Between Phuket and Phi Phi lie three of the best-known dive sites in the Andaman Sea. The King Cruiser is a passenger ferry that sank in 1997 and is now an artificial reef full of fish; Shark Point is a soft-coral pinnacle protected as a marine sanctuary; and Koh Doc Mai is a vertical wall with caves and macro life.
The day
- Morning hotel pickup and departure from Chalong pier.
- Three guided dives of 45 to 60 minutes.
- Breakfast, lunch, fruit, tea and coffee on board.
Schools of barracuda, lionfish, moray eels, stonefish and sometimes leopard sharks at Shark Point are common sightings.
Who it is for
Certified divers only. The wreck is dived from the outside; penetration is not allowed for safety reasons.
What to bring
Certification card, swimwear, towel and reef-safe sunscreen.
Best time: all year, as the area is relatively sheltered; best visibility from November to April.
Booking and cancellation
We confirm your place with a trusted local provider and send you the exact meeting point and time in writing. If weather or the authorities force a cancellation, we offer another date or a full refund. Prices are final, with taxes included, and you pay securely online when booking.
Included
- Hotel pickup
- Three guided dives
- Full gear
- Breakfast and lunch on board
- Tanks and weights
FAQs
Can we enter the wreck?
No, penetration is forbidden; you dive around the structure.
What level do I need?
Open Water; the King Cruiser suits Advanced divers best, as it reaches 30 m.
Are there sharks?
Leopard sharks, harmless to divers, are sometimes seen at Shark Point.
