Andaman Sea dive sites
Thailand · Browse dive locations by depth, type and conditions.
Best Season
January to April, November–April, November-April
Skill Levels
advanced, beginner, intermediate
Nearby Cities
Kawthaung, Khao Lak, Koh Lanta, Koh Lipe, Phuket
All dive sites
Burma Banks
Kawthaung · Andaman Sea · Myanmar
Massive flat-topped seamounts rising from 300-meter depths in the open Andaman Sea, attracting silvertip sharks, mantas, and open-ocean predators.
Anita's Reef
Khao Lak · Andaman Sea · Thailand
Gentle sloping reef in the Similan Islands. Excellent for beginners with diverse hard coral coverage.
Elephant Head Rock
Khao Lak · Andaman Sea · Thailand
Granite boulder formation in the Similans with swim-throughs and channels between massive rocks.
Hin Daeng
Koh Lanta · Andaman Sea · Thailand
Deep red rock wall in open ocean. Thailand's best wall dive with manta rays and whale shark potential.
Hin Muang
Koh Lanta · Andaman Sea · Thailand
Thailand's deepest wall. Purple soft corals cover the rock from surface to 70 m. Often paired with Hin Daeng.
King Cruiser Wreck
Phuket · Andaman Sea · Thailand
Car ferry sunk in 1997 between Phuket and Phi Phi Islands. Artificial reef attracting abundant marine life.
Koh Bon Pinnacle
Khao Lak · Andaman Sea · Thailand
Submerged ridge off Koh Bon island. Manta ray cleaning station with reliable seasonal encounters.
Koh Lipe Stonehenge
Koh Lipe · Andaman Sea · Thailand
Massive boulder formations resembling Stonehenge create dramatic swim-throughs and archways on the southwest side of Koh Lipe in the Tarutao Marine Park.
Koh Tachai Pinnacle
Khao Lak · Andaman Sea · Thailand
Granite pinnacle with strong currents and abundant marine life. Schooling chevron barracuda and trevally.
Richelieu Rock
Khao Lak · Andaman Sea · Thailand
Horseshoe-shaped pinnacle considered Thailand's best dive site. Whale shark encounters during season.
Shark Point
Phuket · Andaman Sea · Thailand
Three pinnacles covered in soft coral. Named for leopard sharks resting on the sandy bottom.
Dive centers in Andaman Sea
IQ Dive Phuket
Khao Lak · Andaman Sea · Thailand
Technical diving center in Phuket. TDI/SDI programs, trimix, sidemount, and CCR training for advanced divers.
Khao Lak Scuba Adventures
Khao Lak · Andaman Sea · Thailand
PADI center in Khao Lak offering day trips to local reefs and seasonal liveaboards to the Similan Islands.
Similan Diving Safaris
Khao Lak · Andaman Sea · Thailand
Khao Lak-based liveaboard operator specializing in multi-day Similan and Surin Islands diving safaris.
Wicked Diving
Khao Lak · Andaman Sea · Thailand
Eco-conscious liveaboard operator from Khao Lak. Similan Islands and Burma Banks expeditions with conservation focus.
Andaman Dive Adventure
Koh Lanta · Andaman Sea · Thailand
Dutch-German managed PADI 5-Star center at Klong Dao Beach, Koh Lanta. Multilingual team, daily trips to Koh Haa, Hin Daeng, and Koh Rok.
Blue Planet Divers
Koh Lanta · Andaman Sea · Thailand
SSI Diamond dive center in Saladan, Koh Lanta. Freediving programs, daily trips to Koh Haa, Hin Daeng, and Koh Rok.
Dive & Relax
Koh Lanta · Andaman Sea · Thailand
Boutique SSI dive center on Long Beach, Koh Lanta. Max 2-3 students per instructor, two fast speedboats, trips to Koh Haa and Hin Daeng.
Go Dive Lanta
Koh Lanta · Andaman Sea · Thailand
PADI dive center in Saladan, Koh Lanta. Personalized service with tailored dive plans, daily trips to Koh Haa and Hin Daeng.
Hidden Depths Diving
Koh Lanta · Andaman Sea · Thailand
PADI 5-Star IDC + Green Star center in Saladan, Koh Lanta. Fastest boat on the island, max 12 divers per trip, eco-focused diving.
Lanta Diver
Koh Lanta · Andaman Sea · Thailand
Koh Lanta's oldest dive center, est. 1999. PADI 5-Star CDC offering courses from beginner to Instructor, daily trips to Koh Haa and Hin Daeng.
Lanta Fun Divers
Koh Lanta · Andaman Sea · Thailand
German-speaking PADI dive center in Saladan, Koh Lanta. Two decades of operation, relaxed atmosphere, daily trips to Koh Haa and Hin Daeng.
OK Club Diving Center
Koh Lanta · Andaman Sea · Thailand
Only technical and cave diving center on Koh Lanta. IANTD/SSI/PADI certified, trimix, decompression courses, deep wall diving at Hin Daeng.
Phoenix Divers Koh Lanta
Koh Lanta · Andaman Sea · Thailand
PADI 5-Star IDC + AIDA center in Saladan, Koh Lanta. Eco-focused diving and freediving courses, daily trips to Koh Haa and Hin Daeng.
Scubafish
Koh Lanta · Andaman Sea · Thailand
PADI 5-Star center in Kantiang Bay, southern Koh Lanta. Three-dive days, shortest route to Hin Daeng and Hin Muang.
Adventure Club
Koh Phi Phi · Andaman Sea · Thailand
PADI/SSI dive center in Tonsai, Koh Phi Phi. Unique diving and rock climbing combo packages, trips to Bida Nok/Nai and Shark Point.
Barakuda Dive Center
Koh Phi Phi · Andaman Sea · Thailand
PADI dive center in Tonsai, Koh Phi Phi. Specializing in extended trips to Hin Daeng and Hin Muang alongside daily Bida and Shark Point diving.
Blue View Divers
Koh Phi Phi · Andaman Sea · Thailand
PADI dive center in Tonsai Village, Koh Phi Phi. Small group diving, daily trips to Bida Nok/Nai, Shark Point, and King Cruiser wreck.
Phi Phi Scuba
Koh Phi Phi · Andaman Sea · Thailand
PADI 5-Star center in Tonsai, Koh Phi Phi. Reef conservation programs, coral nurseries, daily trips to Bida Nok/Nai and Shark Point.
Princess Divers
Koh Phi Phi · Andaman Sea · Thailand
Longest-running dive center on Koh Phi Phi since 1996. PADI courses, daily trips to Bida Nok/Nai, Shark Point, and King Cruiser wreck.
Viking Divers
Koh Phi Phi · Andaman Sea · Thailand
Swedish-founded SSI dive center in Tonsai, Koh Phi Phi. Relaxed Scandinavian approach, daily trips to Bida Nok/Nai and Shark Point.
Ao Nang Scuba
Krabi · Andaman Sea · Thailand
SSI dive center in Ao Nang, Krabi. Mainland base for daily trips to Phi Phi Islands, Shark Point, King Cruiser wreck, and local reefs.
Aqua Vision Scuba
Krabi · Andaman Sea · Thailand
PADI dive center in Ao Nang, Krabi. Reliable diving at competitive prices with daily trips to Phi Phi Islands and local Krabi reefs.
Kon-Tiki Krabi
Krabi · Andaman Sea · Thailand
PADI 5-Star center in Ao Nang, Krabi. Technical diving with TecRec programs alongside recreational courses, daily trips to Phi Phi Islands.
Poseidon Dive Center Krabi
Krabi · Andaman Sea · Thailand
PADI dive center in Ao Nang, Krabi. Well-structured programs, daily trips to Phi Phi Islands, Shark Point, and King Cruiser wreck.
All 4 Diving
Phuket · Andaman Sea · Thailand
PADI 5-Star IDC center in Kata Beach. Technical diving programs, liveaboards, and professional-level training.
Aussie Divers Phuket
Phuket · Andaman Sea · Thailand
PADI/SSI center in Patong offering day trips, Similan liveaboards, and freediving courses. Russian-speaking instructors.
Local Dive Thailand
Phuket · Andaman Sea · Thailand
PADI/SSI center in Chalong Bay running day trips and liveaboards to Similan Islands, Phi Phi, and Racha.
SSS Phuket Freediving
Phuket · Andaman Sea · Thailand
Freediving school near Nai Yang Beach. AIDA/SSI courses, private coaching, and competition training in warm Andaman waters.
Sea Bees Diving
Phuket · Andaman Sea · Thailand
One of Phuket's oldest PADI/SSI centers with own boats, operating from Chalong since 1998.
Diving in Andaman Sea
Andaman Sea offers reef, wall, wreck dive sites across 5 locations. Browse dive locations by depth, type and conditions before planning your dive.
FAQ
Can I dive the Burma Banks on a day trip?
No. The Burma Banks are located approximately 125 km offshore from Kawthaung, making them accessible only by multi-day liveaboard cruises departing from Phuket, Thailand or Kawthaung, Myanmar. Most itineraries combine the Burma Banks with the Mergui Archipelago over 7 to 10 day trips.
What skill level is needed for the Burma Banks?
Advanced certification is strongly recommended. The shallowest points on the banks sit at 21 to 24 meters, meaning bottom times are short without Nitrox. Currents can be unpredictable, and the open-ocean location means no nearby shoreline for surface support. Nitrox certification is a significant advantage.
What sharks can I see at the Burma Banks?
The Burma Banks are named partly for their reliable shark encounters. Silvertip sharks are the signature species, especially at Silvertip Bank. Blacktip reef sharks and whitetip reef sharks are common, and occasional nurse sharks rest on the sandy plateaus. The banks' proximity to 300-meter-deep water draws pelagic visitors year-round.
What certification is needed for Anita's Reef?
Open Water certification is sufficient. Anita's Reef has a gentle slope from 5 to 25 meters with no strong currents. It is one of the most beginner-friendly dive sites in the Similan Islands and excellent for night dives.
When is the best time to dive Anita's Reef?
November to April during the Similan park season. The reef is sheltered on the east side of the island, making it accessible even on slightly rough days. Visibility is typically 15–25 meters.