Diving in Krabi Province
Krabi could easily be voted the most beautiful and relaxing province in all of Thailand. Located in Southwest Thailand with over 200 jungle covered islands dotting the coast, Krabi boasts miles of white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, refreshing natural springs, amazing caves, awe-inspiring limestone cliffs, and lush jungles just waiting to be explored. In fact, the beaches found in this area are Thailand’s superstars; many of which have been featured in Hollywood movies, the most popular being Phi Phi Island. Although some areas of Krabi can be fairly remote, the time taken to travel there is well worth it! Just make sure you plan to travel during Krabi’s cooler dry season between the months of November and April. Scuba diving in Krabi is nothing short of amazing. Water temperatures in Krabi are a diver’s dream, averaging between 27 and 30 degrees C, depending on the season. This area boasts protected marine parks with spectacular visibility, thriving coral reefs, exciting swim-throughs, and intriguing wrecks. Dive operators can be found in Ao Nang and Railay Beach, giving you access to some of Thailand’s best dive sites.