alohadiving.com · Operator
Depth, visibility, current, coral mix, marine life and green-season / overnight-trip usage.
Dive Spot Guide•
Viking Cave
Phi Phi Leh cave-reef with sharks and turtles.
ScubaBoat EntryBeginner
CaveReef
Local operator required
A local guide is the practical way to handle the overhead feature, boat approach and conditions on the day.
Boat-only cave-and-reef dive with mild current, shallow reef sections and a guided overhead feature.
About Viking Cave
Viking Cave is Phi Phi Leh’s cave-and-reef dive, a cliff-front site where a cave feature sits above hard corals, sea fans and a shallow coral garden. The main draw is the easy reef, blacktip reef sharks and occasional turtles, with the cave element adding a distinctive overhead feature for confident guided divers.
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Research Estimate At Viking Cave
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessSimple entry
Coral HealthHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdedQuite busy
Current StrengthLight current
Surge StrengthLight surge
Where Is Viking Cave?
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Viking Cave Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 25m
Depth Note
The reef and cave-front area starts shallow and runs down into the mid-20s, while the fish life concentrates on the shallow coral garden and reef edges.
Best Season
Green season and other calm boat windows; the site is also commonly used on overnight and island-hopping trips.
Typical Conditions
Mild-to-medium current, good coral cover and a cave-front profile that works best with a calm, guided approach.
Safety & Access At Viking Cave
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Treat the cave feature as an overhead environment and keep a guide on the route. The site is best as a calm, controlled boat dive.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; keep cave awareness and guide discipline on the route.
Legal Notes
Phi Phi marine park rules apply to dive trips.
Local Intel For Viking Cave
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Shallow reef and artificial-reef dive with a cave-front feature; easy profile, good for newer divers when current is mild.
Freedive
Not a dedicated freedive target because the cave feature and route planning make scuba the normal format.
Snorkel
The outer reef can work in calm conditions, but the cave feature and local traffic make scuba the normal choice here.
Viking Cave Dive Conditions Planner
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Wildlife at Viking Cave
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Recent Logged Visits At Viking Cave
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Viking Cave
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
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Viking Cave Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Viking Cave Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
thai-scuba.com · Operator
North-eastern Phi Phi Leh location and second-dive usage on the return toward Tonsai Bay.
www.sea-bees.com · Operator
Phi Phi dive-site summary with beginner suitability, hard corals, sea fans, batfish and blacktip reef sharks.
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