Plongée à Richelieu Rock — Thailand
Richelieu Rock is a horseshoe-shaped pinnacle in the Andaman Sea that rises from 35m to just below the surface. Blanketed in purple soft corals, it's Thailand's best chance for whale shark encounters while simultaneously being a macro paradise — seahorses, ghost pipefish, and harlequin shrimp hide in every crevice.
- Score
- 61.6
- Visibilité
- 9–30m
- Température
- 30–35°C
- Meilleurs mois
- February, March, April
SCORE
9.3619°N
98.0264°E
Richelieu Rock is a horseshoe-shaped pinnacle in the Andaman Sea that rises from 35m to just below the surface. Blanketed in purple soft corals, it's Thailand's best chance for whale shark encounters while simultaneously being a macro paradise — seahorses, ghost pipefish, and harlequin shrimp hide in every crevice.
Thailand's #1 Dive Site
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
82.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Dive Types
Traveling with Non-Divers?
Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.
Activities for Non-Divers
Non-Diver Score
Dedicated dive destination — not ideal for non-divers.
Safety & Emergency
Liveaboard-only site; speedboat evacuation to Khao Lak or Phuket (3-4 hrs)
Top Operators
The Junk Liveaboard
PADI
MV Giamani
PADI