Krabi offers some of Thailand's most spectacular above water scenery and is a major draw for rock climbers from around the world. The area also has a lot to offer divers. Divers staying in Krabi can also reach Phi Phi islands dive sites. This area lies within the Hat Nopparat Thara - Mu Koh Phi Phi Marine National Park. 
Most dive centre are located on Ao Nang beach and daytrip dive boats depart from either end of the beach each morning. Divers staying on Railey beach can catch a longtail boat (local Thai water taxi) around Ao Nang beach in the morning in time to jump on a dive boat.
Underwater visibility is never as good on Krabi dives as it is on nearby Phuket or Phi Phi dives, thewater can be a little green here. Currents are manageable and there are dives suitable for all levels of divers. Most dives are not that deep, often no deeper than 25m. There are some caves in this area that are still being discovered and mapped by divers at the extreme end of our sport. The best time to visit and dive Krabi is November to April.
Koh Ha boasts a wide variety of coral species, gorgonian sea fans and anemones. Barracuda and Leopard sharks are common sightings.
Koh Si is home to schools of snapper and fusilier. In the rocks and around barrel sponges look for scorpionfish, lionfish and many species of nudibranch. Seahorses are sometimes spotted in sea fans. Shy blacktip reef can be glimpsed in the blue. This is also a popular snorkelling site. Continued >>
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