Diving in Krabi

Dive at Ao Nang Beach

Krabi, on Thailand's west coast, offers some beautiful beaches, wonderful resorts and excellent diving. While most make for Thailand's islands there is as much fun above and below water to be had by exploring this beautiful area of the coastline.

Diving in Krabi means immersing yourself in some of Thailand's most diverse waters where large schools of fish, beautiful soft corals and wondrous macro-life are all present in impressive quantities. For big fish fans there are plenty of sharks, including leopard sharks, barracudas and large groupers all frequently patrolling the area.

Highlights

In addition to the fabulous Shark Point, there are some other highlights to be expected such as:

Kingcruiser Wreck - Lying in around 32 metres this passenger ferry which sank in 1997 without loss of life has been an unexpected bonus for the local dive industry. Providing a large shelter for literally thousands of fish, the wreck is now enjoyed by divers keen to see the abundant life that calls the wreck home. The depth, currents and fragile state of the wreck make it inappropriate for absolute beginners but anyone with more than a few logged dives can really enjoy all the resident trevally, mackerel, barracuda and much more.

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How to Dive Krabi

The best way to dive in Krabi is by staying in one of the excellent resorts in the area, which are very reasonably priced and well-run. You can dive the local Ao Nang Beach area sites, which are a very short distance away, or you can join one of the daily trips to the further sites of the Phi Phi Islands, and Shark Point - Kingcruiser - Anemone Reef area.

Diving Season

The Krabi diving season is the same as that of Phuket with the high season (November to April) seeing the best conditions. Visibility may drop in the Ao Nang area by up to 20% in low season when there are fewer divers but less predictable weather.

Reef Summary

Great for: Small animals, beginner divers, snorkelling and non-diving activities
Not so great for: Drift dives and advanced divers
Depth: 5 - 25m
Visibility: 5 - 20m
Currents: Easy
Surface Conditions: Calm, but can be choppy in rainy season
Water Temperature: 27 - 31°C
Experience Level: Beginner
Number of dive sites: >10
Access: Scuba day trips
Recommended length of stay: 1 week to dive all destinations accessible from here

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