Whale sharks dive safari in Thailand

We have designed this itinerary to maximize our chances of seeing whale sharks in Thailand. Most importantly, this is your chance to meet Kirsty and ask all the questions you may have about these gentle giants.

Koh Tachai Pinnacle is a very lively dive site: besides whale sharks and manta rays, we can see schools of barracudas, giant trevally, bluefin trevally, sweetlips, batfish, and tunas in the blue. At Koh Tachai, you will have the choice between a sunset dive or a black water dive (optional +500 THB). Afterwards, enjoy a fantastic barbecue.

Koh bon is a well known cleaning site for Manta Rays and the site most frequented by them in Thailand. There is also a good chance to spot a Zebra Shark on the pinnacle.

Hin Daeng and Hin Muang (Red Rock and Purple Rock), located not far from the Malaysian border, are amazing dive sites offering steep walls, big fish, and colorful soft coral. Both mantas and whale sharks are sighted there regularly, along with many smaller pelagics such as tunas, schools of jacks, barracudas, and leopard sharks.

Hin Muang, also known as Purple Rock, is a renowned dive site near the Malaysian border. It's famous for its stunning underwater scenery, featuring steep walls covered in vibrant purple soft corals. Divers frequently encounter a variety of marine life, including manta rays, whale sharks, tunas, schools of jacks, barracudas, and leopard sharks. The site's rich biodiversity and striking coral formations make it a must-visit destination for diving enthusiasts.

Koh Haa is more famous for its massive cavern systems (in which you can even see massive stalactites.

Richelieu Rock is one of Thailand's most famous dive sites, renowned for its incredible marine biodiversity and vibrant underwater landscapes. Located in the Andaman Sea, this submerged pinnacle is adorned with colorful soft corals and attracts a wide array of marine life. Divers can often spot whale sharks, manta rays, large schools of fish, and an abundance of macro life such as seahorses and harlequin shrimp. Its rich ecosystem and dramatic scenery make Richelieu Rock a must-visit destination for divers.