Other Dive Sites

For those who always want more, here you have some other proposal very interesting; Another wreck and the famous Shark Point and Anemone Reef, dive stops located between Phi Phi Islands and Phuket.

Trips to these sites are arranged upon demand.  We cannot guarantee that a trip to these sites is possible during your visit.

King Cruiser

On the 4th of May 1997, the car ferry, The King Cruiser, traveling from Phuket to the Phi Phi Islands, ran aground on Anemone Reef and ripped a large hole in the hull. Within half an hour, the ferry had sunk. Fortunately, all the passengers were able to escape the sinking ship.

The wreck now sits at 30 meters and although it has sustained much damage, it is still largely intact. The car deck can be explored and divers can glimpse inside the ferry to observe it’s interior.

There is much life to see here, from the larger shoals of barracuda, snappers, and trevally to macro favorites like nudibranchs and shrimps. Lionfish and scorpionfish can also be found here, together with stunning corals. There is an amazing variety of life around the wreck, and it makes for a fascinating dive. Currents can be strong and visibility can be changeable, so the dive is recommended for more experienced divers and those undertaking wreck or deep courses. The maximum depth at the site is 32m.

Conditions

· Depth:  16m – 32m.

· Visibility:  Between 10m – 30m.

. Current:  Moderate to strong.

· Level:  Suitable for Advanced divers or Open Water divers + Deep.

· Snorkeling:  No.

Shark Point

Shark point, known locally as HinMusang,  is a great place to spot leopard sharks and many different kinds of rays. It is three pinnacles and has a huge variety of fish and brightly colored corals. It is a good place for drift dives along the line of the pinnacles.  The maximum depth at the site is 24m.

Conditions

· Depth:  12m – 26m.

· Visibility:  Between 10m – 30m.

· Current:  Moderate.

· Level:  Suitable for all diving levels.

· Snorkeling:  No.

Anemone Reef

Anemone reef, or HinJom as it is known, is a submerged rock and is home to an abundance of green and blue anemones and the brightly colored fish that live with them.  It is also a great place to find moray eels. It is usually dived in conjunction with King Cruiser and Shark Point. Currents can be variable around the pinnacle. The maximum depth at the site is 26m.

Conditions

· Depth:  5m – 25m.

· Visibility:  Between 10m – 30m.

· Current:  Moderate.

· Level:  Suitable for all diving levels.

· Snorkeling:  No.