouths, and extends 7km out to sea, and there are shipwrecks within the MPA borders.
Where is the Aliwal Shoal located?
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The Aliwal Shoal is a rocky reef which is the remains of an ancient sand dune approximately 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) off the coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The reef is inhabited by many kinds of hard and soft corals and a variety of tropical and subtropical fish species.
Can you see whale sharks in Phuket?
The best sites to find whalesharks have been at Richelieu Rock and Koh Tachai. But there have also been sightings at Hin Daeng, and even at local dive sites around Phuket and Phi Phi. Lots of lucky divers these last few years on liveaboard trips!
Can you swim with sharks in Phuket?
Shark Point dive site is suitable for the intermediate or experienced Open water certified diver and above, located 1 mile south East from Anemone Reef which is also good for macro life. Both Shark Point and Anemone reef are most divers favourite site for scuba diving in Phuket.
Where can I dive in Aliwal Shoal?
Make a booking Aliwal Dive Centre offers some of the most exciting scuba diving in the world, here on Aliwal Shoal. Dive with Ragged Tooth Sharks, Tiger Sharks and Manta Rays, Dolphins and Whale Sharks. Enjoy our great South African hospitality at the Aliwal Dive Lodge and further your Dive Education at our PADI 5* Instructor Development Centre.
Where to stay in Aliwal?
The Aliwal Lodge has all the accommodation comforts you’d expect but at an affordable price. Make a booking Aliwal Dive Centre offers some of the most exciting scuba diving in the world, here on Aliwal Shoal. Dive with Ragged Tooth Sharks, Tiger Sharks and Manta Rays, Dolphins and Whale Sharks.
Where can I dive in South Africa?
Aliwal Dive Centre, Umkomaas, South Africa We offer daily Baited Shark Dives, Shark Cage Diving & Snorkeling, Reef & Wreck Dives, Boat Excursions & Snorkel Trips, Padi Scuba Dive Coursesand Accommodation Dive Center Ideally located for daily charters to Aliwal Shoal and the 2 nearby wrecks- the ‘Nebo’ and the ‘Produce’ Dive in Scuba Courses