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Koh Phi Phi Diving

Koh Phi Phi Dive Sites Information

The spectacular Phi Phi Islands lie in the mouth of the Phang Nga Bay and form the Haad Nopparattara Mo Koh Phi Phi National Park. White limestone crags splashed with greenery jut vertically upwards out of the clear turquoise waters to tower over magnificent white sandy beaches.

Koh Phi Phi was made famous by the movie ”The Beach” and although it was hit badly by the December Tsunami with many tragic losses it still has an overpowering charm - offering a slower pace than previously as businesses steadily return to normal.

The diving is still fantastic as most dive sites were unaffected. The biggest change is a reduced choice of accommodation as the island gets back on its feet. The Phi Phi Islands are also the gateway to Thailand’s southern dive sites of Koh Rok Nok, Koh Ha and Hin Daeng/Muang with an abundance of magnificent local open water and cave and cavern dive sites.

Koh Phi Phi scuba diving ranks amongst the top five dive destinations in Thailand. Limestone cliffs rise dramatically out of the sea and plunge straight back down underwater, forming the colourful soft coral walls for which Phi Phi is famous. There are more than 15 different dive sites with many rugged walls, interesting caves and cavern penetrations. Swim-through entrances are often obscured by dazzling clouds of glassfish and gorgonians. Sea fans harbour pipefish, seahorses and shrimpfish, keeping even the most experienced divers entertained for days.

The islands lie in Krabi Province, so the sea life is substantially different to our other Thailand scuba destinations. In many places, the islands are fringed with shallow coral gardens, where hard and soft corals and sponges prosper harmoniously amongst the myriad marine life. Here's your best opportunity to happen across green and hawksbill turtles munching on bubble corals, black and white banded sea snakes, squid, angelfish, crocodile long-toms, black-tip reef sharks and leopard (zebra) sharks.

The diving in Phi Phi, along with its beautiful movie-set beaches, seemingly endless number of coves and bays, and laid-back life style appeals to holidaymakers from all walks of life. Travellers, young backpackers, tropical island paradise seekers, and those simply looking for a few days of fun, easy living in the sun, are all delighted by the wide range of diving adventures that these islands have to offer.

More detailed information on the Phi Phi dive sites:

Bida Nai
Bida Nok
Garang Heng
Hin Dot
Loh Samah Bay
Maya Wall
Phi Phi Shark Point