Koh Similan (Koh 8) -- Island Number 8

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Koh Similan or Koh 8 is the largest in the Similan islands group. It has 3 bays: Ao Faiwab, Ao Wong Chang and Ao Guag Ma. The average depth of the water in the bays is 60 feet. Underwater is full of rock formations and coral reefs in several shapes and forms. You encounter elk horn coral, leaf coral, brain coral, table coral, and mushroom coral.

The soft sandy beach of Donald Duck Bay is very beautiful and snorkeling around you can see a lot of fish and coral in a depth up to 9 meters. To the north lies a striking large rock formation with astonishing shapes such as Boot and Donald Duck's Head. The upper part of the beach is an ideal lookout point with a rock in the shape of a Sailing Boat.
Tourists can stay overnight in tents and bungalows on Koh 8. For more information call Tel 076-422136.

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Donald Duck Bay is located on the East side of Similan Island No. 8. The name comes from a rock on the bay that looks like the head of the cartoon character. It is a shallow and easy dive site as well as a good spot for snorkeling.
Night dives can be very interesting. You will find many sleeping fish in the hard corals, in particular parrot fish. Lion fish and scorpion fish are numerous and they are active during the night time. Giant morays are also active at night.
There are many turtles and you may find one sleeping during the dive. They are normally beneath a rock at a depth of around 5 meters. Do not try to disturb a turtle and wake it up, as it can become disorientated and drown.
Diving Information:
Depth: 5 - 18 m
Visibility: 5 - 20 m
Currents: Easy
Surface Conditions: Calm
Water Temperature: 27 - 30°C
Diving Season: November to May

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