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.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

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

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