Operator guidance for boat-based island diving and weather-sensitive planning.
Island reef with coral steps and a small wreck
Island reef with coral steps and a small wreck
Plan it with a Koh Rong Samloem dive center or equivalent local operator.
Last Chance is a small island reef on Koh Rong Samloem with coral steps, a compact wreck, and current-influenced water that rewards guided boat dives.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 15m
Depth Note
Coral formations step down to around 15 m, with a small wreck and schooling fish nearby.
Best Season
November to April
Typical Conditions
Island reef with coral steps, a small wreck, and current-influenced conditions that are best in settled weather.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight around the coral steps and wreck, and plan for current when you settle on the site.
Access Restrictions
Use a local boat operator from Koh Rong Samloem; access depends on sea state and dive-boat scheduling.
Legal Notes
Follow local dive-operator procedures and any island conservation rules in force at the time of the dive.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a guided scuba dive; the current and reef structure reward controlled buoyancy and relaxed timing.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target; boat logistics and current make scuba the better fit.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is secondary and only sensible in very calm conditions.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Operator guidance for boat-based island diving and weather-sensitive planning.
Travel guide for island seasonality and general conditions.
Directory page with Last Chance depth, visibility, and fish-life summary.
Tourism Cambodia coverage of the island and its diving operators.
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