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Phi Phi guide with the Palong Bay / Malong Bay section, 5-20 m range, sharks, turtles, seahorses, shrimps, and pipefish.
Dive Spot Guide•
Palong Bay
Calm Phi Phi bay with turtles, sharks, and soft-coral walls.
A straightforward boat dive with shallow tranquil water, soft-coral walls, and easy route-finding for divers who want a low-friction Phi Phi stop.
About Palong Bay
Palong Bay is a calm Phi Phi Leh bay just north of Maya Bay, with a simple southbound route, soft-coral valleys, and walls that keep the site relaxed and easy to read. The bay is known for resident turtles and steady chances of blacktip reef sharks, with plenty of small-life detail in the shallows and along the coral edges.
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Research Estimate At Palong Bay
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Palong Bay?
Community sourced coordinates.
Palong Bay Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 20m
Depth Note
The bay is described as having tranquil waters from about 5 m to 20 m, with small valleys, soft-coral walls, and a simple route south toward Maya Bay.
Best Season
Year-round; calmest on sheltered dry-season days
Typical Conditions
Rarely affected by currents, with tranquil shallow water and a relaxed southbound route that stays straightforward for beginners and snorkellers.
Safety & Access At Palong Bay
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
The site is easy, but keep an eye on boat traffic because this route sits close to the Maya Bay circuit. Stay tidy in the shallow walls and coral valleys so you do not brush the reef.
Local Intel For Palong Bay
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A relatively simple scuba dive route that heads south from Palong Bay toward Maya Bay.
Freediving
The shallow, tranquil water can work for calm-water freediving, but the site is mainly planned as an easy scuba and snorkel stop.
Snorkeling
The shallow bay and soft-coral valleys are snorkel-friendly when the water is calm, with the best detail near the reef edge rather than the open channel.
Wildlife at Palong Bay
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Palong Bay
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Palong Bay
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
