Phang Nga Province
Destinations
- Best time to visit:Jan-May, Nov-DecKhura Buri98.5 km from downtownHighlights:<p><span style="color: | 060607;">Located in the Andaman Sea in western Thailand, the Similan Islands consist of nine main islands and are known as the "Nine Islands Country".</span><span style="color: | 060607;">. It is famous for its clear and transparent waters, colorful coral gardens and rich marine life. </span></p><p><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/100c0g0000008oao72982_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/100c0g0000008oao72982_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></p><p><strong><span style="color: | 060607;">Unique creatures and landscapes:</span></strong><span style="color: | 060607;">The sea is filled with giant sea fans, endless coral reefs and strange rocks, and dense schools of fish: plaice, four-line snappers, barracudas, whale sharks, manta rays, dolphins, etc. There are thousands of them, with ever-changing species, like a kaleidoscope that is dazzling. </span></p><p><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/100s10000000onmyz68CE_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/100s10000000onmyz68CE_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"><strong><span style="color: | 060607;"><br></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: | 060607;">Excellent visibility:</span></strong><span style="color: | 060607;"><span style="color: | 05073b;">The underwater visibility in the Similan Islands is extremely high, averaging 25-35 meters. The clear waters seem to reflect the entire world crystal clear, allowing divers to clearly see the underwater scenes in the distance and enjoy an unparalleled diving experience. </span></span></p><p><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/1A091c000001d3x8y4E5C_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/1A091c000001d3x8y4E5C_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></p><p><strong><span style="color: | 05073b;">Comfortable Air and Water Temperature:</span></strong><span style="color: rgb(5, 7, 59);">The air and water temperatures of the Similan Islands are kept within a comfortable range throughout the year, approximately between 27-29°C. The best diving season is from November to May of the following year, and landing is prohibited on the islands during the rest of the year.</span></p><p><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/100g0r000000gqd0u18BD_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/100g0r000000gqd0u18BD_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></p><p><strong><span style="color: | 05073b;">Advanced Difficulty:</span></strong><span style="color: | 05073b;">Similan Islands diving is mainly based on liveaboard diving trips, which are highly maneuverable and can fully experience the characteristics of each dive site. The environment is relatively primitive and more suitable for experienced divers with more than 50 dives.</span></p><p><span style="color: | 0000ff;"><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/1A051d000001eiq1335CE_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/1A051d000001eiq1335CE_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></span><strong><span style="color: | 05073b;"><br></span></strong></p><p><span style="color: | 05073b;"><span style="color: | 060607;">When diving here, you can explore shallow coral reefs, deep sea cliffs, granite boulder terrain, caves and shipwreck sites and other diverse underwater landscapes, and experience unprecedented diving fun. </span></span></p>5 attraction
Ko Miang4.0
Similan Islands6.7