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SIMILAN ISLANDS DIVE SITES PHUKET THAILAND
The Similan islands were designated by the Thai government as a marine sanctuary in 1982 and the Islands have now become the jewel in the crown of the Thai dive industry and are protected as such.
This has allowed the ecosystem to flourish under the protection of Park wardens, who guard against the band practice of any type of fishing with net, line or dynamite, (as once was the want of some). These regulations have made their mark and the beauty of the Islands above water and below, must be one of the most memorable sights anywhere in the world. Above the water they boast lush tropical foliage, strange rock formations and pristine white sandy beaches. Below the blue water they offer the diver and snorkeller a unique opportunity to see the result of millennial erosion on granite rocks, immense swathes of Coral reef and a diversity of marine life that is second to none.
Table and Stag horn coral, Kuhl's & fantail stingrays and oriental sweet lips.
Depth. 5/26m. Visibility. 20/40m. Current. Easy. Level. 1 Good for all.
BREAKFAST BEND
Suffered damage in the 2004 Tsunami to the south but the corals are still intact. The reef slopes down to 18 metres then steeply drops off to 34 metres.
Depth. 10/40m. Visibility. 20/40m. Current. Gentle to hard. Level. 1/2 Experienced divers.
BATFISH BEND
Black belt hog fish, raccoon butterfly fish and hump head unicorn fish.
Depth. 10/40m. Visibility. 20/40m. Current. Can be strong. Level. 1/2 Experienced divers.
BOULDER CITY
A very exposed location that offers the chance to see whale sharks and manta rays. The large amount of algal growth gives life to many beautiful nudibranchs (sea slugs).
Depth. 10/40m. Visibility. 20/40m. Current. Can be strong. Level. 1/2 Experienced divers.
BEACON BEACH
Many varieties of beautiful nudibranch and devil fire fish to see. Beacon reef: Some nice reef, perfect for an early check dive.
Depth. 5/35m. Visibility. 20/40m. Current. Easy. Level. 1 Good for all.
CHINESE WALL
Granite boulders have formed over hangs, crevices, tunnels and swimthroughs that are home to teeth and body cleaning stations staffed by banded cleaner Shrimps.
Depth. 6/27m. Visibility. 20/40m. Current. Gentle. Level. 1 Good for all.
CHRISTMAS POINT
Travelly feeding on shoals of fusiliers is a common site, along with a good chance to meet white tip sharks in these deeper waters.
Depth. 15/40+m. Visibility. 20/30m. Current. Can be strong. Level. 1/2 Experienced divers.
DEEP SIX
Boulder dive with impressive swimthroughs. Featuring finger table corals, feather stars, large knotted, green turtles and white tip reef sharks.
Depth. 5/40m. Visibility. 20/40m. Current. Can be strong. Level. 1/2 Experienced divers.
DONALD DUCK BAY
The most interesting section of the dive are the boulders running out of the bay on the north side that form swimthroughs and house emporer shrimps, red round and decorator crabs.
Depth. 5/18m. Visibility. 5/20m. Current. Easy. Level. 1 Good for all.
HIDEAWAY
Lion fish, orange spine unicorn fish, powder blue surgeon fish red fire gobi's, black pyramid butterfly fish and reticulated damsel fish.
Depth. 6/36m. Visibility. 20/40m. Current. Easy. Level. 1 Good for all.
NORTH POINT
Large granite boulder pinnacles.
Depth. 10/35. Visibility. 20/40. Current. Easy to strong. Level. 1 Good for all.
SHARK FIN REEF
Schools of batfish, palette surgeon fish, blue faced angelfish and banner fish. Also a great place for spotting sharks and the larger rays.
Depth. 5/40m. Visibility. 20/40m. Current. Can be strong. Level. 1 Good for all
SNAPPER ALLEY
Some great examples of large hard table and sheet corals, home of painted spiny lobsters.
Depth. 10/40 metres. Visibility. 20/40m. Current. Can be fast. Level. 1/2 Experienced divers.
RICHELIEU ROCK
ELEPHANT HEAD ROCK
DIVING LIVE ABOARDS SIMILAN ISLANDS
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