SELAMA ABADI
Why dive here
With 177+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, giant moray eels, whale sharks, clownfish and pufferfish - SELAMA ABADI offers some of Koh Lanta & Phi Phi's richest wreck diving.
Selama Abadi isn't your average Thai wreck. We’re talking about a proper motor vessel, sunk in 1990, now sitting upright on the seabed at 37 metres. It’s been down there long enough for serious growth to take hold, making the metal superstructure a fantastic home for all sorts of reef fish. You'll descend onto the main deck, where schools of yellowtail barracuda often hang motionless in the slight current, their scales flashing. Inside, the holds are dark, but if you’ve got a good torch and solid buoyancy, you can penetrate a few of the more open sections. Look for resident lionfish tucked into shadowy corners and the surprisingly large batfish that patrol the bridge area. This site really suits divers with some experience, those comfortable with deeper profiles and a keen eye for finding life in unexpected places. Our favourite part? The way the light filters through the upper sections, illuminating the sponges and soft corals that have completely encrusted the masts. It’s a little eerie, a little beautiful, and always interesting.
Typical SELAMA ABADI Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (37m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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