How good is the Diving here?

Frequently listed as one of the 10 best dive spots in the world...The Similan Islands feature some incredible diving.

Here is a list from Scuba Travel in England.....

Top Ten Dive Sites in the World

Here is the SCUBA Travel list of the 10 top dive sites, as voted for by our readers. To cast your vote, scroll down the bottom of the page.

1. Yongala, Australia
2. Blue Corner Wall, Palau, Micronesia
3. Barracuda Point, Sipadan Island
4. Thistlegorm, Egyptian Red Sea
5. Shark and Yolanda Reef, Egyptian Red Sea
6. Navy Pier, Western Australia
7. Manta Ray Night Dive, Kailua Kona, Hawaii
8. Richelieu Rock, Thailand
9. Elphinstone Reef, Egyptian Red Sea
10. Big Brother, Egyptian Red Sea

So that makes our local site - Richelieu Rock as number 8 best site in the world? hmm...I think some of our other dive sites are just as good! But we'll take a top ten listing....

did you know we offer Richelieu Rock Day trips on our speedboat?

Or how about our Similan Liveaboard that heads up there many times a month?

Please keep an eye out for other informative articles in the near-future ;)


-Similan Diving