Palong Bay
★★★★☆
(2,406)
Situated on the east side of Phi Phi Ley, Palong Bay is the next bay north of the famous Maya Bay, made famous by the movie “The Beach.” This dive is s relatively simple one and is rarely affected by currents. The dive heads south from Palong Bay towards Maya Bay.
Best known for the turtles that reside here. Leopard Sharks frequent this stretch as well, they are seen swimming rather than their normal resting on the sandy bottom.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Clownfish
283
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#2
Butterfly Fish
258
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#3
Angelfish
248
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#4
Bannerfish
225
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#5
Moray Eel
216
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#6
Boxfish
206
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#7
Barracuda
203
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#8
Lionfish
196
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#9
Hawksbill Turtle
189
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#10
Green Turtle
156
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D