East of Eden dive site is one of the Top dive spots of the Similan Islands! The coral formations are amazing with a really huge boomie going from 12 m to 25 m deep! The reef life is outstanding and you can find a huge density of all the reef fishes the Andaman Sea has to offer. On this dive, the current can be strong so this site is best suited to experienced divers. This spot is really good for underwater macro photography with good chances of spotting a frogfish and other critters. The only downside is that this dive site is pretty popular and can sometimes be quite crowded during the Liveaboard high season. It is situated on the East side of Similan Island number 7.
Best time to dive: the ideal period to plan holidays here is October to November. Access: Boat. See the map of East of Eden on the right for the exact location.
Fishes you may spot while diving East of Eden
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Barracuda
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Frogfish
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Fusilier
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Grouper
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Leopard Shark
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Manta Ray
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Napoleon Wrasse
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Parrotfish
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Trevally
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Whitetip Shark
... and more fishes & sea life, Dogtooth Tuna, Jack, Rainbow Runner
Photos
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Yellow Seahorse in Lembeh StraitPhoto by Agnes Tjandranegara -
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 -
Lion Fish swimming in crystal clear waterPhoto by Agnes Tjandranegara -
Flying Ray Manta in Bali!Photo by Jihye Lee -
FrogfishPhoto by Jihye Lee -
Surreal LifePhoto by Jihye Lee -
Black Green Nudibranch PinkPhoto by Jihye Lee
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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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