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1Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Rawai
The top 22 dive and snorkel sites in Rawai, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Rawai guide
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2Ashitol Bay
Ashitol Bay is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Thailand, Andaman Sea, Koh Phuket, Racha Islands which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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4Banana Bay
Racha Noi. Easy access from boat, approx 2 hours from Phuket
BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry
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5Koh Dok Mai
Ko Doc Mai is a Marine Reserve. Good dive for macro (seahorses), very nice corals. Look for Leopard shark on the sandy bottom... 10km west of Hin Musang; 21km east of Ao Chalong (1h30). Koh Dok Mai is also known as Koh Dork Mai, Ko Doc Mai.
Max depth 100 ft
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10Northern Tip
Jacks, Barracudas, Sharks and sometime Mantas can be seen here. 18 nautical miles south of Ao Chalong (2h30) Northern Tip is also known as Koh Racha Noi Northern Tip.
BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry
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11Koh Dok Mai
Ko Doc Mai is a Marine Reserve. Good dive for macro (seahorses), very nice corals. Look for Leopard shark on the sandy bottom... 10km west of Hin Musang; 21km east of Ao Chalong (1h30). Koh Dok Mai is also known as Koh Dork Mai, Ko Doc Mai.
BeginnerMax depth 62.3 ftBoat entry
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12Ray Bahn
Fine soft corals. Sharks may be seen, including sometime Whale sharks and mantas! Southernmost of Racha islands. 23 nautical miles south of Ao Chalong (2h30) Ray Bahn is also known as South Tip.
IntermediateMax depth 75.5 ftBoat entry
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14Staghorn reef
East side of Koh Racha Yai, just north of Lucy's reef.
BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry
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15Anemone reef
Very nice reef, with numerous anemones and lionfish. Approx 16 miles east of Ao Chalong
BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry
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16Coral Island
4 nautical miles south south-east of Ao Chalong Coral Island is also known as Ko Hi.
BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry
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17Shark Point
There are in fact three dive site in Hin Mu Sang; three pinacles coming at different depth. Marine life is here outstanding: Very nice reef, fishes, jacks, snappers, scorpionfishes, morrays, and sharks ! Approx 16 nautical miles east of Ao Chalong Shark Point is also known as Hin Mu Sang.
BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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18Home Run Reef
At Home Run Reef you can experience some strong currents depending on the tide. Usually dives are one way along the reef slope depending on the current's direction. There is a small bay to the south that is sheltered from the current. That is a good place to start from, especially for beginners. The topography is sloping hard coral reef which goes on down to 15m-20m where it meets the sand. The sand then slopes gradually off away from the island. To the South East of the northern corner of the bay is The Andaman Explorer wreck lying in the sand. It was a small dive vessel that was purposefully sunk for divers. It is lying about 40m from the reef at 22m. All decks have now collapsed and it sits no more than about a meter off the sand. It is a habitat for less common species like catfish and honeycomb morays. Shoals of glassfish is commonly seen. There are no god landmarks for locating the wreck. Therefor it is best to start the dive on the south side, if the current allows, to have a better chance of finding it. With good visibility the outline of the reef at the bay's corner can be distinguished from the wreck. Failing that a short swim on a bearing of around 315° is enough to get there. Located at the east most tip of Racha Yai. 13 nautical miles south of Ao Chalong. Home Run Reef is also known as Homerun reef.
BeginnerMax depth 16.4 ftBoat entry
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19Racha Yai Wreck
Racha Yai Wreck is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Thailand, Andaman Sea, Koh Phuket, Racha Islands which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
IntermediateMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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20Marista Rock
Marista Rock is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Thailand, Andaman Sea, Koh Phuket, Racha Islands which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
Rawai diving guide
Ready to check out the best sites in Rawai for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 22 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
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Are there dive shops in Rawai?
Zentacle lists 6 dive shops in Rawai. The top-rated are Local Dive Thailand (4.9 from 73 reviews) and Andy's Scuba Diving (4.9 from 57 reviews).