Banana Bay Racha Noi
Gentle, clear bay with diverse marine life for all.
Boat Access
20m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site, located in Banana Bay at Racha Noi near Phuket, is renowned for its stunning beauty and suitability for divers of all experience levels. The bay offers incredibly clear blue waters that are exceptionally inviting to explore. It’s a remarkably gentle dive, with mild currents and excellent visibility, making it an ideal location for beginners looking to get their first taste of diving, or for experienced divers seeking a relaxed yet rewarding outing. At approximately 20 meters, the area is populated by small coral bommies teeming with life – you'll frequently encounter octopus, nudibranchs, and a diverse array of fish species. Larger marine animals also frequent this bay; manta rays, eagle rays, leopard sharks, giant guitarfish, and turtles have all been sighted here. The clarity of the water creates fantastic photo opportunities for underwater enthusiasts.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
coral reefmanta raysharkturtlebeginner friendlymacro photographywide angle
Marine Life
Eagle rayHawksbill turtleLeopard sharkManta rayOctopusNudibranchGiant morayStonefishLionfishAngelfishButterflyfishGiant cuttlefish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Mild currents and excellent visibility make it ideal for beginners.
Hazards:
marine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild

