03/12/2025
Hey guys, did you know? This island is actually the closest one to the mainland out of the entire Similan archipelago!
If you’re driving past Khao Lak, take a look out at the ocean. That island you see in the distance? That is Koh Bon.
Let’s check out the popular dive spots here. Honestly, you can dive all around the island, depending on whether the wind is being kind to us that day. But for the standard, safe spots, take a look at the map in the photo:
📍 Spot 1: "The Bay"
This is the prime spot every boat aims for—first come, first served for the mooring buoy! It’s perfectly sheltered from the wind by the island's curve. Underwater, it’s mostly hard coral. It's an easy dive with zero current, making it the only dedicated spot for snorkelers too.
📍 Spot 2: "The Waterfall"
Want a Hollywood-style shot? Wait for the moment the water cascades down from the island rocks. The waves crash up and flow back down like a waterfall. From underwater, looking up, the crashing white water looks like an atomic mushroom cloud! It’s unique and absolutely stunning.
📍 Spot 3: "The Ridge" (West Ridge)
Usually, the current here is strong... it just depends on the day how strong! It’s the toughest spot to dive, with a high chance of drifting out into the deep blue. But... this is exactly where we usually encounter the Manta Rays!
📍 Spot 4: "The North Reef" (or The Hole)
This spot is on the other side of the island's ridge. It features hard coral, but the highlight is a massive field of coral rubble. You have to use your imagination to picture how grand it once was. It might look like there’s nothing there, but my core memory here is a "Whale Shark." I encountered one right here over the broken coral years ago.
There are plenty of other interesting spots around Koh Bon. If you’ve dived somewhere else here, please share your experiences in the comments!
🌊 Divers can visit Koh Bon every day, available for both Day Trips and Liveaboards.
For travel info or bookings, contact me via WhatsApp: +66814991206. feel free to fire away with any questions!