Donald Duck Bay

# Donald Duck Bay, Similan Islands

Donald Duck Bay is a premier dive site located in the Similan Islands, Phang Nga Province, within Thailand’s Andaman Sea. Named for its distinctive duck-shaped rock formations, this site offers excellent underwater scenery suitable for intermediate to advanced divers.

The bay features dramatic granite boulder formations that create natural swim-throughs and crevices, providing stunning visual appeal and exploration opportunities. Divers typically descend to depths between 12-25 meters, making it accessible for certified recreational divers.

Marine life encounters include colorful reef fish, groupers, fusiliers, and barracuda schools. The site occasionally hosts larger pelagic species such as reef sharks and eagle rays. Healthy coral gardens surround the boulders, featuring soft corals and anemones.

Water conditions vary seasonally, with the best visibility occurring during the dry season (November to April). Currents can be moderate to strong, requiring good buoyancy control and experience. The site’s unique topography, abundant marine biodiversity, and pristine waters make Donald Duck Bay a must-visit destination for divers exploring Thailand’s famous Similan Islands.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Gardiner's Headshield Slug Tubulophilinopsis gardineri esarmikkonen

Neritopsis radula Neritopsis radula dchu2003

Elegant Unicornfish Naso elegans attila21

Redfin Bream Monotaxis heterodon seasav

Julia exquisita Julia exquisita meijiwanders

Brown Tang Zebrasoma scopas seasav

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)