Phangnga

Similan Islands (★4.3)

They boast vibrant coral reefs, with diverse marine life, including colorful fish, majestic rays, and curious sea turtles. With crystal-clear waters and excellent visibility, it’s a haven for scuba divers seeking awe-inspiring underwater landscapes and unforgettable encounters with marine creatures.

Sea Turtle Divers, 82220 Phang Nga

Honeymoon Bay (★4.2)

Totally shallow dive site if you stay on the island. Afterwards it is a steep sloping reef down to 30m depth. There can be a current. The shallow area is good for snorkeling, training courses, and night dives.

Sea Turtle Divers, 82220 Phang Nga

Donald Duck Bay (★4.0)

An easy dive site on Island 8. You can dive in or out of the bay through a channel. You can only dive with little current, otherwise, you can only dive one way as a drift dive. In the shallow area it is very rocky then gets sandy in the deeper depths.

Sea Turtle Divers, 82220 Phang Nga

Turtle Rock (★4.3)

The dive site Turtle Rock is located on the west side of island no. 8, Koh Similan. The dive site owes its name to a granite rock that looks like a turtle.

Hobo-Ya Similan, 83120 Phuket

Richelieu Rock (★4.6)

Richelieu Rock is one of the most popular dive sites in Surin Islands National Park. It is a limestone reef that rises almost vertically from a depth of 35 meters, and appears only at low tide, about 1 meter above the surface.

Sea Turtle Divers, 82220 Phang Nga

West of Eden (★4.3)

A topographic dive site on the west side of Island 7 in the Similan Islands. It is centered around three huge rocks that are the highlight of the dive with coral slopes on either side. Soft corals, such as sea fans and sea hawks, are growing in the wall and in the deep area off the rocky coast. These areas are home to hard corals such as Hanaya rhinoceros and a wide variety of other creatures.

Sea Bees Diving, 83130 Phuket

Shark Point (★4.3)

Shark Point is one of Phuket’s most popular dive sites. The three pinnacles of the Shark Point break the surface in a small area. The rest is submerged and covered in soft and hard corals. This is a great drift dive. You can frequently spot leopard sharks and bamboo sharks here, hence the name.

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Nam Chai/ Mooring Bay (★4.2)

Nam Chai Bay, often a check dive site in the Similan Islands, is a sloping reef transitioning to a sandy bottom at 20-25m. It features granite boulders, healthy hard corals, and anemone gardens. Look for turtles resting on the sand and abundant reef fish.

Sea Turtle Divers, 82220 Phang Nga

Boonsung (Wreck) (★4.1)

Boonsung is a zinc dredge that has been underwater for about 30 years and broke into several pieces after the Tsunami. It is a very fishy dive site perfect for beginners and advanced divers. It is recommended to bring a dive light to see into all of the crevices.

Aqualung

Tor 13 (★4.0)

Koh Bon is just off Similian Island near Khao Lak. The water is clear and warm. However, every now and then a cold current can come up and be fairly strong so take caution. The reef is beautiful and full of colorful marine life.

Sea Turtle Divers, 82220 Phang Nga

Aow Pakard/Pakkad (★4.3)

Simple and colorful reef, good for beginners and snorkelers. Slightly sloping reef with many coral blocks and a few sand areas.

Warunchit R. (#2791609)

Koh Bon, The Bay (★4.3)

Bon Island, about 50 km west of Khao Lak, is an uplifted limestone island about 20 km north of the Similan Islands. This is a long and narrow ridge point on the west side of the island.

Merlin Divers Co., Ltd., 83150 Phuket

Beacon Reef (★4.3)

Popular dive site, especially for night dives. It features a sloping reef, dropping from 5m to 35m+, with predominately hard corals. A notable highlight is the “Atlantis X“ wreck, a sunken liveaboard resting on the reef slope. Visibility is generally good, and currents are mild to moderate

SSI Thailand, 84360 Suratthani

Natai Pier/ท่าเรือหาดนาใต้ (★4.0)

Natai Pier, located in Phang Nga just north of Phuket, isn’t a traditional “dive site“ in the typical recreational sense with established dive operators visiting daily. It’s primarily a local fishing pier. Local shore dives or snorkeling occur in the vicinity,

Mares

J-SPOT (★4.4)

sloping reef dive site known for its extensive hard coral gardens and varied topography. It features sandy channels, small bommies, and offers a comfortable diving experience. Conditions are generally mild to moderate, making it suitable for all skill levels.

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