Ao Wong Duen is a reef site located in the Samae San Islands, Thailand, offering accessible snorkelling for beginners. The site features a reef structure composed of brain, table, and maze corals. Divers and snorkellers can explore depths reaching 14 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Conditions are generally mild with currents described as gentle, and visibility typically ranges between 10 and 20 metres. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, fluctuating between 28 and 31 degrees Celsius. Access to the site is by boat only, with facilities including showers, toilets, changing rooms, and an on-site dive shop available for charter bookings.

The Hardeep Wreck is an artificial reef located 300 metres off the Samae San Islands. This wreck site sits at depths ranging from 16 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Access is strictly by boat. Divers should be prepared for strong currents and variable visibility, which typically fluctuates between 5 and 20 metres. Due to the nature of the wreck and the potential for overhead environments, this site is suited for advanced divers. Typical dive times are approximately 40 minutes. The water temperature remains warm throughout the year, ranging from 28 to 31 degrees Celsius.

Koh Chuang is a reef site located in the Samae San Islands, offering a accessible environment for beginner divers. The site features depths ranging from 5 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres. Access is strictly by boat, and divers should remain aware of active boat traffic in the area. While currents are generally mild, they can strengthen, requiring divers to stay close to the reef structure. Visibility is variable, ranging from 3 to 25 metres. Divers should use a surface marker buoy during ascents to ensure visibility to passing vessels. The site is well-suited for those seeking a relaxed reef dive in the Gulf of Thailand.

Boran Beach features a combination of natural reef and artificial structures located 6,000 metres from shore in the Samae San Islands. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 2 to 13 metres and an average of 10 metres. Divers and snorkellers can expect mild currents and visibility between 5 and 15 metres. Access is by boat only. The artificial reef structures provide additional habitat for marine life, requiring careful navigation to avoid sharp coral and rocks. Typical dives last approximately 45 minutes. Divers should avoid touching the reef for stability and remain mindful of fin placement in shallower areas to prevent accidental contact.

Samae San Islands offer a diverse underwater environment featuring reefs, wrecks, walls, and drop-offs. Located 8000 metres from shore, this site requires boat access and is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 5 to 28 metres and an average of 15 metres. Divers encounter moderate currents and visibility between 5 and 25 metres. The habitat supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates typical of the Gulf of Thailand. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, ranging from 28C to 31C. Hazards include boat traffic, strong currents, and potential overhead environments in wreck areas. Guided tours and air fills are available locally.

Harddeep Suthathip is a wreck and artificial reef located 300 metres off the Samae San Islands. This advanced dive site sits at depths between 16 and 29 metres, with an average depth of 27 metres. Divers should be prepared for strong currents and variable visibility ranging from 5 to 20 metres. Thermoclines are frequently encountered below 20 metres. Access is by boat only, and the site presents hazards including boat traffic, entanglement risks, and overhead environments. The habitat supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates typical of the region. Due to the depth and current, this site is suitable only for experienced divers.

Soldier’s Cabin Bay in the Samae San Islands offers a combination of reef and muck diving environments. Located 1500 metres from shore, this site is accessible only by boat. Divers can expect depths between 5 and 12 metres, with an average of 8 metres, making it suitable for beginners. Conditions are generally manageable with mild currents, though visibility fluctuates between 5 and 15 metres. The site features both sandy bottom areas and reef sections. Night diving is available and often recommended for observing nocturnal activity. Divers should remain cautious of boat traffic when surfacing and be mindful of sharp coral and rocks during the dive.

The Hardeep, also known as the SS Suddhadib, is a shipwreck lying 300 metres off the Samae San Islands. This artificial reef sits at depths between 16 and 32 metres, with an average depth of 27 metres. Due to strong currents and potential overhead environments within the structure, this site is suitable only for advanced divers. Visibility is highly variable, ranging from 3 to 30 metres, and thermoclines are common below 20 metres. The site supports a variety of marine life typical of the region, including reef fish and invertebrates. Boat access is required for all dives, which typically last around 30 minutes.