

Best for beginner divers, 3-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Viking Cove in Phuket, Thailand, offers a diverse underwater environment featuring a natural reef, artificial reef structures, and cave systems. Reaching depths between 3 and 30 metres, the site is accessible by boat and suits beginner divers. The area is home to various reef fish, including wrasses, butterflyfish, and parrotfish. Divers may also encounter giant morays, lionfish, and titan triggerfish. The site features a sandy bay situated between natural and artificial reef sections. Conditions are generally mild, though divers should remain aware of boat traffic and sharp coral. Visibility ranges from 5 to 25 metres, with water temperatures consistently between 29 and 31C throughout the year.
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The site is sheltered by tall limestone cliffs, making it a suitable location for diving during the monsoon season when other areas may be too choppy.
Accessible by boat from Phi Phi Leh Island.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-30m
Visibility
5-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-31°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Apr, Nov
Divers regularly encounter wrasses, butterflyfish, and parrotfish. Other species recorded at the site include giant morays, lionfish, titan triggerfish, and Clark's anemonefish living within magnificent giant anemones.
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginner divers, with mild currents and depths starting from 3 metres.
The site offers a depth range of 3 to 30 metres, accommodating various experience levels.
Yes, Viking Cove is a boat-only dive site, and boat charters are available for access.
The best months for diving at this site are April and November.
Diving at Viking Cove in Ao Nang requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Viking Cove in Ao Nang. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 31°C.
Viking Cove in Ao Nang typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Viking Cove in Ao Nang typically ranges from 5 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.