West Of Eden

# West Of Eden, Payu Island

West Of Eden is a spectacular dive site located at Payu Island in Thailand’s renowned Similan Islands. This premier destination in the Andaman Sea offers exceptional underwater experiences for divers of all levels.

The site features dramatic granite boulder formations and vibrant coral gardens that create stunning visual landscapes. Divers encounter abundant marine life including reef sharks, barracuda, trevally, and colorful tropical fish species. Sea turtles and occasional eagle rays add to the rich biodiversity.

Depths typically range from 12 to 40 meters, allowing flexibility for various dive profiles. Visibility usually exceeds 20 meters, providing excellent conditions for underwater photography and exploration.

West Of Eden is considered intermediate to advanced in difficulty, with moderate to strong currents common in the area. The challenging conditions require experience and proper buoyancy control, but reward adventurous divers with unforgettable encounters and pristine reef ecosystems.

The site is best visited during the dry season from November to April when weather and sea conditions are most favorable in the Similan Islands.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Sagaminopteron psychedelicum Sagaminopteron psychedelicum islugyouuu

Clark's Anemonefish Amphiprion clarkii petemcgee

Skunk Anemonefish Amphiprion akallopisos gottscho

Ornate Ghostpipefish Solenostomus paradoxus regray

Shortpouch Pygmy Pipehorse Acentronura breviperula itaig95

Powder Blue Tang Acanthurus leucosternon gottscho

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)