American Divers of Phuket - Similan Islands
American Divers of Phuket operates out of the Similan Islands, a good base for exploring the area's granite boulder formations and coral slopes. They cater well to divers looking for reliable logistics without much fuss. If you’re after a straightforward diving trip in a popular Thai destination, they’re a solid option. You’ll find plenty of pelagic action and reef fish on most dives.
- Location
- Similan Islands, Thailand, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- 7.809764, 98.312660
- Phone
- +66917190747
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://AmericanDiversPhuket.com
- Certification Agencies
- SSI
- Courses
- SSI Try Dive, SSI Open Water Diver, SSI Open Water Instructor, SSI Wreck Diving, SSI Photo Video, SSI Night Limited Visibility, SSI Enriched Air Nitrox, SSI Advanced Adventurer, SSI Divemaster, SSI Navigation, SSI Deep Diving, SSI React Right, SSI Diver Stress Rescue, SSI Perfect Buoyancy, SSI Explorers
- Address
- 57/1 Patak Road,Soi Plakjae, Karon Beach, 83100, THA
Dive Sites Near American Divers of Phuket
American Divers of Phuket provides access to 15 dive sites in Similan Islands.
- 8 mile rock
- Andaman Scuba
- Anemone Reef (reef)
- Anita s reef - 5-20m (reef)
- Anita's Reef - 10-25m (reef)
- Anti gravity Divers
- Ao Kon Ka Re
- Ao Nui - 17m
- Ao Sane - 5-18m (reef)
- Ayara Bay - 17m (reef)
- Banana Bay - 5-20m (reef)
- Barracuda Rock - 20m (pinnacle)
- Batfish Bend - 10-28m (drift)
- Bay 1 / Ao Ter (reef)
- Beacon Beach
Other Dive Centres in Similan Islands
Best Time to Dive in Similan Islands
The warmest water temperatures in Similan Islands occur in May, averaging 30.8°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.6°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 28.6°C
- February: 29.0°C
- March: 29.6°C
- April: 30.6°C
- May: 30.8°C
- June: 29.9°C
- July: 29.6°C
- August: 29.3°C
- September: 29.0°C
- October: 29.0°C
- November: 29.2°C
- December: 28.7°C
Marine Life in Similan Islands
Home to 183 recorded species including 127 reef fish, 38 hard corals, 9 seagrass & algae, 4 sharks & rays, 2 other, 1 octopus & squid.
Notable Marine Life
- Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) - Sharks & Rays
- Staghorn coral (Acropora kosurini) - Hard Corals
- sorrah shark (Carcharhinus sorrah) - Sharks & Rays
- Staghorn coral (Acropora indonesia) - Hard Corals
- seagrass (Halophila ovalis) - Seagrass & Algae
- Dusky Parrotfish (Scarus niger) - Reef Fish
- Bicolor Blenny (Ecsenius bicolor) - Reef Fish
- Moluccan cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus moluccensis) - Reef Fish
- Staghorn coral (Acropora secale) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora valida) - Hard Corals
Recommended Packing List for Similan Islands
Based on average water temperature of 29.4°C, currents 7 cm/s.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories