SIMILAN ISLANDS


Approximately 100km northwest of Phuket is The Similan Islands . (“Similan” is derived from the Malay “Sembilan” which means “Nine”; translates to “The Nine Islands”.) These 9 granite islands, laid out from north to south with numerous rock outcrops, have one of the most dramatic underwater environments in the world. There are sites with adrenaline-pumping drift diving whereby others are carved out with adventurous swim-throughs and caverns. It goes without saying there is a diversified species of aquatic life and corals – from leopard sharks to lionfish, harlequin ghost pipefish to seahorses and the occasional passing of manta rays, cow-nose rays and whale sharks.

Due to its uniqueness, The Similan Islands are protected by the Thai National Park Authority who also maintains their presence on Koh Similan (Island #8) and Koh Miang (Island #4). For conservation purposes, accommodations are limited on these islands. Although day-trips from Phuket are possible but the best way to dive these islands is on a liveaboard. There is unlimited diving around the 30 over chartered dive sites and you’ll definitely be spoiled for choice.


Koh Lantan & Phuket dive sites
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