Snorkelling near Centara Karon

We are staying here in January %26amp; I am just wondering if Karon Beach is a good snorkelling place, having never been to Phuket before I am unsure.

Are we best to take our snorkelling gear (as we have done this before to Fiji %26amp; Vanuatu). Obviously we won%26#39;t bother if there%26#39;s not much to see at the local beach.

Thanks in advance.

Snorkelling near Centara Karon

I stayed at the Centara Karon in Fen this year. The beach is a few minutes walk away but the best snorling done when we did the Phi Phi island trip.

We took our own snorkelling stuff, the tide was a bit strong when I went on Karon beach, hence the lack of snorkling there.

Snorkelling near Centara Karon

Sea was too rough when we were there. There are rocks at either end of Karon beach where you might see something, but I don%26#39;t think Karon beach has much to see. You could take your masks and snorkels with you for tours, though the ones provided on snorkelling trips eg 3 island tour, do the job. I even found flippers that fit. Mask and snorkel don%26#39;t take up much room, I%26#39;d take them anyway.

hello we were in phuket last january and in fact this january as well!.The water at karon is quite calm at that time.I saw more people snorkeling at kata noi.I didn%26#39;t even bother because we had been to ko racha,ko kradan,ko rok,ko phi phi.E.T.C.Do yourself a favour and take a day trip.Ko racha is quite close? .Or ko phi phi of course

Between November to April the southern end of Karon Beach offers a pleasant snorkelling site. We scuba dive there regularly during these months and the marine life can be very surprising. Also both ends of Kata beach and the southern end of Kata Noi Beach are worth a visit.

For a great day out Koh Racha Yai is well worth it and any of the many Dive Centers on Phuket can arrange this day trip for you.

Also I recommend that you bring your own snorkelling gear as nothing fits better than your own equipment. If you dont bring your own there are plenty of Dive Centers in the area where you can rent some. Prices around 350 baht per day for mask, snorkel and fins. You can also rent from the vendors on the beach but in most cases their equipment is a little inferior.

Regards

Chantal.

Thanks everyone, gotta love this forum, full of information! Will pack our snorkel stuff and go exploring I think.

Cheers

lips