Anita’s reef is one of the best dive site of the Similan Islands. The topography at the bottom is outstanding with a huge rock in the middle of a sandy area with stingrays and garden eels. The rock is covered with beautiful hard and soft coral. The Marine life is teeming with many pelagic fishes and turtles around the reef. This dive site is really great for underwater photography because of its topography but also for its macro mife. Keep an eye out for tiny box shrimps and partner gobies! The current is usually gentle and this dive site is perfect for a first dive on a Similan cruise.
Best time to dive: the ideal period to plan holidays here is October to November. Access: Boat. See the map of Anita's reef on the right for the exact location.
Fishes you may spot while diving Anita's reef
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Garden Eel
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Gobie
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Grouper
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Octopus
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Turtle
... and more fishes & sea life, Eel, Kuhls Stingray, Pelagic, Ray, Shrimp
Photos
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Clown fishes waiting in front of their blue anemone housePhoto by Jihye Lee -
Blacktip Shark patrolling the crystal clear water... EPIC photo!Photo by Yann Hubert -
Huge Hammerhead Shark patrolling the reef in French PolynesiaPhoto by Yann Hubert -
Beautiful & Colorful Mandarin FishPhoto by Rich Guest -
Yellow Seahorse in Lembeh StraitPhoto by Agnes Tjandranegara -
Lion Fish swimming in crystal clear waterPhoto by Agnes Tjandranegara -
Surreal LifePhoto by Jihye Lee -
OctopusPhoto by Agnes Tjandranegara -
Blue Spotted RayPhoto by Jihye Lee -
Loads Of Small Fish In This Busy ReefPhoto by Jihye Lee
Diving Reviews for this region
Similan Islands
Great Biodiversity and fauna. Excellent chances to spot the giants Manta rays and Whale Sharks. Superb Scenery of tropical islands! Good spot for underwater photography.
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