The diving sites located between Koh Phi Phi and Phuket include King Cruiser Wreck, Anemone Reef, Koh Dok Mai, and Shark Point (Phuket). These diving locations offer those diving from Koh Lanta something different from what there is around Phi Phi and Koh Haa. The distance from Koh Lanta is quite far (25 nautical miles), but still absolutely possible on a day trip from Koh Lanta. They are also on the itinerary of just about every Koh Lanta liveaboard diving cruise. King Cruiser Wreck and Anemone Reef are right next to each other, with Shark Point and Koh Dok Mai a very short distance away. Although new, inexperienced and learning divers often visit these diving sites, they are really more suited to those who have 10+ dives experience. For more specific and detailed information, videos, pictures, and Google maps for the Phuket diving sites, just click on the titles or images below.
Racha Yai (Raya Yai / Raja Yai) is a granite island 20km directly south of Phuket and about 60km west of Koh Lanta. It has a few resorts and shops, but is generally a very quiet island, in contrast to Phuket. There are good dive sites here, mainly down its east side, but with a couple in bays in the north-west corner.
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