Official Thailand Tourism Directory reference for Koh Bon.
Beginner-friendly boat reef on Koh Bon's North Reef.
Beginner-friendly boat reef on Koh Bon's North Reef.
Boat access is organized through local Similan operators and liveaboards.
Koh Bon North Reef is a beginner-friendly boat dive on a sloping hard-coral reef that eases down to sand. It is a relaxed Similan-style reef dive that rewards steady buoyancy and easy route-finding, with good water clarity and plenty of reef scenery. Expect barracudas, moray eels, reef fish, and the occasional shark sighting.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 30m
Depth Note
Beginner-friendly sloping reef with a 10-30 m working range.
Best Season
November to March.
Typical Conditions
Expect clear water, a relaxed reef profile, and conditions that are usually approachable for newer divers.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Beginner-friendly, but keep standard marine-park and boat-diving discipline.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; beginner-friendly but still offshore and park-managed.
Legal Notes
Koh Bon is part of the Similan National Marine Park.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Beginner-friendly reef diving with a sloping hard-coral profile and easy route-finding.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; it is better suited to scuba and controlled reef touring.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the main reef structure is best appreciated underwater.
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
Official Thailand Tourism Directory reference for Koh Bon.
Operator day-trip context for Koh Bon and marine-park access.
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