Eastern Shallows is a little-documented name from the southern Similans. Divezone’s original account places it south of Island 1, Ko Huyong, and describes coral terrain reaching around 24 metres. That short historical description is worth preserving, but it does not establish a currently offered dive or permission to enter the area.
Dive dates appear when the writer supplied them. Earlier stories keep their original words and have no newly assigned ratings.
What the original profile records
The original Divezone text describes a coral dive south of Similan Island 1 and notes that few liveaboards stopped there. Its reported maximum depth is approximately 24 metres. There is no dated survey behind that figure in the archived text, so it should be read as a historical description rather than a current depth plan.
A protected island, not a walk-in shore dive
Ko Huyong is a turtle-nesting conservation area. The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s TravelBuddy information identifies Huyong, Payang and Payan as protected islands where tourists may not land. That landing restriction and permission for a particular offshore dive are different questions; no current named Eastern Shallows excursion has been verified here.
Planning a Similan trip
A general Similan booking does not promise this stop. The useful confirmation is the exact site name, its permitted location and the operator’s current programme. The linked Similan guides cover the wider choice of trips, while this page keeps the older Eastern Shallows record separate from a bookable recommendation.
Marine life and companions
The old text praises the coral but supplies no dated wildlife observations. A long species checklist would give a false impression of certainty, so no specific animal encounter is promised. Snorkelling, island landing and non-diver participation also need their own permission and boat arrangements; a shallow-sounding site name does not establish suitability.
Questions about Eastern Shallows
Where is Eastern Shallows?
Divezone’s historical profile places it south of Ko Huyong, Similan Island 1. The exact site boundary still needs corroboration from a current operator or park source.
Is it a shallow beginner dive?
The old account reports a maximum depth around 24 metres. That is not an entry-level depth recommendation, and the current conditions and operating requirements have not been established.
Can visitors land on Island 1?
Tourism Authority of Thailand guidance identifies Ko Huyong as a protected turtle-nesting island where tourists may not land.
Is a current dive trip confirmed?
No named Eastern Shallows departure or current site-specific access permission has been verified for this update.
Reviewed 13 November 2026. Historical description: original Divezone entry. Conservation context: Tourism Authority of Thailand / 1672 TravelBuddy.
Best time to dive: the ideal period to plan holidays here is October to November. Access: Boat. See the map of Eastern Shallows on the right for the exact location.
Fishes you may spot while diving Eastern Shallows
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Barracuda
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Fusilier
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Leopard Shark
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Lion Fish
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Manta Ray
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Napoleon Wrasse
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Parrotfish
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Stonefish
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Trevally
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Whitetip Shark
... and more fishes & sea life, Jack, Scorpionfish
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 -
Surreal LifePhoto by Jihye Lee -
Two Nudibranch ColorfulPhoto by Jihye Lee -
CoralPhoto by Jihye Lee
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