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Racha Yai and Racha Noi
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 rockey face that is sprinkled with hard coral forests. Especially conspicuous are stag horn corals of blue and tan. Many times, there are large schaools of false barracuda hovering over the reef, while on the reef itself you'll see octopus and cuttlefish in addition to the more common tropical species. Divers of all levels of experience and snorkers can visit Koh Racha Yai as the diving is easy and gentle. Water depths range from three to 30 meters.
Koh Racha Noi is popular for the more experienced diver, as depths are generally greater and the currents frequently stronger than at its sister island to the north. The northern tip features a large pinnacle near a small cove where large animals are often found. The southern point is a nice drift dive with the added bonus of having a beautiful little white sandy beach to visit during your surface interval. The diving here is definitely more challenging than Racha Yai, But the rewards can be much greater.
How to get there: Day boats can be chartered or individually booked from most diving companies in Phuket or Phi Phi Island, Round - trip travel times are approximately three hours, and all day trips originating from Phuket are a full day. Tourism Authority of Thailand. |
