Surin Islands Diving Site
Published in Activities, DivingDepth: 25 - 30 meter
3 Only five islands make up this national marine park just south of the Myanmar border and 53 kilometers from mainland Thailand.
If you fancy getting lost in an island paradise, you could do no better. The small group of islands contains dozens of beautiful coves and bays, and is choked with thick jungle.
The waters around Ko Surin are said to have the most diverse coral in all of Thailand, and seem to attract stranger species of marine life; divers and snorkellers may catch sight of the ghost pipe fish and frog fish.
Richelieu Rock
Richelieu Rock is, it is generally agreed, a world-class dive site. The submerged rock whose tips are just visible at low tide, is 18 kilometers east of Ko Surin and home to the widest diversity of sea life. It is the playground for schools of whale sharks which are so friendly they often pose for photographs.
How to get there
The best way is by boat from Phuket with a number of Phuket-based dive and cruise operators running short and long excursions.
Best time to visit
The main tourist and diving season is between December and April.
Facilities
On Ko Sunn Nua, there are park restaurant. Longtail boats and snorkelling equipment available for rent. No shops.