Elephant Head Rock
Also known as: Hin Pusar
Best time to dive
November to April; December to March
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- Manta rayLikely
- 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 - Not recommended - strong current and depth make this unsuitable for snorkeling
Safety notes
Strong multidirectional currents, no fixed mooring line (free descent), deep boulder maze/swim-throughs, decompression management, coral damage risk from improper buoyancy on entry
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
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.