Richelieu Rock
Horseshoe-shaped pinnacle in Surin National Park, one of the most famous sites in Southeast Asia (park open mid-Oct to mid-May).
Marine life & flora: Whale sharks in season (Feb–Apr), seahorses, harlequin shrimp.
Destination guide
Thailand: Andaman Sea
Isolated pinnacles and encounters with big pelagics
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Thailand: Andaman Sea — Isolated pinnacles and encounters with big pelagics. This destination suits advanced-level divers and is aimed mainly at those looking for encounters with marine life.
Dive centres are open from November to April. During this period the water is between 28 and 30 °C; over the year it ranges from 28 to 30 °C.
Must-dive sites include: Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai.
At a glance
- Recommended level
- advanced
- Focus
- Wildlife
- Water
- 28–30 °C
- Dive centres open
- November – April
- Indicative budget
- 2 390€
Indicative trip budget, paid directly to providers (flight, hotel, dive centre)
Dive sites
Koh Bon
Soft coral wall, a reference for manta rays (Nov–Apr).
Marine life & flora: Manta rays, barracudas.
Koh Tachai
Isolated pinnacle north of the Similan Islands, with strong currents.
Marine life & flora: Schools of chevron barracuda, batfish, whitetip sharks.
Elephant Head Rock
Granite boulders of the Similan Islands, tunnels and passages.
Marine life & flora: Turtles, Andaman sweetlips, moray eels.
Water temperature month by month
| Month | Temperature |
|---|---|
| January | 28 °C |
| February | 29 °C |
| March | 30 °C |
| April | 30 °C |
| May | 29 °C |
| June | 29 °C |
| July | 29 °C |
| August | 29 °C |
| September | 29 °C |
| October | 29 °C |
| November | 29 °C |
| December | 28 °C |
With Polipia you join a group of 8 divers matched by affinity. The matchmaking fee is only due once your group is confirmed.
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