Koh Tachai Reef

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Koh Tachai Reef

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Koh Tachai East Reef offers a gentle sloping reef from 5-10m down to a sandy bottom at 20-30m. It’s an easy, relaxing dive with abundant hard corals. Often called “Leopard Shark Reef“ for good reason, it’s also great for sunset and night dives, with potential for barracudas and schools of trevally.

Features abundant hard corals (staghorn, brain, fire). Expect leopard sharks on the sand, plus schools of barracudas and trevally. Also see reef fish, moray eels, and nudibranch

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NORTH ANDAMAN

NORTH ANDAMAN

NORTH ANDAMAN ROUTERichelieu - Similan - Koh BonFebruary 10-15, 2027⛴️ MV SummerDay 1 - February 1017:00 Depart by plane to Phuket(Recommended flights before 5:30 PM)19:00 Depart by van to the pier(You should arrive in Phuket no later than 7:30 PM.)21:00 The boat departs.Day 2 - February 118:00 Dive 1 - (Check Dive)11:00 Dive 2 -14:00 Dive 3 - 18:30 Night Dive #4 - Day 3 - February 128:00 Dive 1 - 11:00 Dive 2 - 14:00 Dive 3 - 18:30 Night Dive #4 Day 4 - February 138:00 Dive 1 -11:00 Dive 2 - 14:00 Dive 3 -18:30 Dive 4 - Day 5 - February 148:00 Dive 1 - 11:00 Dive 2 - 14:00 Dive 3 - Return to the pier and rest on the boat.Day 6 - February 15Traveling by plane back to Bangkok(Recommended flights: 12:00 p.m. onwards)Dive sites are subject to change.As appropriate, according to weather conditions, waves, and wind. For everyone's safety, please...Room Type / Price per PersonDouble Bedroom 28,500฿Twin bed room 26,500฿Bunk bedroom 24,500฿** Price Includes **✅15 Dives✅Accommodation, food, and beverages on the boat✅Airport shuttle – Pier✅️ Deep Diving Insurance Coverage of 500,000 Baht✅ North Andaman Limited Edition T-Shirt** Price does not include **-Airfare-Alcoholic beverage charges-Actual national park entrance fee- Equipment rental fee: 500฿/day-Dive computer rental fee: 200฿/day-Flashlight rental fee for night dives: 150฿/day-Take an advanced course for an additional 4,000 baht. Training in the pool for one day.-Tipping for boat crew

February 10, 2027 +5 More
$724.31
THB 24,500.00

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

Alamy-WaterFrame
Moray Eel

Moray Eel
192 Sightings
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42
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35
M
8
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30
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19

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Total number of species approx.: 27

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Barracuda

Barracuda
185 Sightings
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21
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39
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48
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24
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7
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6
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21
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19

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Total number of species approx.: 300

Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl
Octopus

Octopus
72 Sightings
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11
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13
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10
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5
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Green Turtle

Green Turtle
11 Sightings
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Blacktip Reef Shark

Blacktip Reef Shark
333 Sightings
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56
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71
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7
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47

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Total number of species approx.: 100

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Parrotfish

Parrotfish
150 Sightings
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35
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24
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30
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7
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18
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19

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Total number of species approx.: 90

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Angelfish

Angelfish
131 Sightings
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30
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21
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19
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11
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22
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13

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Total number of species approx.: 12

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Lionfish

Lionfish
124 Sightings
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26
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21
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12
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17

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Total number of species approx.: 28

Udo Kefrig
Clownfish

Clownfish
123 Sightings
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16
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24
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17
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27
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9
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17
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13

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Total number of species approx.: 40

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Triggerfish

Triggerfish
123 Sightings
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18
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23
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5
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20
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16

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Total number of species approx.: 130

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Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish
108 Sightings
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13
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21
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14
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22
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7
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0
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17
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14

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Total number of species approx.: 250

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Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets
91 Sightings
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17
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17
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5
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0
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0
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0
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15
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15

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Total number of species approx.: 8

Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl
Bannerfish

Bannerfish
90 Sightings
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12
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20
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14
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19
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0
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0
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0
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11
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14

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Total number of species approx.: 130

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Pufferfish

Pufferfish
76 Sightings
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23
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10
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10
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7
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Total number of species approx.: 85

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Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish
64 Sightings
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11
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17
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11
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15
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0
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0
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0
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10

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Total number of species approx.: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts
63 Sightings
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11
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15
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19
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7
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0
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Total number of species approx.: 3400

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Shrimp

Shrimp
26 Sightings
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14
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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.: 90

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Goatfish

Goatfish
25 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 110

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Snapper

Snapper
23 Sightings
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13
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10
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0
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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
23 Sightings
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11
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Total number of species approx.: 60

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Spiny Lobster

Spiny Lobster
23 Sightings
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10
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13
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Total number of species approx.: 40

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Jackfish

Jackfish
21 Sightings
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10
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11
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0
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Total number of species approx.: 25

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Boxfish

Boxfish
20 Sightings
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14
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0
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6
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0
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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.: 3

Shutterstock_Leo Lorenzo
Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish
12 Sightings
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12
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Total number of species approx.: 55

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Lobster

Lobster
11 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 7000

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Crab

Crab
11 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.: 3000

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Nudibranch

Nudibranch
11 Sightings
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0
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11
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Honeymoon Bay <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

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

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Fantasy Reef <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

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Beacon Reef <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

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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