Diving in Thailand

Similans, Richelieu Rock — whale sharks, mantas, granite pinnacles

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Diving in Thailand

Thailand — Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, whale sharks and mantas. Liveaboards from Phuket. Schedules and prices.

Why divers come here

  • Similan Islands — granite boulders, swim-throughs, and soft corals
  • Richelieu Rock — Thailand's best dive site, whale sharks
  • Koh Bon — oceanic manta cleaning station
  • Surin Islands — pristine reefs on the Myanmar border
  • October–May season with visibility up to 30 meters
  • 4–5 day itineraries from Phuket covering all top sites

What you'll meet underwater

Whale sharks (January–April) Whale sharks (January–April)
Oceanic mantas (Koh Bon) Oceanic mantas (Koh Bon)
Leopard sharks Leopard sharks
Harlequin seahorses (Richelieu Rock) Harlequin seahorses (Richelieu Rock)
Schools of barracuda and jacks Schools of barracuda and jacks
Soft corals and gorgonians Soft corals and gorgonians
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Practical information

Best season
October–May (dry season, Similans open)
Water temperature
27–30 °C
Visibility
15–30 m
Wetsuit
3 mm or lycra
Experience level
From Open Water
Getting there

Direct flights from Moscow to Bangkok (9 hours), then a domestic flight to Phuket.

Airports
Phuket (HKT), Bangkok (BKK)
Visa

Visa-free entry for up to 30 days for Russian citizens

Climate
Tropical monsoon, 28–35°C
Currency
Thai Baht (THB)
Language
Thai, English in tourism
Time zone
UTC+7

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