Palong Wall

# Palong Wall – Phi Phi Lee Island, Thailand

Palong Wall is a spectacular dive site located at Phi Phi Lee Island in Koh Phi Phi, Krabi, offering a dramatic underwater experience in the Andaman Sea. This impressive wall descends from shallow depths to 35 meters, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced divers.

The site features a stunning vertical rock formation covered in vibrant soft corals and sea fans that create a colorful backdrop. Divers encounter abundant marine life including snappers, jacks, trevally, and fusiliers schooling along the wall. Barracuda, groupers, and occasional reef sharks patrol these waters, while smaller species like nudibranchs and crustaceans inhabit crevices and coral formations.

The wall’s nutrient-rich currents attract diverse pelagic species, making each dive unique and exciting. Visibility typically ranges from 10-25 meters depending on seasonal conditions. Palong Wall is best suited for experienced divers comfortable with wall diving and potential currents. The site showcases Thailand’s rich marine biodiversity and remains a premier destination within the Phi Phi Islands diving region.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Small Giant Clam Tridacna maxima floydehayes

Blue-spotted Cornetfish Fistularia commersonii bencostamagna

Yellow Boxfish Ostracion cubicum gottscho

Indo-Pacific Sergeant Major Abudefduf vaigiensis joskam

Ocellaris Anemonefish Amphiprion ocellaris donalddavesne

Similar Damsel Pomacentrus similis donalddavesne

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)