Koh Bon Pinnacle

Best time to dive

Season varies - confirm locally

What you might see

• Eagle rayPeak season
• Flamboyant cuttlefishLikely
• Grey reef sharkPossible
• 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 - Limited - surface current and boat traffic make it marginal; better snorkeling at the shallower West Ridge nearby

Safety notes

Strong/unpredictable currents and down-currents, depth, boat traffic at the pinnacle

Permits & fees

Mu Ko Similan National Park fee (Koh Bon included in park since 1998): 500 THB foreigner adult, 250 THB foreigner child (3-14); park closed 16 May-14 Oct annually, sometimes earlier if weather is poor

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Khao Lak