| Distance | 20
Miles |  |
| Boat
Trip | 110 minutes | | Diving
Depth | 10-40 meters | | Visibility | good
to very good | | Currents | strong |
| Surface
Conditions | can be rough |
| Diver
Level | Experienced divers only |
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Racha Noi is the more isolated of the two islands and
is a popular dive-site for more experienced divers, as the depths are generally
greater and the currents frequently stronger than at its sister island to the
North. You will encounter huge underwater boulders that offer a good chance to
see manta rays and whale sharks. The northern tip of the island offers an opportunity
for a good multilevel dive along a large pinnacle where spotting larger marine
life like Reef Sharks and Stingrays is common. Off the southern
point is a nice drift dive along some spectacular scenery as you find yourself
on top of a large rock formation surrounded by deep water. On the southwest side
there is a wooden ship-wreck that draws a lot of interesting reef fish. Racha
Noi offers many opportunities for an enjoyable and rewarding deep-dive but due
to the potential for strong currents here many of the dive shops will only bring
divers here who have an advanced certification.
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