Hin Dot or Chimney Rock is located on the south west side of Ton sai bay which is the main harbour in the Phi Phi islands so only a short boat ride is required to reach the site. The pinnacle formation drops down to 30m and has pronounced shelves at 15m 12m and 3m making it an excellent multi-level dive.
The pinnacles attract huge numbers of schooling fish incuding snapper, fusiliers and jacks. Zigzag clams cover the lower portions of the dive site along with a few giant clams. Nurse sharks can be found under the rocks at the bottom. Soft corals, hard corals and crinoids are more vibrant towards the top of the pinnacle.
Wang Long is located on the south east edge of Phi Phi Don and is only dived by experienced and suitably trained divers. This is a cave dive. Two caves enter the rock wall and meet up in a larger inner cave where it is possible to surface. Currents are mild and the maximum depth is just 20m. Visibility is 5-15m.
Phi Phi dive sites:
Bida Nai, Bida Nok, Gareng Heng, Hin Dot, Wang Long, Maya Bay, Maya Wall, Loh Samah Bay, Phi Phi Shark Point (Hin Bida), Shark Point, Anemone Reef, King Cruiser Wreck
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