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Khao Lak Similan Islands Thailand

A calm beach base for Similan boulders, Surin reefs, and Richelieu Rock

Updated Jan 23, 202612 sources

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Featured dive spots for Khao Lak Similan Islands Thailand

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Elephant Head Rock dive spot

Elephant Head Rock

PinnacleReef

Advanced Similan granite pinnacle with channels, surge, and pelagic action.

Visibility20 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralMixed health
Marine LifeGreat variety
CurrentStrong current
SurgeModerate surge
Monuments/Zodiak dive spot

Monuments/Zodiak

Reef

Shallow memorial-and-macro bay dive in the Similans with easy conditions.

AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
CrowdQuite busy
CurrentNo current
Whaleback Rock dive spot

Whaleback Rock

Reef

Sheltered Similan bay dive with sloping reef, sand, and coral bommies.

AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralMixed health
Marine LifeAverage variety
CurrentLight current
Stingray City dive spot

Stingray City

Reef

Shallow sandy beginner dive with rays and small critter life.

AccessModerate entry effort
Deep Six dive spot

Deep Six

Reef

A deeperfeeling Similan pinnacle with ledges and potential current, best when you want more structure and fewer snorkel crowds.