Bida Nok

Best time to dive

November to April; February to April

What you might see

• BarracudaLikely
• Grey reef sharkPossible
• Manta rayPossible
• Sea turtleLikely
• Whale sharkPossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - shallower reef-top and bay sections are used for snorkeling on combined boat trips

Safety notes

Strong, unpredictable current at the exposed southern tip; small cave/overhang requires caution and no penetration without appropriate training; heavy day-boat traffic at the surface

Permits & fees

Site lies within Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park; diver fee cycle reported as ~600 THB day 1 (400 THB entrance + 200 THB diving supplement), then 200 THB/day days 2-3 before the cycle repeats; snorkellers/passengers pay a 400 THB single-visit entrance fee (foreign children ~200 THB); confirm current rates with your operator as fees change periodically

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Koh Phi Phi