A full-day speedboat run from Phuket to Koh Bon offers two guided dives at a manta hotspot. This trip suits certified divers with recent experience who want a focused day searching for manta rays, turtles, and pelagic life.
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You step off the speedboat into a sea that seems to pull and prod at your fins—Koh Bon's reef currents invite life to the cleaning stations where mantas often glide through like slow shadows.
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
8–10 hours
Fitness Level
Should have good cardiovascular fitness, able to perform surface swims and manage repeated tank work; comfortable with moderate currents.
Wildlife
History
Koh Bon rose to dive prominence as part of the Andaman Sea’s pelagic feeding grounds; its reefs attract research and conservation attention tied to the Similan and Surin marine areas.
Conservation
Operators generally follow national park rules; divers should avoid touching coral, use reef‑safe products, and support local fees that fund patrolling and reef restoration.
Reserve your spot on the Full-Day Koh Bon Scuba Diving from Phuket today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring your certification and logbook
Operators require evidence of certification and recent dives—carry your card and recent log entries for check-in.
Prepare for currents
Koh Bon's cleaning stations sit in current; practice neutral buoyancy and consider a SMB for drift or safety stops.
Use reef‑safe sunscreen
Apply biodegradable sunscreen before boarding to reduce chemical impact on corals and marine life.
Manage seasickness proactively
Departures are early and the run can be bumpy—take antiemetics before boarding if you're prone to motion sickness.
Dive certification card & logbook
Required at check-in to verify certification and recent dive experience.
Surface marker buoy (SMB)
Improves visibility to skiff and is recommended for drift or current conditions.
Reef‑safe sunscreen and sun protection
Protects you from the sun while reducing harm to coral and reef organisms.
summer
Light waterproof jacket or hoodie
Comfortable on-deck layer for early-morning transfers and windy returns.
winter