Whale Shark Wall, Ko Phi Phi

★★★★☆ (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 relatively easy and is rarely affected by currents. The dive heads south from Palong Bay towards Maya Bay.

Leopard sharks frequent this stretch and are commonly seen swimming rather than their normal resting on the sandy bottom.

Dive Activity

Courses and Events

SSI Open Water Diver Course in Koh Lanta – Internationally Recognized Certification

SSI Open Water Diver Course in Koh Lanta – Internationally Recognized Certification

Take your first step into the underwater world with the SSI Open Water Diver Course in Koh Lanta. Designed for beginners, this internationally recognized certification program combines flexible digital learning, practical skill development, and open water diving experiences to help you become a confident and responsible scuba diver.At Blue Planet Divers, training is delivered in a welcoming, personalized environment with small groups and professional SSI instructors, ensuring every student receives the attention needed to progress safely and comfortably.Throughout the course, you will learn essential scuba diving skills, equipment use, underwater communication, buoyancy control, dive planning, and environmental awareness. Training takes place in the warm, clear waters of the Andaman Sea, providing ideal conditions for learning and building confidence underwater.Upon successful completion, you will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification, allowing you to dive independently with a certified buddy to a maximum depth of 18 metres (60 feet) anywhere in the world.

August 12, 2026 +289 More
$415.11
THB 13,700.00
SSI Advanced Open Water Course in Koh Lanta

SSI Advanced Open Water Course in Koh Lanta

Take your diving beyond the beginner level with the SSI Advanced Open Water Course in Koh Lanta. Designed for certified Open Water Divers, this course helps you build confidence, improve your underwater skills, and gain experience in a variety of diving environments while exploring some of the best dive sites in the Andaman Sea.Through a series of adventure dives, you will expand your diving knowledge and discover new underwater experiences such as deep diving, underwater navigation, buoyancy control, wreck diving, fish identification, and other specialty areas depending on conditions and your interests.Training is conducted in small groups with professional SSI instructors, allowing you to progress at your own pace while receiving personalized attention and guidance.

August 12, 2026 +286 More
$393.90
THB 13,000.00

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
45 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 27

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Barracuda

Barracuda
16 Sightings
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Whale Shark

Whale Shark
11 Sightings
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Green Turtle

Green Turtle
7 Sightings
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Hawksbill Turtle

Hawksbill Turtle
5 Sightings
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Blacktip Reef Shark

Blacktip Reef Shark
35 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 12

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Lionfish

Lionfish
32 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 130

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Pufferfish

Pufferfish
31 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 28

Udo Kefrig
Clownfish

Clownfish
27 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 100

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Parrotfish

Parrotfish
27 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 90

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Angelfish

Angelfish
25 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.: 130

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Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish
19 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 8

Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl
Bannerfish

Bannerfish
19 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 250

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Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish
13 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 40

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Triggerfish

Triggerfish
13 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.: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts
11 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.: 90

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Goatfish

Goatfish
11 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 40

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Jackfish

Jackfish
9 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 250

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Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets
8 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 85

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Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish
7 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 3

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Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish
6 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.: 80

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Stingrays

Stingrays
5 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 110

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Snapper

Snapper
5 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.: 350

Alamy-Andre Seal
Damselfish

Damselfish
5 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.: 25

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Boxfish

Boxfish
4 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.: 80

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Emperor

Emperor
4 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 300

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Squid

Squid
4 Sightings
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Banded Sea Krait

Banded Sea Krait
3 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.: 15

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Garfish

Garfish
3 Sightings
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Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

DPM Diving Phi Phi

DPM Diving Phi Phi

58/14 Moo 7, T. Ao Nang, 81210 Mueang Krabi, Krabi, Thailand
Phuket Dive Tours - Kata Beach

Phuket Dive Tours - Kata Beach

95 Soi Pakbang, 83130 Kata, Thailand
Blue Planet Divers

Blue Planet Divers

150/1 Moo 1, Saladaan, 81150 Koh Lanta, Krabi, Thailand
Blue Planet Divers

Blue Planet Divers

150/1 Moo 1, Saladaan, 81150 Koh Lanta, Krabi, Thailand

Whale Wish Diving

79/115 Soi Saiyuan, Rawai, 83100 Mueang Phuket, Phuket, Thailand

Scubadeep, Scubadeep Patong

186 Taweewong Road, 83150 Phuket, Thailand

OK Club Diving Center

245 Moo 2 Saladan, 81150 Koh Lanta, Thailand

Phi Phi Cabana Diving

103 Moo 7, 81210 Krabi, Thailand

Go Dive Lanta

6 Moo 1. Saladan, Koh Lanta, 81150 Krabi, Thailand

ScubaGold Phuket

79/113 Moo 7, Soi Saiyuan, Rawai, 83130 Phuket, Thailand

Bambus Diving

232/15 Pangmoung Sai kor Road, Patong, 83150 Kathu, Thailand

Phuket Dive Tours Chalong

10/10 Soi Ta-iad, Chalong, 83130 Phuket, Thailand

Phuket Dive Tours - Patong, 26/00798/CCQ.

33 Sainamyen Patong, 83150 Phuket, Thailand

Dive Sites Nearby

Palm Beach Divers Co., Ltd, 81150 Krabi
Koh Bida Nai (★4.5)

Koh Bida Nai (★4.5)

One of many dive sites at Phi Phi islands. Small rocky island south from Phi Phi Lee. Diving depht starts at 5 meters and goes to 30 meters plus. This site lies just to the north of Koh Bida Nok and is made of limestone cliffs hosting a large array of marine life.
Palm Beach Divers Co., Ltd, 81150 Krabi
Maya Corner, Maya Bay (★4.5)

Maya Corner, Maya Bay (★4.5)

Found on the west side of Koh Phi Phi Lei is the beautiful Maya Bay, made famous for being the location of the movie ‘The Beach.’ The dive site of Maya Corner starts just inside the bay’s northern entrance, and follows the coastline north. It is a steep shelved reef, with occasional sections of walls.
Mares
Pileh Wall 2 (★4.3)

Pileh Wall 2 (★4.3)

Pileh Wall, on Phi Phi Leh, is a vibrant wall dive dropping to 20m. It’s renowned for colorful soft corals, gorgonian fans, and offers encounters with blacktip reef sharks in shallower areas. You’ll also find various reef fish, moray eels, and possibly turtles. Perfect for all dive levels.
Pura Vida Phi Phi, 81000 Krabi
Malong Bay/Turtle Rock (★4.7)

Malong Bay/Turtle Rock (★4.7)

On the West side of Phi Phi Leh , north of Maya Bay, there is the bay of Malong, a frequented dive site between December and May, only dived occasionally during the Monsoon season.
Scubapro
Pileh Wall 1 (★4.7)

Pileh Wall 1 (★4.7)

Pileh Wall, on Phi Phi Leh, is a vibrant wall dive dropping to 20m. It’s renowned for colorful soft corals, gorgonian fans, and offers encounters with blacktip reef sharks in shallower areas. You’ll also find various reef fish, moray eels, and possibly turtles. Perfect for all dive levels.
Mares
Palong Wall (★4.4)

Palong Wall (★4.4)

Renowned for its wall diving. With depths to 18 meters, it suits all levels. It features dramatic cliffs underwater, sloping reefs, and numerous small caverns and swim-throughs. Currents are typically mild, making it a spectacular and relaxing dive site.
Palm Beach Divers Co., Ltd, 81150 Koh Lanta
Palong Bay (★4.4)

Palong Bay (★4.4)

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.
Palm Beach Divers Co., Ltd, 81150 Krabi
RTN Kled Gaeow (Wreck) (★4.5)

RTN Kled Gaeow (Wreck) (★4.5)

Decommissioned in 2014, the ship was donated and purposely sunk via controlled explosion to create a new dive site on 19 March 2014. The 47 metre long wreck sits almost upright (20 degree list) facing north to south (bow-stern), some 800-1000m to the east of Piley Bay (Ko Phi Phi Ley).
Palm Beach Divers Co., Ltd, 81150 Krabi
Viking Cave (★4.7)

Viking Cave (★4.7)

Viking Cave has a striking bay and a beautiful cave above the water, but the real deal is underwater a few hundred meters to the north of Viking Cave. A few years ago, the Phuket Marine Conservation department put down a beautiful artificial reef to re-establish marine life after the tsunami.
Palm Beach Divers Co., Ltd, 81150 Krabi
Mushroom Rock (★4.5)

Mushroom Rock (★4.5)

Mushroom Rock is the first dive site after the northern tip of Phi Phi Ley, on the west side of the island. A site formed of large pinnacles reaching the surface including the one shaped like a mushroom.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Hin Klai (★4.2)

Hin Klai (★4.2)

Just 2 kms east of Koh Phi Phi lies the submerged and less-often dived submerged pinnacle of Hin Klai (sometimes called Gareng Heng). This gently sloping pinnacle begins at around 6m, dropping to around 13m on the east side and 17m on the west side.