Snorkeling in Phuket
A trip to Thailand might not be complete without scuba diving, according to those who have taken the plunge. For those who have put on their snorkels and flippers, this experience tops all the elephants and temples in Phuket. Companies trained in professional diving can allow whole families to safely experience life below the surface of the waters, no matter what the age or ability. When my own family decided to try scuba diving, we were able to seek out and find a company that was reassuring, with safety briefings, boats, and equipment in top order. Our group had only one experienced scuba diver, an adult kind of scared of the water, two snorkelers with experience, and two, pretty excited kids, 10 and 6 years old. Because of clear instructions, we were all able to get into the water within a half hour of reaching Racha Yai, a small island off the coast of Phuket, famous for its crystal clear seas.
I’ve been a scuba diver for years, but this was the first time I’ve ever been able to share this amazing activity with my family and wife. Out at Racha Yai, we didn’t need heavy, awkward tanks, or a lot of aids for buoyancy. I could looks around the reef, decked out in full gear, while they had fun doing precisely the same, diving without any fear or concern, with air-hoses that were connected to a raft. My ten year old niece was in her element, and my six year old nephew loved riding around on his father’s back.
You don’t need to go out too deep in order to find a great deal of marine life. We saw a lot! Eel, blue sea star, lobsters, crown of thorn starfish, and trumpet fish. What a variety! And there were lots more, too.
When we got back to one of the Phuket best hotels, we couldn’t stop talking about the experience. In fact, we’re still talking and comparing what we saw that day over three months later!
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