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Wet-season exploration, eastern-side focus, and dolphin sightings.
Dive Spot Guide•
Mai Thon
Beginner-friendly Phuket island dive with coral gardens and artificial reefs.
Local operator required
Boat access and site selection are operator-led, especially when choosing the shallow east side.
A shallow, boat-access island site with clear water, easy profiles, and plenty of reef life.
About Mai Thon
Mai Thon is a boat-access Phuket island dive that mixes shallow coral gardens, artificial-reef sections, and easy beginner-friendly profiles. The site works best as a short boat trip rather than a shore stop, with the operator choosing the calmer side of the island when conditions allow. It rewards relaxed reef diving, snorkeling on calm days, and slow scanning for fish, rays, and dolphins.
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Research Estimate At Mai Thon
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Mai Thon?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Mai Thon Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
2m - 25m
Depth Note
Mai Thon is described at 2-25m overall, with beginner-friendly east-side areas sloping gently to about 14m.
Best Season
Year-round when conditions are calm; November to April is the easiest general Phuket planning window.
Typical Conditions
Shallow coral gardens and artificial-reef sections with clear water, gentle east-side slopes, and site-dependent current or surge.
Safety & Access At Mai Thon
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficRestricted accessSurge
Safety Notes
Treat Mai Thon as a boat-and-weather decision, and keep an eye on surface traffic and changing sea state.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from Phuket; some trips favor the east side when weather or sea state changes.
Legal Notes
Follow operator instructions and any island or marine-area rules for the day.
Local Intel For Mai Thon
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Well suited to beginner scuba divers and first-timers who want a shallow coral-garden profile.
Freediving
Shallow east-side areas can work for controlled freediving when the sea is calm.
Snorkeling
Good snorkeling is possible on the shallow side when conditions are calm enough.
Wildlife at Mai Thon
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Mai Thon
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Mai Thon
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
