Phi Phi: diving and underwater life gallery (Photo 1 of 22)

Dive sites photos from around the Phi Phi Islands

Sweet lips on coral near maya Bay Phi Phi Island Photo

The underwater scenery in Phi Phi Maya Bay is sensational. I prefer to snorkel the shallow reefs or under the steep cliffs of Phi Phi Ley as most of the reefs are only 3-5 meters deep. It is easy to duck dive and glide among the corals and shoals of small reef fish.

Some of the more interesting places to dive are those areas that get quiet a bit of shade. The walls around Phi Phi Maya Bay are vertical and these cast long shadows that creat a hole new variety of underwater scenery.

The best Diving in Phi Phi Maya Bay is on the Northern wall near the entrance. Here large boulders have fallen off the cliffs in about 10 meters of water and so you have many fantastic swim though and glorious fan corals. The dive sites above the water line are some of the most dramatic in the world.