Embarking on a diving adventure is one of the top things to do in Phi Phi Island for those eager to explore the underwater wonders of the Andaman Sea. Here’s your guide to some of the best dive sites in Phi Phi.
Wreck Kled Gaeow
Located near Phi Phi Leh, Wreck Kled Gaeow is a popular dive site suitable for novice divers looking to gain experience in wreck diving. The submerged wreck of a cargo ship provides a fascinating underwater playground full of marine life, including colourful reef fish, octopuses, and moray eels. Divers can explore the wreckage and navigate through coral-encrusted structures while enjoying excellent visibility and calm currents ideal for beginners.
Koh Bida Nok
Situated south of Phi Phi Leh, Koh Bida Nok is renowned for its vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine ecosystem, making it an ideal spot for beginner divers to discover the underwater world. The shallow depths and gentle currents of Koh Bida Nok offer a relaxed diving experience, allowing novice divers to observe an array of marine species, such as reef sharks, turtles, and schools of tropical fish. With its colourful coral gardens and impressive rock formations, Koh Bida Nok promises an unforgettable dive.
Viking Cave
For an introduction to drift diving, head to Viking Cave, a captivating dive site located near Phi Phi Leh. While the cave itself is off-limits to divers, the surrounding waters boast impressive coral formations and an abundance of marine life, making it an excellent spot for beginner drift dives. Drifting along the currents, divers can encounter reef sharks, barracudas, and colourful nudibranchs, all while admiring the striking limestone cliffs that tower above the surface.
Anemona Reef
Anemona Reef – Image via Pickpik
Nestled between Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh, Anemona Reef is a dive site renowned for its shallow depths and gentle currents, making it suitable for divers of all skill levels. This picturesque reef teems with marine biodiversity, including anemones, clownfish, and vibrant coral formations. Novice divers can hone their skills while exploring the underwater landscape and observing the fascinating marine creatures that call Anemona Reef home. If you are lodged at SAii Phi Phi Island Village, simply inquire with the front desk for more information on diving.
