Phuket is an action-packed place to go on holiday. There are so many things to do in Phuket. Whether you like your kicks adrenaline-fuelled or you're into more subdued activities, there's no way you could ever be bored during a vacation in Phuket.

One of most popular things to do in Phuket is diving. Phuket is revered as one of the world's top-10 diving destinations. Diving in Phuket is a great activity thanks to warm, clear waters and an abundance of marine life, corals and rock formations.

There are lots of great dive spots around the coast of Phuket. Shark Point, for example, is where divers often come across leopard sharks. Nearby, the King Cruiser wreck where the remains of an 85-meter catamaran can be explored. North of Shark Point is Anemone Reef, which is a large, submerged rock covered with sea anemones.

Snorkeling is another fun activity to experience during a visit to Phuket. Snorkel equipment can be hired at most of the beaches. Kata Beach and Freedom Beach are two particularly good spots for snorkeling in Phuket.

Sticking with an aquatic theme, surfing is a sport that has grown in popularity in recent years in Phuket. There's now a fully active surf community ready to tear it up on the waves whenever the swell is big enough. Kata Beach is widely regarded as Phuket's best surfing beach.

Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, surfing in Phuket is always a lot of fun. Other beaches worth checking out include Kata Noi, Laem Singh and Kalim Beach. There are several surf contests in Phuket throughout the year, so there's no excuse not to get involved.

Jet-skis are, unfortunately, also common at Phuket's main beach spots. No doubt it's tempting to speed through the waves, but the noise disturbance is a real turn-off for anyone enjoying the sun, sea and sand. There have also been several incidents of people riding jet-skis into helpless swimmers.

If you're looking for more conventional things to do in Phuket, there are several cinemas, a handful of bowling alleys and a couple of shooting ranges. The Patong Go-Kart Speedway is always good for a bit of fun, especially if you're with a large group of friends.

As with many of Southeast Asia's most popular destinations, there are several places where you can go bungee jumping. Jungle Bungee Jump and World Bungee Jumping are two operators ready to let you take a leap of faith while in Phuket.