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Similan Dive Sites Information
 The
Similan Islands are by far the most spectacular group of dive sites
that Thailand has to offer and are on par with some of the best
diving destinations worldwide.
Located about one hundred kilometres northwest of Phuket, the Similans
consist
of nine granite islands covered in lush, tropical, jungle foliage,
surrounded by sparkling clear blue oceans. The beaches are made
up of the finest white powdery sand and literally melt into the
warm tropical waters.
The east coast, with its white powdery beaches, feature hard coral
gardens which slope down to 40m. Drift diving is the name of the
game here as divers use the current to propel them along the vibrantly
rich reefs teeming with unusual and interesting marine life.
 The
west coast of the marine park, facing out towards the Andaman Islands,
offers pace and exhilaration as divers soar through and around Huge
granite boulders. Dramatic rock formations abound including: holes,
overhangs, swimthroughs and canyons. There is an amazing variety
of colourful soft corals and enormous sea fans that span metres
across. There are truly very few places on earth like this.
The length of dive safari trips vary from three to five days, often
longer if the live-aboard includes the Similans as just one stop
on the itinerary.
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