Hin Bida

Best time to dive

November to April; February to May

What you might see

• Flamboyant cuttlefishLikely
• Grey reef sharkPossible
• Moray eelLikely
• 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

Not a snorkel site - Limited - primarily a scuba site; only the shallow reef top is workable for snorkeling, and only in calm conditions

Safety notes

Strong current spikes around full/new moon, white-banded sea snakes present, less frequently dived than the Bida islands so conditions can be less predictable, depth/current profile not ideal for beginners

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

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Koh Phi Phi