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Patong Bay

Phuket, Thailand
Depth
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49ft
Visibility
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49ft - 148ft
Entry
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shore
Experience Level
Beginner

About Patong Bay

A very easy shore dive situated in a well protected bay. Patong Bay is well known to be home to the Bonsoon wreck. Start you dive in shallow waters of only 2 meters deep and follow the gradual sand slope to a maximum depth of 15 meters. This bay als has several small reef systems to explore and boasts with a wide variety of marine life. Ideal for night diving, dive training and underwater photography.

Patong Bay Dive Info: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Wreck, Other, Reef
Entry Type:Shore
Max Depth:15m
Visibility Range:15m - 45m
Experience Level:Beginner
Best Gas:21% O2

Marine Life

  • Reef Fish
  • Groupers
  • Eels
  • Jacks
  • Rays
  • Various
  • Anemone Fish
  • Turtles

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