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Viking Cave

Intermediate/Advanced 📍 Krabi, Thailand
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# Viking Cave Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
15m – 25m
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Visibility
18m
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Level
Intermediate/Advanced
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Current
🌀 Strong
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Best Season
November to April

Discover Viking Cave, an exceptional diving destination located on Phi Phi Lee Island in Koh Phi Phi, Thailand. Situated in the stunning Andaman Sea near the Strait of Malacca, this site offers an unforgettable underwater experience in Southern Thailand’s Krabi region.

Divers explore dramatic limestone formations, underwater caverns, and vibrant coral gardens teeming with tropical marine life. Expect encounters with colorful reef fish, groupers, snappers, and occasional larger pelagic species. The site’s unique geological features provide excellent photography opportunities.

Viking Cave typically ranges from 15-25 meters (50-80 feet) in depth, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced divers. Strong currents are common, particularly during monsoon seasons, so experience with drift diving is recommended. Visibility generally reaches 10-25 meters depending on seasonal conditions.

Best diving conditions occur during the dry season from November to April. This remarkable site combines geological beauty with rich biodiversity, making it a must-visit for divers exploring Thailand’s Andaman Sea treasures.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Small Giant Clam — seen at this dive site
Small Giant Clam Tridacna maxima floydehayes
Blue-spotted Cornetfish — seen at this dive site
Blue-spotted Cornetfish Fistularia commersonii bencostamagna
Yellow Boxfish — seen at this dive site
Yellow Boxfish Ostracion cubicum gottscho
Ocellaris Anemonefish — seen at this dive site
Ocellaris Anemonefish Amphiprion ocellaris donalddavesne
Indo-Pacific Sergeant Major — seen at this dive site
Indo-Pacific Sergeant Major Abudefduf vaigiensis joskam
Similar Damsel — seen at this dive site
Similar Damsel Pomacentrus similis donalddavesne

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 25 m
Min Depth 15 m
Difficulty Intermediate/Advanced
Current Strong
Visibility 18 m
Best Season November to April
GPS 7.6959°, 98.7669°