DIVING CONDITIONS:  The waters in this area are warm, ranging between 68 and 85 Fahrenheit.  Offshore visibility is 8 to 20+ meters. Inshore at the local islands, the visibility is also good, but more unpredictable in the rainy season (May - October).  Most spots can be speared at depths between 2 to 30 meters – The waters vary extensively, offering good diving for every level of hunter.  Bluewater spearfishing is also an option in the offshore reefs and islands.  The hunting grounds range from near-shore islands/reefs to 60 kilometers offshore at all the Southern Provinces. Generally, no dangerous sharks are encountered in any of the diving areas we visit. Spearfishing trips are by free dive (apnea) only. One-day and two-day trips (for the off-shore locations and around Phuket) are available, with beach camping on unihabitated islands. Camping equipment supplied.
Standard belt dive weights can be provided free of charge. We also rent spear guns and rigs and are the approved Rob Allen Distributor for Thailand.

SPECIES ENCOUNTERED:  At the inshore reefs/islands, good sized Grouper, Barracudas, Red Snapper, Trevally, Coral Trout, Spanish, Kings and Queens, etc. can be taken.  .
At the outer islands, the pinnacles or in the bluewater spots located offshore, species such as Grouper, Dogtooth (to med. size), Milkfish, Spanish Macs, big Snapper, G.T.s, Barracuda, Sailfish, Cobia, small Marlin, can be targeted.

To see pictures of these fish, please use the English name for species here.

BOAT & ACCOMMODATIONS:  Your host owns and runs a 6m fibreglass sports cruiser which can take up to 5 persons/divers. We have a larger game fishing boat for 2-day trips to the FADS and drop-off, offshore from Phuket. For safety, both boats have a fully licensed and experienced Thai captain/crew, who remain on the boat at all times. We pick you up from your accommodation and drop you off after your dive trip.

Accommodation to suit all tastes/budgets can be found in the immediate areas of Ao Nang or Krabi Town, from 5-star resorts to more simple, low-buget rooms and bungalows.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES:  So much to see and do in this area for your ‘rest’ days from spearing and for all the family: fishing, rock climbing, hiking (Krabi Province is famous for its wonderful geology and limestone mountain formations), site seeing at the many temples, natural hot-water springs and caves, island tours, kayaking, bamboo rafting, elephant trekking, horseback riding, are all available. Good night life and restaurants.

BEST TIME TO VISIT:  ALL YEAR - but from November 1 to April 30th normally has the most reliable weather.

COST /LENGTH OF STAY:  This is a low-cost destination.  No minimum stay