Banana Bay

# Banana Bay, Racha Noi Island

Banana Bay, located on Racha Noi Island near Phuket, is a premier dive site in Thailand’s Andaman Sea. This scenic destination offers depths ranging from 5 to 40 meters, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced divers.

The site features dramatic granite rock formations and vibrant coral gardens that create a visually stunning underwater landscape. Divers encounter excellent marine biodiversity, including colorful reef fish, sweetlips, snappers, and occasionally larger pelagic species like trevally and barracuda.

The site’s difficulty level is moderate, with generally calm conditions during the dry season (November to April). Strong currents can occur during monsoon periods, requiring advanced diving skills.

Visibility typically ranges from 15 to 30 meters, providing excellent conditions for photography and exploration. The diverse topography—combining shallow reefs with deeper walls—makes Banana Bay ideal for discovering Thailand’s rich marine ecosystem.

Best visited during winter months, this Racha Noi Island dive site remains a favorite among liveaboard and day-trip operators operating from Phuket.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Giant Moray Gymnothorax javanicus juanjo37

Indian Lionfish Pterois miles juanjo37

Checkered Snapper Lutjanus decussatus libbing_life

Yellow-edged Lyretail Variola louti libbing_life

Moon Wrasse Thalassoma lunare libbing_life

Chelidonura punctata Chelidonura punctata metal_dive

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)