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Ao Kon Ka Re

Ao Kon Ka Re is a fantastic place to spend an afternoon in the Similans, especially if you’re looking to take it easy. The bay on the east side of Koh Similan, also known as Donald Duck Bay, is a great spot to anchor up for lunch, and the diving here is just as relaxed. We love the hard coral garden closer to the shore. It’s shallower, around 5-10 meters, and on a sunny day, the light plays beautifully through the staghorn coral formations. You’ll find plenty of imposter fangblennies darting in and out, and we’ve spotted freckled anglerfish camouflaged perfectly among the branches more than once. Keep an eye out for spinysnout pipefish too, they’re tricky to spot but often hovering near the coral. Further out, the reef slopes gently, reaching about 20 meters. Here, you get more of those iconic Similan granite boulders, providing shelter for yellowfin emperors and blotchfin scorpionfish. The visibility here is usually pretty dependable, making it a good choice for newer divers or for a chilled-out second dive of the day. It’s not a drift, it’s a leisurely exploration.