Turtle Rock

# Turtle Rock, Phi Phi Lee Island

Turtle Rock is a premier diving destination located off Phi Phi Lee Island in Koh Phi Phi, Krabi, Thailand. This Andaman Sea site offers intermediate to advanced divers an exciting underwater experience with depths ranging from 12 to 30 meters.

The dive features a distinctive rock formation that serves as an excellent marine habitat. Divers encounter vibrant coral formations, tropical fish schools, and abundant crustaceans throughout the site. The area is named for its frequent sea turtle sightings, making it a favorite spot for wildlife enthusiasts.

Visibility typically ranges from 15 to 25 meters, depending on seasonal conditions. The site’s moderate current can present challenges, making it suitable for experienced divers with good buoyancy control. Notable marine life includes groupers, snappers, fusiliers, and occasionally reef sharks patrolling the deeper sections.

The rock formations create interesting swim-throughs and caverns for exploration. Turtle Rock remains one of Thailand’s most rewarding dive sites, combining accessible location, diverse marine biodiversity, and reliable sightings of pelagic species within the Indian Ocean’s Andaman Sea region.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Small Giant Clam Tridacna maxima floydehayes

Blue-spotted Cornetfish Fistularia commersonii bencostamagna

Yellow Boxfish Ostracion cubicum gottscho

Ocellaris Anemonefish Amphiprion ocellaris donalddavesne

Indo-Pacific Sergeant Major Abudefduf vaigiensis joskam

Similar Damsel Pomacentrus similis donalddavesne

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)