PHUKET & KOH PHI PHI NATIONAL PARKS

Dive Phuket & Koh Phi Phi National Parks – Best Dive Sites in Southern Andaman Sea

Phuket is one of Thailand’s premier dive destinations, offering easy access to spectacular dive sites around Koh Phi Phi, Racha Yai, Racha Noi, and beyond into the Southern Andaman Sea. With warm, crystal-clear waters, diverse marine life, and stunning underwater landscapes, diving around Phuket is truly a bucket-list experience for all levels of divers.

Whether you’re seeking rare marine creatures, wreck exploration, vibrant coral gardens, or thrilling drift dives, Phuket and Phi Phi have it all. Dive in and discover the underwater paradise that attracts divers from around the world.

DIVE SITES AROUND PHUKET

SHARK POINT - HIN MU SANG

Located just 27 km from Phuket, Shark Point is famous for Leopard Shark sightings and its three impressive pinnacles. Covered with purple and pink soft corals, table coral, staghorn coral, and giant sea fans, it’s a must-visit for divers and underwater photographers.

Depth: 15–30 meters
Highlights: Leopard sharks, schools of barracuda and snappers, nudibranchs, ornate ghost pipefish, seahorses, scorpionfish, lionfish, and pufferfish.

Divers typically drift from pinnacle to pinnacle, exploring the rich marine biodiversity that makes Shark Point a top Phuket dive site.

ANEMONE REEF - HIN JOM

Anemone Reef is a shallow pinnacle rising to just 5 meters, densely covered in sea anemones and soft corals. The north-south orientation with a sloping southern channel creates excellent conditions for both beginners and advanced divers.

Depth: 5–30 meters
Marine Life: Clownfish, snapper schools, yellowtail barracuda, Oriental sweetlips, scorpionfish, tiger-tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, and nudibranchs.

Anemone Reef is perfect for photographers seeking colorful macro life and impressive coral formations.

KING CRUISER WRECK

The King Cruiser Wreck, an 85-meter ferry that sank in 1997, has become an artificial reef teeming with marine life. With a maximum depth over 30 meters, it’s ideal for advanced divers.

Marine Life: Bamboo and leopard sharks, snappers, barracuda, fusiliers, turtles, nudibranchs, and giant groupers.
Dive Type: Wreck diving, reef exploration.

This wreck is a living museum of the underwater ecosystem, combining history and adventure for divers.

DIVE SITES AROUND KOH PHI PHI

The Phi Phi Islands, in southern Thailand’s Andaman Sea, offer some of the most scenic and biodiverse dive sites in the region.

Koh Phi Phi Don: Largest inhabited island with resorts, restaurants, and bars.
Koh Phi Phi Leh: Famous for Maya Bay, caves, and pristine underwater walls.
Other Islands: Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Koh Phai (Bamboo Island), and Koh Young (Mosquito Island) offer excellent snorkeling and diving opportunities.

Best Time to Dive: February to May (calm, warm waters, 29–30°C, visibility up to 30 m).

KOH BIDA NOK

A limestone pinnacle rising from turquoise waters, Koh Bida Nok is protected by Phi Phi National Park. The site features sandy bottoms, sloping reefs, and rich coral growth.

Marine Life: Blacktip reef sharks, ghost pipefish, turtle sightings, cuttlefish, and octopus.

KOH BIDA NAI

Known for dramatic drop-offs, crevices, and staghorn coral fields, Koh Bida Nai offers both macro life and larger pelagic species.

Marine Life: Leopard sharks, blacktip reef sharks, barracudas, trevallies, sea turtles, nudibranchs, ghost pipefish, and cuttlefish.

RACHA YAI & RACHA NOI DIVE SITES

Just 1.5 hours from Phuket, Racha Yai and Racha Noi are perfect for both beginner and experienced divers, offering shallow coral slopes, deeper walls, and exciting drift dives.

TOP RACHA YAI DIVE SITES

BUNGALOW BAY NORTH

Ideal for training and spotting ghost pipefish, nudibranchs, and rays.

SIAM BAY

Shallow bay with statues, Kuhl’s rays, parrotfish, and occasional stonefish.

RACHA YAI BAY 1-2

Old Sail Boat Wreck, Harruby Wreck, and Marla’s Mystery for exploring marine life.

STAGHORN REEF & LUCY'S REEF

Macro life, eagle rays, and coral photography.

RACHA NOI DIVE SITES

BANANA BAY

Shallow dive, schools of barracuda, reef fish, and occasional manta rays.

SOUTH TIP

Strong currents, large granite boulders, manta rays for experienced divers.

RACHA NOI BAY

Drift dives, pelagic fish, and vibrant soft corals.

Why Dive Phuket & Phi Phi Islands?

Diverse Dive Sites: Wrecks, pinnacles, walls, caves, coral reefs, and drift dives.
Marine Life Abundance: Sharks, rays, turtles, nudibranchs, seahorses, and reef fish.
Ideal for All Levels: Sites suitable for beginner divers, advanced divers, and underwater photographers.
Easy Access: Day trips from Phuket or liveaboard cruises for multi-day exploration.
Scenic Above & Below Water: White sandy beaches, turquoise waters, limestone cliffs, and lush islands.

Pro Tip: Combine Phuket diving with Richelieu Rock, Koh Lipe, and Similan Islands for the ultimate Southern Andaman Sea adventure.

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