Dive site in Phuket

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Phuket Shark Point:

This pinnacle dive site is located between Phuket and Phi Phi Islands. Depths range from 0-20 meters, with visibility between 5-20 meters. It's known for healthy coral reefs and diverse marine life, including leopard sharks (though less common now), barracudas, trevallies, and macro life like seahorses and ghost pipefish. The current can be moderate to strong, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced divers.

Anemone Reef:

Located 29 km from Phuket, this submerged limestone pinnacle rises from 26m to 6m below the surface. It's famous for its fields of sea anemones, creating a spectacular visual effect. Marine life includes schools of snappers and barracudas, and occasional leopard or whale sharks. The current can vary, but the site is suitable for all levels.

Home Run Reef (Racha Yai Island):

This reef slopes gently to 22 meters. It features coral formations, reef fish, and a small wreck called the Andaman Explorer. Visibility is generally good, but the current can be strong.

Lucy's Reef (Racha Yai Bay):

This reef has an interesting variety of hard corals, leading to deeper rock formations.

Kata Beach:

This is an easy shore dive, reaching a maximum depth of 8 meters. It's suitable for beginners, underwater macro photography, and night diving. The site features coral formations and marine life.

King Cruiser Wreck:

This 85m-long car ferry sank in 1997 and now sits upright on the sandy bottom at 32 meters. The wreck has become a thriving artificial reef, home to schools of fish, soft corals, lionfish, and nudibranchs. The shallowest parts are around 18 meters, but strong currents and variable visibility make it suitable for advanced divers only.

Koh Dok Mai:

This limestone island offers a wall dive, with depths reaching 25 meters. It's known for its macro life, including nudibranchs, shrimps, and pipefish. There are also two caverns, one suitable for experienced divers only. The current can be strong, and visibility can be unpredictable.

Racha Yai:

This site offers coral reefs, good visibility, and abundant reef fish, making it ideal for beginners.

Racha Noi:

Known for good visibility and large granite boulders, this site attracts large pelagic species.