How to Plan a Scuba Diving Program in Thailand

Among the many breathtaking attractions in Thailand is its rich and exotic marine life; best explored by delving underwater. The Andaman Sea together with the Gulf of Thailand never falls short of choices when it comes to fascinating dive sites each of which boasts a variety of wonders that ranges from wrecks, walls, dramatic drops and pinnacles that push up through the surface of the ocean. As interesting as it sounds Scuba Diving is a sport that requires substantial preparation, so here is how you plan the perfect Diving expedition in blissful Thailand.

Step 1: Determine Your Base in Thailand

If you are a diving enthusiast Thailand boasts dive spots that spans right across the Andaman Sea and stretches into the Gulf of Thailand as well. Your location in the country plays a large role in determining which particular dive sites you are likely to explore and where you stay in Thailand depends on what you plan to do here. Hotels and Resorts are found in plenty across Thailand and some of them are specially designed to provide its guests a much directed experience of care when it comes to Scuba Diving. A Trang Resort like Anantara Sikao Thailand Resort & Spa is one such hotel that is ideal for those looking for luxury in their holiday experience. You also however have the option of exploring underwater Thai from a remote fishing village; it may not be as luxurious but it is certainly very authentic.

Step 2: Research on the Best Dive Sites in Thailand

Once you have decided where to stay in Thailand now do a little research on what Thailand has to offer. If you intend to explore the Andaman Sea there are about 155 different islands around that area where you can be based in for the dive sites here are spectacular. For those in Phuket the shark point and anemone reef are 2 spectacular off shore sites that are known for its exquisite collection of corals and large number of sharks. If you are keen on spotting some unique limestone cliffs Krabi is a good area to be based and for those in Koh Tao there is a large collection of shallow dive sites that work perfectly for the amateurs. Diving experts will find plenty of wonders in Sail Rock and Chumphon Pinnacle where sighting Whales and Bull sharks are rather common. If Manta Rays are among your favorite underwater species head over to the calm and quiet Similan Islands; the diving experience from here is absolutely spectacular!

Step 3: Choose Travel Dates Based on the Best Season for Diving

In Thailand Scuba diving can be indulge in year round; however, there are certain location where some months are more favorable for diving than others. The Andaman Coast is best explored between and May as these are the only few months when it is not devoured by rain. If you are hoping to dive somewhere in the East side of the Gulf of Thailand the best months falls between January and November. For authentic year round diving the sunny coast of Pattaya is the ideal location that is adorned with plenty of wrecks and an array of other wonders.

Step 4: Make Sure You Are Adequately Protected Against Exposure

Since Thailand is one of those destinations with warm, clear water year round over here you will only need moderate exposure protection. In fact, some divers explore underwater with nothing but a pair of shorts but this however, is not always the safest option. The ideal attire underwater in Thai is a full body 3 mm wetsuit but even a shorty 3 mm wetsuits would do.