No Gravity Dive Center
No Gravity Dive Center is a family-run business in the Chalong area, and an authorised PADI Dive Center open since 2007 with a small team of experienced and friendly instructors
Phuket has plenty of ways to stay active. Muay Thai camps range from beginner classes to serious training, and fitness gyms are scattered across the island. Yoga studios are common in Rawai and Kata. For outdoor activities, there’s golf (several courses), ATV rides through rubber plantations, ziplines in the jungle, go-karting near Patong, and mini golf for families. Water sports are everywhere: jet skis, parasailing, wakeboarding, diving, and snorkelling. Most places accept drop-ins and cater to all levels, so you don’t need to plan ahead. Good option if sitting on a beach all day isn’t your thing.
No Gravity Dive Center is a family-run business in the Chalong area, and an authorised PADI Dive Center open since 2007 with a small team of experienced and friendly instructors
Phuket Dive Master is your gateway to the underwater wonders of the Andaman Sea. Located in the heart of Patong, our dive center offers a comprehensive range of diving services tailored for every level, from beginners to seasoned divers
Oceanic Dive Center was founded in Kata in 1999. Since then, the ownership has changed only two times, and the current owners are still in close touch with the original management team
Thailand Divers is one of Phuket’s most experienced dive companies, with over 18 years of experience running professional PADI scuba diving courses and day trips to all the best dive sites Phuket offers.
Local Dive Thailand is one of the longest-running dive centres in Phuket. They run day trips to all the top dive spots every day of the year on their dive boat with a maximum group size of 4 divers to 1 guide.
Sea Bees Diving has been operating an award-winning dive resort for over twenty years. As an SSI Diamond Instructor Dive Center, they offer a full range of premium quality dive courses and excursions. The dive centres and outlets are located in the best dive destinations in Southern Thailand.
Merlin Divers Phuket is located on the beautiful Kamala Beach on the west coast of Phuket. The shop has one of the biggest retail section on Phuket for snorkeling and diving equipment and general items for a holiday on the beach.
Sport Wake Park in Phuket is a fantastic destination for wakeboarding enthusiasts of all levels, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rider. Located just 5 minutes from Phuket International Airport, this park offers a great place to enjoy a thrilling day on the water.
Rattachai is a Muay Thai training camp owned by Khun Nai, a three-time Lumpinee Stadium champion. Found near the popular Muay Thai soi in Chalong, the camp offers group classes twice a day and private training.
Open for more than 25 years, Suwit Muay Thai Camp is said to be the first Muay Thai camp in Phuket, and many of its students have gone on to fight around Thailand and internationally. The trainers are all highly experienced, and the camp in Chalong has a gym, boxing rings and accommodation.
As its name suggests, MMA is a big focus at this training camp in Rawai, with a mix of Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), boxing, wrestling, and strength and fitness classes on offer. Absolute MMA trainers come from many martial arts backgrounds, including MMA and Muay Thai champions.
Rawai Boxing Camp is in a quiet setting in Rawai with a gym, shared accommodation and bungalows on site. Opened by skilled trainers formerly of Supa and Rawai Muay Thai camps, this is a great place to go if you’re keen to home in on Muay Thai training only.
AKA Thailand in Phuket is an offshoot of the original AKA in the US, a top centre for MMA training founded by American kickboxing champion Javier Mendez
Revolution is a well-known name in the Muay Thai scene, ideal for those wanting to mix training with a beach escape, with beautiful Surin Beach just 400 metres away and 200 m from Bangtao Beach.
Sumalee Boxing Gym is the only gym offering a holistic approach to Muay Thai training that incorporates optional yoga and nutritional programs. Sumalee offers a more individualised training experience, away from the crowds.
Founded by champion Muay Thai boxer Khun Sing, Sinbi Muay Thai has a large open-air training centre with three full-size rings and an equipped gym. Classes are open to anyone from beginners to professional fighters, with training customised to your skill level
Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Training Camp is Phuket’s biggest and most widely known Muay Thai camp. Since Tiger opened in 2003 on Soi Ta-Iad in Chalong.
Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA is a martial arts and fitness gym on Phuket’s North West Coast. It caters to martial arts and fitness enthusiasts seeking training and accommodations, suitable for both recreational and serious training.
The Aquella Golf Resort and Country Club was built beside the Andaman Sea, overlooking Thai Muang Beach, around 40 minutes north of Phuket International Airport.
A relatively new addition to the Phuket golfing scene, Katathong Golf Resort near Phuket is situated around 60 minutes north of Phuket airport in a picturesque jungle-clad valley.
Phuket Country Club is one of the oldest courses in Phuket and is quite short compared to some of the more modern golf courses, but it is still extremely popular with locals and visitors and is an ideal choice for high handicappers.
Mission Hills Phuket Golf Course was designed by legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus and is the only golf course in Phuket with holes that run beside the sea
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Laguna Golf Phuket is an extremely popular resort golf course in the middle of the Laguna Hotel and Resorts complex close to Bangtao beach. It used to be a very flat and uninteresting layout, but a few years ago, it was remodelled and re-designed
When asked to pick the best course they have played in Phuket, most golfers will probably choose Red Mountain Golf Club. The scenery is amazing, and the layout is one of the most unusual in Thailand.
Blue Canyon Country Club, Canyon Course is a famous championship golf course which twice hosted the prestigious Johnnie Walker Classic which was won by Tiger Woods.
The Blue Canyon Country Club Lakes course is the “sister” course to the extremely difficult Canyon Course, and although easier, it still provides plenty of challenges for the average golfer and not many scores well the first time they play here.
Studio X is a female-owned boutique gym in the heart of Kata Beach, focused on strength training. It’s a gathering place for people who appreciate the traditional approach to weight training with free weights, space for bodyweight exercises and compound movements.
There are plenty of ways to enjoy an active holiday in Phuket, from easygoing snorkelling, kayaking or zipline to intense activities such as the popular Muay Thai camps or Surfing during the rainy season.
On the outskirts of Phuket Town, Decathlon is a massive sports equipment warehouse located just next to Central Festival Shopping Mall. The place offers a vast selection of products at surprisingly low prices, including sports clothing, shoes, and bags.
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Phuket Adventure Mini Golf is a beautifully designed course nestled among palm trees, bushes, water, bamboo, and grey granite rocks in Bang Tao Beach. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, on a date or with your colleagues or extended family, you are sure to have a fun-filled day in this unparalleled setting.
Kitesurfing, an exhilarating water sport that combines elements of surfing, wakeboarding, and kite flying, has gained popularity on the beautiful island of Phuket.
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What are the most popular dive sites near Phuket Island? Phuket is the gateway to diving in Thailand’s Andaman Sea; it’s the jumping-off point for both northern and southern Andaman Sea dive sites.
Andamanda Phuket is Thailand’s biggest water park with 25+ rides, a massive wave pool, and the longest lazy river in Southeast Asia. Great for families, a perfect escape from the heat.
REBEL Rock Climbing is an impressive 3-story, 700 sqm indoor set of walls to ascend. Everyone, from kids to adults, from beginners to very advanced, can practice their skills on top-rope walls, boulder walls
Here is a list of surf schools in Phuket. We’ve seen surfboard rentals priced from about 150 to 300 baht an hour around the island, while surfing lessons start at about 1,000 baht per person for a group lesson.
Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) as a sport has been around Phuket for quite some time but is still one of the world’s most popular water sports mainly because of its wide range of recreational uses.
The Laguna Phuket Marathon is set to take place this year on June 13 and 14, 2026, in Bang Tao Beach. Thousands of runners from around the world will compete in the event’s full marathon, half-marathon, 10.5 km, 5 km, and 2 km kids runs.
There is a surprisingly wide range of activities and land sports in Phuket if spending your day on the beach and exploring the islands is not enough for you.
Patong Go-Kart Speedway is one of three Go-Kart tracks you can find in Phuket. It no doubt has the most varied kart fleet and a very good track to offer. The Speedway is located about 30 minutes from Patong Beach, just next to the Tiger Kingdom Phuket on the way to Phuket Town.
Phuket has a few water parks to spend a day of fun, whether you want to laze around on a giant floating doughnut or slide down a 45-degree wet slope and get propelled 10 feet in the air.
How many golf courses are there in Phuket? You are spoilt for choice if you are intending to play golf in Phuket with seven golf courses on the island and several more just across the border in Phang Nga province.
There are a lot of water activities and water sports in Phuket to add some action to your holiday. The range goes from easy stuff like parasailing to real action sports like surfing and wakeboarding.
Soi Ta-iad goes by many names: Soi Taied, Fitness Street, Phuket Health Street or Muay Thai Street because it is home to many Muay Thai Camps, Fitness and Gyms, Spas and Health Shops. Unless you are in Phuket for some seriously active holiday, you have probably never heard of Soi Ta-iad, somewhere near Wat Chalong.
If you want to stay in shape while on holiday in Phuket, this growing fitness club list is for you! Phuket is a tropical island blessed with beaches and healthy food, and for many visitors, it is an opportunity to combine both a holiday and a healthy lifestyle.
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The best beaches for surfing in Phuket are all located along the west coast, where you can get decent wave action. Waves are not huge but are great for beginners, and competitions are frequent during the low season.
Phuket has many yoga studios and classes that can help heal your body and mind while you’re on holiday. You can find yoga classes at many Phuket resorts, but if you’re searching for a specific style or method of yoga, you’re best to drop by one of the independent yoga studios around the island.
Flying Hanuman Phuket is an immense zipline adventure in the jungle above Kathu village, between Phuket town and Patong. If you need a break from your lazy day on the beach and if you travel with friends, this is an unforgettable adventure.