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The incredible Similan Islands are a World Class Diving Destination. This group of 9 islands located on the South East coast of Thailand provides what diving has best to offer.

Similans Islands

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These deserted islands covered with lush tropical jungle are surrounded by fine beaches and crystal clear water. Diving in Similans is excellent and is the best in Thailand. You will have excellent chances of spotting the gentle manta rays and even the very rare Whale shark.

However, please note that these islands have became a very popular destination over the years and the most famous dive sites can sometimes be crowded during the peak season.

Activities and excursions in Similan Islands

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Similan Island is 100 % about scuba diving. It is not really a destination recommended if you are travelling with kids or non divers. Apart from diving, it is possible to snorkel, to watch the numerous birds and also to relax and sunbathe on the white sand beaches.

Scuba diving

You will find all information about sea life, best time to visit, top dive spots, etc. in our review: Similan Islands Diving

Dive spots in Similan Islands

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Donald Duck Bay

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Donald Duck Bay is located on the North West side of Similan Island number 8. The name comes from a rock on the bay that...

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Elephant Head Rock

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Elephant head dive site is the most famous of the Similan Islands. The name comes from the shape of the rock at the surf...

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Anita’s reef

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Anita's reef is one of the best dive site of the Similan Islands. The topography at the bottom is outstanding with a hug...

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Beacon Beach

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Beacon Beach is actually a wreck dive on a former 27 m Similan liveaboard, the Atlantis X, sunk in 2002 in 30 m of water...

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Hide away Bay

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The Hide Away Bay dive site is located a bit further South West of Anita's reef. It is sometimes called Barracuda Point....

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Fantasea Reef

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The Fantasea Reef dive site is one of the best of the Similan archipelago. It is located a bit offshore off the west coa...

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Stonehenge

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Stonehenge dive site features fantastic marine life. You can spot Whitetip, Blacktip and Leopard Sharks. It is also quit...

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Shark Fin Reef

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Shark Fin Reef Dive site is one the most popular spot of the Andaman Islands. It is a good place to see various reef sha...

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West of Eden

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The West of Eden dive site is located just west of the famous and popular East of Eden dive site. The spot is far less c...

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Beacon Point

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Beacon point dive site offers the chance to spot many stingrays, reef sharks and also the beautiful leopard shark. It is...

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Turtle Rock

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Turtle Rock Dive site is situated on the west side of Ko Similan also called Island number 8. The name comes from the la...

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Boulder City

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Boulder city dive site features many boulders worth exploring. There are beautiful fan corals between the boulders. It i...

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East of Eden

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East of Eden dive site is one of the Top dive spots of the Similan Islands! The coral formations are amazing with a real...

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Snapper Alley

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Snapper Alley is a very easy dive site with a sea bottom around 21 m. Normally there is no current on this dive site. A ...

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Batfish Bend

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This Batfishbend dive site is located near the Island number 5. It is a nice drift dive among a nice reef covered by har...

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Christmas Point

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Christmas Point dive site consists of large rocks and a nice drop off. It is a good spot to observe white tip and blackt...

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Waterfall Bay

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Waterfall Bay dive site is located on the Northwest side of Similan Island number 8. The name comes from the waterfall ...

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Deep Six

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Deep six dive site is one of the most famous of the Similans. Here you can see very beautiful hard coral, soft coral gar...

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Breakfast Bend

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Breakfast Bend dive site is located on the Similan Island number 9. It features an abundant fish life with many groupers...

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Rocky Point

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Rocky Point dive site is located on the south East of the Similan Island number 1. The site features several submerged r...

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Eastern Shallows

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Eastern Shallows dive site is located of the south side of the Similan Island numer 1. The maximum depth is around 24 me...

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Bird Rock

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Bird Rock dive site is also called the Chinese Valley. It is a famous spot to observe giant Moray eels, but dont get too...

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