Sea Gypsy Divers - Similan Islands
The team at Sea Gypsy Divers are the kind of people you instantly feel comfortable with. We love how they run a smaller, more personal operation, which is a real bonus in the often-busy Similans. They specialise in liveaboard trips, making the most of those overnight stays to get you to the sites before the day-trippers arrive. If you’re looking to really settle into island life and focus on diving without the crowds, these are your people. We’ve always found their boats comfortable, more functional than luxurious, which suits us just fine. You wake up to the smell of fresh coffee and the gentle rocking of the boat, ready for the first dive of the day. Our favourite trips with them have always been the ones that hit sites like Koh Bon or Richelieu Rock early. There's nothing quite like dropping in and seeing giant trevally hunting or a leopard shark cruising by, with only your group around. They’re PADI through and through, offering everything from Open Water to Divemaster, plus a good range of specialties like Deep Diver and Nitrox. If you're keen to log some serious bottom time and truly experience the Similans away from the rush, Sea Gypsy offers an honest, no-fuss approach that we appreciate.
- Location
- Similan Islands, Thailand, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- 8.032140, 98.824750
- Phone
- +66 92 913 9031
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://seagypsydivers.com/
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, Divemaster, Instructor, Nitrox, Deep Diver, Discover Scuba, Freediving | PADI
- Address
- 191, M.2, T. Ao Nang, A. Muang Krabi, 81180, TH
Diving Capabilities - Sea Gypsy Divers
- Nitrox / EANx
- Freediving
Dive Sites Near Sea Gypsy Divers
Sea Gypsy Divers 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