Siam Bay is one of the most dived spots on Koh Racha Yai. Nestled on the northernmost tip of Racha Yai, Siam Bay’s rocky edges gently slope into a sandy center peppered with hard coral patches. What’s most significant about this dive site is the man-made sculptures in the center of Siam Bay. It reminds…
Lucy’s Reef at Bay 3 is a popular Koh Racha Yai dive site for beginners. It’s very similar to Bay 1 and 2, just without the wrecks and scooters. The dive Lucy’s Reef on Bay 3 is mainly composed of rock and pore corals with a border of rocks separating it from the south end….
Located in the northeast region of Racha Yai, bays 1 and 2 are renowned amongst divers and snorkelers alike. Featuring a sandy floor that gradually descends from just several meters up to 82 feet (25 meters) deep, they provide an ideal training dive site for beginners due to their shallow waters and remarkable visibility. Beyond…
Marina Bay and Maritas Rock are one of the most popular dive sites on Koh Racha Noi and are always ranked for best scuba diving in Phuket. The two spots are really two dive sites in one. Marina Bay is sheltered by the island, while Maritas Rock is in the open. The depth at Maritas…
The North Bay dive site sits at the north end of Racha Noi Island. This secluded bay offers three amazing diving experiences at one single dive site. Overall, North Bay is a popular Phuket dive site and is often visited by local operators and liveaboard diving boats alike. North Bay dive site brief The dive…
Racha Noi Bay is a dive site that is not often dived at Koh Racha Noi. Most Phuket dive trips that go that far south are heading towards the South Tip dive site for a famous manta dive. However, because South Tip is for advanced divers, novice divers jump into the waters at Racha Noi…
Banana Bay is one of the easier dives at Koh Racha Noi. The shallow reef inside the bay is suitable for all levels of divers. Outside the bay, the reef drops to over 100 feet (30 meters). Banana Bay offers a variety of marine life, from small nudibranches to manta rays. No wonder, many Phuket…
As the name indicates, South Tip is situated at the southernmost point of Racha Noi. It’s considered the best Manta Ray dive near Phuket and, overall, one of the best dive sites of Racha Islands. However, it’s also one of the most challenging dives in the area and only suitable for advanced and experienced divers….
Phuket has over 7 wrecks to explore for scuba divers. Some of these are nestled within dive sites, and one is a dedicated dive site. We are speaking about the King Cruiser wreck, which is one of the best scuba diving sites in Phuket. Most of the wrecks were purposely sunken in order to boast…
Koh Dok Mai translates to “Flower Island”. This petite limestone island that protrudes from the sea approximately 12 miles (20 km) east of Phuket and 6 miles (10 km) west of Shark Point dive site. It takes roughly an hour and fifteen minutes by boat from Chalong bay to reach the location. Due to its…