Racha Yai, Phuket, Thailand.

What will I see when scuba diving?

Dive sites at Racha Yai:

Bungalow Bay, Home Run, Lucy's reef, Eastern coast, Siam Bay etc.

Bungalow Bay:

Bungalow bay is situated on the west coast of Koh Racha Yai.

Average depth is around 17 meters / maximum depth 30 meters.

This site can be split; you can opt to follow either of the bay's shorelines.

The rocky formations visible above the surface continue underwater, with a good presence of reef fish.

Around the rocks swim surgeonfish and fusiliers, while below you can see inquisitive paired goatfish, nudibranchs,

urchins and plenty of blue spotted ribbontail rays.

Eastern Coast:

The first site begins at the northeast tip of Koh Racha Yai and heads south, the second follows the southeastern apex.

Average depth is around 12 meters / maximum depth 22 meters.

This is a very popular diving destination and is suitable for all levels of diver.

There's also enjoyable snorkeling around the rocks in the shallow waters off the islands coastline.

The shallower sections of the reef feature table corals and smaller examples of leaf corals;

the deeper waters have similar species, but larger.

There are many featherstars, lionfish, puffers and a few parrotfish and wrasse.

The site's southern end has the bonus of encountering mating cuttlefish along with a greater display of reef creatures,

including good sized titan triggerfish, moray eels and octopus; plus on a smaller scale,

a better selection of colorful fish and invertebrates.

Leopard sharks and hawksbill turtles are occasionally seen around the coastline.