Buddha Island

Accessible Phuket site with strong currents and diverse reef life.

Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
15m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, known as Koh Kaeo or Buddha Island, is located in Phuket, Thailand. It’s a relatively accessible destination, with a boat trip taking just 30 minutes and a travel distance of 8 kilometers. The site presents an interesting underwater landscape characterized by rock formations adorned with vibrant soft and hard corals. Visibility ranges from 2 to 15 meters, offering opportunities for observing intricate details. Currents at Koh Kaeo can be strong, adding an element of excitement to the dive experience. A diverse array of marine life inhabits these waters, including Angel Fish, Butterfly Fish, Puffer and Porcupine Fish, Moray Eels, Lion Fish, Scorpion Fish, Surgeon Fish, and Wrasse. Divers may also encounter thrilling encounters with Sting Rays, Mantis Shrimp, Octopuses, and Turtles. This captivating underwater experience is particularly well-suited for advanced divers seeking an adventurous dive.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

strong currentsadvanced onlycoral reefturtledrift divemacro photographywide anglerock formations

Marine Life

Angel FishButterfly FishPuffer FishPorcupine FishMoray EelLion FishScorpion FishSurgeon FishWrasseSting RayMantis ShrimpOctopusTurtleSoft CoralHard Coral

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Strong currents require experience and good buoyancy control.

Hazards:
currentboat trafficmarine life
Current Strength:

Strong

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