

Best for beginner divers, 5-25m, boat entry, moderate current.
Malong in Phuket, Thailand, offers a diverse underwater environment featuring a mix of reef, wall, and cave formations. Depths range from 5 to 25 metres, with an average of 18 metres, making it accessible for beginners. Visibility typically spans 10 to 25 metres. Divers may encounter species such as wrasses, Moorish idols, and blackspotted pufferfish, alongside less frequent sightings of zebra sharks, Indian lionfish, pharaoh cuttlefish, sea kraits, giant morays, and titan triggerfish. The site requires boat access and is subject to moderate currents. The cave section is an overhead environment and should only be entered with an experienced guide. Always use a surface marker buoy due to boat traffic.
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The cave section counts as an overhead environment, so ask your dive guide to lead you through it rather than heading in alone, especially on your first visit. Check locally for current boat schedules and facility availability before you travel.
Boat access only from Phi Phi Don.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-25m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-31°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, Jun
Common sightings include wrasses, Moorish idols, checkerboard wrasse, blackspotted pufferfish, and melon butterflyfish. Less common encounters include zebra sharks, Indian lionfish, pharaoh cuttlefish, sea kraits, giant morays, and titan triggerfish.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though the cave section requires an experienced guide due to its overhead environment.
The site ranges from 5 to 25 metres deep, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Malong is a boat dive located 1000 metres from shore; a boat is required to reach the site.
The site is primarily a dive location requiring boat access and involves depths up to 25 metres, with specific hazards like overhead environments and moderate currents.
Diving at Malong in Phi Phi Don requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Malong in Phi Phi Don. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Malong in Phi Phi Don are March, April, and June. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Malong in Phi Phi Don. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Malong in Phi Phi Don typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.