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Unicorn Wreck

Intermediate 📍 Koh Tao, Thailand
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Scuba diving – photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash

# Unicorn Wreck Dive Site – Koh Tao, Thailand

Dive Conditions

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Depth
18m – 24m
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Visibility
12m
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Level
Intermediate
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Current
Moderate
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Best Season
February to April

Discover the Unicorn Wreck, a compelling dive destination off Koh Tao in the Gulf of Thailand. This submerged vessel rests at depths of 18-24 meters, making it accessible to intermediate divers with basic open water certification. The wreck’s structure reveals fascinating deterioration patterns, offering excellent opportunities for wreck exploration and photography.

Divers encounter thriving marine ecosystems surrounding the wreck, including schools of barracuda, trevally, and snappers. Lionfish, scorpionfish, and moray eels inhabit the wreck’s crevices, while octopi and squid are frequently spotted. The site showcases vibrant coral growth and abundant sponges colonizing the hull.

Moderate currents and visibility typically ranging from 8-15 meters characterize this dive. The wreck provides shelter for diverse reef fish species and presents natural swim-throughs for experienced wreck divers. Best conditions occur during the dry season (February to April). The Unicorn Wreck remains a popular training ground and exploration site for divers seeking authentic wreck diving experiences in Thailand’s clear waters.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Pink Skunk Anemonefish — seen at this dive site
Pink Skunk Anemonefish Amphiprion perideraion anthonyamar
Map Puffer — seen at this dive site
Map Puffer Arothron mappa chandler84226
Bluering Angelfish — seen at this dive site
Bluering Angelfish Pomacanthus annularis portioid
Pink Skunk Anemonefish — seen at this dive site
Pink Skunk Anemonefish Amphiprion perideraion snorkelthings
Bluering Angelfish — seen at this dive site
Bluering Angelfish Pomacanthus annularis kailash8
Moon Wrasse — seen at this dive site
Moon Wrasse Thalassoma lunare ian_dugdale

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 24 m
Min Depth 18 m
Difficulty Intermediate
Current Moderate
Visibility 12 m
Best Season February to April
GPS 10.1326°, 99.8312°