Diving Sites at Racha Islands
Racha Yai and Racha Noi are islands directly south of Phuket. Racha Yai (Big Racha) is 12 nautical miles south of Phuket, and Racha Noi (Small Racha) is 20 nautical miles south of Phuket. Sometimes, you’ll see Racha spelt as Raja or Raya. Racha Yai offers the best all-weather training sites around Phuket, so you’ll see many diving courses conducted here. Racha Noi is more advanced depending on the specific site. Both islands offer very good visibility year-round, with better visibility during the rainy season from May until October.
The Racha Islands Info
Maximum depth: 21 meters or 70 feet.
Difficulty level: Beginner to intermediate.
Visibility: 10-40 meters.
