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Explore Cambodia

Diving in Cambodia offers an enchanting underwater journey, often overlooked in the diving community yet rich with surprises. The Gulf of Thailand graces the Cambodian coastline, presenting an array of vibrant dive spots. Here, divers can explore lively coral reefs teeming with marine life. Expect to encounter a variety of colorful fish, seahorses, and possibly even elusive whale sharks and dolphins, depending on the season. The island of Koh Rong is particularly popular, offering diverse diving experiences from shallow shore dives to adventurous boat excursions.

One of Cambodia's unique dive attractions is its lesser-known wreck dives. These sites provide a thrilling exploration of history beneath the waves, as divers glide past the sunken remnants scattered along the seabed. Additionally, the country's dive season, stretching from November to May, affords divers excellent conditions with warm waters and high visibility. For those seeking a deeper connection with the ocean, liveaboard trips offer extended diving adventures. These immersive journeys provide a front-row seat to Cambodia's underwater world, with captivating sunsets and starry nights as a backdrop. With its tranquil and unspoiled dive environments, Cambodia stands out as a hidden gem, offering a serene and memorable diving experience.

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A, C, G
Payment Method
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Tipping
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Currency
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Dial Code
+855
Electricity
230 V / 50 Hz
Time
UTC+7

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Preah Sihanouk

Preah Sihanouk

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Deep Dive Specialty

Deep Dive Specialty

This course teaches you how to plan and safely complete dives to depths between 18 and 40 meters (roughly 60–130 feet), through a mix of academic sessions and open water dives.PrerequisitesMinimum age: 15Must hold an SSI Open Water Diver certification or equivalent from another recognized agencyA medical questionnaire — with doctor's clearance required if you answer "yes" to any questionEnriched Air Nitrox certification is often recommended (not always mandatory) alongside or before this course, since it helps manage no-decompression limits at depthWhat It CoversDive planning — using dive computers and gas consumption calculations to plan and execute deep divesNitrogen narcosis — recognizing and managing its effects at depthDecompression sickness risk and how to avoid itGas management — monitoring air/gas levels carefully since consumption increases significantly at depthSafety stops and controlled ascents/descentsPractical skills like using a Surface Marker Buoy (SMB), backup air sources, and dive lights are often part of the required gearFormat1 classroom/academic session (theory can often be completed online beforehand)Optional pool/confined water session (instructor's discretion, often used to review basic skills)3 open water training dives, progressively deeper — commonly structured as one dive past 60ft, one past 80–100ft, and a final dive toward the 130ft maxTypically completable in 2 days, roughly 6–10 hours totalWhy It MattersOpens up access to deeper, more advanced dive sites and wrecksIt's a prerequisite for some advanced/technical training — for example, it's required before moving into SSI's Decompression Diving Specialty, and similarly required as a stepping stone toward technical diving. 

Bubbles Up! Dive Center, Community Road, M’Pai Bay Koh Rong Sanloem, 18000, Sihanoukville, KHM
September 2, 2026 +8 More
$210.00
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Dive Centers

Bubbles Up! Dive Center

Bubbles Up! Dive Center

Community Road, M’Pai Bay Koh Rong Sanloem, 18000 Sihanoukville, Cambodia
Marine Conservation Cambodia

Marine Conservation Cambodia

Kep Oceanarium Kep post office, Tel: 093847715 Kep Province, Cambodia

Dive Sites

Mares
Last Tree (★4.0)

Last Tree (★4.0)

The dive site is 10 minutes by boat and easy to dive. Sometimes there is a light to mediate current that takes the divers around the corner. There are big rocks covered in soft and hard corals.
Aqualung
Corner bar (★4.1)

Corner bar (★4.1)

The dive site is located at Koh Koun, a small uninhabited island in front of M’pai Bay. It takes less than 10 minutes to get to the mooring buoy. There is a descent line with makes it very easy to go down.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Cobia Cave (★4.3)

Cobia Cave (★4.3)

Along the fringing coral reef there is a overhang at 13,5 meter deep. The rock formations are nice and in the cracks of the rocks there are some critters hiding from predators. There is a small upside down fishing boat that sank a while ago.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Middle Tree (★4.3)

Middle Tree (★4.3)

This dive site is between Corner Bar and Last Tree and is a beautiful reef with large rocks covered in soft and hard corals. There is an abundance of macro and fish life.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Pineapple Rock (Pinnacle) (★4.6)

Pineapple Rock (Pinnacle) (★4.6)

This site lies near the Cambodia–Vietnam border, 20 minutes southwest of Koh Ache Seh. It features a coral-covered pinnacle with depths from 2 to 7 m (avg. 4 m). Currents range from none to moderate. Visibility varies (1–7 m). A surface marker buoy is required due to possibility boat traffic.

Top Wildlife Sightings in Cambodia

Cambodia's marine life, particularly around its southern islands like Koh Rong and Koh Sdach, is both diverse and vibrant. Divers can expect to see an array of common reef fish, including parrotfish, butterflyfish, and angelfish. These are prevalent throughout the year, offering consistent sightings for underwater enthusiasts. Seasonal highlights make diving in Cambodia particularly exciting. From November to May, it's possible to encounter majestic sea turtles, such as the hawksbill and green turtles, especially around deeper dive sites. Additionally, the gentle bamboo sharks and elusive blue-spotted rays are more likely to be spotted during these months, adding a thrill to the diving experience. The likelihood of encountering these species increases in less frequented and healthier reef systems, where the biodiversity thrives.

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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Green Turtle

Green Turtle
41 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 27

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Barracuda

Barracuda
34 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl
Octopus

Octopus
31 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 200

Alamy-WaterFrame
Moray Eel

Moray Eel
29 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 28

Udo Kefrig
Clownfish

Clownfish
297 Sightings
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19
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25
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24
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8
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18
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3000

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Nudibranch

Nudibranch
226 Sightings
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12
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9
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

Shutterstock-Rich Carey
Angelfish

Angelfish
186 Sightings
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16
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9
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

Shutterstock_Krzysztof Odziomek
Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish
159 Sightings
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21
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6
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

AdobeStock-JirinaVFR
Pufferfish

Pufferfish
156 Sightings
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7
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13
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8
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20
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21
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 100

iStock-burnsboxco
Parrotfish

Parrotfish
105 Sightings
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11
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 8

Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl
Bannerfish

Bannerfish
93 Sightings
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2
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12
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

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Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets
52 Sightings
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1
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11
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11
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 80

iStock/Extreme-Photographer
Stingrays

Stingrays
47 Sightings
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8
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Total number of species approx.: 40

iStock-wrangel
Triggerfish

Triggerfish
45 Sightings
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10
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 7000

iStock-Michael Zeigler
Crab

Crab
42 Sightings
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7
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2
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3
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1
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8
A
4
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9
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 150

Shutterstock-aquapix
Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts
39 Sightings
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3
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 120

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Cuttlefish

Cuttlefish
37 Sightings
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7
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

iStock-Christian von Mach
Pipefish

Pipefish
24 Sightings
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3
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3400

Shutterstock-Shane Gross
Shrimp

Shrimp
24 Sightings
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3
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1
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2
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1
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4
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Alamy-WaterFrame
Common Seahorse

Common Seahorse
22 Sightings
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7
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1
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2
A
1
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2
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1
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1
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1
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

iStock-Miguel-Angelo-Silva.
Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish
21 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 85

iStock-mirecca
Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish
19 Sightings
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10
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 350

Alamy-Andre Seal
Damselfish

Damselfish
19 Sightings
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2
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2
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 25

AdobeStock_Vladimir Wrangel
Boxfish

Boxfish
19 Sightings
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5
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2
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1
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5
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1
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

iStock-Global_Pics
Soldierfish

Soldierfish
16 Sightings
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3
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6
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3
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0
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3

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 110

iStock-Rainer von Brandis
Snapper

Snapper
13 Sightings
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2
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2
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0
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4
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2
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3
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 12

iStock/cinoby
Lionfish

Lionfish
13 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
A
0
M
5
J
0
J
0
A
0
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4
O
0
N
4
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 30

Shutterstock-s_a_j
Sand Eel

Sand Eel
11 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
1
M
0
J
1
J
0
A
7
S
0
O
2
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 30

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Stonefish

Stonefish
8 Sightings
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0
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0
M
0
A
0
M
3
J
0
J
0
A
0
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0
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4
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1

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