North Point dive site features series stunning underwater scenery of large granite boulders with many swim-throughs and rock arches to explore. The minimum depth is 10 m and the maximum depth is about 40 meters. It is a good dive spot to see blacktip and whitetip reefsharks as well as the leopard shark. On the sandy bottom you can also observe many blue spotted stingrays. The dive site is located on the Northern tip of the Similan Islands not too far from Christmas Point. Macro lovers will have good chances of spotting a ribbon eel and Mantis Shrimps, so take your underwater camera! It is also possible to spot Manta Rays here. Be careful, the current can sometimes be strong on this dive site.
Best time to dive: the ideal period to plan holidays here isOctober to November. Access: from the Shore. See the map of North Point on the right for the exact location.
Fishes you may spot while diving North Point
- Barracuda
- Batfish
- Nudibranch
- Turtle
- Whitetip Shark
... and more fishes & sea life, Jack
Photos
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Blue Nudibranch in Lembeh StraitPhoto by Rich Guest
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Beautiful Pink Coral NudibranchPhoto by Jihye Lee
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Barracuda Black FinPhoto by Yann Hubert
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Barracuda Face Scary SmilePhoto by Jihye Lee
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Yellow White Blue Black NudibranchPhoto by Jihye Lee
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Nudibranch Blue YellowPhoto by Jihye Lee
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Beige Blue White NudibranchPhoto by Rich Guest
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Black Spotted NudibranchPhoto by Jihye Lee
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Fishes Hiding BelowPhoto by Yann Hubert
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BatfishPhoto 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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