Similan Dive Sites

The Similan Islands are located just 50 km off the coast of Khao Lak and provide the best diving in Thailand. The nine islands are covered in thick tropical jungle, sprinkled with powder white beaches and surrounded with crystal clear waters. Underwater – Walls, Boulders, Canyons, sloping reefs and a massive selection of Marine Life – all waiting for you.

Among the most famous dive sites are Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, and Elephant Head Rock. All these sites can be reached by day trip or liveaboard. In some cases (Richelieu Rock) the sites are simply not safe for speedboats during bad weather and can only be reached by liveaboard.

Chinese Wreck AKA Tuna boat

A few years ago, the Thai government intentionally sank this fiberglass hulled fishing boat to create a new dive site. While a great site, it still has a few more years to go. The fiberglass of the boat hull isn’t great for growing corals, but you will find several really interesting species in and around the wreck.

SHARKFIN REEF – Situated roughly 1 kilometer south-east of Island 3, Shark Fin Reef is a 900m long slab of granite, the top of which can be seen at low tide in the form of three small pointed rocks which give the divesite it’s name – a very similar look to a gigantic sharkfin!

Richelieu Rock – Since there is just so much to see at this dive site, the guides usually schedule more than one dive here. You will appreciate the chance to experience all these attractions, plus schools of mackerels and barracudas, more than once.

-Incredible Marine Life
-Many nooks & crevices filled with critters
-Whale Sharks

Koh Bon is located about 20 kilometers north of Island 9 and features one of the only vertical walls in Thailand. The island has no beaches and is in the shape of a horseshoe – forming a protected cove that shelters dive boats and divers from prevailing winds and currents.

Koh Tachai – A fantastic site! A collection of submerged rocks which begins at 12 meters and extends beyond 35 meters to a vast sandy area. To the south of Koh Tachai island this site lies exposed to strong tidal currents which can often make the dive a rather lively if challenging one.

North Point Usually Marked by an unassuming red buoy which drops down to around 20 meters at the north of the dive site. Characterised by large rocks interspersed with sand and dead corals. Whip corals reach up from the sea bed, while gorgonian fan corals often with feather stars hanging from them protrude from the side of the rocks.
-Great Boulder Formations
-Turtles in the shallows (safety stop)

Christmas Point Situated on the very northwestern point of the Similan islands, you will find one of the most scenic sites in all the Similans. With massive boulder formation breaching the surface, shelfs dropping to 30, then to 40, and onwards beyond 70 meters with massive gorgonian fans the area can be breathtaking. On these deeper shelves, look for white-tip reef sharks as well as napoleon wrasse. Look closely for ribbon eels in the sandy areas. Heading back towards the shallows brings you over massive fields of multicolored bush corals to the South or several amazing swim-throughs towards the East.

East Of Eden No visit to the Similan Islands would be complete without a dive to the most famous of all the islands’ Reefs. East of Eden is one of the most colorful and vibrant fringing reefs in Thailand. Featured in National Geographic, Scuba Diver magazine and hundreds of other publications!!
-Incredible Corals
-One of the Most HighlyRated Sites
-Great Drift

Breakfast Bend – one of the best reefs in the area, with vibrant colors and fish. Typical of the Eastern side of the Similans, there is a nice shallow flat area from 0-8 meters (0-25 feet) that is rich in small bommies interspersed with sandy patches. Plenty of fish, making the shallows great for snorkeling and beginning dives.
-Best Drift Dive
-Turtles, Sharks and Reefs
-Accessible to all Skill Levels

Elephant Head Rock is named after an unusually shaped rock that juts out of the water just southwest of Koh Similan. The huge boulders that form Elephant Head Rock create daring swim-throughs, arches, caverns, gullies and tunnels – great places to hide, and great places to discover!
-Incredible Rock Formations
-Many Pelagic Species
-Swim-thoughs

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