Best Scuba Diving Destinations & Dive Sites in Thailand & Myanmar

Hin Daeng – Hin Muang – Koh Haa – Koh Phi Phi

Phuket’s southern islands

Known as the “Pearl of the Andaman,” they harbor gems like Koh Haa, Hin Muang, Hin Daeng, and Phi Phi, making them one of the top dive destinations in Southeast Asia.

These preserved and less-visited islands south of Phuket will surprise you with each dive, offering an unmatched density of marine life and great diversity. The rock formations of Hin Daeng and Hin Muang, along with the uninhabited island group of Koh Haa, provide incredible landscapes with cliffs, coves, and hidden beaches.

Similan Islands – Surin Islands – Richelieu Rock

The Northern Islands

They include the Similan and Surin archipelagos and are home to must-visit sites like Richelieu Rock, renowned as one of the best diving sites in Thailand.

These virgin and uninhabited islands, located about 80 km northwest of Phuket and Khao Lak, offer an incredible variety of marine species. Classified as marine national parks, they are subject to conservation efforts to protect the coral reefs and turtles that inhabit them.

Together with Koh Tachai and Koh Bon, the Similan and Surin archipelagos, as well as Richelieu Rock, are among the top ten diving destinations in the world.

Mergui Archipelago

Myanmar (formerly Burma)

Located further north, this archipelago offers an exceptional diving experience. Its 800 pristine islands, composed of granite and limestone, cover an area of 36,000 km², providing numerous unexplored sites.

Dive into diverse environments such as plateaus, canyons, and tunnels, all adorned with colorful hard and soft corals, giant gorgonians, and alcyonarian forests. Here, you’ll encounter both sedentary and pelagic marine fauna, creating magical moments and unique encounters with both the marine depths and fellow diving enthusiasts around you.