Boonsung (Wreck)

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Boonsung (Wreck)

★★★★☆ (4,486)

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.

You will see many small nudibranches, blue-spotted stingrays, moray eels, many different crab and shrimp species, barracudas, and cuttlefish/squids.

Dive Activity

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Wreck Diving

Wreck Diving

Many of the world's best dive sites are located on wrecks. Over the course of time, countless sea creatures have conquered these impressive structures as habitats, so that you dive through living history on every dive. Wreck diving is unique and incomparable. The SSI Wreck Diving Specialty course teaches you everything you need to know and master in practice and theory to become a safe and confident wreck diver. First, you will learn how to safely plan and conduct dives on wrecks and artificial reefs to a depth of 30 meters without penetrating deeper. You can then try out your newly acquired skills on real wrecks in open water. Upon completion of the course, you will receive your SSI Wreck Diving Specialty certification. Continue your adventure and become a wreck diver. Start today.

September 28, 2026 +64 More
$187.15
€159.00

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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

Total number of species approx.: 200

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Moray Eel

Moray Eel
623 Sightings
J
109
F
102
M
134
A
77
M
10
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
15
N
69
D
107

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
231 Sightings
J
50
F
33
M
49
A
15
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
8
N
29
D
47

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

Total number of species approx.: 130

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Pufferfish

Pufferfish
480 Sightings
J
73
F
81
M
94
A
60
M
14
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
17
N
57
D
84

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

Total number of species approx.: 12

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Lionfish

Lionfish
471 Sightings
J
78
F
78
M
95
A
53
M
6
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
17
N
59
D
85

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

Total number of species approx.: 80

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Stingrays

Stingrays
249 Sightings
J
35
F
49
M
54
A
45
M
7
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
21
D
38

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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Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish
247 Sightings
J
44
F
41
M
66
A
26
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
1
S
0
O
0
N
20
D
49

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

Total number of species approx.: 20

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Porcupinefish

Porcupinefish
194 Sightings
J
21
F
43
M
46
A
17
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
6
N
24
D
37
Alamy-Water Frame
Panther Moray Eel (Dragon Eel)

Panther Moray Eel (Dragon Eel)
189 Sightings
J
33
F
42
M
29
A
13
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
39
D
33

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

Total number of species approx.: 90

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Angelfish

Angelfish
184 Sightings
J
27
F
24
M
40
A
18
M
6
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
28
D
41

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
171 Sightings
J
28
F
20
M
37
A
14
M
5
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
31
D
36
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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

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Boxfish

Boxfish
147 Sightings
J
22
F
31
M
38
A
21
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
14
D
21

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

Total number of species approx.: 130

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Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish
136 Sightings
J
28
F
20
M
33
A
14
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
20
D
21

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

Total number of species approx.: 90

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Goatfish

Goatfish
136 Sightings
J
21
F
22
M
37
A
13
M
5
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
13
D
25

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

Total number of species approx.: 100

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Parrotfish

Parrotfish
122 Sightings
J
26
F
22
M
26
A
0
M
4
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
16
D
28

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

Total number of species approx.: 40

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Jackfish

Jackfish
111 Sightings
J
27
F
12
M
29
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
16
D
27

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

Total number of species approx.: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts
104 Sightings
J
24
F
22
M
17
A
10
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
14
D
17

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
104 Sightings
J
33
F
17
M
17
A
16
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
21

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

Total number of species approx.: 3400

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Shrimp

Shrimp
103 Sightings
J
23
F
24
M
35
A
11
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
10

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

Total number of species approx.: 110

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Snapper

Snapper
101 Sightings
J
31
F
14
M
23
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
33

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

Total number of species approx.: 40

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Triggerfish

Triggerfish
100 Sightings
J
25
F
14
M
23
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
14
D
24

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
87 Sightings
J
16
F
14
M
23
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
17
D
17

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
83 Sightings
J
26
F
15
M
14
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
7
N
0
D
21

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

Total number of species approx.: 85

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Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish
74 Sightings
J
11
F
10
M
19
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
19
D
15

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
60 Sightings
J
18
F
13
M
18
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
11

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
59 Sightings
J
18
F
10
M
21
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
10

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
47 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
10
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
10
D
27

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

Total number of species approx.: 60

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Soldierfish

Soldierfish
46 Sightings
J
16
F
0
M
18
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
12

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

Total number of species approx.: 7000

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Crab

Crab
45 Sightings
J
13
F
18
M
14
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0

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Aquadive Thailand

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Dive Sites Nearby

Sea Turtle Divers, 82220 Phang Nga
Boulder City <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.1)</span>

Boulder City (★4.1)

Huge, bizarre boulders underwater that make it look like a city. You can easily find stream shadows if you want to. It leads a mouring-line down to 18m.
Sea Turtle Divers, 82220 Phang Nga
Shark Fin Reef <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

Shark Fin Reef (★4.2)

Shark Fin Reef is easy to dive and is, therefore, an absolute highlight even for beginners. The granite rocks go slowly into the depths of the dive site and can be dived at any depth up to max. 30 meters.
Sea Turtle Divers, 82220 Phang Nga
Chinese Wall <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.7)</span>

Chinese Wall (★4.7)

Chinese Wall is on the south tip of island 4, named as such because it is a very long rock wall. Currents are be possible at depth. In the shallow area, you can hide from the current between the rocks.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Khao Na Yak <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.0)</span>

Khao Na Yak (★4.0)

Koh Na Yak, near Khao Lak, is a shallow reef dive (max 9m) with a gently sloping sandy bottom. It’s an excellent site for beginners and courses, known for its diverse hard corals and abundant reef fish, including moray eels, barracudas, and clownfish. Keep an eye out for nudibranchs!
Sea Turtle Divers, 82220 Phang Nga
Honeymoon Bay <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

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
Tuna Wreck <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

Tuna Wreck (★4.2)

The Tuna wreck, which was sunk in 2003 by the Thai government to create an additional artificial reef, is located off island No. 5.
Sea Turtle Divers, 82220 Phang Nga
Barracuda Point/Batfish Bend <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.1)</span>

Barracuda Point/Batfish Bend (★4.1)

This is a reef dive at the southern tip of Similan Island 5. There may be some current, making this a drift dive. This dive goes between rocks and also come to a small overhang.
Sea Turtle Divers, 82220 Phang Nga
Hideaway Bay <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

Hideaway Bay (★4.2)

The reef starts at 5 meters with a gentle slope with many hard corals which can be found at about 15-20 meters. There are many moray eels, chances to see leopard sharks, white tip reef sharks, napoleons etc.
Polphut B. (#4421034)
Monuments/Zodiak <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

Monuments/Zodiak (★4.2)

Monuments, Similan Islands’ Hideaway Bay, is a shallow, sandy dive site with unique underwater statues, including Thai Zodiac figures and tsunami memorials. Perfect for night dives, it offers diverse macro life such as ghost pipefish, various shrimp, octopus, and crabs. Suitable for all diver skill levels.
Hobo-Ya Similan, 83120 Phuket
Anita’s Reef <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.1)</span>

Anita’s Reef (★4.1)

A soothing dive site on the east side of islands 5 and 6 in the Similan Islands. This site is a rolling reef slope along the edge of the island from a shallow depth of 5-6m to around 25m.
Sea Turtle Divers, 82220 Phang Nga
Princess Bay <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

Princess Bay (★4.3)

Princess Bay is an easy bay dive. The reef edge is very beautiful. This site is good for beginners, courses, and snorkelers. This is a slightly sloping reef with a max depth of approx. 20m.
Mares
Sea Chart Wreck <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★3.8)</span>

Sea Chart Wreck (★3.8)

The Sea Chart wreck, off Khao Lak in Phang Nga, is an 84m cargo ship at 40m deep (shallowest 24m). This advanced wreck dive is largely intact, covered in soft corals. It teems with lionfish, batfish, snapper, huge schools of barracuda, and occasional whale sharks. Currents can be strong.
Sea Turtle Divers, 82220 Phang Nga
Stonehenge <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

Stonehenge (★4.3)

This dive site is located at the northernmost tip of island 4. Many big rocks (boulders) where you can dive in between. Please note that there is almost always a current running at this dive site.
Merlin Divers Co., Ltd., 83150 Phuket
South of Eden/Screaming Rocks <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

South of Eden/Screaming Rocks (★4.2)

South of Eden in the Similan Islands is a stunning dive site with a vibrant coral garden sloping down to a sandy bottom. Expect large granite boulders, swim-throughs, and an abundance of marine life including reef sharks, barracuda, fusiliers, and macro critters. Strong currents can be present.
Sea Turtle Divers, 82220 Phang Nga
West of Eden <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

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 Turtle Divers, 82220 Phang Nga
East of Eden <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

East of Eden (★4.3)

East of Eden is on the east side of island 7. This dive site was closed by the administration of the national park to be able to regenerate. Very beautiful coral landscapes are found here. Check from time to time to see when the dive site will be opened again.
Hobo-Ya Similan, 83120 Phuket
Deep Six <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

Deep Six (★4.2)

Located at the north end of the 7th island in the Similan Islands, this dive site is along the northern apex of an elongated island from north to south. Visibility is clear and the granite boulders, eroded by the tidal currents, form several steps from the bottom.
Hobo-Ya Similan, 83120 Phuket
Elephant Head Rock <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

Elephant Head Rock (★4.4)

Located in the middle of the sea between islands 7 and 8 in the Similan Islands, this reef dive site stands out in the middle of the sea. It was named after the shape of the rock sticking out of the water, which resembles the head of an elephant. The point is made up of huge layers of granite, dotted with numerous channels and swim-throughs that create a mystical landscape. The tide is good, and you can expect the feeding scene of the crabs, sharks and big fish in the early morning. In the shallow water, you can often find oversized trevally targeting small fish. This is one of the most dynamic dive sites in the Similan Islands.
Mares
Monkey Rock <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.1)</span>

Monkey Rock (★4.1)

Monkey Rock, Similan Islands, is a sloping reef with a mix of hard and soft corals, huge granite boulders, and intriguing swim-throughs. Marine life includes reef sharks, barracuda, fusiliers, snappers, and a good variety of macro critters. Currents can range from mild to strong.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Beacon Point <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.1)</span>

Beacon Point (★4.1)

Beacon Rock in the Similan Islands is a dive site characterized by massive granite boulders forming dramatic swim-throughs and canyons. It boasts a mix of hard and soft corals. Expect to see reef sharks, barracuda, fusiliers, snappers, and a variety of macro life. Currents can vary.
Merlin Divers Co., Ltd., 83150 Phuket
Beacon Bay <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★3.9)</span>

Beacon Bay (★3.9)

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, suitable for all levels
Aqualung
Tor 13 <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.0)</span>

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.
Merlin Divers Co., Ltd., 83150 Phuket
Fantasy Reef <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

Fantasy Reef (★4.3)

Fantasy Reef, Similan Islands, is a sloping reef with extensive coverage of vibrant hard and soft corals. It features large granite boulders and intriguing swim-throughs, creating a dynamic and visually stunning underwater landscape. Currents can be moderate to strong, offering exciting drift opportunities.
Miguel B. (#3409552)
Similan Islands <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

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.
Merlin Divers Co., Ltd., 83150 Phuket
Beacon Reef <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

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