Ko Bon Pinnacle is a superb diving site of the Surin Islands. It consists of a Pinnacle with the top of the rock at 18 m. It is located not far from the other famous spot of Koh Bon, on the Northwest side of the Ko Bon island . It is simply one of the best places in Thailand and in Southeast Asia to spot Manta Rays! It is also possible sometimes to spot a Whale Shark! It is quite common to spot Black tip reef sharks and Eagle rays cruising by. However, with a maximum depth of 39 meters and with it being located in the open Sea, this dive is better suited to Padi Open water advanced or CMAS 2 stars divers. Don’t forget your underwater camera on this amazing dive site! It is possible to dive this site on a day trip from Khao Lak or during a liveaboard cruise.
Best time to dive: the ideal period to plan holidays here is October to November. Access: Boat. See the map of Ko Bon Pinnacle on the right for the exact location.
Fishes you may spot while diving Ko Bon Pinnacle
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Barracuda
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Giant Trevally
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Lion Fish
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Manta Ray
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Pipefish
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Ribbon Eel
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Whitetip Shark
... and more fishes & sea life, Dogtooth Tuna
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 -
Flying Ray Manta in Bali!Photo by Jihye Lee -
Lion Fish swimming in crystal clear waterPhoto by Agnes Tjandranegara -
Surreal LifePhoto by Jihye Lee -
Barracuda Alone In The Blue SeaPhoto by Jihye Lee -
Porcupine Fish Moving Out OfPhoto by Jihye Lee
Diving Reviews for this region
Surin Islands
Large Pelagics, Manta rays and Whale Shark if you are lucky all in a superb remote area!
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