Phuket

Shanti Lodge

Situated in the heart of Chalong Phuket, Shanti Lodge is just a stone's throw away from Chalong pier where dive centres in Phuket set off from. It is a rustic laid-back little resort with a saltwater swimming pool and a tree-house entertainment room. This place is ideal for divers who are searching for the lush tropical feel in a small peaceful resort.

Bel-Air Panwa Resort

Bel Air Panwa Resort is a development of 87 luxury suites tucked away in Phuket's prestigious Cape Panwa - away from all the throngs of tourists but with the peaceful pleasures of Cape Panwa's bars and restaurants. Bel Air Panwa has an array of suites with 2 or 3 bedrooms, scenic views of the Andaman Sea and also some with private pools or access to the 100m pool. You can literally walk off your balcony into the pool. The Beach Club is located 3 minutes away from Bel Air Panwa Resort but if desire it, you can easily drive to Phuket Town, the heart of Phuket for a shopping spree! A beautiful and peaceful ambiance in a luxurious hotel setting is what Bel Air Panwa Resort has to offer, catering especially to couples as well as families.

Anemone Reef

Anemone Reef is also know as "Hin Jom" in Thai translated as "Underwater Rock". It is a submerged pinnacle of about 25m which is covered in soft corals, hence the name. It is part of the threesome cluster consisting of Shark Point, King Cruiser Wreck and Anemone Reef, all located within a few kilometers of each other. Currents vary but can be strong and this dive site is most suitable for beginners with a divemaster between Dec and April.

Famed for the anemone fish, lionfish, morays and the usual tropical fish, you also have the chance to see leopard sharks, barracuda and small resident seahorses.

Boat Trip:	1 hour 30 min. Approx.
Great for:	Open Water Divers, Advanced, Photography
Depth:	5 - 25 metres
Visibility:	5 - 20m
Currents:	Variable, sometimes strong
Surface conditions:	Variable. Sometimes Strong.
Water temperature:	24 - 29°C
Experience level:	Beginner - Advanced
Reef Type:	Soft Coral covered pinnacle
Coral:	Good varieties of soft corals
Fish:	Anemone fish, lionfish, morays and the usual tropical fish. Leopard sharks, barracuda, turtles.
Highlights:	Large schools of lionfish, leopard sharks.

King Cruiser Wreck

The King Cruiser was a car ferry that struck Anemone Reef in 1997 and sunk to become one of Phuket's main attractions for divers. There were over 500 passengers but none perished in the accident. The King Cruiser is 85 metres long and 25 metres wide upright on the seabed at about 32 metres and with the shallowest area at 12 metres.

Hovering over the reef are schools of false Barracudas, while on the reef itself you'll see Octopus and Cuttlefish in addition to the more common tropical species. Water depths range from 3 to 30 metres and visibility is generally around 20 metres, making Racha a good dive site for both divers and snorkellers.

Boat Trip:	1 hour 10 min. Approx.
Great for:	Advanced, Advanced, Photography
Depth:	3 - 30 metres
Visibility:	20 - 30m
Currents:	Variable, sometimes strong
Surface conditions:	Calm
Water temperature:	24 - 29°C
Experience level:	Beginner - Advanced
Reef Type:	Coral gardens, rocky points, boulders
Coral:	Good varieties of hard corals
Fish:	Whale sharks, Manta rays, Leopard sharks, Barracuda, many schools of smaller and bigger fish
Highlights:	Unusual fish life, easy accessibility, some fast drift dives at Racha depending on current. Beautiful topside scenery.

Koh Dok Mai

This exquisite island (sometimes known as Raja Yai Island) offers gentle easy diving for beginners with some challenging and fun drift diving for the more experienced diver. Beneath the water you'll find a sloping rock face dotted with hard coral forests, and especially colourful blue Staghorn corals.

Hovering over the reef are schools of false Barracudas, while on the reef itself you'll see Octopus and Cuttlefish in addition to the more common tropical species. Water depths range from 3 to 30 metres and visibility is generally around 20 metres, making Racha a good dive site for both divers and snorkellers.

Boat Trip:	1 hour 10 min. Approx.
Great for:	Advanced, Advanced, Photography
Depth:	3 - 30 metres
Visibility:	20 - 30m
Currents:	Variable, sometimes strong
Surface conditions:	Calm
Water temperature:	24 - 29°C
Experience level:	Beginner - Advanced
Reef Type:	Coral gardens, rocky points, boulders
Coral:	Good varieties of hard corals
Fish:	Whale sharks, Manta rays, Leopard sharks, Barracuda, many schools of smaller and bigger fish
Highlights:	Unusual fish life, easy accessibility, some fast drift dives at Racha depending on current. Beautiful topside scenery.

Racha Noi

This exquisite island (sometimes known as Raja Yai Island) offers gentle easy diving for beginners with some challenging and fun drift diving for the more experienced diver. Beneath the water you'll find a sloping rock face dotted with hard coral forests, and especially colourful blue Staghorn corals.

Hovering over the reef are schools of false Barracudas, while on the reef itself you'll see Octopus and Cuttlefish in addition to the more common tropical species. Water depths range from 3 to 30 metres and visibility is generally around 20 metres, making Racha a good dive site for both divers and snorkellers.

Boat Trip:	1 hour 10 min. Approx.
Great for:	Advanced, Advanced, Photography
Depth:	3 - 30 metres
Visibility:	20 - 30m
Currents:	Variable, sometimes strong
Surface conditions:	Calm
Water temperature:	24 - 29°C
Experience level:	Beginner - Advanced
Reef Type:	Coral gardens, rocky points, boulders
Coral:	Good varieties of hard corals
Fish:	Whale sharks, Manta rays, Leopard sharks, Barracuda, many schools of smaller and bigger fish
Highlights:	Unusual fish life, easy accessibility, some fast drift dives at Racha depending on current. Beautiful topside scenery.

Koh Racha Yai (Racha Yai Island)

This exquisite island (sometimes known as Raja Yai Island) offers gentle easy diving for beginners with some challenging and fun drift diving for the more experienced diver. Beneath the water you'll find a sloping rock face dotted with hard coral forests, and especially colourful blue Staghorn corals.

Hovering over the reef are schools of false Barracudas, while on the reef itself you'll see Octopus and Cuttlefish in addition to the more common tropical species. Water depths range from 3 to 30 metres and visibility is generally around 20 metres, making Racha a good dive site for both divers and snorkellers.

Boat Trip:	1 hour 10 min. Approx.
Great for:	Advanced, Advanced, Photography
Depth:	3 - 30 metres
Visibility:	20 - 30m
Currents:	Variable, sometimes strong
Surface conditions:	Calm
Water temperature:	24 - 29°C
Experience level:	Beginner - Advanced
Reef Type:	Coral gardens, rocky points, boulders
Coral:	Good varieties of hard corals
Fish:	Whale sharks, Manta rays, Leopard sharks, Barracuda, many schools of smaller and bigger fish
Highlights:	Unusual fish life, easy accessibility, some fast drift dives at Racha depending on current. Beautiful topside scenery.

Shark Point

This exquisite island (sometimes known as Raja Yai Island) offers gentle easy diving for beginners with some challenging and fun drift diving for the more experienced diver. Beneath the water you'll find a sloping rock face dotted with hard coral forests, and especially colourful blue Staghorn corals.

Hovering over the reef are schools of false Barracudas, while on the reef itself you'll see Octopus and Cuttlefish in addition to the more common tropical species. Water depths range from 3 to 30 metres and visibility is generally around 20 metres, making Racha a good dive site for both divers and snorkellers.

Boat Trip:	1 hour 10 min. Approx.
Great for:	Advanced, Advanced, Photography
Depth:	3 - 30 metres
Visibility:	20 - 30m
Currents:	Variable, sometimes strong
Surface conditions:	Calm
Water temperature:	24 - 29°C
Experience level:	Beginner - Advanced
Reef Type:	Coral gardens, rocky points, boulders
Coral:	Good varieties of hard corals
Fish:	Whale sharks, Manta rays, Leopard sharks, Barracuda, many schools of smaller and bigger fish
Highlights:	Unusual fish life, easy accessibility, some fast drift dives at Racha depending on current. Beautiful topside scenery.

Siam Bay Statues

This exquisite island (sometimes known as Raja Yai Island) offers gentle easy diving for beginners with some challenging and fun drift diving for the more experienced diver. Beneath the water you'll find a sloping rock face dotted with hard coral forests, and especially colourful blue Staghorn corals.

Hovering over the reef are schools of false Barracudas, while on the reef itself you'll see Octopus and Cuttlefish in addition to the more common tropical species. Water depths range from 3 to 30 metres and visibility is generally around 20 metres, making Racha a good dive site for both divers and snorkellers.

Boat Trip:	1 hour 10 min. Approx.
Great for:	Advanced, Advanced, Photography
Depth:	3 - 30 metres
Visibility:	20 - 30m
Currents:	Variable, sometimes strong
Surface conditions:	Calm
Water temperature:	24 - 29°C
Experience level:	Beginner - Advanced
Reef Type:	Coral gardens, rocky points, boulders
Coral:	Good varieties of hard corals
Fish:	Whale sharks, Manta rays, Leopard sharks, Barracuda, many schools of smaller and bigger fish
Highlights:	Unusual fish life, easy accessibility, some fast drift dives at Racha depending on current. Beautiful topside scenery.

Similan Islands

This exquisite island (sometimes known as Raja Yai Island) offers gentle easy diving for beginners with some challenging and fun drift diving for the more experienced diver. Beneath the water you'll find a sloping rock face dotted with hard coral forests, and especially colourful blue Staghorn corals.

Hovering over the reef are schools of false Barracudas, while on the reef itself you'll see Octopus and Cuttlefish in addition to the more common tropical species. Water depths range from 3 to 30 metres and visibility is generally around 20 metres, making Racha a good dive site for both divers and snorkellers.

Boat Trip:	1 hour 10 min. Approx.
Great for:	Advanced, Advanced, Photography
Depth:	3 - 30 metres
Visibility:	20 - 30m
Currents:	Variable, sometimes strong
Surface conditions:	Calm
Water temperature:	24 - 29°C
Experience level:	Beginner - Advanced
Reef Type:	Coral gardens, rocky points, boulders
Coral:	Good varieties of hard corals
Fish:	Whale sharks, Manta rays, Leopard sharks, Barracuda, many schools of smaller and bigger fish
Highlights:	Unusual fish life, easy accessibility, some fast drift dives at Racha depending on current. Beautiful topside scenery.

Koh Bon

This exquisite island (sometimes known as Raja Yai Island) offers gentle easy diving for beginners with some challenging and fun drift diving for the more experienced diver. Beneath the water you'll find a sloping rock face dotted with hard coral forests, and especially colourful blue Staghorn corals.

Hovering over the reef are schools of false Barracudas, while on the reef itself you'll see Octopus and Cuttlefish in addition to the more common tropical species. Water depths range from 3 to 30 metres and visibility is generally around 20 metres, making Racha a good dive site for both divers and snorkellers.

Boat Trip:	1 hour 10 min. Approx.
Great for:	Advanced, Advanced, Photography
Depth:	3 - 30 metres
Visibility:	20 - 30m
Currents:	Variable, sometimes strong
Surface conditions:	Calm
Water temperature:	24 - 29°C
Experience level:	Beginner - Advanced
Reef Type:	Coral gardens, rocky points, boulders
Coral:	Good varieties of hard corals
Fish:	Whale sharks, Manta rays, Leopard sharks, Barracuda, many schools of smaller and bigger fish
Highlights:	Unusual fish life, easy accessibility, some fast drift dives at Racha depending on current. Beautiful topside scenery.

Phi Phi Islands

This exquisite island (sometimes known as Raja Yai Island) offers gentle easy diving for beginners with some challenging and fun drift diving for the more experienced diver. Beneath the water you'll find a sloping rock face dotted with hard coral forests, and especially colourful blue Staghorn corals.

Hovering over the reef are schools of false Barracudas, while on the reef itself you'll see Octopus and Cuttlefish in addition to the more common tropical species. Water depths range from 3 to 30 metres and visibility is generally around 20 metres, making Racha a good dive site for both divers and snorkellers.

Boat Trip:	1 hour 10 min. Approx.
Great for:	Advanced, Advanced, Photography
Depth:	3 - 30 metres
Visibility:	20 - 30m
Currents:	Variable, sometimes strong
Surface conditions:	Calm
Water temperature:	24 - 29°C
Experience level:	Beginner - Advanced
Reef Type:	Coral gardens, rocky points, boulders
Coral:	Good varieties of hard corals
Fish:	Whale sharks, Manta rays, Leopard sharks, Barracuda, many schools of smaller and bigger fish
Highlights:	Unusual fish life, easy accessibility, some fast drift dives at Racha depending on current. Beautiful topside scenery.

Richelieu Rock

This exquisite island (sometimes known as Raja Yai Island) offers gentle easy diving for beginners with some challenging and fun drift diving for the more experienced diver. Beneath the water you'll find a sloping rock face dotted with hard coral forests, and especially colourful blue Staghorn corals.

Hovering over the reef are schools of false Barracudas, while on the reef itself you'll see Octopus and Cuttlefish in addition to the more common tropical species. Water depths range from 3 to 30 metres and visibility is generally around 20 metres, making Racha a good dive site for both divers and snorkellers.

Boat Trip:	1 hour 10 min. Approx.
Great for:	Advanced, Advanced, Photography
Depth:	3 - 30 metres
Visibility:	20 - 30m
Currents:	Variable, sometimes strong
Surface conditions:	Calm
Water temperature:	24 - 29°C
Experience level:	Beginner - Advanced
Reef Type:	Coral gardens, rocky points, boulders
Coral:	Good varieties of hard corals
Fish:	Whale sharks, Manta rays, Leopard sharks, Barracuda, many schools of smaller and bigger fish
Highlights:	Unusual fish life, easy accessibility, some fast drift dives at Racha depending on current. Beautiful topside scenery.

Koh Tachai

This exquisite island (sometimes known as Raja Yai Island) offers gentle easy diving for beginners with some challenging and fun drift diving for the more experienced diver. Beneath the water you'll find a sloping rock face dotted with hard coral forests, and especially colourful blue Staghorn corals.

Hovering over the reef are schools of false Barracudas, while on the reef itself you'll see Octopus and Cuttlefish in addition to the more common tropical species. Water depths range from 3 to 30 metres and visibility is generally around 20 metres, making Racha a good dive site for both divers and snorkellers.

Boat Trip:	1 hour 10 min. Approx.
Great for:	Advanced, Advanced, Photography
Depth:	3 - 30 metres
Visibility:	20 - 30m
Currents:	Variable, sometimes strong
Surface conditions:	Calm
Water temperature:	24 - 29°C
Experience level:	Beginner - Advanced
Reef Type:	Coral gardens, rocky points, boulders
Coral:	Good varieties of hard corals
Fish:	Whale sharks, Manta rays, Leopard sharks, Barracuda, many schools of smaller and bigger fish
Highlights:	Unusual fish life, easy accessibility, some fast drift dives at Racha depending on current. Beautiful topside scenery.

Hin Daeng

This exquisite island (sometimes known as Raja Yai Island) offers gentle easy diving for beginners with some challenging and fun drift diving for the more experienced diver. Beneath the water you'll find a sloping rock face dotted with hard coral forests, and especially colourful blue Staghorn corals.

Hovering over the reef are schools of false Barracudas, while on the reef itself you'll see Octopus and Cuttlefish in addition to the more common tropical species. Water depths range from 3 to 30 metres and visibility is generally around 20 metres, making Racha a good dive site for both divers and snorkellers.

Boat Trip:	1 hour 10 min. Approx.
Great for:	Advanced, Advanced, Photography
Depth:	3 - 30 metres
Visibility:	20 - 30m
Currents:	Variable, sometimes strong
Surface conditions:	Calm
Water temperature:	24 - 29°C
Experience level:	Beginner - Advanced
Reef Type:	Coral gardens, rocky points, boulders
Coral:	Good varieties of hard corals
Fish:	Whale sharks, Manta rays, Leopard sharks, Barracuda, many schools of smaller and bigger fish
Highlights:	Unusual fish life, easy accessibility, some fast drift dives at Racha depending on current. Beautiful topside scenery.

Koh Ha

This exquisite island (sometimes known as Raja Yai Island) offers gentle easy diving for beginners with some challenging and fun drift diving for the more experienced diver. Beneath the water you'll find a sloping rock face dotted with hard coral forests, and especially colourful blue Staghorn corals.

Hovering over the reef are schools of false Barracudas, while on the reef itself you'll see Octopus and Cuttlefish in addition to the more common tropical species. Water depths range from 3 to 30 metres and visibility is generally around 20 metres, making Racha a good dive site for both divers and snorkellers.

Boat Trip:	1 hour 10 min. Approx.
Great for:	Advanced, Advanced, Photography
Depth:	3 - 30 metres
Visibility:	20 - 30m
Currents:	Variable, sometimes strong
Surface conditions:	Calm
Water temperature:	24 - 29°C
Experience level:	Beginner - Advanced
Reef Type:	Coral gardens, rocky points, boulders
Coral:	Good varieties of hard corals
Fish:	Whale sharks, Manta rays, Leopard sharks, Barracuda, many schools of smaller and bigger fish
Highlights:	Unusual fish life, easy accessibility, some fast drift dives at Racha depending on current. Beautiful topside scenery.

Koh Rok

This exquisite island (sometimes known as Raja Yai Island) offers gentle easy diving for beginners with some challenging and fun drift diving for the more experienced diver. Beneath the water you'll find a sloping rock face dotted with hard coral forests, and especially colourful blue Staghorn corals.

Hovering over the reef are schools of false Barracudas, while on the reef itself you'll see Octopus and Cuttlefish in addition to the more common tropical species. Water depths range from 3 to 30 metres and visibility is generally around 20 metres, making Racha a good dive site for both divers and snorkellers.

Boat Trip:	1 hour 10 min. Approx.
Great for:	Advanced, Advanced, Photography
Depth:	3 - 30 metres
Visibility:	20 - 30m
Currents:	Variable, sometimes strong
Surface conditions:	Calm
Water temperature:	24 - 29°C
Experience level:	Beginner - Advanced
Reef Type:	Coral gardens, rocky points, boulders
Coral:	Good varieties of hard corals
Fish:	Whale sharks, Manta rays, Leopard sharks, Barracuda, many schools of smaller and bigger fish
Highlights:	Unusual fish life, easy accessibility, some fast drift dives at Racha depending on current. Beautiful topside scenery.

Koh Tarutao

This exquisite island (sometimes known as Raja Yai Island) offers gentle easy diving for beginners with some challenging and fun drift diving for the more experienced diver. Beneath the water you'll find a sloping rock face dotted with hard coral forests, and especially colourful blue Staghorn corals.

Hovering over the reef are schools of false Barracudas, while on the reef itself you'll see Octopus and Cuttlefish in addition to the more common tropical species. Water depths range from 3 to 30 metres and visibility is generally around 20 metres, making Racha a good dive site for both divers and snorkellers.

Boat Trip:	1 hour 10 min. Approx.
Great for:	Advanced, Advanced, Photography
Depth:	3 - 30 metres
Visibility:	20 - 30m
Currents:	Variable, sometimes strong
Surface conditions:	Calm
Water temperature:	24 - 29°C
Experience level:	Beginner - Advanced
Reef Type:	Coral gardens, rocky points, boulders
Coral:	Good varieties of hard corals
Fish:	Whale sharks, Manta rays, Leopard sharks, Barracuda, many schools of smaller and bigger fish
Highlights:	Unusual fish life, easy accessibility, some fast drift dives at Racha depending on current. Beautiful topside scenery.

Surin Islands

This exquisite island (sometimes known as Raja Yai Island) offers gentle easy diving for beginners with some challenging and fun drift diving for the more experienced diver. Beneath the water you'll find a sloping rock face dotted with hard coral forests, and especially colourful blue Staghorn corals.

Hovering over the reef are schools of false Barracudas, while on the reef itself you'll see Octopus and Cuttlefish in addition to the more common tropical species. Water depths range from 3 to 30 metres and visibility is generally around 20 metres, making Racha a good dive site for both divers and snorkellers.

Boat Trip:	1 hour 10 min. Approx.
Great for:	Advanced, Advanced, Photography
Depth:	3 - 30 metres
Visibility:	20 - 30m
Currents:	Variable, sometimes strong
Surface conditions:	Calm
Water temperature:	24 - 29°C
Experience level:	Beginner - Advanced
Reef Type:	Coral gardens, rocky points, boulders
Coral:	Good varieties of hard corals
Fish:	Whale sharks, Manta rays, Leopard sharks, Barracuda, many schools of smaller and bigger fish
Highlights:	Unusual fish life, easy accessibility, some fast drift dives at Racha depending on current. Beautiful topside scenery.

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