Similan Scuba Diving Dive Sites: Koh Tachai

Koh Tachai

The Main site is located just off the Southern tip of Koh Tachai. located withing the boundaries of the Similan Islands National Park, but geologically separate.

As there are can be cold currents from the ocean tides that are quite strong here -  divers are recommended to wear a proper wetsuit when diving in this spot.

This site features rock corals and sea fans with plenty of huge marine life cruising around.

Diving here requires the use of the guide rope connected to the buoys (there are two), as a strong current might sweep divers out of the intended target. This also means making sure you only dive with boats and staff that are safe and aware of diving conditions – please avoid untrained and inexperienced liveaboards.

Leopard Sharks, Manta Rays and even Whale Sharks are among the visitors to this site.

Always choose a dive center that has staff speaking your language, have insurance and are certified.

Similan Scuba Diving

Similan Scuba Diving Advice

Here is a blurb from the every helpful – Similan Islands – a resource for all information on the Similan Islands. This is the Scuba Diving section

“Listed as one of the Ten best Dive sites on earth, the Similan Islands are the best diving Thailand has to offer. With Huge rocky drop-offs on the Western side, long coral reefs on the East side, and the transition zones in between. More than the just a simple reef – the Similan Islands also have the Greatest marine diversity in the country.

Nearby are the Surin Islands (and Richelieu Rock), Khao Lak, just North are the Burma Banks. South of the Similan Islands are the SCUBA diving centers of Phuket, Phi Phi and Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. Right in the middle are the Similan Islands. Please check here for our list of Similan Dive Centers.”

If you need help or advice for the Similan Islands – this is the place to go!

Similan Scuba Diving Sites – Koh Bon

Koh Bon

Located just between Mu Koh Similan National Park and Mu Koh Surin National Park, Bon is a small island that features underwater sharp rock walls. Technically it is part of the Similan Islands National Park – but it is geologically separate.

The Wall on the inside of Koh Bon Bon is  covered with soft corals that are shorter in size but more colorful than normal, which is their uniqueness at this site. Great place for seeing small critters.

Turn around and look into the deep and look for  Manta Rays and Whale Sharks. They can Occasionally be found here at around 25 to 30 meters deep.

Always choose a dive center that has staff speaking your language, have insurance and are certified.

Similan Scuba Diving