Christmas Point

Similan Island No.9 - Koh Bangru

One of the most dramatic dives in the Similan Islands, this dive begins at 24m to the southwest with a series of large arches and the best swim-throughs in the Similan Islands. Keep your eyes open for surprisingly large jacks that hide in these passageways.

The walls are highlighted by radiant soft corals and the sea fans are as large as they are anywhere. Encounters with schools of Bluefin Trevally feeding on fusiliers are common here.

There's also a great chance to catch sight of Whitetip Sharks roaming in the deeper passages and sand plains to the south west.

Christmas Point Reef Basics: Drop offs and swim-throughs
Depth: 5 - >40m
Visibility: 20 - 40m
Currents: Moderate
Surface Conditions: Can be rough
Water Temperature: 26 - 29°C
Experience Level: Intermediate - advanced
Diving Season: All year round
PADI Course Compatibility: Great for Deep Diving and Shark Awareness
Distance: ~90 km northwest of Phuket, 65 km west of Khao Lak