Similan Liveaboard Dive Sites
Dive sites of the Similans provide some of the
best diving in the Andaman Sea. Located off the west coast of Thailand, around 50km off shore of Khao Lak, these 9 granite islands are the jewels of the Andaman Sea.
Similan is thought to have derived from Malay,
Sembilan, meaning 9. The 9 islands of the Similans do have individual names but it is normal that they are referred to by their numbers, 1 to 9.
Ko Huyong is Similan Island #1 and this is the most southern island of the Similans that run from South to North, with Ko Bangu (Island #9) being to the north.
The island of
Ko Bon is part of the the Similan National Park despite being geographically and physically quite separate.
The national park authority have ranger stations on islands #4 and #8, and these are the only islands that it is possible to step on land.
Dive sites to the west of the Similan islands are famous for their large boulder formations, with walls, channels and swim-throughs for divers to explore. The east side of the
Similan islands are famous for their reef slopes and famous white sandy beaches. The
Similan islands are best explored by liveaboard and typical itineraries are 4 days / 4 nights to experience the variety of
dive sites that the
Similan Islands has to offer.
Similan Island Dive Sites
Anita's Reef
Similan Island Dive Sites
Boulder City
Similan Islands
Breakfast Bend
Similan Island Dive Sites
Christmas Point
Similan Island Dive Sites
Deep Six
Similan Island Dive Sites
Donald Duck Bay
Similan Island Dive Sites
Elephant Head Rock
Similan Island Dive Sites
Hideaway
Similan Island Dive Sites
North Point
Similan Island Dive Sites
Shark Fin Reef
Similan Island Dive Sites
Three Trees
Similan Island Dive Sites
West of Eden
