Popularity and crowding signal.
Limestone islet dive with walls, swim-throughs, and reef life.
Limestone islet dive with walls, swim-throughs, and reef life.
Boat logistics, marine park rules, and current windows make this best with a local operator.
Koh Bida Nai is a limestone-islet dive built around coral-encrusted boulders, swim-throughs, and reef walls in the Phi Phi National Marine Park. The site mixes a shallow coral slope with deeper wall sections, so it works well as a boat-day-trip dive for divers who want structure, reef life, and a site that can handle both wide-angle passes and macro hunting when conditions are calm to moderate.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m - 25m
Depth Note
Coral garden sections begin shallow, while the east pinnacle and wall sections reach into deeper water across the island profile.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer dry-season conditions usually making the easiest boat days.
Typical Conditions
Moderate currents, 5-25m visibility, and a mix of shallow coral slope, swim-throughs, and wall sections.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Swim-throughs are present among the boulders; use appropriate buoyancy control and maintain awareness of overhead sections.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only inside Phi Phi National Marine Park; plan for park fees and operator coordination.
Legal Notes
Phi Phi National Marine Park rules and fees apply; follow local operator guidance and leave coral and marine life untouched.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Suitable for wall and reef diving with swim-throughs, spanning approximately 18–25 m.
Freediving
Shallow reef sections can suit competent freedivers, but the walls and swim-throughs are better treated as scuba terrain.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is possible around the shallower reef, but the best structure sits on the walls and coral slope.
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
Popularity and crowding signal.
Marine-park protection and year-round access.
Access, visibility, current, and operator support.
Walls, coral quality, and wildlife density.
Spot-specific terrain, depth bands, and marine life.
National-park context for the Phi Phi islands.
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