Sea Bees - Similan Islands
The team at Sea Bees are one of our top picks if you’re heading to the Similans, especially if you’re after a liveaboard. We’ve found their boats to be consistently well-run, a genuine perk when you’re spending days at sea. They really nail the logistics, which means less faffing about and more time in the water, which is precisely what we want from a Similan trip. We love that they’ve got options from Khao Lak and Phuket, giving you flexibility depending on where you’re starting your Thai adventure. Their trips to Richelieu Rock often hit at the best times, giving you that sweet spot of current and light for spotting big pelagics. We’ve had some cracking dives with them, watching barracuda schools swirl like silver tornadoes and finding ghost pipefish tucked into the gorgonians. If you’re pushing for Divemaster, their crew are fantastic mentors, sharing tips on conditions and spotting the small stuff. Just remember to pack reef-safe sunscreen – the sun out there is no joke.
- Location
- Similan Islands, Thailand, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- 7.822178, 98.341470
- Phone
- +66 81 270 8817
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.sea-bees.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI","SSI"]
- Courses
- Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Divemaster | PADI, SSI
Dive Sites Near Sea Bees
Sea Bees 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