Summer trip to Phuket Area

[wader]

Greetings all,
My wife and I are planning a trip this summer to the Phuket area. Summer is the only time we both have off (education...). We are thinking end of June/Early July for about 10 days. We have never been to the area. What options are available during this time? I understand some areas are closed for the season then. Not looking for luxury or big nightlife, dive, sleep, shop, eat drink, repeat basically. Any suggestions are appreciated.

 

[decompression]

Many years ago my wife and I dove and stayed with Seabees in Phuket and Koh Lak. The resort was excellent, small, super clean and beautiful. In Phuket, it's a short walk to Chalong pier or the dive shop. For us, it was dive, eat, massage, relax in the pool, repeat. We spent over a week in Phuket and Koh Lak. Both very enjoyable with Koh Lak being a little more low key. Lots of great restaurants around and nice walks. I've recommended them often and they still get great reviews.

 

[stevenl]

The only divesites closed that time of year are the Similans etc., and those are quite far away for a daytrip from Phuket anyways. So you can really enjoy your diving here. See here an overview of the July weather the last years.

I would recommend to stay in Kata beach. Closest beach area to Chalong Pier with a good choice of restaurants and some bars as well.