An 88 meter catamaran ferry which sank in 1997
(no casualties) after striking Anenome Reef, the
wreck sits on the sand at around 32 metres. Although
parts of the wreck have collapsed recently, safe
penetration is still possible in some areas and the
amazing amount of marine life makes this a great
dive. Watch out for Octopus, Bamboo Sharks and
Sea snakes along with enormous schools of tropical
fish. The wreck is reached by mooring lines and the
currents can be strong here. Expect a multi-level
dive from 30 metres to 12 meters at the shallowest
point. Visibility 5-20 metres
The best diving around Phi Phi is off 2 small Islands
to the south of Phi Phi Ley. Bida Noc and Bida Nai
provide spectacular wall dives with coral-covered
bommies with swim-throughs and shallow coral
gardens. Expect to see Leopard sharks here along
with Black Tip reef sharks. Large schools of snappers
add vibrant colour to the dives and a host of small
reef dwellers including Ornate Ghost Pipefish
inhabit the walls. Many boats visit Meya Bay (Used
in the film "The Beach") for the lunch interval and
make the second dive on the outside of the bay.
Depths up to 30 metres with 5- 20 metre visibility.
2 hours by boat from
Phuket.
boat from Phuket
These are pinnacle dives, the main feature being
the profusion of colour provided by the soft corals on
both dive sites. Shark point is a series of 5 pinnacles
running north to south. The dive usually takes in the
first 2 pinnacles where you may encounter Leopard
Sharks sleeping on the sand, Sea Horses sheltering
amongst the corals and a large variety of tropical
marine life. On it's day, this dive site is amongst the
best in Thailand. Anenome Reef, just a few hundred
yards away, consists of 2 pinnacles and is also
notable for the variety of soft corals and the vibrant
colours that they bring. Depths 5-25m, 10-20m Viz.
Manta Rays are often seen off the South Tip of
Racha Noi where a large plateau provides the other
main feature of this dive site. Strong currents can be
expected here which makes this an advanced dive.
The Island is surrounded by coral reefs with the
regular tropical reef inhabitants. Racha Noi is an
uninhabited Island and is the perfect setting for
relaxing in the sun during surface intervals. This
dive site is often combined with night diving at
Racha Yai on either 3 or 4 Dive day trips.
Depths up to 30 metres with visibility from 10 to 25
metres.
Leopard Shark...2
hours from Phuket
visit Racha Noi South
Tip....2 1/2 hours from
Phuket
The wall at Koh Doc Mai (Flower Island) is full of life
with white-eyed morays, ghost pipefish and sea
horses along with schools of Barracuda and Tuna
above and out in the blue. Also shallow caves make
an interesting diversion on the North East side.
There is so much to see that sometimes a strong
current can pass you by the wall a little to quickly,
but a beautifull, light, coral covered plateau awaits
to provide the perfect end to the dive. Depths from
20 up to 5 metres all packed with marine life
compensate for sometimes restricted visibility and
strong currents. This is the perfect 3rd dive of the
day. Visibility 5-20 metres.
The shallow bays and gently sloping coral reefs of
Racha Yai provide perfect conditions for learning to
dive or refreshing your diving skills. Shelter can
always be found in the bays and the reefs often offer
a gentle drift dive. Predominantly hard corals
provide the scenery with Octopus, Moray Eels,
Turtles and the occasional Leopard Shark the main
aquatic attractions while schools of Foster
Barracuda and Snappers gather around the sloping
reefs. Surface intervals in the serenity of the
sheltered bays allow snorkelers to enjoy the scenery
and the perfect setting to relax between dives. Night
diving is also popular here. Depths 5-30m.
wall at Koh Doc
Mai...1 1/2 hours
from Phuket
regular feature of
Racha Yai....1 1/2
hours from Phuket.