Koh Bon Similan National Park

Dramatic wall dive famous for encountering majestic manta rays.

Boat Access
20m Avg Depth
35m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located at Koh Bon, a small, uninhabited rock island situated north of the Similan Islands in the Andaman Sea. The island is composed primarily of lava rock and features a fringed reef that surrounds its beachless form. A dramatic steep wall descends to a depth of 35 meters. Divers often report encountering manta rays gracefully gliding through the water, resembling "planes" as they emerge from the deep blue depths before passing by the diver. Reef sharks, including leopard sharks, are also commonly spotted in this area, adding to the diverse marine life present. A dive at Koh Bon offers a unique and memorable experience for those seeking encounters with manta rays and other fascinating creatures of the reef.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

wall divemanta raysharkcoral reefdrift divewide angle

Marine Life

Manta RayLeopard SharkWhitetip Reef SharkGlassfishSnappersTrevalliesMoray Eels

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Features a steep wall to 35m and potential currents, best for divers with some experience.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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