Tourism page describing the site, coral, and marine life.
Three Trees is a Similan reef-and-drift dive with coral bommies.
Three Trees is a Similan reef-and-drift dive with coral bommies.
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Three Trees is a Similan Islands east-side reef marked by three trees on Island 9, with a gentle slope, coral bommies, sand patches, and sea fans. It is best treated as a boat-based reef or drift dive that can suit a wide range of recreational divers, with richer coral and fish life on the easier sections and bigger pelagics where the current moves. The site is shaped by park logistics and the annual closure window, so timing matters as much as the underwater profile.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 28m
Depth Note
The main profile is a sloping reef with sand patches, coral bommies and sea fans, running from a shallow top to around 28 m.
Best Season
Mid-October through mid-May, especially January to April and November to December.
Typical Conditions
East-side sloping reef with sand patches, coral bommies, and sea fans; current is usually moderate and can drift the site when tide moves.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
The slope is easy to follow, but the moving water and park logistics reward steady buoyancy and a planned boat entry.
Access Restrictions
Use a boat operator, book park entry in advance, and expect the Similan annual closure from mid-May to mid-October.
Legal Notes
Three Trees sits inside Similan Islands National Park, so park tickets, scuba insurance, plastic restrictions, and seasonal closure rules all apply.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat-based east-side reef slope with sand patches, coral bommies, and sea fans. Best treated as a drift when current builds, with the easier sections holding the richest reef life.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the boat-based setup and moving water make it better as a scuba dive.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling only works in very calm conditions on the shallows; the main reef features are better 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.
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Research Sources
Tourism page describing the site, coral, and marine life.
Dive-center page covering park rules, tickets, insurance, and trip logistics.
Government closure notice for the Similan Islands annual closed season.
Independent site guide with depth band, difficulty, season, and current notes.
Similan Island 9 site guide with boat entry and drift-profile notes.
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