Donald Duck Bay

Best months: Jan–May

Protected Area

Mu Ko Similan

Why dive here

With 173+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, eagle rays, giant moray eels, whale sharks and clownfish - Donald Duck Bay offers some of Similan Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, June.

Best timeJan–May

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeBlacktip Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays, Giant Moray Eels, Whale Sharks and Clownfish · 173+ species recorded

Water29-31°C · warmest April, May, June

CharacterReef dive

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Donald Duck Bay on Similan Island No. 8 is a popular spot, primarily used for day trip lunch breaks and overnight boats. Diving here often involves a gentle drift along the western side, past granite boulders and some fringing reef. You'll likely spot blue-spotted rays, anemonefish, and smaller reef dwellers. It’s a good easy dive, perfect for newer divers or a relaxed second dive of the day.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Donald Duck Bay

Donald Duck Bay Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for Donald Duck Bay, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (8.1, 98.3) (6km away)