Site page for access, visibility, current, wildlife, and seasonality.
Boat-access statue bay on Koh Racha Yai.
Boat-access statue bay on Koh Racha Yai.
Siam Bay is a boat-only bay on the north side of Koh Racha Yai with a sandy center, rocky edges, hard coral patches, and a famous underwater statue garden. It suits easy reef diving and calm-day training runs, with snorkelers also using the bay when conditions are settled.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m - 20m
Depth Note
Statues and structures are described at 18–20 m (60–66 ft).
Best Season
October to April
Typical Conditions
Calm-day boat dive with light current, mixed sand-and-reef terrain, and an underwater statue focal point.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight around the statues and coral patches, and follow the mooring line on descent.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Easy open-water dive with a statue garden and mixed sand-and-reef terrain; a common training run on calm days.
Snorkeling
Shows up on snorkel itineraries too, although the statue area is better appreciated on a calm day and with scuba.
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
Site page for access, visibility, current, wildlife, and seasonality.
Racha Yai tour page that uses Siam Bay as a snorkel stop and mentions marine life.
Tourism brochure placing Siam Bay on Ko Racha Yai and describing snorkeling around coral reefs.
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