9th February 2010

Excursions, Fishing, Diving and Golf Courses in Phuket Thailand

Phuket offers many excursions and activities to keep you occupied during your visit.

There are many beautiful, crystal clear bays, where you can enjoy snorkelling and diving. Throughout Phuket you will find companies that rent diving equipment and arrange diving sessions.

The marine life around Phuket is second to none, with beautiful coral and many species of fish to be found, in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand.

There are also diving schools located in Phuket, if you want to learn new diving skills during your stay.

Fishing in Phuket Thailand

Fishing is very popular in Phuket and you will find many companies offering fishing excursions on Phuket island and throughout the Phuket province.

Out in the deeper waters you will find awesome game fish, such as Dogtooth & Yellowfin Tunas, Giant Trevallys, King Mackerels, Blue & Black Marlin, and of course, the powerful Sailfish.

Day trips are very reasonably priced, especially if there are a group of you going fishing. Always ensure you clarify with the company, exactly what is included with your trip, before you set off.

Diving in Phuket

Phuket and the surrounding areas offer one of the best diving experiences in the world, with beautiful crystal clear waters and breathtaking marine life.

Phuket Scuba Club

This professional, friendly club offers excellent diving courses, 1/2 day local dives off Kata and Karon beaches, daily dive tours and Liveaboard cruises around the coasts of Burma and Thailand.

The Phuket Scuba Club pride themselves on offering a first class, friendly club for snorkellers, scuba divers and those that want to learn how to scuba dive or further their scuba diving education.

Club is the emphasis of their operation - a home away from home for people from all over the world including a large following of repetitive clientele.

Both of their shops are ideally situated. The main shop is located just 25 meters from the most beautiful and scenic Kata Beach. The beach branch is directly on the southern end of Karon beach 1/2 meter from the beach, where they conduct most of their scuba diving courses and local dive tours. Their Instructors and Divemasters are a complete mixture of nationalities all with a vast amount of diving experience all over the world.

The main branch in Kata is a PADI 5 Star Gold Palm Resort and is open all-year round. The Karon beach branch is an SSI Platinum facility and is open between October and May.

You can contact the Phuket Scuba Club on +66 (0)76 284026. Website: http://www.phuket-scuba-club.com

Golf Courses in Phuket

Phuket is an impressive backdrop for a round of golf. The golf courses in Phuket are kept in mint condition and the green fees are fairly reasonable. The golf courses offer various facilities including bars and restaurants, typical services include club hire, buggy hire, and most of the courses offer an inexpensive caddy service too.

You will find numerous golf courses in the Phuket province, including:

Laguna Phuket Golf Club

Laguna Phuket Golf Club features an 18 hole golf course along with a driving range, chipping areas, practice bunkers and putting greens. The club also offers a pro shop and restaurant.

Laguna Phuket Golf Club Address

34 Srisoonthorn Road
Moo 4 Cherngtalay
Thalang
Phuket 83110
Thailand
Tel: (+66) 76 270 991 Fax: (+66) 76 324 351

Blue Canyon Country Club

The Blue Canyon Country Club is located in Thalang, it offers two 18 hole golf courses, Canyon Course and Lakes Course. Other golf facilities include two driving ranges (indoor and outdoor) and several practice greens.
The club also boasts a luxurious Spa, excellent restaurant, and various types of accommodation.

Blue Canyon Country Club Address

165 Thepkasattri Rd
Moo 1
Thalang
Phuket 83110
Thailand
Tel: (+66) 76 328 088 Fax: (+66) 76 328 068

Phuket Country Club

Phuket Country Club, established in 1989, offers two courses, the New Course (18 holes) and the Country Club Course (9 holes). Golf facilities include a driving range with 52 bays, practice bunkers, chipping and putting greens.

Phuket Country Club Address

97/4 Vichitsongkram Rd (Country Club Course & Recreation Centre)
80/1 Vichitsongkram Rd (Old Course)
Moo 7
Katu District
Phuket 83120
Thailand

Tel: (+66) 76 319 365 (Country Club Course & Recreation Centre)
Fax: (+66) 76 319 372 (Country Club Course & Recreation Centre)
Tel: (+66) 76 319 200 (Old Course)
Fax: (+66) 76 319 206 (Old Course)

Other golf courses in Phuket include:

Mission Hills Golf Resort
Loch Palm Golf Club
Red Mountain Golf Club

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