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Limestone walls, coral pinnacles, and iconic lagoons in Thailand's Andaman Sea
Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 17 sources
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Koh Phi Phi is one of the easiest ways to sample Andaman Sea diving without committing to a liveaboard. Most sites are short boat rides from Tonsai, and you can combine walls, pinnacles, and reef slopes in the same day. Expect warm water around 28°C, visibility that commonly ranges from 10 m to 30 m depending on season, and a mix of macro life plus big-school energy on exposed sites. The Bida Islands (Bida Nok and Bida Nai) are the headline dives, while Palong Wall and Hin Klang round out a classic Phi Phi logbook.
A Phi Phi classic with a horseshoeshaped reef, soft corals, and frequent turtle encounters.
A sloping reef and wall system with schools of snapper and glassfish in sheltered pockets.
A steep limestone wall that often delivers the best fish density close to Phi Phi Don.
Shallow coral gardens and sandy patches that suit check dives and underwater photography, typically {{ 5 | distance:m }} to {{ 18 | distance:m }}.
A corner outside the heavily managed Maya Bay beach area where currents can concentrate fish.
A calmer coralgarden style dive that works well for beginners and refreshers.
A midwater pinnacle known for big schools and occasional current.
Dramatic limestone scenery with shallow hardcorals and excellent ambient light for wideangle shots.
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