Deep Six

Best time to dive

November to April; December to March

What you might see

• BarracudaLikely
• FrogfishLikely
• Ghost pipefishLikely
• Grey reef sharkLikely
• Manta rayLikely
• Sea turtleLikely
• Whale sharkLikely

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 - mainly a scuba site due to depth/current

Safety notes

Strong current at the north tip, boulder-heavy terrain, swim-throughs/caverns/tunnels require proper training and buoyancy control

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