Racha Yai Island

Popular Phuket dive site with clear water and a wreck.

Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth

About this dive site

Racha Yai, also known as Raya Yai or Raja Yai, is a popular dive destination near Phuket, Thailand. Located approximately 15 kilometers south of Chalong Bay, it offers year-round diving opportunities with shallow bays and reefs descending to a maximum depth of 25 meters. The island is an ideal location for introductory dives and scuba refresher courses, as well as enjoyable excursions for all skill levels in clear water. A noteworthy feature is the Hurraby wreck situated in Bay 1, providing a valuable site for training dives. This wreck offers a fantastic opportunity to experience wreck penetration under careful supervision.

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 reefwreckbeginner friendlyturtlewide anglemacro photographyswim-through

Marine Life

BarracudaSea anemoneClownfishMoray eelLionfishScorpionfishBoxfishTrumpetfishHard coralsSoft corals

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow bays for beginners and a wreck for training dives.

Hazards:
boat trafficcurrentmarine life
Current Strength:

Mild

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