This dive site, Anemone Reef, is a premier scuba diving location in the Phuket area and accessible as a day trip. The reef features a submerged pinnacle with the tip rising approximately five meters above the surface. The topside of the pinnacle is covered in a dense carpet of anemones, creating a truly spectacular underwater vista. Marine life is abundant at Anemone Reef, including turtles, Leopard Sharks, Cuttlefish, Seahorses, sea snakes, and a diverse array of eels, with the rare zebra moray being a notable resident. The fish population is extensive, boasting large numbers of barracuda, snappers, groupers, butterflyfish, scorpionfish, triggerfish, angelfish, and plentiful anemonefish. Visibility is excellent.
Anemone Reef
Submerged pinnacle carpeted in anemones with abundant marine life.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
24m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Snapper
Scorpionfish
Anemonefish
Honeycomb Grouper
Butterflyfish
Zebra Moray
Barracuda
Triggerfish
Sea Snake
Turtle
Australian Giant Cuttlefish
Leopard Shark
French Angelfish
Seahorse
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow pinnacle top for beginners, with deeper sections for all divers. Generally manageable currents.
Hazards:
currentdepthmarine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
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