Ko Bon Dive Site

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Amazing fishes & life!
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Medium current
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Am I dreaming?! 30m+!
Level Advanced Divers
Dive depth Normal diving depth, 10-25m

Ko Bon dive site is very famous, regarded as one of the best spots of the Surin Islands National Matine park. Ko Bon is situated 20 km north of Similan Island number 9 and South of Surin Island. This island also known as ‘The Perforated Island’ offers a great wall dive on the southwest side. The spot consists of a large wall. It is one of the best places in Thailand to see Manta Rays especially from April to May and this is really a magical place! For underwater photographers it is a great place to capture shots of these gentle giants, so don’t forget your wide angle lens! Apart from the Manta Rays, you can also see Leopard Sharks, lots of Moray Eels and Whitetip Reef Sharks as well as all the usual reef fishes of the Andaman Sea. The coral is very beautiful too. The maximum depth is 42 m. This dive site is more suitable for experienced divers. Enjoy this superb Dive Site! It is possible to dive this site on a day trip from Khao Lak or during a liveaboard cruise.

This is a Cave diving spot, make sure you have all required certifications. Ko Bon is classified as a Deep dive. This location is a Reef. Ready to swim around this Wall structure?

Best time to dive: the ideal period to plan holidays here isOctober to November. Access: from the Shore. See the map of Ko Bon on the right for the exact location.

Ko Bon Ko Bon dive site is very famous, regarded as one of the best spots of the Surin Islands National Mat... Julien 5

Fishes you may spot while diving Ko Bon

  • Fusilier Fusilier
  • Nudibranch Nudibranch
  • Stonefish Stonefish

... and more fishes & sea life, Ghost Pipefish, Juvenile Barracuda

Photos

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  • Blue Nudibranch in Lembeh Strait
    Blue Nudibranch in Lembeh Strait
    Photo by Rich Guest
  • Blacktip Shark patrolling the crystal clear water... EPIC photo! Black Tip Shark
    Blacktip Shark patrolling the crystal clear water... EPIC photo!
    Photo by Yann Hubert
  • Huge Hammerhead Shark patrolling the reef in French Polynesia
    Huge Hammerhead Shark patrolling the reef in French Polynesia
    Photo by Yann Hubert
  • Beautiful & Colorful Mandarin Fish
    Beautiful & Colorful Mandarin Fish
    Photo by Rich Guest
  • Yellow Seahorse in Lembeh Strait
    Yellow Seahorse in Lembeh Strait
    Photo by Agnes Tjandranegara
  • Clown fishes waiting in front of their blue anemone house, Clownfish
    Clown fishes waiting in front of their blue anemone house
    Photo by Jihye Lee
  • Lion Fish swimming in crystal clear water
    Lion Fish swimming in crystal clear water
    Photo by Agnes Tjandranegara
  • Surreal Life
    Surreal Life
    Photo by Jihye Lee
  • Octopus In Reef
    Octopus In Reef
    Photo by Jihye Lee
  • Yellow White Blue Black Nudibranch
    Yellow White Blue Black Nudibranch
    Photo by Jihye Lee

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