Koh Racha Yai Diving

Phuket Dive Sites

Not everyone spells the Thai names of the islands the same way Racha is often spelled Rajah and Raya. The Phi-Phi Islands are also spelled Pee-Pee. When reading about local dive-sites It helps to learn a few Thai words Ao means beach, Ko (or Koh) means Island, Hin means Rock, Yai means large, and Noi means small.

Racha Yai offers some of the best local year around dive-sites but the visibility varies as to the season. On the north end of the island are two beautiful little bays famous for their a deep clear water and colorful coral formations. Both of them have almost swimming pool features as they gradually drop to a depth of 40 feet onto a sandy seabed, providing ample opportunities for both snorkeling and scuba diving. The best diving is off the east coast where the current allows a gentle drift dive along a sloping rocky face that is covered with an amazing array of hard corals and the nutrient rich water draws large schools of tropical fish.

More Information about Koh Racha Yai

Racha Yai's best diving is off its east coast which makes it especially attractive during Phuket's off-season in the summer. Although visibility varies, it can be as good as 25 meters or more. A typical dive is a gentle drift along a sloping rocky face that is sprinkled with hard coral forests of many, many varieties. (Read more...)

Location Map

Koh Racha Yai Day Trips
Boat		Days	Book a Trip
	M/V Aquart	Everyday	Racha Yai - 2 dives
	M/V West Coast Discovery	Monday, Wednesday & Friday	Racha Yai - 2 dives
	M/v Dive Asia II	Tuesday	Racha Yai - 2 dives
		Thursday & Sunday	Racha Noi + Yai - 3 dives
	M/V South Siam	Everyday	Racha Yai 2 dives

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