King Cruiser
Characteristics of the wreck
25,00
85,00
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31 m
Confirmé
Thailand
Phi Phi Island
Andaman Sea (or Burma Sea)
Ferry (0)
Information
A diving holiday in Phuket, Ko Lanta, and Koh Phi Phi, Thailand allows you to explore the King Cruiser, an 85 m long, and 25 m wide ferry that used to sail between Phuket and Koh Phi Phi. On 4 May 1997, the vessel ran aground on the site of Anemone Reef, isolated dryland at sea. The vessel sank four hours later and the crew and guests were rescued by a rescue vessel.
Accessible to experienced divers, the wreck is located east of Phuket and 9 miles west of Phi Phi Don, about an hour and a half sailing time. Facing north-south, the King Cruiser lies at 31 m and its superstructure is 16 m high. Visibility here varies from 5 to 30m.
Dive centers
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Blue View Divers
Thailand
- Phi Phi Island
Blueviewdivers is located on Koh Phi Phi Phi, a small archipelago in Thailand located in the Andaman Sea, off the Krabi province.
The center is located inside the Viewpoint Resort, at the northern tip of Loh Dalum Bay. Nearby, the Sunflower Bar and the Tsunami building. It is a 15-minute walk from the pier of the village of Tonsai.
From Long Beach and Viking Resort, it is a 30-minute taxi boat ride to Tonsai Pier. In the morning, to go diving, the ´pick up point can be at McDonald's directly. To arrive at Koh Phi Phi Phi and dive the same day, it's better to book in advance.
Blueviewdivers is a 5-star PADI and Green Star Award winner for its active work focused on safety, collaboration with the local community and environmental protection.
Training for beginners takes place in an overflow pool overlooking Loh Dalum Bay every morning between 8 am and 11 am. There is a superb view of the island, at sunset and sunrise.
Every day, we leave for Koh Phi Phi Phi Ley and Bida, part of the National Marine Park, to dive there, where you can discover interesting underwater landscapes, secret lagoons, and fine sandy beaches. In the crevices of the caves, there is an abundance of bird's nests. Maya Bay is popular through the shooting of The Beach with Leonardo DiCaprio!
Between the two dives, you can have lunch with Thai food and sandwiches on the beach. You can also do freediving and snorkeling. The dive shop organizes beach cleaning if the tide allows it. Don't forget to take your camera because you go through beautiful places! Waterproof bags are provided on board to keep valuables.
The staggered departures of the boats make it possible to avoid the influx of other boats on the dive sites. [+]
- PADI 5 star Career Development Centre
- Popular dive sites
- Stay without a car
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Phi Phi Island Dive Village
Thailand
- Krabi
Phi Phi Island Dive Village is located in Koh Phi Phi, Thailand inside the Phi Phi Island Beach Resort & Spa. But, of course, you can come and dive while staying at another hotel. No need to go around the island to find out which center is the cheapest, all the centers practice about the same rates for 2 dives of 50 minutes each, in two different places, around the island of Koh Phi Phi Ley. Diving trips in small groups of 4 divers maximum. Boat trips are maintained even when there are only 2 participants. The boats leave early in the morning so there are fewer people on the sites. You’ll be doing your second successive dive by the time the others arrive ! Very friendly welcome by a multilingual team, in a relaxed atmosphere. You can feel the team wants to please and share a passion. The organization is pro. Do not hesitate to buy the photo package on USB key for 25 €. These are incredible memories and seeing four sharks and a turtle on your first diving must not be forgotten ! Quality equipment Rental. Phi Phi Beach Resort & Spa is located on Long Beach It has a beach facing Koh Phi Phi Ley. Opportunity to snorkel by the beach and swim up to Shark Point. 2 km from the Center. Accessible by boat in 15 mn or in 30 to 40 minutes’ walk. Transfers are free from the ferry - whatever the time of arrival – also for the 2 main ferry departures at 8 am and 1 pm. Taxi boats links with the center of Tonsai all day long for 2.5 to 3.8 €. [+]
- No equipment carrying
- Accomodations
- Nautical activities
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Andaman Scuba
Thailand
- Khaolak Takua Pa- Phang Nga

Andaman Scuba is located in Phuket, Thailand. They offer training as well as fun dives and cruises. An ideal way of discovering the Andaman Sea underwater life well beyond the surface. To dive among schools of multicolored tropical fish, Turtles, Manta Rays or meet a Whale Shark. Possibility to board the Bunmee boats to discover the Similan Islands and the world famous sites such as Rock Richelieu and the South Islands with Hin Muang, Hin Daeng and Koh Haa.Located in the Andaman Sea, on the Indian Ocean far east, on the Thailand west coast, the Similan and Surin are virgin and uninhabited islands about 80 km northwest of Phuket and Khao Lak. [+]
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Local Dive Thailand
Thailand
- Phuket
Local Dive Thailand, a PADI 5* dive center, is located on a busy street in Phuket. The team of instructors, including managers Ruethaiwan (Noon) and Justin, offer PADI diving courses for beginners and experienced divers, from Discover Scuba Diver to Divemaster. Children are also catered for with Seal Team and Bubblemaker activities. During your theoretical training, you will enjoy a beautiful and comfortable infrastructure with classrooms and a training pool. You will board the specially designed dive boat MV Kepsub for sea trips, courses, or explorations, to discover diving and snorkeling in comfort and safety.
As it belongs to the Local Dive Thailand club, it is managed to provide the best possible experience for you, your family, and your friends. The goal? Your satisfaction and competitive prices! As the trips to Phi Phi Islands are up to 2 hours and 30 minutes from Phuket, it is better to have a comfortable boat. On board, a new nitrox membrane system to fill the blocks with a very constant EAN 32% mixture, preferably by reservation. Dolphins and sometimes even whales (Mink's whales) can be seen during the trip.
In Phi Phi, in the marine reserve, you can see turtles and black tip reef sharks. Experienced divers, explore the 84-meter long King Cruiser wreck, a favorite haunt of nudibranchs. Photographers will love the macro creatures. Alternatively, Anitas Reef is a very easy dive site with great visibility, ideal for rehabilitation dives. Local Dive Thailand also offers cruises to the Similan Islands on the Manta Queen, which can accommodate 24 divers, or aboard the MV Smiling Seahorse (16 seats), which is adapted to the needs of photographers with a dedicated room, power outlet and computers. [+]
- Different diving area
- PADI Dive Centre *****
- Diving Cruise
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Blue Planet Divers
Thailand
- Koh Lanta
Blue Planet Divers is located on Koh Lanta, an island of Thailand famous for its wonderful sunsets, kayak trips in the mangroves and hiking. Possibility to take a package including a stay in resort and including dive training or fun dives in the National Park. A multilingual team, very professional, is here to welcome you whether you are alone with a group or your family. Many activities offered from snorkeling, diving, trekking. The Andaman Sea in which Koh Lanta bathes offers crystal clear, warm waters with healthy corals. There are turtles, Reef Fish, Rays and Sharks. Sometimes the boats come across Dolphins and Whales on the way to the sites. Blue Planet Divers is a PADI 5* Center. They propose daily diving excursions to the islands of Bida, Koh Haa, Phi Phi Ley, to the very popular King Cruiser wreck and to Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. Let’s go and dive together with a Leopard Shark, a Manta Ray or even A Whale Shark ! [+]
- Functional boat
- Friendly atmosphere
- Free Wifi
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