探索瑤亞島

瑤亞島 (Koh Yao Yai) 位於普吉島和甲米之間，提供寧靜的潛水體驗，是尋求靜謐休憩之所和壯麗水下景觀的理想之選。島上未受破壞的海灘是通往充滿活力和迷人海底景觀的潛水點的門戶。瑤亞島的潛水業者提供前往著名潛點的通道，例如比達島 (Koh Bida Islands) 和海葵礁 (Anemone Reef)，每個潛點都承諾帶來獨特的探險體驗。在這裡，潛水員可以探索水下山脈、生機勃勃的珊瑚花園和引人入勝的沉船，為新手和經驗豐富的潛水員提供充足的機會來磨練技能，並盡情享受島嶼的自然美景。

海洋愛好者將會為這裡豐富多彩的水生生物而欣喜若狂，從微小的裸鰓類動物和海馬，到體型較大的物種，例如礁鯊，偶爾還能見到鯨鯊和蝠鱝。生機勃勃的生態系中還包括成群的鯛魚、梭魚，以及在海葵叢中悠然游弋的、深受人們喜愛的丑角魚。如此豐富的水下生物確保了潛水點能夠吸引潛水員，每次下潛都能發現新的奇觀。瑤亞島水溫平均為攝氏29度（84華氏度），能見度可達30米，尤其是在11月至隔年5月的旺季，潛水體驗既舒適又刺激，使其成為所有潛水愛好者的必遊之地。

Top Koh Yao Yai Dive Sites

1. Koh Bida Nok and Bida Nai

These limestone islets near Koh Phi Phi are rich in marine life, including barracuda, seahorses, reef sharks, and vibrant corals. Suitable for intermediate scuba divers, they feature dramatic walls and swim-throughs. The biodiversity and topography make them standout dive sites in the region.

2. King Cruiser Wreck

This sunken car ferry, lying at about 30m, is encrusted with coral and swarming with lionfish, scorpionfish, and pufferfish. It’s best for advanced scuba divers due to depth and current. The wreck is a highlight for wreck diving enthusiasts and offers superb macro photography opportunities.

3. Shark Point

A marine sanctuary, Shark Point features coral-covered pinnacles and a wealth of reef fish, moray eels, and leopard sharks. Occasionally, whale sharks are spotted. This is an intermediate-level scuba site with excellent visibility and is part of a protected marine zone.

4. Anemone Reef

This underwater pinnacle is blanketed in soft corals and thousands of anemones, attracting clownfish, nudibranchs, and schooling snappers. Leopard sharks are often found nearby. Ideal for intermediate scuba divers, it’s a vibrant dive with a surreal underwater landscape.

5. Koh Doc Mai – Freediving possible

A limestone wall dive with caves and overhangs, Koh Doc Mai is perfect for intermediate scuba and freediving. Expect to see frogfish, pipefish, and colorful macro life. The dramatic vertical drop and quiet ambiance also make it popular for calm, scenic freedives.

在瑤亞島潛水的最佳月份

瑤亞島全年都提供潛水機會，是潛水愛好者的理想目的地。該島屬於熱帶氣候，水溫在27°C至30°C之間，確保在大多數情況下都能享受舒適的潛水體驗。通常情況下，能見度在10至30公尺之間，具體數值會受到季節變化和當地天氣模式的影響。雖然全年都可以潛水，但最佳潛水時間通常是11月至隔年4月，此時海面較為平靜，能見度也最佳。在5月至10月的季風季節，降雨量和風力增加會導致水流增強，能見度降低，有些潛點可能難以到達。然而，經驗豐富的潛水員仍然可以找到合適的潛點進行探索，尤其是在島嶼的背風面。