

Best for beginner divers, 4-11m, boat entry, mild current.
Koh Kram Yai is a shallow reef site located in the Far Islands of Thailand. Suitable for both diving and snorkelling, the site features depths ranging from 4 to 11 metres. Access is by boat, and the area is well-suited for beginners due to mild currents. Visibility varies between 3 and 20 metres depending on conditions. The site is also a popular location for night diving, where the reef environment changes character. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, typically between 28 and 31 degrees Celsius, making a 3mm wetsuit or lycra suit sufficient for most visitors.
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This site works well for night diving, so if you have the option, consider booking an evening trip as the reef takes on a different character and the smaller creatures like nudibranchs and pipefish are easier to spot in torchlight. Water temperature stays warm year-round between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius, so a 3mm wetsuit or even a lycra suit is usually all you need.
Access requires military permission. Reachable by a 1-hour boat trip from Pattaya.
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Depth
4-11m
Visibility
3-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-31°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Year-round
Yes, the site is well-suited for beginners due to its shallow depth range of 4 to 11 metres and mild currents.
Yes, Koh Kram Yai is suitable for both diving and snorkelling.
Access to Koh Kram Yai is by boat only.
The reef depth ranges from 4 to 11 metres.
Diving at Koh Kram Yai in Pattaya requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Koh Kram Yai in Pattaya. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Koh Kram Yai in Pattaya are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Koh Kram Yai in Pattaya typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Koh Kram Yai in Pattaya typically ranges from 3 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.