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Similan Islands

Similan Islands

Andaman Sea, Phang Nga, Thailand

Photo: Mathias Krumbholz · CC BY-SA 3.0

About this site

Thailand's premier diving destination, the Similan Islands feature massive granite boulders covered in coral, with excellent visibility and frequent whale shark encounters.

Conditions

Country
Thailand
Region
Andaman Sea, Phang Nga
Max depth
5–40 m
Visibility
20–40 m
Water temperature
27–30°C
Difficulty
Intermediate to Advanced
Best season
October 15 to May 15
Type
Reef
Suitable for
  • Scuba
Dive types
  • Reef
  • Drift
Photo: Mathias Krumbholz · CC BY-SA 3.0

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