East of Eden

Best time to dive

November to April; December to March

What you might see

• Eagle rayLikely
• FrogfishLikely
• Moray eelLikely
• Sea turtleLikely

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

Certification & difficulty

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

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - shallow reef good for snorkelers

Safety notes

Resident giant moray eel ('Emma') with a documented bite history (2006 hand-feeding incident) - do not touch or feed

Permits & fees

Mu Ko Similan NP entrance fee: 500 THB/day foreign adult, 250 THB foreign child (3-14); 100/50 THB Thai adult/child; usually collected by the boat operator or at the park checkpoint. Park open ~15 Oct/Nov-15 May, closed ~16 May-14 Oct each year (exact reopening date varies by year)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Khao Lak