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THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 03 - 10 March 2026 - Myanmar
“The Phinisi”
Thailand Master
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
Trip: BURMA (10 nights)
Date: 03 March – 10 March 2026
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
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Date |
Dive |
Dive Site |
Special Finds |
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04 Mar 26 |
1 |
CHECK DIVE “Rocky 1” (East Side) Located to the East of Kyunn Phi Lar |
Tigertail Seahorse (Black) Hippocampus Comes Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Carpets of Anemones with Tomato, False Clow, Clarks + Skunk Anemonefish Free swimming Banded Sea Snake (Myrichthys colubrinus) Honeycomb Moray Eel (Gymnothorax favagineus) Several Fimbriated Morays (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) School of Pickhandle Barracudas (Sphyraena Longhorn Cowfish (lactoria cornuta) Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of a rocky reef dive. |
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04 Mar 26 |
2 |
“Shark Cave” Located to the North away from Kyunn Phi Lar |
Several Tigertail Seahorse (Adult a+ baby) Hippocampus Comes Ornate Ghost Pipefish ( Solenostomus paradoxus) Spearing Mantis Shrimp (Lysiosquillina maculata) Several Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Several bent-stick pipefish (Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus) Many juvenile Morays, White-eyed and Giant Moray Eels. Nudis and Flatworms Schools of yellow- dash fusiliers (Caesio xanthonota)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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04 Mar 26 |
3 |
“Square Rock” Located 50m North from Shark Cave |
Several Tigertail Seahorse (yellow and black) Hippocampus Comes Several Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia Pharaonis) Longnose Hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus) Many Reeftop Pipefish (Corythoichthys haematopterus) Juvenile Blue ringed angelfish (Pomacanthus annularis) Many Giant Moray eels (Gymnothorax javanicus) Big School of Big Eye Trevallies (caranx sexfasciatus) Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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04 Mar 26 |
4 |
NIGHT DIVE Located to the West of Kyunn Phi Lar Bay
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Thai Pygmy Squid (Idiosepius thailandicus) Undescribed tiny Octopus Several Bigfin Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) Decorator Crab a.k.a velcor crab (Composcia retusa) Maldivian Sponge Snail (Coriocella hibyae) Honeycomb moray eel (Gymnothorax favagineus) Spearing Mantis Shrimp (Lysiosquillina maculata) Several different kinds of Lionfish Small shrimps and crabs (decorator) Several Juvenile Morays of many different moray Nudis, Flatworms and many Shells
And all the usual marine life of the reef by night. |
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05 Mar 26 |
5 6 7 8
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‘Black Rock” 8 hours North of Shark Cave |
Several Oceanic Giant Manta (Mobula Birostris) (4 Individuals) we had them for dive 1,2,3 Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia Pharaonis) Big Stonefish (Synanceia verrucose) Tiger Snake Moray Eel (Sculticaria tigrine) Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) Big School of Big Eye Trevally (Caranx sefasciatus) Yellow tail Barracudas (Sphyraena flavicauda) Several Blackfin Barracudas (Sptyraena Qenie) Several Golden Trevallies (Gnathanodon speciosus) Several Reef Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea) Family of 4 Harlequin Shrimps (2 babies) (Hymenocera picta) Bumblebee Shrimp (Gnathophyllum Americanum) Marbled Shrimp (Saron marmoratus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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06 Mar 26 |
9 |
Rainbow Rock changed to the Bay on the SW of Rainbow rock because of very strong currents on the divesite |
Baby Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia Pharaonis) Banded sea snake (Laticauda colubrine) Several Maldivian Sponge Snail (Coriocella hibyae) Peacock Mantis Shrimps (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Tigertail Seahorse (Hippocampus Comes) Many kinds of shells in the cracks School of Rainbow runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Lots of varied shrimps and morays in the cracks Several Giant Moray eels (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nice nudibranchs different variety Many Reeftop Pipefish (Corythoichthys haematopterus) School of Big eyes Jacks (Caranx sexafasciatus)
And all the usual marine reef life around rocky divesite |
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06 Mar 26 |
10 |
“The Arch” Located on the West of Koh Yinn Khwa Island. |
Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Bent stick Pipefish (Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus) School of Vanikoro Sweepers (Pempheris vanicolensis) Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) School of Amber Parrotfish (Scarus rubroviolaceus) Fimbriated Moray eel (gymnothorax finbriatus) Many Bearded Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis barbata) Several Messmate Pipefish (Corythoichthys intestinalis) Nudis and flatworms (plenty Desirable Flabalinas)
And all the usual marine life found in Rocky outcrops. |
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06 Mar 26 |
11 12 |
Candy Canyon |
Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Spearing Mantis Shrimps (Lysiosquillina maculata) Peacock Mantis Shrimps (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Acanthosepion pharaonic) Reef Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) Many Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis barbata) Bent Stick Pipefish (trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus) Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) Many Giant Morays (Gymnothorax Jovanicus) Many Fimbriated Moray Eels (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) Maldivian Sponge snail (Coriocella hibyae) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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07 Mar 26 |
13 14 15 16 |
“Western Rocky” Located to the West of Western Rocky |
Tiger Snake Moray Eel ( Gtmnothorax Polyuranodon) Harlequin Shrimps (juvenile) (Hymenocera picta) Reef Octopus (Octopus cyanea) Schools of 5 lined snapper Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Zebra Morays (Gymnomuraena zebra) Juvenile Midnight Snapper (macolor macularis) Many Nudis and Flaworms Heap of shrimps in cracks Many Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Banded Sea snake (Laticauda colubrina) Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia Pharaonis) Six-line Soapfish (Grammistes sexlineatus) Wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) Peacock Mantis Shrimps (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Night Dive: Dive # 4 Thai Pygmy Squid (Idiosepius thailandicus) Undescribed tiny Octopus Many Nudis + flatworms Many shrimps and morays
And all the usual marine life on rocky outcrops. |
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08 Mar 26 |
17 18 |
“Sea Fan Forest” Located to the South West of McBride Island. |
2 Freckled Frogfish (Abantennarius coccineus) Devil Scorpionfish (SCorpaenopsis diabolus) Several Great Barrcuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Banded sea snake (Laticauda colubrina) Golden Trevallies (Gnathanodon speciosus) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia Pharaonis) Several Dogtooth Tunas (Gymnosarda unicolor) Zebra Moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Fimbriated Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) Big Eye Trevally (Caranx sefasciatus) Yellow tail Barracudas (Sphyraena flavicauda) Golden Trevallies (Gnathanodon speciosus) Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) Massive Giant Moray (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life that inhabits the rocky sites. |
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08 Mar 26 |
19 |
“Northern Rocky” Located to the East of Western Rocky. |
Reef Octopus (Octopus cyanea) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Acanthosepion pharaonic) Golden Trevallies (Gnathanodon speciosus) Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) Several Porcelain crabs (neopetrolisthes maculatus) Juvenile Cube boxfish ( ostracion cubicus) Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef but very busy all the schools moving swiftly around the reef. |
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08 Mar 26 |
20 |
EXPLORATION DIVE (South East of Mac Bride Island ) |
Some kind of Skate Ray Green Turtle Chelonia Mydas)x Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) Peacock Mantis Shrimps (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Bent stick Pipefish (Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus) Common Lionfish
And all the usual marine life of the reef with rocky outcrops, and slopes with sand and lots of coral growth. |
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09 Mar 26 |
21 |
Same divesite as last night, South East of Mac Bride Island) Exploration dive |
Longfin Cometfish (Calloplesiops altivelis) Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of two-spot Snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Peacock Mantis Shrimps (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of sloping reef on rocky outcrops. |
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09 Mar 26 |
22 |
Phills Rock Small island located next to Horse Shoe Island |
Reef Stonefish (Synanceia errucose) Several Pharoah Cuttlefish (Acanthosepion pharaonic) Nice Nudis and Flatworms Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Strapweed Filefish (pseudomonacanthus macrurus) Banded Sea Snake (laticauda colubrina) Big colonies of Anemones and respective anemonefish Bent stick Pipefish (Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus)
And all the usual marine life of shallow reef |
THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 20 Feb - 02 Mar 2026 - Myanmar
“The Phinisi”
Thailand Master
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
Trip: BURMA (10 nights)
Date: 20 February – 02 March 2026
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
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Date |
Dive |
Dive Site |
Special Finds |
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21 Feb 26 |
1 |
CHECK DIVE “Rocky 1” (East Side) Located to the East of Kyunn Phi Lar |
Pair of Ornate Ghost Pipefish ( Solenostomus paradoxus) Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Carpets of Anemones with Tomato, False Clow, Clarks + Skunk Anemonefish Free swimming Banded Sea Snake (Myrichthys colubrinus) Honeycomb Moray Eel (Gymnothorax favagineus) Several Fimbriated Morays (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) School of Pickhandle Barracudas (Sphyraena Longhorn Cowfish (lactoria cornuta) Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of a rocky reef dive. |
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21 Feb 26 |
2 |
“Rocky 2” Located to the South East of Kyunn Phi Lar Island. |
Several Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia Pharaonis) School of Yellowtail Barracudas (Sphyraena flavicauda) Several Juvenile Khullis Stingrays Schools of Yellow dash fusiliers. Many moray all different kids, white-eyed, fimbriated + giant Durban boxer shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Several Longspied porcupinefish (Diodon holocanthus) Shortspine Porcupinefish (Cyclichthys orbicularis) Schultz’s Pipefish (Corythoichthys schultzi) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of a rocky reef. |
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21 Feb 26 |
3 |
“Rocky 1” (West side) Located to the East of Kyunn Phi Lar |
Similar to dive # 1 plus the following: School of Pickhandle Barracudas (Sphytaena jello) Several Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia Pharaonis) Honeycomb moray eel (Gymnothorax favagineus) Several Longspied porcupinefish (Diodon holocanthus) Shortspine Porcupinefish (Cyclichthys orbicularis) Schultz’s Pipefish (Corythoichthys schultzi)
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21 Feb 26 |
4 |
“NIGHT DIVE” (Bay in Pilar Island to the left corner.) |
Banded Tozeuma shrimp (tozeuma armatum) Honeycomb moray eel (Gymnothorax favagineus) Spearing Mantis Shrimp (Lysiosquillina maculata) Several different kinds of Lionfish Small shrimps and crabs (decorator) Several Juvenile Morays of many different moray Nudis, Flatworms and many Shells
And all the usual marine life of the reef by night. |
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22 Feb 26 |
5 |
“Shark Cave” Located to the North away from Kyunn Phi Lar |
Tigertail Seahorse (Black) Hippocampus Comes Ornate Ghost Pipefish ( Solenostomus paradoxus) Spearing Mantis Shrimp (Lysiosquillina maculata) Several Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Several bent-stick pipefish (Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus) Many juvenile Morays, White-eyed and Giant Moray Eels. Nudis and Flatworms Schools of yellow- dash fusiliers (Caesio xanthonota)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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22 Feb 26 |
6 |
“Square Rock” Located 50m North from Shark Cave |
Several Tigertail Seahorse (yellow) Hippocampus Comes Several Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia Pharaonis) Longnose Hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus) Marbled Fantail ray (Taeniura meyeni) Many Reeftop Pipefish (Corythoichthys haematopterus) Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea) Juvenile Blue ringed angelfish (Pomacanthus annularis) Many Giant Moray eels (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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22 Feb 26 |
7 |
“The Submarine” Located 30m South from Shark Cave |
Reef Stonefish (synanceia verrucose) Mating Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea) Golden Trevallies (Gnathanodon speciosus) Several Zebra, Fimbriated, White eye, snowflake morays Many Shrimps in all the cracks Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Juvenile Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus Imperator) Juvenile Boxfish (Ostracion Cubicus) Juvenile Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life surrounding a rocky outcrop. |
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22 Feb 26 |
8 |
SUNSET DIVE “Shark Cave” |
Ornate Ghost Pipefish ( Solenostomus paradoxus) Pair of Pharoah Cuttlefish (Acanthosepion pharaonic) Big School of Big Eye Trevally (Caranx sefasciatus) Yellow tail Barracudas (Sphyraena flavicauda) School of Golden Trevallies (Gnathanodon speciosus) Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef feeding frenzy at sunset. |
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23 Feb 26 |
9 10 11 12 |
‘Black Rock” 8 hours North of Shark Cave |
Several Oceanic Giant Manta (Mobula Birostris) (4 Individuals) we had them for dive 1,2,3.4 On dive 2 Spotted Eagle Ray (Aetobatus narinari) Big Stonefish (Synanceia verrucose) Tiger Snake Moray Eel (Sculticaria tigrine) Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) Big School of Big Eye Trevally (Caranx sefasciatus) Yellow tail Barracudas (Sphyraena flavicauda) Several Blackfin Barracudas (Sptyraena Qenie) Several Golden Trevallies (Gnathanodon speciosus) Several Reef Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea) Family of 4 Harlequin Shrimps (2 babies) (Hymenocera picta) Bumblebee Shrimp (Gnathophyllum Americanum) Marbled Shrimp (Saron marmoratus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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24 Feb 26 |
13 |
“Big Bank” (Located to the North East of the Burma Banks) |
Many Indian Tawny Nurse Sharks (Nebrius ferrugineus) Grey Reef Shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) Possibly Juvenile Silver-tip reef shark (Carcharhinus albimarginatus) Several Dogtooth Tunas (Gymnosarda unicolor) School of Bluefin Trevallies (Caranx melampygus) Many Giant Moray eels (Gymnothorax javanicus) Schools of Bluestreak fusilier (Pterocaesio tile) Schools of yellow dash fusiliers (Caesio teres)
And for sure have macro but here we doing “blue Water diving” looking for sharks and rays. |
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24 Feb 26 |
14, 15, 16 |
“Silvertip Bank” (Located to the South West of Big Bank @ the Burma Banks |
Several Indian Tawny Nurse Sharks (Nebrius ferrugineus) Some juvenile Grey Reef Sharks (carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) Undescribed massive Stingray possibly (Dasyatis thetidis) Several Juvenile Grey Reef Shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) Schools of Humpback Unicornfish (naso brachycentron) Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) School of Bluestreak Fuiliers (Pterocaesio tile) School of Ruddy Fusilier (Pterocaesio pisang) Schools of Randall Fusiliers (Pterocaesio randalli) Several Blue Spotted Puffer (Arothron caeruleopunctatus) Several Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides Conspicillum)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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25 Feb 26 |
17 |
“Rainbow Rock” (Located at Ba Wei Island) |
2 Ribbon Eel (Black) Juvenile (Rhinomuraena quaesita) Peacock Mantis Shrimps (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Zebra Moray Eel (Gymnomuraena zebra) Fimbriated Moray Eel (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) Many kinds of shells in the cracks School of Rainbow runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Lots of varied shrimps and morays in the cracks Several Giant Moray eels (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nice nudibranchs different variety Many Reeftop Pipefish (Corythoichthys haematopterus) School of Big eyes Jacks (Caranx sexafasciatus)
And all the usual marine reef life around rocky divesites |
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25 Feb 26 |
18 |
“Elephant kiss” ( Located at Bo Wei) Island. |
Massive banded sea snake (laticauda colubrina) Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Bent Stick Pipefish (trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus) Juvenile Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Juvenile Blue ringed Angelfish (Pomacanthus annularis) Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) Many Giant Morays (Gymnothorax Jovanicus) Nudis and flatworms.
And all the usual marine life around a boulder site. |
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25 Feb 26 |
19 |
Exploration dive near the beach of the Secret Hut |
Unusual Nudibranchs, Nembrothas nice finds. Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) Many Giant Morays (Gymnothorax Jovanicus) Many Fimbriated Moray Eels (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) Several shrimps Nudis and Flatworms Many Anemones with respective anemonefish.
And all the usual marine life around rocky outcrop. |
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25 Feb 26 |
20 |
Secret hut Night Dive |
Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Many Fimbriated Moray Eels (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) Snowflake moray eel (EChdna nebulosa) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis barbata) Scribbled filefish (Aluterus scriptus)
And all the usual reef life in the staghorn hard coral clusters. |
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26 Feb 26 |
21 |
Candy Canyon |
Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Spearing Mantis Shrimps (Lysiosquillina maculata) Peacock Mantis Shrimps (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Acanthosepion pharaonic) Reef Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) Many Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis barbata) Bent Stick Pipefish (trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus) Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) Many Giant Morays (Gymnothorax Jovanicus) Many Fimbriated Moray Eels (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) Maldivian Sponge snail (Coriocella hibyae) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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26 Feb 26 |
23 |
“The Arch” Located on the West of Koh Yinn Khwa Island. |
Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Bent stick Pipefish (Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus) School of Vanikoro Sweepers (Pempheris vanicolensis) Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) School of Amber Parrotfish (Scarus rubroviolaceus) Fimbriated Moray eel (gymnothorax finbriatus) Many Bearded Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis barbata) Several Messmate Pipefish (Corythoichthys intestinalis) Nudis and flatworms (plenty Desirable Flabalinas)
And all the usual marine life found in Rocky outcrops. |
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26 Feb 26 |
24 |
NIGHT DIVE Located in the bay of Koh Yinn Khwa 1sland |
Juvenile Freckled Frogfish (Abantennarius coccineus) Several Common Lionfish Bigfin Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia Pharaonis) Free swimming snowflake moray eel (Echidna nebulosa) Several Bluespotted Cornetfish (Fistularia commersoni) Several Scrawled cowfish (Acanthostracion quadricornis) Many schools of Scribbled Rabbitfish (Siganus spinus) sleeping Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef at night. |
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27 Feb 26 |
25 26 27 28 |
“Western Rocky” Located to the West of Western Rocky |
Schools of 5 lined snapper Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Zebra Morays (Gymnomuraena zebra) Juvenile Midnight Snapper (macolor macularis) Many Nudis and Flaworms Heap of shrimps in cracks Many Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Banded Sea snake (Laticauda colubrina) Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia Pharaonis) Six line Soapfish (Grammistes sexlineatus) Wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) Peacock Mantis Shrimps (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Night Dive: Dive # 4 Thai Pygmy Squid (Idiosepius thailandicus) Undescribed tiny Octopus Many Nudis + flatworms Many shrimps and morays
And all the usual marine life on rocky outcrops. |
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28 Feb 26 |
29
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“Sea Fan Forest” Located to the South West of McBride Island. |
Several Banded sea snake (Laticauda colubrina) Golden Trevallies (Gnathanodon speciosus) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia Pharaonis) Several Dogtooth Tunas (Gymnosarda unicolor) Zebra Moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Fimbriated Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) Big Eye Trevally (Caranx sefasciatus) Yellow tail Barracudas (Sphyraena flavicauda) Golden Trevallies (Gnathanodon speciosus) Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) Massive Giant Moray (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life that inhabits the rocky sites. |
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28 Feb 26 |
30
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“Northern Rocky” Located to the East of Western Rocky. |
Banded sea snake (Laticauda colubrina) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Acanthosepion pharaonic) Leopard Moray eel (Gymonthorax polyuranodon) Golden Trevallies (Gnathanodon speciosus) Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) Several Porcelain crabs (neopetrolisthes maculatus) Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef but very busy all the schools moving swiftly around the reef. |
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28 Feb 26 |
31 |
Cock Comb (Located to the South East of Northern Rocky |
Juvenile Tigertail Seahorse (Hippocampus Comes) Several Longfin Cometfish (Calloplesiops altivelis) School of Blue Fin Trevallies (Caranx melampygus) Many Nudis and Flatworms Porcelain Crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Clark’s anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii) Spanish Dancer egg ribbons
And all the usual marine life found on rocky walls. |
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28 Feb 26 |
32 |
NIGHT DIVE @ explorers cave |
Several Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea) Pygmy Squid (Idiosepius thailandicus) Several Blunt Decorator Crabs (Camposcia retusa) Many Jeweled Aneomne Hermit Crabs (Dardanus gemmatus) Yellowtail barracuda (Sphyraena flavicauda) Nudis and Flatworms. Lots of little crabs and shrimps in crack
And all the usual marine life by Night |
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01 Mar 26 |
33 |
Exploration cave Dive on Island in front of Horse Shoe island with big cave” |
Several Tigertail Seahorse (Hippocampus Comes) Longfin Cometfish (Calloplesiops altivelis) Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of two-spot Snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Peacock Mantis Shrimps (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of sloping reef on rocky outcrops. |
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01 Mar 26 |
34 |
Phills Rock Small island located next to Horse Shoe Island |
Tigertail Seahorse (Hippocampus Comes) Reef Stonefish (Synanceia errucose) Grey Bamboo Cat Shark (Chiloscyllium griseum) Several Pharoah Cuttlefish (Acanthosepion pharaonic) Nice Nudis and Flatworms Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Strapweed Filefish (pseudomonacanthus macrurus) Banded Sea Snake (laticauda colubrina) Big colonies of Anemones and respective anemonefish Bent stick Pipefish (Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus)
And all the usual marine life of shallow reef |
THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 12 - 19 February 2026 - Myanmar
“The Phinisi”
Thailand Master
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
Trip: BURMA (7 nights)
Date: 12- 19 February 2026
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
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Date |
Dive |
Dive Site |
Special Finds |
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13 Feb 26 |
1 |
“CHECK DIVE” Rocky 1 (Located to the East of Kyunn Phi Lar |
Pair of Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostromus paradoxus) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia Pharaonis) Carpets of Anemones with Tomato, False Clow, Clarks + Skunk Anemonefish Free swimming Banded Snake eel (Myrichthys colubrinus) Honeycomb Moray Eel (Gymnothorax favagineus) Several Fimbriated Morays (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) School of Pickhandle Barracudas (Sphyraena Longhorn Cowfish (lactoria cornuta) Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of a rocky reef dive. |
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13 Feb 26 |
2 |
“Shark Cave” Located to the North away from Kyunn Phi Lar |
Tigertail Seahorse (Black mature male ) Spearing Mantis Shrimp (Lysiosquillina maculata) Several Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Reef Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) Several Reef-top Pipefish (Corythoichthys haematopetrus) Several bent-stick pipefish (Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus) Big schools of Big eyed Trevallies ( Caranxu seaxasciatus) Porcelain Crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Many Morays, White-eyed, Giant, Yellow margin, Honeycomb Moray Eels. Nudis and Flatworms Schools of yellow- dash fusiliers (Caesio xanthonota)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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13 Feb 26 |
3 |
“Square Rock” Located 50m North from Shark Cave |
Tigertail Seahorse (yellow) Hippocampus Comes Juvenile Ornate Ghostpipefish ( Solenostomus paradoxus) Longnose Hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus) Many Reeftop Pipefish (Corythoichthys haematopterus) Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea) Juvenile Blue ringed angelfish (Pomacanthus annularis) Many Giant Moray eels (Gymnothorax javanicus) Snowflake Moray Eel (Echidna nebulosa) Many White-eyed Morays (Gymnothorax thyrsoideus) Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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13 Feb 26 |
4 |
EXPLORATION “NIGHT DIVE “5 meter desert” Located to the West of Bo Wei Island. |
Bigfin Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia Pharaonis) Honeycomb Moray (Gymnothorax favagineus) Leopard Flounder (Bothus pantherinus) Several different kinds of Lionfish Small shrimps and crabs Several Juvenile Morays of many different moray Nudis, Flatworms and many Shells
And all the usual marine life of the reef by night. |
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14 Feb 26 |
5 6 7 8 |
‘Black Rock” Located roughly 8 hours North of Shark Cave |
Warty frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) Red Color 2 pairs of Harlequin Shrimps (Hymenocera picta) Tiger Snake Moray Eel (Sculticaria tigrine) Several Reef Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea) Several Pharoah Cuttlefish (Acanthosepion pharaonic) Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) Big School of Big Eye Trevally (Caranx sefasciatus) Yellow tail Barracudas (Sphyraena flavicauda) Several Blackfin Barracudas (Sptyraena Qenie) Several Golden Trevallies (Gnathanodon speciosus) Several Juvenile Oriental Sweetlips ((Plectorhinchus vittatus) Bumblebee Shrimp (Gnathophyllum Americanum) Marbled Shrimp (Saron marmoratus) Snowflake Moray (Echidna nebulosa) Several Fimbriated morays (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) Many Giant Morays eels (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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15 Feb 26 |
9 |
“Big Bank” Located at the “Burma Banks” |
Several Tawny Nurse Sharks (Nebrius ferrugineus) Schools of Bluestreak fusilier (Pterocaesio tile) Many Giant Morays (Gymnothorax Jovanicus) Schools of yellow dash fusiliers (Caesio teres)
And some marine life of the reef around the Bommies. |
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15 Feb 26 |
10 11 12 |
“Silvertip Bank” Located at the “Burma Banks” |
Several Tawny Nurse Sharks (Nebrius ferrugineus) White-tip Reef Shark (Triaenodon obesus) Grey Reef Shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) Wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) School of Bluestreak Fuiliers (Pterocaesio tile) School of Ruddy Fusilier (Pterocaesio pisang) Schools of Randall Fusiliers (Pterocaesio randalli) Several Blue Spotted Puffer (Arothron caeruleopunctatus) Several Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides Conspicillum)
And all the usual marine life of a healthy hard coral reef. |
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16 Feb 26 |
13 |
Rainbow Rock |
Ribbon Eel (Black) Juvenile (Rhinomuraena quaesita) Zebra Moray Eel (Gymnomuraena zebra) Fimbriated Moray Eel (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) Many kinds of shells in the cracks School of Rainbow runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Lots of varied shrimps and morays in the cracks Several Giant Moray eels (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nice nudibranchs different variety Many Reeftop Pipefish (Corythoichthys haematopterus) School of Big eyes Jacks (Caranx sexafasciatus)
And all the usual marine reef life around rocky divesites |
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16 Feb 26 |
14 15 |
“Candy Canyon” Located on the West of Ahitet Le Ywe Island. |
Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Spearing Mantis Shrimps (Lysiosquillina maculata) Peacock Mantis Shrimps (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Acanthosepion pharaonic) Reef Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) Many Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis barbata) Bent Stick Pipefish (trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus) Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) Many Giant Morays (Gymnothorax Jovanicus) Many Fimbriated Moray Eels (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) Maldivian Sponge snail (Coriocella hibyae) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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16 Feb 26 |
16 |
NIGHT DIVE Located in the bay of Koh Yinn Khwa 1sland. |
Several free swimming snake eels (Undescribed) Bigfin Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia Pharaonis) Free swimming snowflake moray eel (Echidna nebulosa) Several Bluespotted Cornetfish (Fistularia commersoni) Several Scrawled cowfish 9Acanthostracion quadricornis) Many schools of Scribbled Rabbitfish (Siganus spinus) sleeping
And all the usual marine life of the reef at night. |
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17 Feb 26 |
17 |
The Arch Located on the West of Koh Yinn Khwa Island. |
Pygmy Pipehorse (Acentronura breviperula) Ornate Ghost Pipefish ( Solenostomus paradoxus) White var. Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Bent stick Pipefish (Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus) School of Vanikoro Sweepers (Pempheris vanicolensis) Big school of Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) Big school of Amber Parrotfish (Scarus rubroviolaceus) Fimbriated Moray eel (gymnothorax finbriatus) Many Bearded Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis barbata) Several Messmate Pipefish (Corythoichthys intestinalis) Nudis and flatworms (plenty Desirable Flabalinas)
And all the usual marine life found in Rocky outcrops. |
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17 Feb 26 |
18 |
“Western Rocky” Located to the West of Western Rocky |
Schools of 5 lined snapper Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Zebra Morays (Gymnomuraena zebra) Many Nudis and Flaworms Heap of shrimps in cracks Many Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus)
And all the usual marine life on rocky outcrops. |
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17 Feb 26 |
19 |
“Northern Rocky” Located to the East of Western Rocky. |
Ornate Ghostpipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Acanthosepion pharaonic) Leopard Moray eel (Gymonthorax polyuranodon) Golden Trevallies (Gnathanodon speciosus) Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) Several Porcelain crabs (neopetrolisthes maculatus) Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef but very busy all the schools moving swiftly around the reef. |
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17 Feb 26 |
20 |
NIGHT DIVE “Northern Rocky” Located to the East of Western Rocky. |
Bigfin Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) Ornate Ghostpipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Acanthosepion pharaonic) Seeveral Decorator Crabs (Camposcia retusa) Anemone Shrimp (Periclimenes brevicarpalis) Bearded Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis barbata) Many Giant Morays (Gymnothorax Jovanicus) Fimbriated Moray Eels (Gymnothorax fimbriatus)
Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef but very busy all the schools moving swiftly around the reef. |
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18 Fev 26 |
21
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“Sea Fan Forest” Located to the South West of McBride Island. |
Zebra Moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Fimbriated Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) Several Dogtooth Tunas (Gymnosarda unicolor) Nudis and Flatworms Big Eye Trevally (Caranx sefasciatus) Yellow tail Barracudas (Sphyraena flavicauda) Golden Trevallies (Gnathanodon speciosus) Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) Massive Giant Moray (Gymnothorax javanicus)
And all the usual marine life that inhabits the rocky sites. |
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18 Feb 26 |
22 |
EXPLORATION DIVE Located on the bay at Saung Gauk Island. |
Zebra Moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Honeycomb moray eel (Gymnothorax favagineus) Small colonies of Sexy Shrimp (Thor amboinensis) Golden Trevallies (Gnathanodon speciosus) Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) Several Porcelain crabs (neopetrolisthes maculatus) Many scattered patches of Anemonefish Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef but very busy all the schools moving swiftly around the reef.
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THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 01 - 11 February 2026 - Myanmar
“The Phinisi”
Thailand Master
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
Trip: BURMA (10 nights)
Date: 01- 11 February 2026
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
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Date |
Dive |
Dive Site |
Special Finds |
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02 Feb 26 |
1 |
“Rocky 1” Located to the East of Kyunn Phi Lar |
Tigertail seahorse (Yellow) (Hippocampus Comes) Pair of Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostromus paradoxus) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia Pharaonis) Carpets of Anemones with Tomato, False Clow, Clarks + Skunk Anemonefish Free swimming Banded Sea Snake (Myrichthys colubrinus) Honeycomb Moray Eel (Gymnothorax favagineus) Several Fimbriated Morays (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) School of Pickhandle Barracudas (Sphyraena Longhorn Cowfish (lactoria cornuta) Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of a rocky reef dive. |
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02 Feb 26 |
2 |
“Rocky 2” Located to the South East of Kyunn Phi Lar Island. |
Grey Bamboo Cat Shark (Chiloscyllium griseum) Reef Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia Pharaonis) Honeycomb Moray Eel (Gymnothorax favagineus) Several Fimbriated Morays (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) Big school of Bigeye Trevally Jacks (caranx sexfasciatus) Schools of Yellow dash fusiliers.(Caesio teres) Many moray all different kids, white-eyed, fimbriated + giant Durban boxer shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Several Longspied porcupinefish (Diodon holocanthus) Shortspine Porcupinefish (Cyclichthys orbicularis) Schultz’s Pipefish (Corythoichthys schultzi) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of a rocky reef. |
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02 Feb 26 |
3 |
“White Rock” Located to the East of Kyunn Phi Lar Island. |
Juvenile Six Lined Soapfish (Grammistes sexlineatus) Banded Sea Snake (Laticauda colubrina) Yellowtail Barracuda (Sphyraena flavicauda) Banded Snake Eel (Myrichthys colubrinus) Several Bent stick pipefish (Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus) Several Peacock-Tail Anemonefish Shrimp (Ancylocaris brevicaarpalis) Many Sexy shrimps (Thor amboinensis) Schools of Yellow dash fusiliers (Caesio xanthonota) Honeycomb moray ((Gymnothorax favagineus) Nudis, Flatworms and many common shrimps
And all the usual marine life of a rocky outcrop reef. |
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02 Feb 26 |
4 |
NIGHT DIVE “ Massive bay on North Side of Kyunn Phi Lar |
Pygmy Squid (idiosepius thailandicus) Bigfin Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia Pharaonis) Striped catfish (Plotosus lineatus) Several different kinds of Lionfish Small shrimps and crabs Several Juvenile Morays of many different moray Nudis, Flatworms and many Shells
And all the usual marine life of the reef by night. |
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03 Feb 26 |
5 |
“Shark Cave” Located to the North away from Kyunn Phi Lar |
2 Tigertail Seahorse (Black mature male )+ (Yellow Juvenile Female )Hippocampus Comes Spearing Mantis Shrimp (Lysiosquillina maculata) Several Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Reef Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) Several bent-stick pipefish (Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus) Big schools of Big eyed Trevallies ( Caranxu seaxasciatus) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia Pharaonis) Porcelain Crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Many Morays, White-eyed, Giant, Yellow margin, Honeycomb Moray Eels. Nudis and Flatworms Schools of yellow- dash fusiliers (Caesio xanthonota)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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03 Feb 26 |
6 |
“Square Rock” Located 50m North from Shark Cave |
Several Tigertail Seahorse (yellow) Hippocampus Comes Juvenile Ornate Ghostpipefish ( Solenostomus paradoxus) Longnose Hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus) Many Reeftop Pipefish (Corythoichthys haematopterus) Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea) Juvenile Blue ringed angelfish (Pomacanthus annularis) Many Giant Moray eels (Gymnothorax javanicus) Snowflake Moray Eel (Echidna nebulosa) Many White-eyed Morays (Gymnothorax thyrsoideus) Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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03 Feb 26 |
7 |
“The Submarine” Located 30m South from Shark Cave |
Grey Bamboo Cat Shark (Chiloscyllium griseum) Reef Stonefish (synanceia verrucose) Octopus (Octopus cyanea) Many Tassled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephalus) Janssi Pipefish (Doryrhamphus janssi) Golden Trevallies (Gnathanodon speciosus) Several Zebra, Fimbriated, White eye, snowflake morays Many Shrimps in all the cracks Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Juvenile Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus Imperator) Juvenile Boxfish (Ostracion Cubicus) Juvenile Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life surrounding a rocky outcrop. |
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03 Feb 26 |
8 |
SUNSET DIVE “Shark Cave” |
A new pair Tigertail Seahorse (A heavily pregnant Male and a Female together) Hippocampus Comes) Pair of Pharoah Cuttlefish (Acanthosepion pharaonic) Big School of Big Eye Trevally (Caranx sefasciatus) Yellow tail Barracudas (Sphyraena flavicauda) School of Golden Trevallies (Gnathanodon speciosus) Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef feeding frenzy at sunset. |
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04 Feb 26 |
9 |
“EXPLORATION # 1” “Kenya Coral garden” Located on the Hnget Thaik Islet |
Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) Several Blue Ringed Angelfish (Pomacanthus annularis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Porcelain Crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Khulis Stingray (Neotrygon Kuhlii) School of Glassy Sweeper (pempheris schomburgki) Many anemones and respective anemonefish
And all the usual marine life found in a shallow rocky reef. |
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04 Feb 26 |
10 |
“EXPLORATION # 2 “9 Pin” Located on KYAUK KOE LONE island (some group dived the volcano looking island others the bigger island |
Oriental Sweetlips teenager (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Bearded scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis barbata) Circular batfish (Platax orbiticularis) Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) School of Amber parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) Giant moray (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Porcelain Crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Sexy shrimps (Thor amboinensis) Nudis and Flatworms On bigger island: Valley full of Nudis Valley with soft corals and schools of 5 lined snapper + two spot snappers
And all the usual marine life around the rocky dive sites |
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04 Feb 26 |
11 |
“EXPLORATION # 3” “Destruction Reef” Located to the West Bay from the entrance to the river to see village in at Lampi island |
Juvenile Starry Triggerfish (Abalistes stellatus) Juvenile Yellow margin Triggerfish (Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus) Several different types of Gobys in the sand/silt
Not good bad viz, not much healthy coral left mostly dynamite fished a long time ago existing corals struggling to survive they covered with silt |
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04 Feb 26 |
12 |
NIGHT DIVE CANCELLED |
Would be too far and too long to get a good night dive spot, then very late dinner and then travel to Black rock, so early dinner and off to Black Rock we go. |
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05 Feb 26 |
13 14 15 16 |
‘Black Rock” Located roughly 8 hours North of Shark Cave |
Oceanic Giant Manta (Mobula Birostris) (Dive # 3) Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) Big School of Big Eye Trevally (Caranx sefasciatus) Yellow tail Barracudas (Sphyraena flavicauda) Several Blackfin Barracudas (Sptyraena Qenie) Several Golden Trevallies (Gnathanodon speciosus) Several Juvenile Oriental Sweetlips ((Plectorhinchus vittatus) Reef Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Acanthosepion pharaonic) Bumblebee Shrimp (Gnathophyllum Americanum) Marbled Shrimp (Saron marmoratus) Harlequin Shrimps (Hymenocera picta) (Dive # 4) Warty frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) Red Color (Dive # 4) Snowflake Moray (Echidna nebulosa) Several Fimbriated morays (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) Many Giant Morays eels (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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06 Feb 26 |
17 |
North Twin (Southwest Corner) |
Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Reef Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Acanthosepion pharaonic) Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) Several Giant Morays eels (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow Margin Moray Eel (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Clearfin Lionfish ( Pterois radiata) Several mangrove jack (Lutjanus argentomaculatus) Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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06 Feb 26 |
18 |
“South Twin” Located to the West of Jar Lann Kyunn Island) |
Several Dogtooth Tunas (Gymnosarda unicolor) Reef Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea) School of Sleek Unicornfish (Naso hexacanthus) Schools of glass fish School of Moorish Idols (Zanclus cornutus) Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) Many Giant Morays (Gymnothorax Jovanicus) Maldivian Sponge snail (Coriocella hibyae) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life around rocky hard coral substrate. |
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06 Feb 26 |
19 |
EXPLORATION (East side of Pilar Bay – forced as running late) |
Clusters of Tomato clown anemonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) Several Juv. Yellow Margin Triggerfish (pseudobalistes flavimarginatus) Some Cube boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) Schools of yellow dash fusiliers (Caesio teres) Several Clarks ANmonefish (Amphiprion clarkii)
And some fish life in the very shallow reef. |
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07 Feb 26 |
21 |
Rainbow Rock |
Blotched Fantail Ray (Taeniura meyer) Ribbon Eel (Black ) Juvenile (Rhinomuraena quaesita) Nudis and Flatworms School of Rainbow runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Lots of varied shrimps and morays in the cracks Many Giant Moray eels (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nice nudibranchs different variety Many Reeftop Pipefish (Corythoichthys haematopterus) School of Big eyes Jacks (Caranx sexafasciatus)
And all the usual marine reef life around rocky divesites |
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07 Feb 26 |
22 |
The Arch Located on the West of Koh Yinn Khwa Island. |
Pygmy Pipehorse (Acentronura breviperula) Ornate Ghost Pipefish ( Solenostomus paradoxus) White var. Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Bent stick Pipefish (Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus) School of Vanikoro Sweepers (Pempheris vanicolensis) Big school of Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) Big school of Amber Parrotfish (Scarus rubroviolaceus) Fimbriated Moray eel (gymnothorax finbriatus) Many Bearded Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis barbata) Several Messmate Pipefish (Corythoichthys intestinalis) Nudis and flatworms (plenty Desirable Flabalinas)
And all the usual marine life found in Rocky outcrops. |
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07 Feb 26 |
23 24 |
“Candy Canyon” Located on the West of Ahitet Le Ywe Island. |
Juv. Ornate Ghost Pipefish ( Solenostomus paradoxus) White var. Several Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Spearing Mantis Shrimps (Lysiosquillina maculata) Peacock Mantis Shrimps (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Acanthosepion pharaonic) Massive Big Reef Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) Many Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis barbata) Bent Stick Pipefish (trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus) Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) Many Giant Morays (Gymnothorax Jovanicus) Many Fimbriated Moray Eels (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) Maldivian Sponge snail (Coriocella hibyae) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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08 Feb 26 |
25 |
“Big Bank” Located at the “Burma Banks” |
Oceanic Giant Manta (Mobula Birostris) Several Tawny Nurse Sharks (Nebrius ferrugineus) Grey Reef Shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) Big Blotched Fantail Ray (Taeniura meyer) Schools of Bluestreak fusilier (Pterocaesio tile) Many Giant Morays (Gymnothorax Jovanicus) Schools of yellow dash fusiliers (Caesio teres)
And some marine life of the reef |
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08 Feb 26 |
26 |
“Big Bank” Located at the “Burma Banks” |
Several Tawny Nurse Sharks (Nebrius ferrugineus) Several baby White-tip Reef Sharks (Triaenodon obesus) Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Honeycomb Moray Eel (Gymnothorax favagineus) Big School of White Collar Butterflyfish (Chaetodon collare)q And some small schools of snapper
Some marine life around the Bommies but not much |
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08 Feb 26 |
27 |
“Silvertip Bank” Located at the “Burma Banks” |
Several Tawny Nurse Sharks (Nebrius ferrugineus) White-tip Reef Shark (Triaenodon obesus) Grey Reef Shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) Wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) School of Bluestreak Fuiliers (Pterocaesio tile) School of Ruddy Fusilier (Pterocaesio pisang) Schools of Randall Fusiliers (Pterocaesio randalli) Several Blue Spotted Puffer (Arothron caeruleopunctatus) Several Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides Conspicillum)
And all the usual marine life of a healthy hard coral reef. |
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08 Feb 26 |
28 |
“ SUNSET DIVE” “Silvertip Bank: Located at the “Burma Banks” |
Similar to last dive just more White-tip Reef Sharks and no Grey reef or Wahoo.
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09 Feb 26 |
29 |
Western Rocky |
Schools of 5 lined snapper Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Zebra Morays (Gymnomuraena zebra) Many Nudis and Flaworms Heap of shrimps in cracks Many Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus)
And all the usual marine life on rocky outcrops. |
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09 Feb 26 |
30
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“Sea Fan Forest” Located to the South West of McBride Island. |
Pharoah Cuttlefish (Acanthosepion pharaonic) Zebra Moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Fimbriated Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) Several Dogtooth Tunas (Gymnosarda unicolor) Nudis and Flatworms Big Eye Trevally (Caranx sefasciatus) Yellow tail Barracudas (Sphyraena flavicauda) Golden Trevallies (Gnathanodon speciosus) Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) Massive Giant Moray (Gymnothorax javanicus)
And all the usual marine life that inhabits the rocky sites. |
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09 Feb 26 |
31 |
“Northern Rocky” Located to the East of Western Rocky. |
Ornate Ghostpipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Acanthosepion pharaonic) Leopard Moray eel (Gymonthorax polyuranodon) Golden Trevallies (Gnathanodon speciosus) Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) Several Porcelain crabs (neopetrolisthes maculatus) Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef but very busy all the schools moving swiftly around the reef. |
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09 Feb 26 |
32 |
NIGHT DIVE “Northern Rocky” Located to the East of Western Rocky. |
Ornate Ghostpipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Big Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea) Several Pygmy Squid (Idiosepius thailandicus) Couple of Pharoah Cuttlefish (Acanthosepion pharaonic) Zebra Moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Massive Pink Spiny Lobster (Palinurus mauritancius ) Several Blunt Decorator Crabs (Camposcia retusa) Many Jeweled Aneomne Hermit Crabs (Dardanus gemmatus) Yellowtail barracuda (Sphyraena flavicauda) Nudis and Flatworms. Lots of little crabs and shrimps in crack
And all the usual marine life by Night |
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10 Feb 26 |
33 |
Explorers Cave |
Several Banded Sea Snake (laticauda colubrina) Tigertail Seahorse ( Hippocampus Comes) Longfin Cometfish (Calloplesiops altivelis) Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of two-spot Snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of sloping reef on rocky outcrops. |
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10 Feb 26 |
34 |
“Phills Rock” Small island located next to Horse Shoe Island |
Several Grey Bamboo Cat Shark (Chiloscyllium griseum) Nice Nudis and Flatworms Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Strapweed Filefish (pseudomonacanthus macrurus) Banded Sea Snake (laticauda colubrina) Big colonies of Anemones and respective anemonefish Bent stick Pipefish (Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus)
And all the usual marine life of shallow reef |
THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 21 - 31 January 2026 - Myanmar
“The Phinisi”
Thailand Master
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
Trip: BURMA (10 nights)
Date: 21- 31 january 2026
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
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Date |
Dive |
Dive Site |
Special Finds |
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22 Jan 26 |
1 |
CHECK DIVE “White Rock” Located to the East of Kyunn Phi Lar Island. |
Banded Snake Eel (Myrichthys colubrinus) Several Bent stick pipefish (Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus) Several Peacock-Tail Anemonefish Shrimp (Ancylocaris brevicaarpalis) Many Sexy shrimps (Thor amboinensis) Schools of Yellow dash fusiliers (Caesio xanthonota) Honeycomb moray ((Gymnothorax favagineus) Nudis, Flatworms and many common shrimps
And all the usual marine life of a rocky outcrop reef. |
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22 Jan 26 |
2 |
EXPLORATION “Rocky 2” Located to the South East of Kyunn Phi Lar Island. |
Tigertail seahorse (Yellow) (Hippocampus Comes) Schools of Yellow dash fusiliers. Many moray all different kids, white-eyed, fimbriated + giant Durban boxer shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Several Longspied porcupinefish (Diodon holocanthus) Shortspine Porcupinefish (Cyclichthys orbicularis) Schultz’s Pipefish (Corythoichthys schultzi) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of a rocky reef. |
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22 Jan 26 |
3 |
“Rocky 1” Located to the East of Kyunn Phi Lar |
Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia Pharaonis) Carpets of Anemones with Tomato, False Clow, Clarks + Skunk Anemonefish Free swimming Banded Sea Snake (Myrichthys colubrinus) Honeycomb Moray Eel (Gymnothorax favagineus) Several Fimbriated Morays (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) School of Pickhandle Barracudas (Sphyraena Longhorn Cowfish (lactoria cornuta) Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of a rocky reef dive. |
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22 Jan 26 |
4 |
NIGHT DIVE “ Massive bay on North Side of Kyunn Phi Lar |
Several Bigfin Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia Pharaonis) Striped catfish (Plotosus lineatus) Several different kinds of Lionfish Small shrimps and crabs Several Juvenile Morays of many different moray Nudis, Flatworms and many Shells
And all the usual marine life of the reef by night. |
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23 Jan 26 |
5 |
“Shark Cave” Located to the North away from Kyunn Phi Lar |
Tigertail Seahorse (Black) Hippocampus Comes Spearing Mantis Shrimp (Lysiosquillina maculata) Several Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Several bent-stick pipefish (Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus) Many juvenile Morays, White-eyed and Giant Moray Eels. Nudis and Flatworms Schools of yellow- dash fusiliers (Caesio xanthonota)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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23 Jan 26 |
6 |
“Square Rock” Located 50m North from Shark Cave |
Tigertail Seahorse (yellow) Hippocampus Comes Longnose Hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus) Reeftop Pipefish (Corythoichthys haematopterus) Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea) Juvenile Blue ringed angelfish (Pomacanthus annularis) Many Giant Moray eels (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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23 Jan 26 |
7 |
“The Submarine” Located 30m South from Shark Cave |
Reef Stonefish (synanceia verrucose) Mating Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea) Golden Trevallies (Gnathanodon speciosus) Several Zebra, Fimbriated, White eye, snowflake morays Many Shrimps in all the cracks Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Juvenile Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus Imperator) Juvenile Boxfish (Ostracion Cubicus) Juvenile Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life surrounding a rocky outcrop. |
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23 Jan 26 |
8 |
SUNSET DIVE “Shark Cave” |
Pair of Pharoah Cuttlefish (Acanthosepion pharaonic) Big School of Big Eye Trevally (Caranx sefasciatus) Yellow tail Barracudas (Sphyraena flavicauda) School of Golden Trevallies (Gnathanodon speciosus) Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef feeding frenzy at sunset. |
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24 Jan 26 |
9, 10, 11 + 12 |
‘Black Rock” 8 hours North of Shark Cave |
Several Oceanic Giant Manta (Mobula Birostris) (4 Individuals ) we had them for dive 1,2 + 3. On one of those dives 2 Spotted Eagle Ray (Aetobatus narinari) Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) Big School of Big Eye Trevally (Caranx sefasciatus) Yellow tail Barracudas (Sphyraena flavicauda) Several Blackfin Barracudas (Sptyraena Qenie) Several Golden Trevallies (Gnathanodon speciosus) Reef Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea) Harlequin Shrimp (Hymenocera picta) Bumblebee Shrimp (Gnathophyllum Americanum) Marbled Shrimp (Saron marmoratus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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25 Jan 26 |
13, 14, 15 + 16 |
‘Black Rock” 8 hours North of Shark Cave |
Very Similar Marine Life to yesterday diving the Oceanic Giant Mantas where seen on first 3 dives today, no Eagle Rays but a couple new things: Harlequin Shrimps (A pair) + more Octopus even mating was observed, and several Juvenile Sweetlips all over the site everything else identical.
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26 Jan 26 |
11 |
Roe Bank (Located to the South of the Burma Banks) |
Schools of red tooth Triggerfish (Odonus Niger) Many Giant Morays (Gymnothorax Jovanicus) Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres)
Not much to write about macro wise i’m sure plenty macro there but all groups where diving looking for sharks which where not present L |
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26 Jan 26 |
12 |
“Big Bank” (Located to the North East of the Burma Banks) |
A couple of Indian Tawny Nurse Shark (Nebrius ferrugineus) Grey Reef Shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) Possibly Juvenile Silver-tip reef shark (Carcharhinus albimarginatus)
Similar to last dive in the sense we drifting looking for big stuff not doing macro dive here. |
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27 Jan 26 |
13 |
“South Twin” Located to the West of Jar Lann Kyunn Island) |
Several Dogtooth Tunas (Gymnosarda unicolor) Several Reef Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea) School of Sleek Unicornfish (Naso hexacanthus) School of glass fish School of Moorish Idols (Zanclus cornutus) Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) Many Giant Morays (Gymnothorax Jovanicus) Maldivian Sponge snail (Coriocella hibyae)
Nudis and Flatworms |
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27 Jan 26 |
14 |
“Rainbow Rock” Located on the South of Ba Wei island |
Jenkins Whipray (Pateobatis jenkinsii) Khulis Stingray (Neotrygon kuhlii) Harlequin Shrimps (Hymenocera picta) Ribbon Eel (Black ) Juvenile (Rhinomuraena quaesita) Nudis and Flatworms School of Rainbow runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Lots of varied shrimps and morays in the cracks Many Giant Moray eels (Gymnothorax javanicus)
And all the usual marine reef life around rocky divesites. |
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27 Jan 26 |
15 |
“Elephant Kiss” Located on the South of Bo Wei Island |
Bluefin trevallies (caranx melampygus) Bent stick pipefish (Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus) Several Giant Trevallies (Caranx Ignobilis) Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelyns imbricata) School of 5 lined snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Peacock Mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Giant Mappa pufferfish (Arothron mappa) Many Giant Moray eels (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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27 Jan 26 |
16 |
“Exploration Night Dive @ “Secret Hut” |
Pair Sand octopuses (Octopus kaurna) Several spearing mantis shrimps (Lysiosquillina maculata) Reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Acanthosepion pharaonic) Free swimming snowflake Moray eel Gorgonian Spider crab (Xenocarcinus depressus ) Hermit crabs (Coenobita periatus) Decorator crabs (camposcia retusa) Nudis and Flatworms Scribbled filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Several Giant Moray eels (Gymnothorax javanicus)
And all the usual marine life at night, hiding, hunting etc … |
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28 Jan 26 |
17 + 18 |
“Candy Canyon” Located on the West of Ahitet Le Ywe Island. |
Spotted Eagle Ray (Aetobatus Narinari) Wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) Spearing Mantis Shrimps (Lysiosquillina maculata) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Acanthosepion pharaonic) Massive Big Reef Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) Many Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis barbata) Bent Stick Pipefish (trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus) Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) Many Giant Morays (Gymnothorax Jovanicus) Maldivian Sponge snail (Coriocella hibyae) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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28 Jan 26 |
19 |
‘The Arch” Located on the West of Koh Yinn Khwa Island. |
Blotched Fantail Ray (Taeniura meyer) School of Vanikoro Sweepers (Pempheris vanicolensis) Big school of Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) Big school of Amber Parrotfish (Scarus rubroviolaceus) Fimbriated Moray eel (gymnothorax finbriatus) Many Bearded Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis barbata) Many Reeftop Pipefish (Corythoichthys haematopterus) Several Messmate Pipefish (Corythoichthys intestinalis) Nudis and flatworms (plenty Desirable Flabalinas)
And all the usual marine life found in Rocky outcrops. |
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28 Jan 26 |
20 |
NIGHT DIVE “Flower Bay” Located on the North Bay of MacKenzie Island. |
Small day octopus (Octopus cyanea) 2 Spearing Mantis shrimps (Lysiosquillina maculata) Nudis and Flatworms Many Giant Moray eels (Gymnothorax javanicus) Tiny crabs and shrimps Usual magnificent anemones with respective anemonefish
And all the usual marine life found around a rubbly bottom. |
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29 Jan 26 |
21+ 22 |
“Sea Fan Forest” Located to the South West of McBride Island. |
Freckled Frogfish (Abantennarius coccineus) Big Reef Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) Squadron of reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) Couple of Pharoah Cuttlefish (Acanthosepion pharaonic) Zebra Moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Fimbriated Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Several Dogtooth Tunas (Gymnosarda unicolor) Nudis and Flatworms Big School of Big Eye Trevally (Caranx sefasciatus) Yellow tail Barracudas (Sphyraena flavicauda) Golden Trevallies (Gnathanodon speciosus) Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) Massive Giant Moray (Gymnothorax javanicus)
And all the usual marine life that inhabits the rocky sites. |
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29 Jan 26 |
23 |
“Western Rocky” Located to the South of Sea Fan Forest. |
Wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) Schools of 5 lined snapper Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Zebra Morays (Gymnomuraena zebra) Many Nudis and Flaworms Heap of shrimps in cracks Many Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus)
And all the usual marine life on rocky outcrops. |
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29 Jan 26 |
24 |
NIGHT DIVE “Northern Rocky” Located to the East of Western Rocky. |
Ornate Ghostpipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Several Pygmy Squid (Idiosepius thailandicus) Couple of Pharoah Cuttlefish (Acanthosepion pharaonic) Zebra Moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Massive Pink Spiny Lobster (Palinurus mauritancius ) Nudis and Flatworms. Lots of little crabs and shrimps in crack
And all the usual marine life by Night |
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30 Jan 26 |
25 |
“Exploration Dive on Island in front of Horse Shoe island with big cave” |
Ornate Ghostpipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Tigertail Seahorse ( Hippocampus Comes) Longfin Cometfish (Calloplesiops altivelis) Schools of Yellow dash Fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of Yellow and Blueback fusiliers (Caesio teres) School of two-spot Snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of sloping reef on rocky outcrops. |
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30 Jan 26 |
26 |
Exploration dive “ “Phills Rock” Small island located next to Horse Shoe Island |
Reef Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) Grey Bamboo Cat Shark (Chiloscyllium griseum) Nice Nudis and Flatworms Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Strapweed Filefish (pseudomonacanthus macrurus) Banded Sea Snake (laticauda colubrina) Big colonies of Anemones and respective anemonefish Bent stick Pipefish (Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus)
And all the usual marine life of shallow reef |
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THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 13 - 19 January 2026 - Similan & Surin Islands
THAILAND MASTER
“The Phinisi”
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
North Andaman Sea
*The Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin Islands including Richelieu Rock*
Date: 13 Jan – 19 January 2026
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
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Date |
Dive |
Dive Site |
Special Finds |
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14 Jan 26 |
1 |
“The Channel” A.K.A “The Monuments” Located on the South side of Is # 6 in the Similan National Park |
White-tip Reef Shark (Triaenodon obesus) Several Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Juvenile Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus paru) Juvenile Rockmover Wrasse (Novaculichthys taeniourus) Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) Several Smalltooth Emperor (Lethrinus microdon) Several Juvenile Peacock Razorfish (Iniistius pavo) Yellow edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Field of Splendid Garden Eels (Heteroconger hassi) Several Bluefin Trevallies (Caranx melampygus) Nudis and flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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14 Jan 26 |
2 |
“West of Eden” Located on the West of Island # 7 in the Similan national Park. |
Zebra Moray Eel (Gymnomuraena zebra) Great Barrcuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Leopard Blenny (Exallias brevis) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Several Semicircle Angelfish (Pomacanthus semicirculatus) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Andaman many spotted sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides) Slender Unicornfish (Naso Lopezi) Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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14 Jan 26 |
3 |
“Stonehenge – Princess Bay ” Located on the North West of Island # 4 in the Similan National Park |
Schools of Blue Dash fusiliers (Pterocaesio tile) Schools of Red Dash Fusilier (Caesio cuning) Schools of Yellow Dash (Caesio Teres) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Spotted Porcelain Crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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14 Jan 26 |
4 |
NIGHT DIVE “Honeymoon Bay” Located on the East of Island # 4 in the Similan National Park. |
Several Bigfin Reef Squid (sepioteuthis lessoniana) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Baby Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Juvenile Snowflake Moray eel (Echidna nebulosa) Several Pronghorn Spiny Lobster (Panulirus penicillatus) Several Decorator Crab (Camposcia retusa) Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Free swimming Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nudis and Flatworms Several diverse shrimps
And all the usual marine life of the reef at night, hiding, hunting, sleeping … |
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15 Jan 26 |
5 |
“3 Trees” Located on the East of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park |
Napoleon Wrasse (Chelenius Undulatus) White-tip Reef Shark (Triaenodon obesus) Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Longnose Emperorfish and Bluefin Trevallies. Many Brown-Marbled Grouper (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus) Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Many Aurora Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris aurora) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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15 Jan 26 |
6 |
“Breakfast Bend” Located on the East of Island # 9 In the Similan National Park |
Napoleon Wrasse (Chelenius Undulatus) Several Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Several Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) Nudis and Flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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15 Jan 26 |
7 |
“Turtle Rock” Located on the North West of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park |
Massive Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) A pair of Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) Several Starry Dragonet (Synchiropus stellatus) Spotted Porcelain Crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Several Clark’s Anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Nudis and Flatwowrms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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15 Jan 26 |
8 |
NIGHT DIVE “Donald Duck Bay” Located on the NW of Island # 8 in the Similan National Park. |
Several Thai Pygmy squid (Ideosepius thailandicus) Pygmy Pipehorse (Acentronura breviperula) Juvenile Raggy Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis venosa) Juvenile Snowflake Moray eel (Echidna nebulosa) Pronghorn Spiny Lobster (Panulirus penicillatus) Several Decorator Crab (Camposcia retusa) Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Free swimming Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nudis and Flatworms Several diverse shrimps A pair of Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis)
And all the usual marine life of the reef at night, hiding, hunting, sleeping … |
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16 Jan 26 |
9 |
“Koh Bon Bay” Located on the West of Koh Bon Island . |
School of Black fin barracudas (Sphyraena qenie) Schhol of Circular batfish (Platax teira) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Talang Queenfish (Scomberoides commersonnianuus) Several Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Several Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) Several Maldivian Sponge Snail (Coriocella hibyae) Nudi5 and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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16 Jan 26 |
10 |
“South Reef” Located on the South of Koh Tachai Island . |
Female Napoleon Wrasse (Chelenius Undulatus) Several Blacktip Reef Shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Several Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Several Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Several Milkfish (Chanos chanos) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Spotted Porcelain Crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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16 Jan 26 |
11 |
“Scooter Rock” Located on the North East of Koh Tachai Island |
Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Juvenile Angel Fish (pomacanthus imperator) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow edged Moray ( Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) A couple of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Several Milkfish (Chanos chanos) Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Many goby with partner shrimps. Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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16 Jan 26 |
12 |
NIGHT DIVE “Ao Packard Bay” Located on the South of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park |
Khulis Stingray (neotrygon Khulii) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Spider Decorator crabs (Camposcia retusa) Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus) Free swimming Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Nudis and Flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef by night, sleeping hiding etc… |
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17 Jan 26 |
13 + 14 |
“Richelieu Rock” Located to the East of the Surin National Park |
Harlequin Shrimps (Hymenocera picta) Pair of Ornate Ghostpipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Several Peacock Mantis Shrimps (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) School of Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Several Great Barracudas (Sphyraena barracuda) Several Big Yellowfin Barracuda (Sphyraena obtusata) School of Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) Many Giant Trevally (caranx Ignoblis) Many Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Yellowhead Snapper (macolor macularis) Many Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Many Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several areas with many Tomato Clown Anemonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) Several teenager Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Several Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) School of Two-Spot Snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Zebra Moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Juvenile Yellow Boxfish (Ostarcion cubicus) Nudis and Flatwroms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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17 Jan 26 |
15 |
“Torinla Reef” Located on the East of Koh Torinla in the South of the Surin National Park |
Several Black-tip reef sharks (Carcharihinus melanopterus) Several Several Kuhls Maskrays (Neotrygon kuhlii) Several Clarks Anemonefish ( Amphiprion clarkii) Small school of Longnose Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) School of Pinnate Spadefish (Platax Pinnatus) Porcelian crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Several many-Spotted Sweetlips (Plectorhinctus chaetodonoides) Several different kinds of Shrimp and partner shrimp Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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17 Jan 26 |
16 |
SUNSET DIVE “Turtle Ledge” Located on the East of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park |
Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Napoleon Wrasse (Chelenius Undulatus) Spider Decorator crabs (Camposcia retusa) Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus) Free swimming Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Nudis and Flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef by night, sleeping hiding etc… |
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18 Jan 26 |
17 + 18 + 19 |
“Richelieu Rock” Located to the East of the Surin National Park |
Similar to dive 13 + dive 14 plus the following specials: Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Juvenile Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Juvenile Cube Boxfish (Ostracion cubicus)
+ Amazing fish action massive schools big and small eating, or being eaten amazing show action in all depths fish everywhere, and all going crazy proper fish show 😉 |
THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 09 - 13 January 2026 - Similan & Surin Islands
THAILAND MASTER
“The Phinisi”
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
North Andaman Sea
The Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin Islands inc. Richelieu Rock
Date: 09 to 13 of January 2026
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Victor Flores
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Dive |
Dive Site |
Special Finds |
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10 Jan 26 |
1 |
CHECK DIVE “Hideaway Bay’’ Similan Islands Number 5 and 6. Similan Islands National Park |
Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Nudibranchs and Flatworms Common Lionfish and Spotfin Lionfish Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Glassfishes Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) False Clown Anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) Clark’s anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii) Leopard Shark (Stegostoma tigrinum) White tip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus) yellow-lipped sea krait (Laticauda colubrina)
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10 Jan 26 |
2 |
“Stonehenge’’ Similan Island Number 4 Similan Islands national park. |
Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Many Giant Trevally (caranx Ignoblis) Yellowhead Snapper (macolor macularis) Many Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nudis Adult Phase of Yellow Boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) Scribbled filefish (Aluterus Scriptus)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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10 Jan 26 |
3 |
‘Turtle Rock’ Similan Island Number 8 Similan Islands National Park |
Common Lionfish and Spotfin Lionfish Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Clarks Anemonefish ( Amphiprion clarkii) False Clown Anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) Porcelain Crab (porcellanidae) hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Nudis and Flatworms.
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10 Jan 26 |
4 |
‘Turtle Rock Bay’ Night dive |
Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus) Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Nudibranchs and Flatworms Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) And all little shrimps and crabs usual from the night. |
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11 Jan 26 |
5 |
‘Koh Bon West Ridge’ Koh Bon Island, Similan national park |
Small school of Longnose Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Many Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) False Clown Anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) Blue velvet sponge snail (Coriocella hibyae) dogtooth tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Reef octopus |
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11 Jan 26 |
6 |
‘Koh Tachai reef, Koh Tachai Island, Similan island National park |
hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Giant Trevallies (caranx Ignoblis) Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis)
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11 Jan 26 |
7 |
“Torinla Reef’’ Torinla Island, Surin Marine national park |
Whitetip Reef Shark (Triaenodon obesus) Kuhl’s stingray (Neotrygon Kuhlii) Giant moray eels Bearded scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis barbata) Clarks anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) humphead parrotfish (Bolbometopon muricatum) |
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11 Jan 26 |
8 |
‘‘Ao Pakkard’’ Surin south, Surin marine national park |
Giant moray eels Nudibranchs and flatworms Hermit crab Cleaner shrimps Kuhl’s stingray (Neotrygon Kuhlii) Spooner Reef Crab (Etisus dentatus) Nudis and flatworms |
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12 Jan 26 |
9 |
“Ao Pakkard’’ at Surin south island, Surine Marine national park |
Kuhl’s stingray (Neotrygon Kuhlii) Crinoid crab. spotted garden eel (Heteroconger hassi) Sphyraena barracuda Andaman rabbitfish Great barracuda wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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12 Jan 26 |
10 |
‘Koh Torinla West’ Koh Torinla, Surin marine national park |
Giant moray eels Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Spiny Painted lobsters hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Napoleon Wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) Jenkins’ whipray (Pateobatis jenkinsii) |
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12 Jan 26 |
11 and 12 |
“Richelieu Rock’’ Surin marine national park |
School of Blue fin trevallies, Long nosed emperors, rainbow runners. Giant trevallies Yellowfin Barracudas Pickhandle barracudas longfin batfishes (Platax pinnatus,) Bearded Scorpionfish Ornate ghost pipefish (white color) Solenostomus paradoxus Red saddleback anemonefish (Amphiprion ephippium) Giant moray eels. Peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Harlequin Shrimp (Hymenocera picta) Nudibranchs Yellow boxfish juvenile (Ostracion cubicum)
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13 Jan 26 |
13 |
“Boonsung wreck’’ Khao Lak |
Big Eye snapper (Lutjanus Lutjanus) African pompano (alcetis cilliaris Tasseled scorpionfish (scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Common lionfish (pterois volitans) Honeycomb moray eel (gymnothorax favagineus) Many nudibranchs Kuhls stingray (neotrygon kuhlii) Partner goby shrimp White eyed moray eels. Schools of porcupinefish |
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13 Jan 26 |
14 |
‘Khao lak underwater museum (aka T13 wreck) Khao Lak |
White eyed moray eel Tasseled scorpionfish (scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Common lionfish (pterois volitans) Honeycomb moray eel (gymnothorax favagineus) Giant porcupinefish Nudis and Flatworms |
THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 04 - 08 January 2026 - Similan & Surin Islands
THAILAND MASTER
“The Phinisi”
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
North Andaman Sea
The Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin Islands
Date: 04 to 08 of January 2026
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Victor Flores
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Date |
Dive |
Dive Site |
Special Finds |
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05 Jan 26 |
1 |
CHECK DIVE “Hideaway Bay’’ Similan Islands Number 5 and 6. Similan Islands National Park |
Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Nudibranchs and Flatworms Common Lionfish and Spotfin Lionfish Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Glassfishes Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) False Clown Anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris)
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05 Jan 26 |
2 |
“Stonehenge’’ Similan Island Number 4 Similan Islands national park. |
Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Many Giant Trevally (caranx Ignoblis) Yellowhead Snapper (macolor macularis) Many Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nudis Adult Phase of Yellow Boxfish (Ostracion cubicus)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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05 Jan 26 |
3 |
‘Turtle Rock’ Similan Island Number 8 Similan Islands National Park |
Common Lionfish and Spotfin Lionfish Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Clarks Anemonefish ( Amphiprion clarkii) False Clown Anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) Nudis and Flatworms.
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05 Jan 26 |
4 |
‘Turtle Rock Bay’ Night dive |
Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus) Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Nudibranchs and Flatworms
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06 Jan 26 |
5 |
‘Koh Bon West Ridge’ Koh Bon Island, Similan island marine national park |
Small school of Longnose Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Many Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Guitarfish (Rhynchobatus djiddensis) Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) False Clown Anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) Blue velvet sponge snail (Coriocella hibyae)
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06 Jan 26 |
6 |
‘Koh Tachai Pinnacle, Koh Tachai Island, Similan island National park |
School of Blackfin Barracudas (Sphyraena qenie) Several Giant Trevallies (caranx Ignoblis) Several Dogtooth Tunas (Gymnosarda unicolor) Several Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) School of Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers
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06 Jan 26 |
7 |
“Torinla Reef’’ Torinla Island, Surin Marine national park |
Blacktip Reef Shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Whitetip Reef Shark (Triaenodon obesus) Spotted Eagle Ray (Aetobatus narinari) Kuhl’s stingray (Neotrygon Kuhlii) Giant moray eels Jenkins whipray (Pateobatis Jenkinsii) Bearded scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis barbata) Clarks anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii)
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06 Jan 26 |
8 |
“Ao Suthep’’ Surin south island, Surin Marine National park |
Decorated crab (Majoidea) Nudibranchs and flatworms Hermit crab Cleaner shrimps
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07 Jan 26 |
9 |
“Ao Pakkard’’ at Surin south island, Surine Marine national park |
Kuhl’s stingray (Neotrygon Kuhlii) Crinoid crab. Ben stick pipefish Ribbon eel Spotted garden eels. Andaman rabbitfish And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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07 Jan 26 |
10 |
‘Jet Ski rock’ Koh Tachai Island, Similan marine national park |
Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Clarks Anemonefish ( Amphiprion clarkii) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Seal Face Pufferfish (Arothron nigropunctatus)
Green Monster! (Local cold thermocline from the deep) |
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07 Jan 26 |
11 |
“Koh Bon West Ridge’’ Koh Bon Island, Similan Marine national park |
Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Reef Squids Blue velvet sponge snail (Coriocella hibyae) Spiny Painted lobsters School of Dogtooth Tuna Zebra moray eel (Gymnomuraena zebra) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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07 Jan 26 |
12 |
“Koh Bon bay, Koh bon island, Similan Marine national park |
Bearded scorpionfish Red spotted coral crab Giant moray eel Nudis and Flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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08 Jan 26 |
13 |
“Boonsung wreck’’ Khao Lak |
Big Eye snapper (Lutjanus Lutjanus) African pompano (alcetis cilliaris Tasseled scorpionfish (scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Common lionfish (pterois volitans) Honeycomb moray eel (gymnothorax favagineus) Many nudibranchs Kuhls stingray (neotrygon kuhlii) Partner goby shrimp White eyed moray eels. Schools of porcupinefish
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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08 Jan 26 |
14 |
‘Khao lak underwater museum (aka T13 wreck) Khao Lak |
Several Thai Pygmy squid (Ideosepius thailandicus) Pygmy Pipehorse (Acentronura breviperula) White eyed moray eel Tasseled scorpionfish (scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Common lionfish (pterois volitans) Honeycomb moray eel (gymnothorax favagineus) Giant porcupinefish Nudis and Flatworms |
THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 29 Dec 2025 - 04 Jan 2026 - Similan & Surin Islands
THAILAND MASTER
“The Phinisi”
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
North Andaman Sea
*The Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin Islands including Richelieu Rock*
Date: 29 Dec – 04 January 2026
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
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Date |
Dive |
Dive Site |
Special Finds |
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30 Dec 25 |
1 |
CHECK DIVE “Ao Packard Bay” Located on the South of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park |
Giant Guitarfish (Rhynchobatus djiddensis) Ornate Ghostpipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Semicircular Angelfish (Pomacanthus semicirculatus) Andaman Rabbitfish (siganus magnificus) Clarks Anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii) False Clown Anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) Lionfish, common and the 5 blue spots one Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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30 Dec 25 |
2 + 3 |
“Richelieu Rock” Located to the East of the Surin National Park |
Several Peacock Mantis Shrimps (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) School of Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Several Great Barracudas (Sphyraena barracuda) Several Big Yellowfin Barracuda (Sphyraena obtusata) School of Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) Many Giant Trevally (caranx Ignoblis) Many Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Yellowhead Snapper (macolor macularis) Many Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Many Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several areas with many Tomato Clown Anemonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) Several teenager Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Several Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) School of Two-Spot Snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Zebra Moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Juvenile Yellow Boxfish (Ostarcion cubicus) Nudis and Flatwroms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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30 Dec 25 |
4 |
NIGHT DIVE “Ao Packard Bay” Located on the South of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park |
Khulis Stingray (neotrygon Khulii) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Spider Decorator crabs (Camposcia retusa) Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus) Free swimming Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Nudis and Flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef by night, sleeping hiding etc… |
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31 Dec 25 |
5 + 6 |
“Richelieu Rock” Located to the East of the Surin National Park |
Similar to dive 2+ 3 plus the following specials: Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Juvenile Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Harlequin Shrimp (Hymenocera picta) Juvenile Cube Boxfish (Ostracion cubicus)
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31 Dec 25 |
7 |
“Torinla Reef” Located on the East of Koh Torinla in the South of the Surin National Park |
Several Jenkins Whipray (Himantura Jenkinsii) Several Several Kuhls Maskrays (Neotrygon kuhlii) Several Clarks Anemonefish ( Amphiprion clarkii) Small school of Longnose Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) School of Pinnate Spadefish (Platax Pinnatus) Porcelian crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Several many-Spotted Sweetlips (Plectorhinctus chaetodonoides)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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31 Dec 25 |
8 |
NIGHT DIVE “Turtle Ledge” Located on the East of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park. |
Black-tip Reef Shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Spider Decorator crabs (Camposcia retusa) Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus) Free swimming Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Nudis and Flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef by night, sleeping hiding etc… |
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01 Jan 26 |
9 |
“Twin Peaks” Located to the South of Koh Tachai Island |
School of Blackfin Barracudas (Sphyraena qenie) Several Giant Trevallies (caranx Ignoblis) Several Dogtooth Tunas (Gymnosarda unicolor) Several Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) School of Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Juvenile Angel Fish (pomacanthus imperator) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow edged Moray ( Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Many Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Several Milkfish (Chanos chanos) Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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01 Jan 26 |
10 |
“South Reef” Located on the South of Koh Tachai Island . |
Blacktip Reef Shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Several Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Several Milkfish (Chanos chanos) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Spotted Porcelain Crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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01 Jan 26 |
11 |
“Koh Bon Bay” Located on the West of Koh Bon Island . |
Blacktip Reef Shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Freckled Frogfish (Abantennarius coccineus) Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Talang Queenfish (Scomberoides commersonnianuus) Several Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Several Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) Several Maldivian Sponge Snail (Coriocella hibyae) Nudia and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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01 Jan 26 |
12 |
NIGHT DIVE “Nam Sai Bay “ Located on the South of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park. |
3 Big Napoleon Wrasse sleeping (Chelenius Undulatus) Sculptured Slipper Lobster (Parribacus antarcticus) Cockatoo waspfish (Ablabys taenianotus) Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef at night, sleeping, hiding etc… |
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02 Jan 26 |
13 |
“3 Trees” Located on the East of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park |
White-tip Reef Shark (Triaenodon obesus) Blacktip Reef Shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Longnose Emperorfish and Bluefin Trevallies. Many Brown-Marbled Grouper (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus) Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Many Aurora Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris aurora) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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02 Jan 26 |
14 |
“Breakfast Bend” Located on the East of Island # 9 In the Similan National Park |
Napoleon Wrasse (Chelenius Undulatus) Several Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Several Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) Nudis and Flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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02 Jan 26 |
15 |
“Turtle Rock” Located on the North West of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park |
Massive Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) A pair of Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Nudis and Flatwowrms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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02 Jan 26 |
16 |
NIGHT DIVE “Donald Duck Bay” Located on the NW of Island # 8 in the Similan National Park. |
Several Thai Pygmy squid (Ideosepius thailandicus) Pygmy Pipehorse (Acentronura breviperula) Juvenile Raggy Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis venosa) Juvenile Snowflake Moray eel (Echidna nebulosa) Several Pronghorn Spiny Lobster (Panulirus penicillatus) Several Decorator Crab (Camposcia retusa) Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Free swimming Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nudis and Flatworms Several diverse shrimps
And all the usual marine life of the reef at night, hiding, hunting, sleeping … |
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03 Jan 26 |
17 |
“Elephant Head Rock” Located to the South of Island # 8 in the Similan National Park |
Several Ribbon Eels (Rhinomuraena quaesita) Juv, Male + female Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) School Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Andaman many spotted sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides) Several Giant Trevallies (caranx Ignoblis) Several Dogtooth Tunas (Gymnosarda unicolor) School of Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Juvenile Angel Fish (pomacanthus imperator) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Many Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Nudis and Flatwowrms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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03 Jan 26 |
18 |
“West of Eden” Located on the West of Island # 7 in the Similan national Park. |
Great Barrcuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Leopard Blenny (Exallias brevis) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Several Semicircle Angelfish (Pomacanthus semicirculatus) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Andaman many spotted sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides) Slender Unicornfish (Naso Lopezi) Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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03 Jan 26 |
19 |
“The Channel” A.K.A “The Monuments” Located on the South side of Is # 6 in the Similan National Park |
Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Juvenile Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus paru) Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Several Smalltooth Emperor (Lethrinus microdon) Several Juvenile Peacock Razorfish (Iniistius pavo) Yellow edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Field of Splendid Garden Eels (Heteroconger hassi) Several Bluefin Trevallies (Caranx melampygus) Nudis and flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 18 - 28 December 2025 - The Best of Thailand
THAILAND MASTER
“The Phinisi”
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
Trip: “Best of Thailand”
South Andaman Sea
*Phi Phi Islands , Koh Haa, Koh Rok *
North Andaman Sea
*The Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin Islands including Richelieu Rock*
Date : 18 – 28 December 2025
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
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Date |
Dive |
Dive Site |
Special Finds |
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19 Dec 25 |
1 |
CHECK DIVE “Maya Corner” Located on the West of Phi Phi Ley Island in the Phi Phi National Park. |
Eagle Ray (Aetobatus narinari) Sea Moth (Eurypegasus draconis) Broadclub Cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) Several Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephalus) Raggy Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis venosa) Black-tip Reef Shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Nudibranch (Halgerda Bacalusia) and several others including Flatworms. Tiger Cowrie Shell (Cypraea tigris) Massive Map Puffer Fish ( Arothron mappa) Many Durban dancing Shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensi)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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19 Dec 25 |
2 |
“Little Island “ Located to West of Island # 5 in Koh Haa National Park. |
Harlequin Shrimp (Hymenocera picta) Juvenile Cube Boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) Several African Pompano Jacks (Alectis ciliaris) Several Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) Several Yellow-Spotted Trevally (Carangoides orthogrammus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Juvenile painted Spiny Lobester (Panulirus versicolor) Several Lionfish (Plerois volitans) Several Nudis and Flatworms.
And the usual marine life on the reef |
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19 Dec 25 |
3 |
“The Chimney” Located on Island # 1 in the Koh Haa National Park
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Several Reef Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Big school of Milkfish (Chanos chanos) Several African Pompano Jacks (Alectis ciliaris) Several Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) Several Golden Rabbitfish (Siganus guttatus) Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Several Giant Trevally (Caranx Ignoblis) Double-spotted Queenfish (Scomberoides Iysan) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Five-Line Snapper ( Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Clark’s Anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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19 Dec 25 |
4 |
NIGHT DIVE “Koh Haa Lagoon” Located in the middle of the Koh Haa National Park |
Juvenile Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Orangutan Crab (Achaeus japonicus) Bigfin Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Adult Banded Sea Snake (Laticauda colubrina) Spider Decorator crabs (Camposcia retusa) Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus) Free swimming Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Nudis and Flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef by night, sleeping hiding etc… |
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20 Dec 25 |
5 |
“Koh Phueng” Located to the West of the Koh Lipe National Park. |
Many Anemonefish /Clarks, Skunk, Western Clown Schools of Sergeants Fish (Abudefduf saxatillis) Schools of Ember Parrotfish (Scarus rubroviolaceus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow-edged moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef |
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20 Dec 25 |
6 |
“Koh Sawang” Located to the South West of Koh Lipe National Park |
Several Bent- Stick Pipefish (Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus) Several Reef Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) Several Magnificent Anemone Shrimp (Ancylomenes magnificus) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Several Snowflake Morays (Echidna nebulosa) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several boxfish (ostarcion meleagris) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Fingerprint Toby (canthigaster compressa) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Nudibranch Leaf Slug (Costasiella Kuroshimae) + Pikatchu Nudibranch (thecacera Pacifica) and many more. Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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20 Dec 25 |
7 |
“Bommie City” Located on the West of Koh Adang in the Surin National Park. |
***** Juvenile Weedy Scorpionfish (Rhinopias Frondosa) ****** Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Several Juvenile Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Spotted boxfish (ostracion meleagris) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Nudis (Funeral Jorunna) and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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20 Dec 25 |
8 |
“Honeycomb Reef” Located to the South East of Koh Adang in Koh Lipe National Park |
Juvenile Khulis Stingray (neotrygon Khulii) Spearing Mantis Shrimp (Lysiosquillidae maculata) Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Teenager Pinnate Spadefish (Platax pinnatus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of a hard coral reef. |
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21 Dec 25 |
9 |
“Koh Rok” Located to the North of Koh Lipe before Koh Haa |
Ember parrotfish courtship (Scarus rubroviolaceu) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina)
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21 Dec 25 |
10 |
“The Cathedral” Located on the South of Island # 5 in Koh Haa National Park |
Bent Stick Pipefish Juvenile Oriental Sweetlips (Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Big Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Banded Sea Snake (Lacticauda javanicus) Several Juvenile painted Spiny Lobester (Panulirus versicolor) Several Circular batfish (Platax orbicularis) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Giant Trevally (Caranx Ignoblis) Boxfish (yellow) juvenile) (Ostracion cubicus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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21 Dec 25 |
11 |
“West of Island # 3” Located on the West of Island 3 in the Koh Haa National Park |
Several Yellow-Spotted Trevally (Carangoides orthogrammus) Juvenile Blue Ringed Angelfish (Pomacanthus annularis) Juvenile Cube Boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) Several African Pompano Jacks (Alectis ciliaris) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Big School of Circular batfish (Platax orbicularis) Schools of common Lionfish (Pterois miles) Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Several Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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21 Dec 25 |
12 |
NIGHT DIVE “Koh Haa Lagoon” Located in the middle of Koh Haa National Park. |
Baby Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Adult Banded Sea Snake (Laticauda colubrina) Spider Decorator crabs (Camposcia retusa) Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus) Free swimming Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Nudis and Flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef by night, sleeping hiding etc… |
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22 Dec 25 |
13 |
“Koh Bida Nok” Located to the South of the Phi Phi National Park |
Many Black-tip Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Tigertail Seahorse (Hippocampus comes) Reef Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Pair of Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Field of Tomato anemonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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22 Dec 25 |
14 |
“Koh Doc Mai” Located to the East of Phuket. |
Tigertail seahorse (Chelenius Undulatus) Several Bamboo Cat Sharks (Chiloscyllium punctatum) Several Bigfin Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) Baby Reef Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Pickhandle Barracudas (Sphyraena jello) Several Yellowtail Barracuda (Sphyraena flavicauda) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow-edged moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Stripped Catfish (Plotosus Lineatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef |
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23 Dec 25 |
15 |
“South Island # 5 to Island # 6 in the Simian National Park. |
Zebra Shark (Stegostoma tigrnum) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Bluefin Trevallies (Caranx melampygus) Nudis and flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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23 Dec 25 |
16 |
“The Channel” A.K.A “The Monumnets” Located on the South side of Is # 6 in the Similan National Park |
Zebra Shark (Stegostoma tigrnum) Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Several Smalltooth Emperor (Lethrinus microdon) Several Juvenile Peacock Razorfish (Iniistius pavo) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Yellow edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Field of Splendid Garden Eels (Heteroconger hassi) Several Bluefin Trevallies (Caranx melampygus) Nudis and flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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23 Dec 25 |
17 |
“West of Eden” Located on the West of Island # 7 in the Similan national Park. |
2 Shortpouch Pygmy Pipehorse (Acentronura breviperula) Leopard Blenny (Exallias brevis) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Several Semicircle Angelfish (Pomacanthus semicirculatus) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Andaman many spotted sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides) Slender Unicornfish (Naso Lopezi) Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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23 Dec 25 |
18 |
NIGHT DIVE “Honeymoon Bay” Located to the East of Island # 4 |
Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Juvenile Comet Fish (Calloplesiops altivelis) Massive Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus) Several Bluefin Trevallies (Caranx melampygus) Nudis and flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef by night. |
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24 Dec 25 |
19 |
“Elephant Head Rock” Located to the South of Island # 8 in the Similan National Park |
Jenskins Whipray (Pateobatis jenkinsii) 3 Ribbon Eels (Rhinomuraena quaesita) 2 Male + female Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) School Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Andaman many spotted sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides) Several Giant Trevallies (caranx Ignoblis) Several Dogtooth Tunas (Gymnosarda unicolor) School of Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Juvenile Angel Fish (pomacanthus imperator) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Many Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Nudis and Flatwowrms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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24 Dec 25 |
20 |
“Christmas Point” Located on the North West of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park. |
Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Nudis and Flatwowrms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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24 Dec 25 |
21 |
“3 Trees” Located on the East of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park |
Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) River of Longnose Emperorfish and Bluefin Trevallies. Many Brown-Marbled Grouper (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus) Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Many Aurora Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris aurora) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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24 Dec 25 |
22 |
NIGHT DIVE “Turtle Rock” Located on the West of island # 8 in the Similan National Park. |
Several Thai Pygmy squid (Ideosepius thailandicus) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) Several Pronghorn Spiny Lobster (Panulirus penicillatus) Several Decorator Crab (Camposcia retusa) Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Free swimming Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nudis and Flatworms Several diverse shrimps
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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25 Dec 25 |
23 |
“Western Ridge” Located on the West of Koh Bon (1st island North away from the Similans. |
Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Talang Queenfish (Scomberoides commersonnianuus) Several Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Several Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) Several Maldivian Sponge Snail (Coriocella hibyae) Nudia and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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25 Dec 25 |
24 |
“Koh Bon Bay” Located on the West of Koh Bon (1st island North away from the Similans. |
Similar marine life to the previous dive including: Several Blubberlips Snapper (Lutjanus rivulatus) Several Pinnate Spade fish (Platax pinnatus) Several Midnight Snapper (Macolor macularis) Several Rockmover wrasse (Novaculichthys taeniourus)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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25 Dec 25 |
25 |
“Twin Peaks” Located to the South of Koh Tachai Island |
School of Blackfin Barracudas (Sphyraena qenie) Several Giant Trevallies (caranx Ignoblis) Several Dogtooth Tunas (Gymnosarda unicolor) School of Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Juvenile Angel Fish (pomacanthus imperator) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow edged Moray ( Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Many Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Several Milkfish (Chanos chanos) Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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25 Dec 25 |
26 |
“South Reef” Located on the South of Koh Tachai Island (North East away from Koh Bon) |
A pair of small Harlequin Shrimps (hymenocera picta) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Dogtooth Tunas (Gymnosarda unicolor) Peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Several Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Several Milkfish (Chanos chanos) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Spotted Porcelain Crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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26 Dec 25 |
27, 28, 29 |
“Richelieu Rock” Located to the East of the Surin National Park |
Pair of Harlequin Shrimps (Hymenocera picta) Pair of Ornate Ghostpipefisk ( Solenostomus paradoxus) Several Peacock Mantis Shrimps (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) School of Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Several Great Barracudas (Sphyraena barracuda) Several Big Yellowfin Barracuda (Sphyraena obtusata) School of Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) Many Giant Trevally (caranx Ignoblis) Many Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Yellowhead Snapper (macolor macularis) Many Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Many Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several areas with many Tomato Clown Anemonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) Several teenager Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Several Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) School of Two-Spot Snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Zebra Moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Juvenile Yellow Boxfish (Ostarcion cubicus) Nudis and Flatwroms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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26 Dec 25 |
30 |
NIGHT DIVE “Ao Suthep” Located to the West of Surin Thai Island. |
Harlequin Shrimp (Hymenocera picta) Harlequin Crab (Lissocarcinus orbicularis) Spearing Mantis Shrimps (Lysiosquillina maculate) Many shrimps and small crabs Nudis and Flatworms.
And all the usual marine of the reef. |
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27 Dec 25 |
31 |
“Torinla Reef” Located on the East of Koh Torinla in the South of Surin National Park |
Eagle Ray (aetobatus narinari) Several Several Kuhls Maskrays (Neotrygon kuhlii) Several Clarks Anemonefish ( Amphiprion clarkii) Small school of Longnose Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) School of Pinnate Spadefish (Platax Pinnatus) Porcelian crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Several many-Spotted Sweetlips (Plectorhinctus chaetodonoides)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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27 Dec 25 |
32 |
“Ao Packard” Located on the South of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park |
Jenkins Whipray (Himantura Jenkinsii) Juvenile Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Golden Mantis Shrimp (Lysiosquilloides mapia) Several pairs of Andaman Rabbitfish a.k.a magnificent rabbitfish or Andaman Foxface (Siganus magnificus) Several Kuhls Maskrays (Neotrygon kuhlii) Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Several Mature Bicolor Parrotfish (Cetoscarus bicolor) Big school of Smalltooth Emperor (Lethrinus microdon) School of Two-Spot Snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix) Candy Crab (Hoplophyrs oatesii) Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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27 Dec 25 |
33 |
“Ledges” Located to the South of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park |
Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Several Yellow – Edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 11 - 17 December 2025 - Similan & Surin Islands
“The Phinisi”
Thailand Master
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
Trip: “Best of Thailand”
North Andaman Sea
*Koh Surin including Richelieu Rock, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon and The Similan Islands*
Date : 11 – 17 December 2025
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
| Date | Dive | Dive Site | Special Finds |
| 12 Dec 25 | 1 | CHECK DIVE “Ao Packard” Located on the South of Surin Thai in the Surin National Park |
Wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) Juvenile Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Golden Mantis Shrimp (Lysiosquilloides mapia) Several pairs of Andaman Rabbitfish a.k.a magnificent rabbitfish or Andaman Foxface (Siganus magnificus) Several Kuhls Maskrays (Neotrygon kuhlii) Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Several Mature Bicolor Parrotfish (Cetoscarus bicolor) Big school of Smalltooth Emperor (Lethrinus microdon) School of Two-Spot Snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix) Candy Crab (Hoplophyrs oatesii) Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 12 Dec 25 | 2 | “Torinla Reef” Located on the East of Koh Torinla in the Koh Surin National Park. |
Several Black-tip Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Jenkins Whipray (Himantura Jenkinsii) Several Several Kuhls Maskrays (Neotrygon kuhlii) Several Clarks Anemonefish ( Amphiprion clarkii) Small school of Longnose Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) School of Pinnate Spadefish (Platax Pinnatus) Porcelian crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Several many-Spotted Sweetlips (Plectorhinctus chaetodonoides)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 12 Dec 25 | 3 | “ Ao Suthep Bay” Located on the West of Koh SUrin in the Surin National Park |
Jenkins Whipray (Himantura Jenkinsii) Several Several Kuhls Maskrays (Neotrygon kuhlii) Spearing Mantis Shrimp (lysiosquillina maculata) Sexy shrimp (Thor amboinensis) Mature Harlequin Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides) Several Blackspotted Sweetlips (plectorhinchus gaterinus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 12 Dec 25 | 4 | NIGHT DIVE “ Ao Suthep Bay” Located on the West of Koh SUrin in the Surin National Park |
Jenkins Whipray (Himantura Jenkinsii) Spearing Mantis Shrimp (lysiosquillina maculata) Several Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) Several Spiny Spooner Reef Crab (Etisus dentatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Durban Dancing Shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Nudis and Flatworms and many tiny shrimps that bounce away as soon as you hit with the light. |
| 13 Dec 25 | 5,6,7,8 | “Richelieu Rock” Located to the East of the Surin National Park |
Several Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Dogtooth Tunas: Gymnosarda unicolor) Several Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Orbicular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Great Barracudas (Sphyraena barracuda) Several Big Yellowfin Barracuda (Sphyraena obtusata) School of Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) Many Giant Trevally (caranx Ignoblis) Many Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Yellowhead Snapper (macolor macularis) Many Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Many Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several areas with many Tomato Clown Anemonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) Several teenager Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Several Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) School of Two-Spot Snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Zebra Moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Juvenile Yellow Boxfish (Ostarcion cubicus) Nudis and Flatwroms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 14 Dec 25 | 9 | “South Reef” Located on the South of Koh Tachai Island (North East away from Koh Bon) |
Several Black-tip Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Jenkins Whipray (Himantura Jenkinsii) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Dogtooth Tunas (Gymnosarda unicolor) Peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Several Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Several Milkfish (Chanos chanos) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Spotted Porcelain Crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 14 Dec 25 | 10 | “Twin Peaks” A.K.A “Tachai Pinnacle” Located on the South of Koh Tachai Island (1st Island when travelling South away from Surin National Park) |
School of Blackfin Barracudas (Sphyraena qenie) Several Giant Trevallies (caranx Ignoblis) Several Dogtooth Tunas (Gymnosarda unicolor) School of Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Juvenile Angel Fish (pomacanthus imperator) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow edged Moray ( Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Many Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Several Milkfish (Chanos chanos) Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 14 Dec 25 | 11 | “Koh Bon bay + Western Ridge” Located on the West of Koh Bon (1st island North away from the Similans. |
Black-tip Reef Shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Zebra Moray Eel (Gymnomuraena zebra) Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Talang Queenfish (Scomberoides commersonnianuus) Several Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Several Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) Several Maldivian Sponge Snail (Coriocella hibyae) Nudia and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 14 Dec 25 | 12 | NIGHT DIVE “Nam Chai Bay” Located on the South of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park. |
Several Pronghorn Spiny Lobster (Panulirus penicillatus) Several Decorator Crab (Camposcia retusa) Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus)
And all the usual marine life of the reef by night, sleeping hiding etc… |
| 15 Dec 25 | 13 |
“Breakfast Bend” Located on the South East of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park
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Several Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Comet Fish (Calloplesiops altivelis) Several Humback Unicornfish (Naso brachycentron) Many Coral grouper (Cephalopholis miniate) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Twotone dartfish (Ptereleotris evides) Several Blue Blanquillo (Malacanthus latovittatus) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus)
And all the usual marine life of the reef |
| 15 Dec 25 | 14 | “3 Trees” Located to the North East of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park. |
Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Several Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Several Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Juvenie Red Dart Goby (Nemateleostris magnifica) River of Longnose Emperorfish and Bluefin Trevallies. Many Brown-Marbled Grouper (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus) Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Many Aurora Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris aurora) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 15 Dec 25 | 15 | “Turtle Rock” Located on the West of island # 8 in the Similan National Park. |
2 Shortpouch Pygmy Pipehorse (Acentronura breviperula) 2 Starry Dragonet (Synchiropus stellatus) Many Banded Pipefish (Dunckerocampus multiannulatus) Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Free swimming Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Several titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) Many Redtooth Triggerfish (Odonus niger) Nudis and Flatworms Several diverse shrimps
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 15 Dec 25 | 16 | NIGHT DIVE “Donald Duck Bay” Located in the North of Island # 8 in the Similan National Park. |
Several Thai Pygmy squid (Ideosepius thailandicus) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Mosaic dragonet (Callionymus enneactis) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Acanthosepion pharaonis) Cube boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) Yellowspotted Triggerfish (Pseudobalistes fuscus) Nudis and Flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef at night |
| 16 Dec 25 | 17 | “Elephant Head Rock” Located to the South of Island # 8 in the Similan National Park |
White-tip reef Shark (Triaenodon obesus) 2 Ribbon Eels (Rhinomuraena quaesita) Male + female Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) School Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Andaman many spotted sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides) Several Giant Trevallies (caranx Ignoblis) Several Dogtooth Tunas (Gymnosarda unicolor) School of Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Juvenile Angel Fish (pomacanthus imperator) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Many Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers
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| 16 Dec 25 | 18 | “West of Eden” Located on the West of Is # 7 in the Similan National Park. |
Massive Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) 2 Shortpouch Pygmy Pipehorse (Acentronura breviperula) Spearing Mantis (Lysiosquillina Lisa) Leopard Blenny (Exallias brevis) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Several Semicircle Angelfish (Pomacanthus semicirculatus) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Andaman many spotted sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides) Slender Unicornfish (Naso Lopezi) Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 16 Dec 25 | 19 | “Monuments” a.k.a “The Channel” located on the South of Is # 6 in the Similan National Park |
Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Napoleon Wrasse (Chelenius Undulatus) Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Several Humpback Unicornfish (Naso brachycentron) Several Longnose Butterflyfish (Forcipiger longirostris) Several Racoon Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) Spotted Boxfish (Ostracion meleagris) Several Giant Morays (big size) (Gymnothorax javanicus) School of Bluestreak Fusiliers (Pterocaesio tile) Schools of Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus Kasmira)
And all the usual marine life of the reef |
THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 07 - 11 December 2025 - Similan & Surin Islands
THAILAND MASTER
“The Phinisi”
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
North Andaman Sea (Koh Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Koh Surin and Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck & Underwater Museum)
THAILAND
Date: 07 Dec – 11 Dec 2025
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
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Date |
Dive |
Dive Site |
Special Finds |
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08 Dec 25 |
1 |
CHECK DIVE “The Channel” Located on the South of Island # 5 In the Similan National Park |
Zebra Shark (Stegostoma tigrinum) Banded Sea Snake (Laticauda colubrina) Several Smalltooth Emperor (Lethrinus microdon) Several Juvenile Peacock Razorfish (Iniistius pavo) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Yellow edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Field of Splendid Garden Eels (Heteroconger hassi) Several Bluefin Trevallies (Caranx melampygus) Nudis and flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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08 Dec 25 |
2 |
“West of Eden” Located on the West of Island # 7 in the Similan national Park. |
Shortpouch pygmy pipehorse (Acentronura breviperula) Several Dogtooth Tunas : Gymnosarda unicolor) Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Spearing Mantis (Lysiosquillina Lisa) Leopard Blenny (Exallias brevis) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Several Midnight Snapper (Macolor macularis) Several Semicircle Angelfish (Pomacanthus semicirculatus) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Andaman many spotted sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides) Slender Unicornfish (Naso Lopezi) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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08 Dec 25 |
3 |
“3 Trees” Located to the North East of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park. |
Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Massive Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Several Midnight Snapper (Macolor macularis) Massive Brown Marbled Grouper (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus) River of Longnose Emperorfish and Bluefin Trevallies. Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Schools of Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus Kasmira) Yellow-Mask Angelfish (Pomacanhus xanthometopon) Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Many Goby and partner shrimps Porcelain Anemone Crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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08 Dec 25 |
4 |
Night Dive “Beacon Reef” Located on the East of Island # 8 in the Similan National Park |
Several Big Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana).qw dfg Several Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus) Many Durban Dancing Shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef at night, sleeping hiding etc… |
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09 Dec 25 |
5 |
“Western Ridge + Bay ” Located on the West of Koh Bon Island (1st Island North away from the Similan National Park) |
Oceanic Giant Manta Ray (Mobula birostris) Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Several Talang Queenfish (Scomberoides commersonnianuus) Several Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Several Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) Maldivian Sponge Snail Nudia and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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09 Dec 25 |
6 |
“Western Ridge, Bay + Coral Gardens” Located on Koh Bon Island |
Groups dived hoping to see oceanic Giant Manta Ray but no luck, however the groups that saw the Manta on the first dive where able to see the above fish that they had not seen on dive # 1. |
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09 Dec 25 |
7 |
“South Reef” Located on the South of Koh Tachai Island (North East away from Koh Bon) |
Black-tip Reef Shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) A pair of Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) fighting 4 Massive Dogtooth Tunas (Gymnosarda unicolor) Several Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Several Milkfish (Chanos chanos) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Spotted Porcelain Crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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09 Dec 25 |
8 |
NIGHT DIVE “Fisherman Bay” Located on the West of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park |
Baby Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Several Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus) Durban Dancing Shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Nudis, Shells, Clams and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life at night on a silty rocky outcrop. |
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10 Dec 25 |
9 |
“Ao Packard” Located on the South of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park |
Many Khulis Singray (Neotrygon kuhlii) Half -Banded Goby (Amblygobius semicinctus) Porcelain crabs (neopetrolisthes maculatus) Several Semicircle Angelfish (Pomacanthus semicirculatus) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Tomato Clown Anmeonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) Cleaner Pipefish ( Doryrhamptus janssi) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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10 Dec 25 |
10 |
“Torinla Reef” located on the East of Koh Torinla island in the Surin National Park |
Black tip Reef Shark (carcharhinus melanopterus) Jenkins Whipray (Pateobatis jenkinsii) Khulis Singray (Neotrygon kuhlii) Juvenile Blue Triggerfish (Pseudobalistes fuscus) Several Semicircle Angelfish (Pomacanthus semicirculatus) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Andaman many spotted sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Tomato Clown Anmeonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) Cleaner Pipefish ( Doryrhamptus janssi) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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10 Dec 25 |
11+ 12 |
Richelieu Rock |
School of Orbicular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Many Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) School of Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) Several Big Yellowfin Barracuda (Sphyraena obtusata) Several Great Barracudas (Sphyraena barracuda) Many Giant Trevally ( caranx Ignoblis) Many Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Yellowhead Snapper (macolor macularis) River of fish loaded with Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) School of Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Huge patch with Tomato Clown Anmeonefish Juvenile Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Several peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Several Yellow – Edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Several White – Eyed Moray (Siderea Thyrsoidea) Several juvenile Cube boxfish (Ostracion cubicus). Several Tiger egg cowries (Crenavolva tigris) 2 Queen Isabella Cowrie (Cypraea Isabella) Allied Cowrie – (Phenacovolva Biostris) Ornate Sapsucking slug (Elysia ornata) Zebra moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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11 Dec 25 |
13 |
“Boonsung wreck” located on the West of Khao Lak |
Several Honeycomb moray (Gynothorax favagineus) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Juv. Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Juv. Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Fringelip Flathead (Thysanophrys otaitensis) Several African Pompano Jacks (Alectis ciliaris) Some nudibranches seen: Nudibranchs Girdled Glossodoris (Glossodoris cincta) Nudibranchs Dark Margin Glossodoris (Glossodoris atromarginata) Nudibranchs Creamy Cromodoris (Chromodoris fidelis) Nudibranchs (Ceratosoma tenue) Nudibranchs (Chromodoris geminus) Nudibranchs (Chromodoris annulata) Giant Moray (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Shaded batfish (Platax pinnatus) Many schools of snapper and huge amounts of pufferish everywhere.
And all the usual marine life on a wreck. |
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11 Dec 25 |
14 |
“Underwater Museum” located to the South West of Khao Lak |
Similar to the above marine life of Boonsung Wreck including: Heaps more nudis and flatworms.
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THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 26 Nov - 06 Dec 2025 - The Best of Thailand
THAILAND MASTER
“The Phinisi”
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
“The Best of Thailand 10 Nights”
South Andaman Sea (Koh Haa, Phi Phi Islands, Koh Doc Mai)
North Andaman Sea (Koh Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Koh Surin and Richelieu Rock)
THAILAND
Date: 26 November – 06 Dec 2025
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
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Date |
Dive |
Dive Site |
Special Finds |
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27/11/25 |
1 |
CHECK DIVE -“West of 3” located on the West of Island # 3 in Koh Haa National Park |
Black-tip Reef Shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Great Barracudas (Sphyraena barracuda) Several Juvenile Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow-edged moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Anemonefish /Clarks, Skunk, Western Clown) Several Nudis and Flatworms
And the usual marine life on the reef |
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27/11/25 |
2 |
Island # 2 and Island # 4 Located in Koh Haa National Park |
Golden Mantis shrimp (Lysiosquilloides mapia) Juvenile Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) Juvenile Fimbriated Moray Eel (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Big Brown Marbled Grouper (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow-edged moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus)
Nudis and many head shield slugs in the sand mating etc..
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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27/11/25 |
3 |
“Little Island” Located to the West of Island # 5 in Koh Haa National Park |
Juvenile Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Many African Pompano Jacks (Alectis ciliaris) Several Giant Trevallies (Caranx Ignoblis) Several Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Several Big Eye Trevallies (caranx sefasciatus) Several Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Checkered Snapper (Lutjanus decussatus) Several Yellow-Spotted Trevally (Carangoides orthogrammus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Several Nudis and Flatworms.
And the usual marine life on the reef |
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27/11/25 |
4 |
NIGHT DIVE “The Lagoon” Located between Islands 2,3 and 4 in Koh Haa National Park |
Spider Decorator crabs (Camposcia retusa) Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus) Banded Sea Snake (Laticauda colubrina) Free swimming Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Nudis and Flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef by night, sleeping hiding etc… |
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28/11/25 |
5 |
“The Cathedral” Located on the South of Island # 5 in Koh Haa National Park |
Bluestriped Fangblenny (Plagiotremus rhinorhynchos) Bend Stick Pipefish (Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus) Juvenile Oriental Sweetlips (Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several African Pompano Jacks (Alectis ciliaris) Several Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Checkered Snapper (Lutjanus decussatus) Several Yellow-Spotted Trevally (Carangoides orthogrammus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Giant Trevally (Caranx Ignoblis) Yellow-edged moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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28/11/25 |
6 |
“The Chimney” Located on Island # 1 in the Koh Haa National Park |
Juvenile Bicolor Parrotfish (Cetoscarus bicolor) Several Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutkanus Kasmira) Schools of Five-Line Snapper ( Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Schools of Copper Sweeper (Pempheris oulensis) Several Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) Many Redtooth Triggerfish (Odonus niger) Several banded boxer Shrimp(Stenopus hispidus) Nudis and Flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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28/11/25 |
7 |
“North Little Island” Located to the West of Is #” |
Juvenile Trumpetfish (Aulostomus maculatus) Bluestriped Fangblenny (Plagiotremus rhinorhynchos) Lance Fangblenny (Aspidontus Dussumieri) Many African Pompano Jacks (Alectis ciliaris) Several Giant Trevallies (Caranx Ignoblis) Several Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Several Big Eye Trevallies (caranx sefasciatus) Several Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Checkered Snapper (Lutjanus decussatus) Several Yellow-Spotted Trevally (Carangoides orthogrammus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Several Nudis and Flatworms.
And the usual marine life on the reef |
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28/11/25 |
8 |
SUNSET DIVE ‘West of Island 3” Located in the Koh National Park |
Banded Sea Snake (Laticauda colubrina) School of Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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29/11/25 |
9 |
“Koh Bida Nok” Located in the South of the Phi Phi National Park |
Several Black-tip Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Tigertail Seahorse (Hippocampus comes) Several Peacock Flounder (Bothus lunatus) Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Several Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Field of Tomato anemonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) Devil scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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29/11/25 |
10 |
“Palong Wall to Maya Nui” located on the West of Phi Phi Ley in the Phi Phi National Park. |
Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Massive Porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix) Starry Puffer fish (Arothron stellatus) Several Blackspotted Pufferfish (Arothrn nigropunctatus) Several False Clown Anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of a Rocky seascape. |
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29/11/25 |
11 |
“Maya corner” Located on the West side of Phi Phi Ley in the Phi Phi National Park |
Massive Reef Octopus (octopus Cyanea) 2 Hawksbill Turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) Juvenile Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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29/11/25 |
12 |
SUNSET “Monkey Beach – Corner” Located on the West of Tonsai Bay in Phi Phi Don Island in Phi Phi National Park |
Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Longfin Cometfish (Calloplesiops altivelis) Banded Boxer Shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Some flatworms and some tiny shrimps Juvenile Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Tomato anemonefish (Amphiprion frenatus)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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30/11/25 |
13 |
“Koh Doc Mai East” Located to the East of Phuket |
Tigertail Seahorse (Hippocampus comes) Several Bamboo Cat Sharks (Chiloscyllium punctatum) School of Bigeye Barracudas (Sphyraena fosteri) School of Pickhandle Barracudas (Sphyraena jello) Several Tellowtail Barracuda (Sphyraena flavicauda) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow-edged moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Stripped Catfish (Plotosus Lineatus) Sharksucker (Echeneis naucrates) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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30/11/25 |
14 |
“Koh Doc Mai West” Located to the East of Phuket |
2 Tigertail Seahorse (Hippocampus comes) Many Bamboo Cat Sharks (Chiloscyllium punctatum) Many Stripped Catfish (Plotosus Lineatus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of rocky outcrops |
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1/12/25 |
15 |
“The Channel” Located on the South of Island # 5 In the Similan National Park |
Big Napoleon Wrasse (Chelenius Undulatus) Banded Sea Snake (Laticauda colubrina) Several Smalltooth Emperor (Lethrinus microdon) Several Juvenile Peacock Razorfish (Iniistius pavo) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Yellow edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Field of Splendid Garden Eels (Heteroconger hassi) Several Bluefin Trevallies (Caranx melampygus) Nudis and flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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1/12/25 |
16 |
“West of Eden” Located on the West of Island # 7 in the Similan national Park. |
Shortpouch pygmy pipehorse (Acentronura breviperula) Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Spearing Mantis (Lysiosquillina Lisa) Leopard Blenny (Exallias brevis) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Several Midnight Snapper (Macolor macularis) Several Semicircle Angelfish (Pomacanthus semicirculatus) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Andaman many spotted sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides) Slender Unicornfish (Naso Lopezi) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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1/12/25 |
17 |
“Tuna Wreck reef” Located on the South of Island # 5 in the Similan National Park |
Blue Face Koi Tang Fish (Zebrasoma scopas sp) Several Shortpouch pygmy pipehorse (Acentronura breviperula) Narrow-snouted Pipefish (Syngnathus tenuirostris) 2 Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) 2 Banded Sea snake (Laticauda colubrina) Cube Boxfish (Ostracion meleagris) Male Indian Redfin Butterflyfish (Chaetodon trifasciatus) Several Phantom Bannerfish (Heniochus pleurotaenia) School of Black Pyramid Butterflyfish (Hemitaurichthys zoster) Yellow-Mask Angelfish (Pomacanhus xanthometopon) Clark’s Anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii) Several mature Red Snapper (Lutjanus bohar) Bird Wrasse Gomphosus varius) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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1/12/25 |
18 |
NIGHT DIVE “Honeymoon Bay” Located on the East side of Island # 4 in the Similan National Park. |
Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Fimbriated Moray (gymnothorax fimbriatus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) hunting using divers lights Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Slingjaw Wrasse (Epibulus insidiator) Splendid Red Spooner crab (Etisus splendidus) Spotted Reef Crab (Carpilius maculates) Anemome crab (Neopetrolisthes maculates) Banded Boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Tapestry Shrimp (Saron sp)
And all the usual marine life of the reef by night, sleeping hiding etc… |
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2/12/25 |
19 |
“Elephant Head Rock” Located between Island # 7 + Island # 8 in the Similan National Park |
Ribbon Eel (Male ) (Rhinomuraena Quaesita) Several Tiger Cowrie Shell.(Cypraea tigris) Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Schools of Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus Kasmira) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Giant Trevally ( caranx Ignoblis) Several Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life around rocky outcrops. |
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2/12/25 |
20 |
“3 Trees” Located to the North East of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park. |
Massive Napoleon Wrasse (Chelenius Undulatus) Several Midnight Snapper (Macolor macularis) Massive Brown Marbled Grouper (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus) River of Longnose Emperorfish and Bluefin Trevallies. Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Schools of Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus Kasmira) Yellow-Mask Angelfish (Pomacanhus xanthometopon) Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Many Goby and partner shrimps Porcelain Anemone Crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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2/12/25 |
21 |
“Breakfast Bend” Located on the South East of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park
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Schools of Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus Kasmira) School of Yellowfin Goatfish (Mulloidi vanicolensis) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Twotone dartfish (Ptereleotris evides) Several Blue Blanquillo (Malacanthus latovittatus) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef |
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2/12/25 |
22 |
NIGHT DIVE “Nam Sai Bay” Located on the South of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park |
Thai Pygmy Squid (Idiosepius thailandicus) Several Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Several Splendid Red Spooner crab (Etisus splendidus) Anemome crab (Neopetrolisthes maculates) Banded Boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Tapestry Shrimp (Saron sp) Indian Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma desjardinii) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) free swimming Spotted Reef Crab (Carpilius maculates)
And all the usual marine life of the reef by night, sleeping hiding etc… |
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3/12/25 |
23 |
“Western Ridge” Located on the West of Koh Bon Island (1st Island North away from the Similan National Park) |
Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Several Talang Queenfish (Scomberoides commersonnianuus) Several Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Several Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) Maldivian Sponge Snail Nudia and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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3/12/25 |
24 |
“Koh Bon Bay” Located on the West side of Koh Bon Island. |
Black-tip Reef Shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) Spotted boxfish (ostracion meleagris) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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3/12/25 |
25 |
“South Reef” Located on the South of Koh Tachai Island (North East away from Koh Bon) |
Black-tip Reef Shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Several Milkfish (Chanos chanos) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Spotted Porcelain Crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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3/12/25 |
26 |
“Scooter Rock” located on the North East of Koh Tachai Island |
Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) School of Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) Several Great Barracudas (Sphyraena barracuda) School of Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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4/12/25 |
27+ 28 |
“Richelieu Rock” Located to the East of the Surin National Park |
Many Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) School of Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) Several Big Yellowfin Barracuda (Sphyraena obtusata) Several Great Barracudas (Sphyraena barracuda) Many Giant Trevally ( caranx Ignoblis) Many Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Yellowhead Snapper (macolor macularis) River of fish loaded with Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) School of Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Huge patch with Tomato Clown Anmeonefish Juvenile Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Several peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Several Yellow – Edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Several White – Eyed Moray (Siderea Thyrsoidea) Several juvenile Cube boxfish (Ostracion cubicus). Several Tiger egg cowries (Crenavolva tigris) 2 Queen Isabella Cowrie (Cypraea Isabella) Allied Cowrie – (Phenacovolva Biostris) Ornate Sapsucking slug (Elysia ornata) Zebra moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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4/12/25 |
29 |
“Torinla Reef” located on the East of Koh Torinla island in the Surin National Park |
Spotted Eagle Ray (Aetomylaeus narinari) Jenkins Whipray (Pateobatis jenkinsii) Khulis Singray (Neotrygon kuhlii) Juvenile Blue Triggerfish (Pseudobalistes fuscus) Several Semicircle Angelfish (Pomacanthus semicirculatus) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Andaman many spotted sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Tomato Clown Anmeonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) Cleaner Pipefish ( Doryrhamptus janssi) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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4/12/25 |
30 |
SUNSET/NIGHT “Ao Packard” Located on the South of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park |
Baby Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Several Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus) Many Durban Dancing Shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef at night, sleeping hiding etc… |
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5/12/25 |
31 |
“Ao Packard” Located on the South of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park |
Black tip Reef Shark (carcharhinus melanopterus) Jenkins Whipray (Pateobatis jenkinsii) Several Khulis Singray (Neotrygon kuhlii) Half -Banded Goby (Amblygobius semicinctus) Porcelain crabs (neopetrolisthes maculatus) Several Semicircle Angelfish (Pomacanthus semicirculatus) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Tomato Clown Anmeonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) Cleaner Pipefish ( Doryrhamptus janssi) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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5/12/25 |
32 |
“Torinla Pinnacle” Located to the East of Koh Torinla in the Surin National Park |
Many Black tip Reef Sharks (carcharhinus melanopterus) Jenkins Whipray (Pateobatis jenkinsii) Several Khulis Singray (Neotrygon kuhlii) Half -Banded Goby (Amblygobius semicinctus) Several Pinnate Spadefish (Platax Pinnatus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef |
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5/12/25 |
33 |
“Richelieu Rock” Located to the East of the Surin National Park |
Similar to dive # 27 + # 28 including: Big school of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) A pair of Harlequin Shrimps (hymenocera picta) |
THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 15-25 November 2025 - The Best of Thailand
“The Phinisi”
Thailand Master
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
Trip: “Best of Thailand”
North Andaman Sea
*Koh Surin including Richelieu Rock, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon and The Similan Islands*
South Andaman Sea
*Koh Doc Mai, Phi Phi Islands + Koh Haa*
Date : 15 – 25 November 2025
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
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Date |
Dive |
Dive Site |
Special Finds |
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16 Nov 25 |
1 |
CHECK DIVE “Ao Packard” Located on the South of Surin Thai in the Surin National Park |
Wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) Juvenile Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Golden Mantis Shrimp (Lysiosquilloides mapia) Several pairs of Andaman Rabbitfish a.k.a magnificent rabbitfish or Andaman Foxface (Siganus magnificus) Several Kuhls Maskrays (Neotrygon kuhlii) Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Several Mature Bicolor Parrotfish (Cetoscarus bicolor) Big school of Smalltooth Emperor (Lethrinus microdon) School of Two-Spot Snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix) Candy Crab (Hoplophyrs oatesii) Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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16 Nov 25 |
2 |
“Richelieu Rock” Located to the East of the Surin National Park |
Several Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) School of Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Several Great Barracudas (Sphyraena barracuda) Several Big Yellowfin Barracuda (Sphyraena obtusata) School of Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) Many Giant Trevally (caranx Ignoblis) Many Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Yellowhead Snapper (macolor macularis) Many Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Many Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several areas with many Tomato Clown Anemonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) Several teenager Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Several Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) School of Two-Spot Snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Zebra Moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Juvenile Yellow Boxfish (Ostarcion cubicus) Nudis and Flatwroms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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16 Nov 25 |
3 |
“Torinla Reef” Located on the East of Koh Torinla in the Koh Surin National Park. |
Several Black-tip Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Jenkins Whipray (Himantura Jenkinsii) Several Several Kuhls Maskrays (Neotrygon kuhlii) Several Clarks Anemonefish ( Amphiprion clarkii) Small school of Longnose Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) School of Pinnate Spadefish (Platax Pinnatus) Porcelian crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Several many-Spotted Sweetlips (Plectorhinctus chaetodonoides)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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16 Nov 25 |
4 |
NIGHT DIVE – “Ao Packard ” Located on the South of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park. |
Adult Black-tip Reef Shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Several Spiny Spooner Reef Crab (Etisus dentatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Durban Dancing Shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Semicircle Angelfish (Pomacanthus semicirculatus) Indian Phantom Bannerfish (Heniochus pleurotaenia) Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Lots of little shrimps, bounce away as soon as the light hits them. Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef at night, hiding, sleeping, hunting etc… |
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17 Nov 25 |
5 + 6 |
“Richelieu Rock” Located to the East of the Surin National Park. |
Marine life same as Dive # 2 + # 3 with the additions: Several peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Several Yellow – Edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Several White – Eyed Moray (Siderea Thyrsoidea) Several juvenile Cube boxfish (Ostracion cubicus). Several Tiger egg cowries (Crenavolva tigris) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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17 Nov 25 |
7 |
“Turtle Ledge South” Located on the East side of Koh Surin Thai in the Surin National Park |
Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Several Yellow – Edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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17 Nov 25 |
8 |
“Turtle Ledge North” Located on the North East of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park |
Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Tomato Clown Anmeonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Mature Bicolor Parrotfish (Cetoscarus bicolor) Big school of Smalltooth Emperor (Lethrinus microdon) Big concentrations of Sergeant Fish (Abudefduf saxatilis) School of Two-Spot Snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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18 Nov 25 |
9 |
“Twin Peaks” A.K.A “Tachai Pinnacle” Located on the South of Koh Tachai Island (1st Island when travelling South away from Surin National Park) |
Several Giant Trevallies (caranx Ignoblis) School of Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Juvenile Angel Fish (pomacanthus imperator) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow edged Moray ( Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Many Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Several Milkfish (Chanos chanos) Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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18 Nov 25 |
10 |
“Western Ridge ” Located on the West of Koh Bon (1st island North away from the Similans. |
Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Talang Queenfish (Scomberoides commersonnianuus) Several Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Several Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) Maldivian Sponge Snail Nudia and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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18 Nov 25 |
11 |
“Coral Gardens” Located on the North East of Koh Bon (1st island North away from the Similans. |
School of Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) School of Blackfin Barracudas (Sphyraena qenie) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Juvenile Peacock Razorfish (Iniistius Pavo) Juvenile Axilspot Hogfish (Bodianus axillaris) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Regal Angelfish (Pygoplites diacanthus) Humpback Unicornfish (Naso brachycentron) Several humpback Snapper (Lutjanusgibbus) Yellowfish Emperor (Lethrinus erythracanthus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Freckled Hawkfish (Paracirrhites forsteri) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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18 Nov 25 |
12 |
NIGHT DIVE “Beacon Reef” Located on the East of Island # 8 in the Similan National Park. |
Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) Schools of Slender Silverside (Hypoatherina barnesi) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Nudis and Flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef at night, hiding, sleeping, hunting etc… |
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19 Nov 25 |
13 |
“3 Trees” Located to the North East of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park. |
Several Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Several Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) River of Longnose Emperorfish and Bluefin Trevallies. Many Brown-Marbled Grouper (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus) Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Many Aurora Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris aurora) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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19 Nov 25 |
14 |
“Breakfast Bend” Located on the South East of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park
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Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Juvenile Peacock Razorfish (Iniistius Pavo) Juvenile Blue Razor Wrasse (Iniistius Pavo) Several Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Several Humback Unicornfish (Naso brachycentron) Many Coral grouper (Cephalopholis miniate) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Twotone dartfish (Ptereleotris evides) Several Blue Blanquillo (Malacanthus latovittatus) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus)
And all the usual marine life of the reef |
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19 Nov 25 |
15 |
“Turtle Rock” Located on the West of island # 8 in the Similan National Park. |
Comet Fish (Calloplesiops altivelis) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Several titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) Many Redtooth Triggerfish (Odonus niger) Nudis and Flatworms Several diverse shrimps
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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19 Nov 25 |
16 |
“NIGHT DIVE” in Donald Duck Bay located in the North of Island # 8 in the Similan National Park |
Comet Fish (Calloplesiops altivelis) Several Devil Scorpionfish Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef @ night sleeping, hiding etc…. |
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20 Nov 25 |
17 |
“West of Eden” Located on the West of Island # 7 in the Similan national Park. |
2 Shortpouch Pygmy Pipehorse (Acentronura breviperula) Spearing Mantis (Lysiosquillina Lisa) Leopard Blenny (Exallias brevis) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Several Semicircle Angelfish (Pomacanthus semicirculatus) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Andaman many spotted sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides) Slender Unicornfish (Naso Lopezi) Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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20 Nov 25 |
18 |
“The Channel” A.K.A “The Monumnets” Located on the South side of Is # 6 in the Similan National Park |
Jenkins Whipray (Pateobatis jenkinsii) Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Several Smalltooth Emperor (Lethrinus microdon) Several Juvenile Peacock Razorfish (Iniistius pavo) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Yellow edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Field of Splendid Garden Eels (Heteroconger hassi) Several Bluefin Trevallies (Caranx melampygus) Nudis and flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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20 Nov 25 |
19 |
“Tuna Wreck and Reef” located on the East of Island # 4 in the Similan National Park |
4 Shortpouch Pygmy Pipehorse (Acentronura breviperula) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) 2 Different Albino Tangs yellow variation (Zebrasoma flavescens) Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Several Humpback Unicornfish (Naso brachycentron) Several Longnose Butterflyfish (Forcipiger longirostris) Several Racoon Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) Spotted Boxfish (Ostracion meleagris) Several Giant Morays (big size) (Gymnothorax javanicus) School of Bluestreak Fusiliers (Pterocaesio tile) Schools of Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus Kasmira)
And all the usual marine life of the reef |
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21Nov 25 |
20 |
“Koh Doc Mai” Located to the East from Phuket |
Several Bamboo Cat Sharks (Chiloscyllium punctatum) Several Bigfin Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) Baby Reef Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Pickhandle Barracudas (Sphyraena jello) Several Yellowtail Barracuda (Sphyraena flavicauda) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow-edged moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Stripped Catfish (Plotosus Lineatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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21Nov 25 |
21 |
NIGHT DIVE “Tonsai Bay” Located in the bay of Phi Phi Don Island in the Phi Phi National Park. |
Several Comet Fish (Calloplesiops altivelis) Several Decorator Crab (Camposcia retusa) Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus)
And all the usual marine life of the reef by night, sleeping hiding etc… |
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22 Nov 25 |
22 |
“Koh Bida Nok” Located in the South of The Phi Phi National Park |
Several Black-tip Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Tigertail Seahorse (Hippocampus comes) Reef Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Painted Spiny Lobester (Panulirus versicolor) Several Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Several Bigfin Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) Bigeye Barracudas (Sphyraena fosteri) Field of Tomato anemonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) Devil scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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22 Nov 25 |
23 |
“West of Island # 3” Located on the West of Island 3 in the Koh Haa National Park |
Several Yellow-Spotted Trevally (Carangoides orthogrammus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Big School of Circular batfish (Platax orbicularis) Schools of common Lionfish (Pterois miles) Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Several Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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22 Nov 25 |
24 |
“Little Island” Located to the South West of the Koh Haa National Park |
Juvenile Blue Ringed Angelfish (Pomacanthus annularis) Juvenile Cube Boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) Several African Pompano Jacks (Alectis ciliaris) Several Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) Several Yellow-Spotted Trevally (Carangoides orthogrammus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Juvenile painted Spiny Lobester (Panulirus versicolor)
Several Nudis and Flatworms.
And the usual marine life on the reef |
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22 Nov 25 |
25 |
NIGHT DIVE “The Lagoon” Located between Islands 2,3 and 4 in Koh Haa National Park |
Baby Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Adult Banded Sea Snake (Laticauda colubrina) Spider Decorator crabs (Camposcia retusa) Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus) Free swimming Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Nudis and Flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef by night, sleeping hiding etc… |
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23 Nov 25 |
26 |
“The Cathedral” Located on the South of Island # 5 in Koh Haa National Park |
Juvenile Oriental Sweetlips (Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Big Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Several Juvenile painted Spiny Lobester (Panulirus versicolor) Several Circular batfish (Platax orbicularis) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Giant Trevally (Caranx Ignoblis) Boxfish (yellow) juvenile) (Ostracion cubicus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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23 Nov 25 |
27 |
“Island # 2 “ Located in the Lagoon in Koh Haa National Park |
School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) School of Einbery snapper Snappers (Lutjanus decussatus) Yellow-edged moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Many Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Talang Queenfish (Scomberoides commersonnianus) Several different kinds of Lionfish Several shrimps of all sorts Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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23 Nov 25 |
28 |
“The Chimney” Located on Island # 1 in the Koh Haa National Park
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Big school of Milkfish (Chanos chanos) Several African Pompano Jacks (Alectis ciliaris) Several Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) Several Golden Rabbitfish (Siganus guttatus) Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Several Giant Trevally (Caranx Ignoblis) Double-spotted Queenfish (Scomberoides Iysan) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Five-Line Snapper ( Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Clark’s Anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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23 Nov 25 |
29 |
NIGHT DIVE ‘Island # 4” Located in the middle of Koh Haa National Park |
Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Bigfin Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) Spotted Red Crab (Carpihus maculatus) Many Banded boxer Shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Elegant Crinoid Squat Lobster (Allogalathea elegans) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life by night, sleeping, hiding , hunting etc…. |
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24 Nov 25 |
30 |
“Koh Bida Nok” Located to the South of Phi Phi National Park |
Several Black-tip Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Tigertail Seahorse (Hippocampus comes) Reef Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Sole Fish Field of Tomato anemonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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24 Nov 25 |
31 |
“Palong Wall – Maya Corner” Located on the East of Phi Phi Ley Island in the Phi Phi National Park |
Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) Schools of Five-Line Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Clark’s Anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of a Rocky seascape. |
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24 Nov 25 |
32 + 33 |
“Koh Doc Mai” (East side dive 32 and dive 33 West side) Located to the East of Phuket |
Pregnant Tigertail seahorse (Chelenius Undulatus) Several Bamboo Cat Sharks (Chiloscyllium punctatum) Several Bigfin Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) Baby Reef Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Pickhandle Barracudas (Sphyraena jello) Several Yellowtail Barracuda (Sphyraena flavicauda) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow-edged moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Stripped Catfish (Plotosus Lineatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef |
THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 06-13 November 2025 - Myanmar
“The Phinisi”
Thailand Master
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
Trip: North Andaman Sea (BURMA)
Date: 06-13 November 2025
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
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Date |
Dive |
Dive Site |
Special Finds |
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07/11/25 |
1 |
“White Rock” |
Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Several Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) School of Two-Spot Snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Yellow Band + Blue-streak fusiliers School of Pickhandle Barracudas Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Many Anemonefish (Skunk, False Clown, Tomato etc…) Peacock Mantis Shrimp (odontodactylus scyllarus) Many Durban Dancing Shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef that likes rocky areas. |
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07/11/25 |
2 |
“Rocky One” |
Juvenile Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Several Tomato Clown Anmeonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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10/11/25 |
3 |
“Shark Cave” |
Several Blue Ringed Angelfish (Pomacanthus annularis) Several Russell’s Snappers (Lutjanus russelli) Several Red Snapper (Lutjanus bohar) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Oriental Sweetlips (Pletorhinchus vittatus) Schools of Randall’s Fusilier (Pterocaesio randalli) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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10/11/25 |
4 |
“Square Rock” |
School of Yellowtail Barracudas (Sphyraena flavicauda) Several Giant Trevallies (caranx ignobilis) A pair of Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Juvenile Oriental Sweetlips (Pletorhinchus vittatus) Blue Ringed angelfish (Pomacanthus annularis) Blue-Spotted Puffer (Arothoron caeruleopunctatus) School of Tennent’s Surgeonfish (Acanthus tennenti) Several Snubnose Grouper (Epinephelus macrospilos) Several Morays (Giant and White eyed morays) Several shrimps of all sorts in the cracks Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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11/11/25 |
5 |
“Candy Canyon” |
School of Golden-Spotted Trevally (Carangoides fulvoguttatus) Big Map Pufferfish (Arothron mappa) Blue Ringed Angelfish (Pomacanths anuularis) Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Bearded Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis barbatus) Schools of Bluestreak Fusiliers (Pterocaaesio Tile) Schools of Randall’s Fusilier (Pterocaesio randalli) Schools of Yellowback Fusiliers (Caesio xanthonota) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Peacock Mantis Shrimp (odontodactylus scyllarus) Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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11/11/25 |
6 |
“The Arch” |
Saddleback Butterflyfish (Chaetodon falcula) Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Schools of Bluestreak Fusiliers (Pterocaaesio Tile) Schools of Randall’s Fusilier (Pterocaesio randalli) Schools of Yellowback Fusiliers (Caesio xanthonota) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life around a rocky reef dive. |
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12/11/25 |
7 |
“Sea Fan Forest” |
Fimbriated Moray Eel (Gymothorax fimbriatus) Many Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Clark’s Anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii) False Clown Anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) Many Skunk Anemonefish (Amphiprion akallopisos) School of Two-Spot Snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Smalltooth Emperor (Lethrinus microdon) Schools of Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Slender Silverside ( Hypoatherina barnesi) Schools of Bluestreak fusiliers (Pterocaesio tile) Several Double-Spotted Queenfish (Scomberoides lysan) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Peacock Mantis Shrimp (odontodactylus scyllarus) Many Durban Dancing Shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef that likes rocky areas |
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12/11/25 |
8 |
“Western Rocky” |
Red Snapper (Lutjanus bohar) Wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) 2 Dogtooth Tunas (Gymnosarda unicolor) Andaman Sea Reef Octopus (Octopus cyanea) School of Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) School of Smalltooth Emperor (Lethrinus microdon) School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Many Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Blue Ringed angelfish (Pomacanthus annularis) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Pletorhinchus vittatus) Peacock Mantis Shrimp (odontodactylus scyllarus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Many Durban Dancing Shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef that likes rocky areas |
THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 25 Oct - 04 Nov 2025 - The Best of Thailand
“The Phinisi”
Thailand Master
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
Trip: “Best of Thailand”
North Andaman Sea
*Koh Surin including Richelieu Rock, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon and The Similan Islands*
South Andaman Sea
*Koh Doc Mai, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Haa, Hin Daeng*
Date : 25 October – 04 November 2025
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
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Date |
Dive |
Dive Site |
Special Finds |
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26 Oct 25 |
1 |
CHECK DIVE “Ao Packard” Located on the South of Surin Thai in the Surin National Park |
Several pairs of Andaman Rabbitfish a.k.a magnificent rabbitfish or Andaman Foxface (Siganus magnificus) Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Several Mature Bicolor Parrotfish (Cetoscarus bicolor) Big school of Smalltooth Emperor (Lethrinus microdon) School of Two-Spot Snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix) Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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26 Oct 25 |
2 +3 |
“Richelieu Rock” Located to the East of the Surin National Park |
1 Freckled Frogfish (Antennatus coccineus) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) School of Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Several Great Barracudas (Sphyraena barracuda) Several Big Yellowfin Barracuda (Sphyraena obtusata) School of Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) Many Giant Trevally (caranx Ignoblis) Many Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Yellowhead Snapper (macolor macularis) Many Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Many Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several areas with many Tomato Clown Anemonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) Several teenager Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Several Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) School of Two-Spot Snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nudis and Flatwroms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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26 Oct 25 |
4 |
NIGHT DIVE – “Turtle Ledge North” Located on the East of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park. |
Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Durban Dancing Shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Semicircle Angelfish (Pomacanthus semicirculatus) Indian Phantom Bannerfish (Heniochus pleurotaenia) Lots of little shrimps, bounce away as soon as the light hits them. Nudis and Flatworms Many little worms this evening attracted to the lights.
And all the usual marine life of the reef at night, hiding, sleeping, hunting etc… |
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27Oct 25 |
5 |
“Richelieu Rock” Located to the East of the Surin National Park. |
Marine life same as Dive # 2 + # 3 with the additions: Several peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Several Yellow – Edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Several White – Eyed Moray (Siderea Thyrsoidea) Several juvenile Cube boxfish (Ostracion cubicus). Several Tiger egg cowries (Crenavolva tigris)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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27Oct 25 |
6 |
“Turtle Ledge South” Located on the East side of Koh Surin Thai in the Surin National Park |
2 Giant Guitarfish (Rhynchobatus djiddensis) Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Several Yellow – Edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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27Oct 25 |
7 |
“Turtle Ledge North” Located on the North East of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park |
3 Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Tomato Clown Anmeonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Mature Bicolor Parrotfish (Cetoscarus bicolor) Big school of Smalltooth Emperor (Lethrinus microdon) Big concentrations of Sergeant Fish (Abudefduf saxatilis) School of Two-Spot Snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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27Oct 25 |
8 |
NIGHT DIVE “Torinla Reef” Located on eth East of Koh Torinla Island in the South of the Surin National Park. |
Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Several Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Massive schools of Slender Silverside (Hypoatherina barnesi) small shiny fish hitting us in all directions Nudis and Flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the ree |
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28Oct 25 |
9 |
“South Reef” Located on the South of Koh Tachai Island (1st Island when travelling South away from Surin National Park) |
Several Black-tip Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Milkfish (Chanos chanos) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Spotted Porcelain Crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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28Oct 25 |
10 |
“Coral Gardens” Located on the North East of Koh Bon (1st island North away from the Similans. |
Black-tip Reef Shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Talang Queenfish (Scomberoides commersonnianuus) Several Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Several Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) Maldivian Sponge Snail Nudia and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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28Oct 25 |
11 |
“Beacon Reef” Located on the East of Island # 8 in the Similan National Park. |
Freckled Frogfish Antennarius coccineus) Juvenile Peacock Razorfish (Iniistius Pavo) Juvenile Axilspot Hogfish (Bodianus axillaris) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Regal Angelfish (Pygoplites diacanthus) Humpback Unicornfish (Naso brachycentron) Several humpback Snapper (Lutjanusgibbus) Yellowfish Emperor (Lethrinus erythracanthus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Freckled Hawkfish (Paracirrhites forsteri) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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28Oct 25 |
12 |
NIGHT DIVE “Beacon Reef” Located on the East of Island # 8 in the Similan National Park. |
Massive schools of Slender Silverside (Hypoatherina barnesi) small shiny fish hitting us in all directions Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Nudis and Flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef at night, hiding, sleeping, hunting etc… |
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29Oct 25 |
13 |
“Breakfast Bend” Located on the South East of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park
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Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Juvenile Peacock Razorfish (Iniistius Pavo) Several Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Several Humback Unicornfish (Naso brachycentron) Many Coral grouper (Cephalopholis miniate) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Twotone dartfish (Ptereleotris evides) Several Blue Blanquillo (Malacanthus latovittatus) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus)
And all the usual marine life of the reef |
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29Oct 25 |
14 |
“3 Trees” Located to the North East of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park. |
Several Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Several Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) River of Longnose Emperorfish and Bluefin Trevallies. Many Brown-Marbled Grouper (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus) Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Many Aurora Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris aurora) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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29Oct 25 |
15 |
“South Beacon Reef” Located on the South East of island # 8 in the Similan National Park. |
Several Comet Fish (Calloplesiops altivelis) Several Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Several titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) Many Redtooth Triggerfish (Odonus niger)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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29Oct 25 |
16 |
“NIGHT DIVE” |
Nobody went, we watched the documentary of the Moken people. |
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30Oct 25 |
17 |
“Deep Six” Located on the North of Island # 7 in the Similan National Park. |
Several White-tip Reef Shark (Triaenodon obesus) Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Schools of Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus Kasmira) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Giant Trevally ( caranx Ignoblis) Several Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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30Oct 25 |
18 |
“The Channel” Located on the South side of Is # 6 in the Similan National Park |
Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Several Smalltooth Emperor (Lethrinus microdon) Several Juvenile Peacock Razorfish (Iniistius pavo) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Yellow edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Field of Splendid Garden Eels (Heteroconger hassi) Several Bluefin Trevallies (Caranx melampygus) Nudis and flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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30Oct 25 |
19 |
“Honeymoon nay, located on the East of Island # 4 in the Similan National Park |
Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Several Humpback Unicornfish (Naso brachycentron) Several Longnose Butterflyfish (Forcipiger longirostris) Several Racoon Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) Spotted Boxfish (Ostracion meleagris) Several Giant Morays (big size) (Gymnothorax javanicus) Fields covered with Black-Tailed Dascylus (Dascyllus melanurus) Several Humpnose Bigeye Bream (Monotaxis grandoculis) Several Talang Queenfish (Scomberoides commersonnianus) School of Bluestreak Fusiliers (Pterocaesio tile)
And all the usual marine life of the reef |
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31Oct 25 |
20 |
“Koh Doc Mai” Located to the East from Phuket |
Several Bamboo Cat Sharks (Chiloscyllium punctatum) Several Bigfin Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) Baby Reef Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Pickhandle Barracudas (Sphyraena jello) Several Yellowtail Barracuda (Sphyraena flavicauda) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow-edged moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Stripped Catfish (Plotosus Lineatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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31Oct 25 |
21 |
NIGHT DIVE “Tonsai Bay” Located in the bay of Phi Phi Don Island in the Phi Phi National Park. |
Several Comet Fish (Calloplesiops altivelis) Several Decorator Crab (Camposcia retusa) Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus)
And all the usual marine life of the reef by night, sleeping hiding etc… |
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01Nov25 |
22 |
“Koh Bida Nok” Located in the South of The Phi Phi National Park |
Many Black-tip Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Tigertail Seahorse (Hippocampus comes) 2 Reef Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Several Bigfin Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) Bigeye Barracudas (Sphyraena fosteri) Field of Tomato anemonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) Devil scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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01Nov25 |
23 |
“Little Island” Located to the South West of the Koh Haa National Park |
Several African Pompano Jacks (Alectis ciliaris) Several Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) Several Yellow-Spotted Trevally (Carangoides orthogrammus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Nudis and Flatworms.
And the usual marine life on the reef |
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01Nov25 |
24 |
“The Cathedral” Located on the South of Island # 5 in Koh Haa National Park |
Juvenile Oriental Sweetlips (Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Big Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Several Juvenile painted Spiny Lobester (Panulirus versicolor) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Giant Trevally (Caranx Ignoblis) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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01Nov25 |
25 |
NIGHT DIVE “The Lagoon” Located between Islands 2,3 and 4 in Koh Haa National Park |
Spider Decorator crabs (Camposcia retusa) Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus) Free swimming Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Nudis and Flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef by night, sleeping hiding etc… |
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02Nov25 |
26 |
“Hin Daeng” A.K.A “RED ROCK” located to the South West of Koh Haa National Park (+- 3 hours away) |
Big school of Milkfish (Chanos chanos) Several African Pompano Jacks (Alectis ciliaris) Juvenile Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Talang Queenfish (Scomberoides commersonnianus) Double-spotted Queenfish (Scomberoides Iysan) Several Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Smalltooth Emperor (Lethrinus microdon) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Bignose Unicornfish (Naso vlamingii) Boxfish (yellow) juvenile) (Ostracion cubicus) Yellow-edged moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Many Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Spotted Porcelain Crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Nudis and flatworms Variety of shrimps in cracks
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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02Nov25 |
27 |
“The Chimney” Located on Island # 1 in the Koh Haa National Park |
Big school of Milkfish (Chanos chanos) Several African Pompano Jacks (Alectis ciliaris) Several Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) Several Golden Rabbitfish (Siganus guttatus) Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Several Giant Trevally (Caranx Ignoblis) Double-spotted Queenfish (Scomberoides Iysan) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Five-Line Snapper ( Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Clark’s Anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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02Nov25 |
28 |
“South of Island # 3” Located in the South of Island # 3 in the Koh Haa National Park. |
Couple of Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Devil scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Five-Line Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Several giant Clams (Tridacna maxima) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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02Nov25 |
29 |
NIGHT DIVE “Koh Haa Lagoon” located in the Center of Koh Haa National Park. |
Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Nudis and flatworms Variety of shrimps in cracks Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Free swimming Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus)
And all the usual marine life of the reef by night, sleeping hiding etc…. |
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03Nov25 |
30 |
“Koh Bida Nok” Located in the South of The Phi Phi National Park |
Many Black-tip Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Tigertail Seahorse (Hippocampus comes) Reef Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). School of Bigfin Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) Bigeye Barracudas (Sphyraena fosteri) Field of Tomato anemonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) Devil scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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03Nov25 |
31 |
“Piley Wall” Located to the East of Phi Phi Ley in the Phi Phi National Park. |
Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Several Long-Beaked Coralfish (Chelmon rostratus) Several Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) Several False Clown Anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) Several Snubnose Grouper (Epinephelius macrospilos) Big Camouflage Grouper (Epinephelus polyphekadion)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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03Nov25 |
32 |
“Koh Doc Mai” Located to the East from Phuket |
Pair of Harlequin Shrimps (Hymenocera picta) Tigertail Seahorse ( hippocampus comes) Several Bamboo Cat Sharks (Chiloscyllium punctatum) Pickhandle Barracudas (Sphyraena jello) Several Yellowtail Barracuda (Sphyraena flavicauda) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow-edged moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Stripped Catfish (Plotosus Lineatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 14-24 October 2025 - The Best of Thailand
“The Phinisi”
Thailand Master
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
Trip: South Andaman Sea (Koh Haa, Koh Lipe, Hin Daeng + Muaeng, Phi Phi Islands, Koh Doc Mai) + North Andaman Sea ( Koh Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Koh Surin and Richelieu Rock)
THAILAND
Date: 14-24 OCT 2025
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
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Date |
Dive |
Dive Site |
Special Finds |
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15/Oct/25 |
1 |
CHECK DIVE -“West of 3” located on the West of Island # 3 in Koh Haa National Park |
Great Barracudas (Sphyraena barracuda) Several Juvenile Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow-edged moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Anemonefish /Clarks, Skunk, Western Clown Several Nudis and Flatworms
And the usual marine life on the reef |
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15/Oct/25 |
2 |
“Little Island” Located to the West of Island # 5 in Koh Haa National Park |
Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Several Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) Several Yellow-Spotted Trevally (Carangoides orthogrammus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Nudis and Flatworms.
And the usual marine life on the reef |
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15/Oct/25 |
3 |
“The Cathedral” Located on the South of Island # 5 in Koh Haa National Park |
Juvenile Oriental Sweetlips (Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Giant Trevally (Caranx Ignoblis) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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15/Oct/25 |
4 |
NIGHT DIVE “The Lagoon” Located between Islands 2,3 and 4 in Koh Haa National Park |
Pair of Harlequin Shrimps (Hymnocera pictus) Spider Decorator crabs (Camposcia retusa) Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus) Free swimming Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Nudis and Flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef by night, sleeping hiding etc… |
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16/Oct/25 |
5 |
“Koh Phueng” Located to the West of Ko Rawi in Koh Lipe National Park |
Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Several Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow-edged moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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16/Oct/25 |
6 |
“Koh Sawang” Located to the South West of Koh Lipe National Park |
Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several boxfish (ostarcion meleagris) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Fingerprint Toby (canthigaster compressa) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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16/Oct/25 |
7 |
“Bommie City” Located on the East side of Koh Adang in the Koh Lipe National Park |
Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Spotted boxfish (ostracion meleagris) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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16/Oct/25 |
8 |
Sunset “Koh Phueng” Located to the West of Ko Rawi in Koh Lipe National Park |
Blue Blanquillo (malacanthus latovittatus) Common Lionfish (Pterois volitrans) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Several giant Clams (Tridacna maxima) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) Nudis and Flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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17/Oct/25 |
9 |
Hin Muaeng located to the South West of Koh Haa National Park (+- 3 hours away) |
Big school of Milkfish (Chanos chanos) Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Juvenile Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Talang Queenfish (Scomberoides commersonnianus) Double-spotted Queenfish (Scomberoides Iysan) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Fish soup of juvenile fish getting devoured by all the bigger fish. Nudis and Flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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17/Oct/25 |
10 |
Hin Daeng located to the South West of Koh Haa National Park (+- 3 hours away) |
Several Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Smalltooth Emperor (Lethrinus microdon) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Bignose Unicornfish (Naso vlamingii) Boxfish (yellow) juvenile) (Ostracion cubicus) Yellow-edged moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Nudis and flatworms Variety of shrimps in cracks
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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17/Oct/25 |
11 |
“The Chimney” Located on Island # 1 in the Koh Haa National Park |
Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutkanus Kasmira) Schools of Five-Line Snapper ( Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Schools of Copper Sweeper (Pempheris oulensis) Several Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) Many Redtooth Triggerfish (Odonus niger) Several banded boxer Shrimp(Stenopus hispidus) Nudis and Flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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17/Oct/25 |
12 |
“Night Dive” Island # 2 ,#4 and the lagoon in Koh Haa National Park. |
Harlequin Shrimps (Hymnocera pictus) Decorator Crab (Camposcia retusa) Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Free swimming Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef by night, sleeping hiding etc… |
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18/Oct/25 |
13 |
“Koh Bida Nok” Located in the South of The Phi Phi National Park |
Many Black-tip Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Tigertail Seahorse (Hippocampus comes) 2 Reef Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Several Bigfin Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) Bigeye Barracudas (Sphyraena fosteri) Field of Tomato anemonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) Devil scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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18/Oct/25 |
14 |
“Koh Doc Mai” Located to the East of Phuket |
Several Bamboo Cat Sharks (Chiloscyllium punctatum) School of Bigeye Barracudas (Sphyraena fosteri) School of Pickhandle Barracudas (Sphyraena jello) Several Tellowtail Barracuda (Sphyraena flavicauda) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow-edged moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Stripped Catfish (Plotosus Lineatus) Sharksucker (Echeneis naucrates) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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19/Oct/25 |
15 |
“The Channel” Located on the South of Island # 5 In the Similan National Park |
Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Several Smalltooth Emperor (Lethrinus microdon) Several Juvenile Peacock Razorfish (Iniistius pavo) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Yellow edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Field of Splendid Garden Eels (Heteroconger hassi) Several Bluefin Trevallies (Caranx melampygus) Nudis and flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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19/Oct/25 |
16 |
“West of Eden” Located on the West of Island # 7 in the Similan national Park. |
Spearing Mantis (Lysiosquillina Lisa) Leopard Blenny (Exallias brevis) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Several Semicircle Angelfish (Pomacanthus semicirculatus) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Andaman many spotted sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides) Slender Unicornfish (Naso Lopezi) Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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19/Oct/25 |
17 |
“Stonehenge” Located on the North West of Island # 4 in the Similan National Park. |
Several Midnight Snapper (Macolor macularis) Indian Redfin Butterflyfish (Chaetodon trifasciatus) Several Phantom Bannerfish (Heniochus pleurotaenia) School of Black Pyramid Butterflyfish (Hemitaurichthys zoster) Yellow-Mask Angelfish (Pomacanhus xanthometopon) Clark’s Anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii) Several mature Red Snapper (Lutjanus bohar) Bird Wrasse Gomphosus varius) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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19/Oct/25 |
18 |
NIGHT DIVE “Honeymoon Bay” Located on the East side of Island # 4 in the Similan National Park. |
Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) hunting using divers lights Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Slingjaw Wrasse (Epibulus insidiator) Splendid Red Spooner crab (Etisus splendidus) Spotted Reef Crab (Carpilius maculates) Anemome crab (Neopetrolisthes maculates) Banded Boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Tapestry Shrimp (Saron sp)
And all the usual marine life of the reef by night, sleeping hiding etc… |
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20/Oct/25 |
19 |
“Elephant Head Rock” Located between Island # 7 + Island # 8 in the Similan National Park |
Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Schools of Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus Kasmira) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Giant Trevally ( caranx Ignoblis) Several Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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20/Oct/25 |
20 |
“3 Trees” Located to the North East of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park. |
School of Blackfin Barracudas (Sphyraena qenie) Napoleon Wrasse (Chelenius Undulatus) Several Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) River of Lognose EMperorfish and Bluefin Trevallies. Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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20/Oct/25 |
21 |
“Breakfast Bend” Located on the South East of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park
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Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Twotone dartfish (Ptereleotris evides) Several Blue Blanquillo (Malacanthus latovittatus) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef |
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20/Oct/25 |
22 |
NIGHT DIVE “Beacon Reef” Located on the East of Island # 8 in the Similan National Park. |
2 Separate Freckled Frogfish Antennarius coccineus) 1 Painted Frogfish (Black) Antennarius pictus) Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) WhiteMouth Moray eel (Gymnothorax meleagris) Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) 2 Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef by night, sleeping hiding etc… |
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21/Oct/25 |
23 |
“Coral Gardens” Located on the North East of Koh Bon (1st island North away from the Similans. |
Black-tip Reef Shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Talang Queenfish (Scomberoides commersonnianuus) Several Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Several Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) Maldivian Sponge Snail Nudia and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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21/Oct/25 |
24 |
“South Reef” Located on the South of Koh Tachai Island (North East away from Koh Bon) |
Black-tip Reef Shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Milkfish (Chanos chanos) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Spotted Porcelain Crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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21/Oct/25 |
25 |
“Scooter Rock” located on the North East of Koh Tachai Island |
Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Cometfish (Calloplesiops altivelis) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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21/Oct/25 |
26 |
NIGHT DIVE “Ao Packard” Located on the South of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park |
Several White-tip Reef Shark (Triaenodon obesus) Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus) Durban Dancing Shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Nudis and Flatworms Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus)
And all the usual marine life of the reef at night, hiding, hunting etc… |
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22/Oct/25 |
27 |
“Turtle Ledge South” Located on the East of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park |
Juvenile Blue Triggerfish (Pseudobalistes fuscus) Several Semicircle Angelfish (Pomacanthus semicirculatus) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Andaman many spotted sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Tomato Clown Anmeonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) Cleaner Pipefish ( Doryrhamptus janssi) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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22/Oct/25 |
28 |
“Turtle Ledge North” Located on the East of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park |
Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Several Yellow – Edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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22/Oct/25 |
29 |
“Ao Packard” Located on the South of Surin Thai in the Surin Nattional Park |
Several big Brown-Marbled groupers (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus) Juvenile Cube Boxfish (1cm) Ostracion cubicus) Several Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Tomato Clown Anmeonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) Several Mature Bicolor Parrotfish (Cetoscarus bicolor) Big school of Smalltooth Emperor (Lethrinus microdon) School of Two-Spot Snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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22/Oct/25 |
30 |
SUNSET “Torinla Reef” Located on the East of Koh Torinla in the Surin National Park |
Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Several Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Massive schools of small shiny fish hitting us in all directions Nudis and Flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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23/Oct/25 |
31 + 32 + 33 |
“Richelieu Rock” Located to the East of the Surin National Park |
1 Freckled Frogfish (Antennatus coccineus) Couple of Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Many Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) School of Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) Several Big Yellowfin Barracuda (Sphyraena obtusata) Several Great Barracudas (Sphyraena barracuda) Many Giant Trevally ( caranx Ignoblis) Many Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Yellowhead Snapper (macolor macularis) River of fish loaded with Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) School of Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Huge patch with Tomato Clown Anmeonefish Juvenile Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Several peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Several Yellow – Edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Several White – Eyed Moray (Siderea Thyrsoidea) Several juvenile Cube boxfish (Ostracion cubicus). Several Tiger egg cowries (Crenavolva tigris) 2 Queen Isabella Cowrie (Cypraea Isabella) Allied Cowrie – (Phenacovolva Biostris) Ornate Sapsucking slug (Elysia ornata) Zebra moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Nudis and Flatworms And all usual marine life of the reef. |
Season 2024-2025
THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 14-18 October 2024 - Similan & Surin Islands
“The Phinisi”
Thailand Master
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
Trip : North Andaman Sea ( Koh Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock (Thailand)
Date : 14/10/24 – 18/10/24
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
| Date | Dive | Dive Site | Special Finds |
| 15/10/24 | 1 | “The Monuments” Located on the South of Island # 5 and Island # 6 in the Similan National Park |
Juvenile Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Juvenile Rockmover Wrasse (Novaculichthys taeniourus) Indian Flame baslet (pseudanthias ignitus) Longfin Cometfish (calloplesiopes altivelis) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Nudis and Flatworms Juvenile Yellowmargin Triggerfish (Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Field Splendid Garden Eels (Heteroconger hassi) Big school of Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Many Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers
And all usual marine life of the reef |
| 15/10/24 | 2 | “Stonehenge” Located on the North West of Island # 4 in the Similan National Park |
Massive Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Several Phamtom Bannerfish (Heniochus pleurotaenia) Yellow masked Angelfish (pomacanthus xanthometopon) Several False Clown Anemonefish(Amphirion ocellaris) Schools of Bluestripe snapper (Lutkanus kasmira) Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Lined Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lineolatus) Several Skunk anemonefish (Amphiprion akallopisos) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Angel Fish (pomacanthus imperator) Several Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis)
And all the usual marine life of the Reef. |
| 15/10/24 | 3 | “3 Trees” located on the East of Island #9 in the Similan National Park |
Juvenile Bicolor Parrotfish (Cetoscarus bicolor) Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena Barracuda) Many Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Lined Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lineolatus) Several Skunk anemonefish (Amphiprion akallopisos) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Angel Fish (pomacanthus imperator) Several Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) School of Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Midnight Snapper (Macolor macularis)
And all usual marine life of the reef. |
| 15/10/24 | 4 | “Beacon reef “ (NIGHT DIVE) located on the East of Island # 8 in the Similan National Park |
Several Juvenile Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata ) Common Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Peacock groupers (Cephalopholis argus) Several Bearded Scorpinfish (Scorpaenopsis barbatus) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Plectorhinchus vittatus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus)
And all usual marine life of the reef by night |
| 16/10/24 | 5 | “Deep Six” located on the North of Island # 7 in the Similan National Park |
Several big Dogtooth Tunas (Gymnosarda unicolor) Several Giant Trevally (Caranx ignobilis) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Several Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Plectorhinchus vittatus) Several Spotted Boxfish (ostracion meleagris)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 16/10/24 | 6 | “Coral gardens” located on the North Side of Koh Bon Island |
Adult Barramundi (rare around here) (Cromileptes altivelis) Some big Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Zebra Moray eel (Gymnomuraena zebra) Several Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Nudis Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Maldivian Sponge snail – (coriocella hibyae)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 16/10/24 | 7 | “Scooter Rock” Located on the North East of Koh Tachai. |
Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Golden Mantis Shrimp (Lysiosquilloides sp.) Several big Brown-Marbled Grouper ( Epinephelus fuscoguttatus) Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Several Nudis and Flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 16/10/24 | 8 | “Ao Packard” (NIGHT DIVE) Located on the South of Surin Thai Island |
Freckled Frogfish (Abantennarius coccineus) Several Cleaner Pipefish ( Doryrhamptus janssi) Several Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus ) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans ) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata ) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata ) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Nudis and Flatworms Several Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) And all the usual marine life at night on the reef. |
| 17/10/24 | 9/10/11/12 | “Richelieu Rock” Located to East of the Surin National Park |
Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) Big Yellowfin Barracuda (Sphyraena obtusata) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellowhead Snapper (macolor macularis) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Several peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Octopus (Octopus cyanea) Several Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Several Yellow – Edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Several White – Eyed Moray (Siderea Thyrsoidea) Several juvenile Cube boxfish (Ostracion cubicus). Several Tiger egg cowries (Crenavolva tigris) 2 Queen Isabella Cowrie (Cypraea Isabella) Allied Cowrie – (Phenacovolva Biostris) Ornate Sapsucking slug (Elysia ornata) Zebra moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) And all usual marine life of the reef. |
THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 19-23 October 2024 - Similan & Surin Islands
“The Phinisi”
Thailand Master
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
Trip: North Andaman Sea ( Koh Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock (Thailand)
Date : 19-23 October 2024
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
| Date | Dive | Dive Site | Special Finds |
| 20/10/24 | 1 | “Honeymoon Bay” Located on the East of Island # 4 in the Similan National Park. |
Banded sea snake (lacticauda colubrina) Several big Dogtooth Tunas (Gymnosarda unicolor) Juvenile Rockmover Wrasse (Novaculichthys taeniourus) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Indian Flame baslet (pseudanthias ignitus) Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Nudibranchs and flatworms Field Splendid Garden Eels (Heteroconger hassi) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Plectorhinchus vittatus) Several Spotted Boxfish (ostracion meleagris) Semicircle Angelfish (Pomacanthus semicirculatus) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 20/10/24 | 2 | “Tuna Wreck Reef” Located on the South of Island # 5 in the Similan National Park. |
Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Banded sea snake (lacticauda colubrina) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Plectorhinchus vittatus) Several Spotted Boxfish (ostracion meleagris) Several Blue-ringed Angelfish (Pygolites diacanthus) Several Smalltooth emperor (Lethrinus microdon) Juvenile Blue Blanquillo (Malacanthus latovittatus) Several Yellowmargin Triggerfish (Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 20/10/24 | 3 | “The Channel” Located on the South of Island # 6 in the Similan National Park. |
Banded sea snake (lacticauda colubrina) Big Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) hunting a fighting with fish what a show Juvenile Black Snapper ( Macolor niger) Juvenile Peacock Razorfish (Iniistius pavo) Juvenile Rockmover Wrasse (Novaculichthys taeniourus) Juvenile Midnight Snapper (Macolor macularis) Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Juvenile (2cm) Brushtail Tang (Zebrasoma scopas) Several Humpnose Unicornfish (Naso tuberosus) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 20/10/24 | 4 | “Night Dive – Honeymoon Bay” Located on the East of Island # 4 |
Several Cleaner Pipefish ( Doryrhamptus janssi) Several Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus ) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Nudis and Flatworms Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) And all the usual marine life at night on the reef. |
| 21/10/24 | 5 | “Breakfast Bend” Located on the South East of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park. |
Massive Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) 2 Fully grown Bumphead Parrotfish (Bulbometopon muricatum) Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Schools of Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus Kasmira) Several Clarks Anemonefish (Amphipirion clarki) Many False clown anemonefish (Amphipirion ocellaris) Several Whitemargin unicornfish (Naso annulatus) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 21/10/24 | 6 | “Coral gardens” Located on the North East of Koh Bon Island (1st Island North away from the Similans) |
Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Twotone dartfish (Ptereleotris evides) Several Blue Blanquillo (Malacanthus latovittatus) Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Zebra Lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra) Devil scorpionfish (Scor[aenopses diabolus) Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Nudis and flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 21/10/24 | 7 | “Scooter Rock” Located on the North East of Koh Tachai Island (2nd Island away from the Similan islands) |
Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Nudis and flatworms School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) |
| 21/10/24 | 8 | “Ao Packard” (NIGHT DIVE) Located on the South of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park. |
Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Several Cleaner Pipefish ( Doryrhamptus janssi) Several Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus ) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Nudis and Flatworms Several Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) And all the usual marine life at night on the reef. |
| 22/10/24 | 9 | “Ao Packard” Located on the South of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park |
Wahoo (Acanthocybrium solandri) Freckled Frogfish (Abantennarius coccineus) Several Cleaner Pipefish ( Doryrhamptus janssi) Several Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Nudis and Flatworms Several Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Juvenile Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Several Andaman Rabbitfish a.k.a Magnificent Rabbitfish (Siganus magnificus) Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 22/10/24 | 10 | “Torinla Reef” Located on the East of Koh Torinla in the Surin National Park |
Several Andaman Rabbitfish a.k.a Magnificent Rabbitfish (Siganus magnificus) Several Khul’s Stingrays (Dasyatis kuhlii) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Plectorhinchus vittatus) Several Pinnate Spadefish (Platax pinnatus) Several Regal Angelfish (Pygoplites diacanthus) Several Yellow-mask Angelfish (Pomacanthus sexstriatus) Several Clark’s Anemonefish (Amphirion clarkia) Schools of Five-lined snapper (Lutjanus quiquelneatus) Schools of Two-Spot Snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Nudis and Flatworms And the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 22/10/24 | 11 | “Turtle Ledge North” Located on the East of Surin Thai Island in the Suirn National Park |
Several Andaman Rabbitfish a.k.a Magnificent Rabbitfish (Siganus magnificus) Khul’s Stingrays (Dasyatis kuhlii) Common Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Peacock groupers (Cephalopholis argus) Several Bearded Scorpinfish (Scorpaenopsis barbatus) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) And all usual marine life of the reef. |
| 22/10/24 | 12 | “Turtle Ledge South” Located in the East of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park |
Jenkins Whipray (Himantura jenkinsii ) Juvenile Pinnate Spadefish (Platax pinnatus) Many Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Nudis and Flatworms Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 23/10/24 | 13 | “Boonsung wreck” located on the West of Khao Lak |
Several Honeycomb moray (Gynothorax favagineus) Juv. Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Juv. Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Fringelip Flathead (Thysanophrys otaitensis) Several African Pompano Jacks (Alectis ciliaris) Some nudibranches seen : Nudibranchs Girdled Glossodoris (Glossodoris cincta) Nudibranchs Dark Margin Glossodoris (Glossodoris atromarginata) Nudibranchs Creamy Cromodoris (Chromodoris fidelis) Nudibranchs (Ceratosoma tenue) Nudibranchs (Chromodoris geminus) Nudibranchs (Chromodoris annulata) Giant Moray (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Shaded batfish (Platax pinnatus) Many schools of snapper and huge amounts of pufferish everywhere. And all the usual marine life on a wreck. |
THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 28 Oct – 03 Nov 2024 - Similan & Surin Islands
“The Phinisi”
Thailand Master
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
Trip: North Andaman Sea (Koh Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock inThailand)
Date : 28 Oct – 03 Nov 2024
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
| Date | Dive | Dive Site | Special Finds |
| 29/10/24 | 1 | “The Channel” Located on the South of Island # 6 in the Similan National Park |
Juvenile Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Several Juvenile Rockmover Wrasse (Novaculichthys taeniourus) Milkfish (Chanos Chanos) Longfin Cometfish (calloplesiopes altivelis) Nudis and Flatworms Juvenile Yellowmargin Triggerfish (Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Field Splendid Garden Eels (Heteroconger hassi) Big school of Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Many Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers And all usual marine life of the reef |
| 29/10/24 | 2 | “Honeymoon Bay” located on the East of Island # 4 in the Similan National Park |
Ribbon eel (Black) Juvenile (Rhinomuraena quaesita) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Pair of Humpback Unicornfish (Naso brachycentron) Banded sea snake (lacticauda colubrina) Juvenile Rockmover Wrasse (Novaculichthys taeniourus) Indian Flame baslet (pseudanthias ignitus) Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Nudibranchs and flatworms Field Splendid Garden Eels (Heteroconger hassi) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Plectorhinchus vittatus) Several Spotted Boxfish (ostracion meleagris) Semicircle Angelfish (Pomacanthus semicirculatus) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 29/10/24 | 3 | “Tuna Wreck Reef” Located on the South of Island #5 in the Similan National Park |
2 Napoleon Wrasses (Chelinius Undulatus) Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Banded sea snake (lacticauda colubrina) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Several Spotted Boxfish (ostracion meleagris) Several Blue-ringed Angelfish (Pygolites diacanthus) Several Smalltooth emperor (Lethrinus microdon) Juvenile Blue Blanquillo (Malacanthus latovittatus) Several Yellowmargin Triggerfish (Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 29/10/24 | 4 | “Honeymoon Bay” NIGHT DIVE located on the East of Island # 4 in the Similan National Park |
Several Cleaner Pipefish (Doryrhamptus janssi) Several Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus ) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Nudis and Flatworms Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) feeding using our lights And all the usual marine life at night on the reef. |
| 30/10/24 | 5 | “Deep Six” Located on the North of Island # 7 in the Similan National Park. |
Several big Dogtooth Tunas (Gymnosarda unicolor) Several Giant Trevally (Caranx ignobilis) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Banded sea snake (lacticauda colubrina) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Several Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Plectorhinchus vittatus) Several Spotted Boxfish (ostracion meleagris) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 30/10/24 | 6 | “3 Trees” Located on the East of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park. |
Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena Barracuda) Juvenile Bicolor Parrotfish (Cetoscarus bicolor) Many Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Lined Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lineolatus) Several Skunk anemonefish (Amphiprion akallopisos) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Angel Fish (pomacanthus imperator) Several Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) School of Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Midnight Snapper (Macolor macularis) And all usual marine life of the reef. |
| 30/10/24 | 7 | “Breakfast Bend” Located on the South East of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park |
Several big Dogtooth Tunas (Gymnosarda unicolor) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Schools of Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus Kasmira) Several Clarks Anemonefish (Amphipirion clarki) Many False clown anemonefish (Amphipirion ocellaris) Several Whitemargin unicornfish (Naso annulatus) Nudis and Flatworms Midnight Snapper (Macolor macularis) Fire Dartfish (Nemateleotris magnifica) Twotone dartfish (Ptereleotris evides) Starry Dragonet (Synchiropus stellatus) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 30/10/24 | 8 | “Beacon Reef” NIGHT DIVE located on the East of Island # 8in the Similan National Park |
Orange-banded Pipefish (Dorythamphus pessuliferus) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Several Blue-spotted Puffer (Arothron ceruleopunctatus) Several big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Several banded Coral Shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several Splendid Red Spooner Crab (Etisus splendidus) Spotted Reef Crab (carpitius maculatus) And all the usual marine life of the reef by night |
| 31/10/24 | 9 | “Western Ridge” Located on the West of Koh Bon Island. |
Several White-tip reef sharks (Triaenodon obesus) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Clarks Anemonefish (Amphipirion clarki) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Schools of Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus Kasmira) Nudis and flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 31/10/24 | 10 | “Coral gardens” Located on the North East of Koh Bon Island (1st Island North away from the Similans) |
Several mature Yellowtail Barracudas (Sphyraena flavicauda) Several Great Barracudas (Sphyraena barracuda) Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Banded sea snake (lacticauda colubrina) Twotone dartfish (Ptereleotris evides) Several Blue Blanquillo (Malacanthus latovittatus) Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Zebra Lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra) Devil scorpionfish (Scor[aenopses diabolus) Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Nudis and flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 31/10/24 | 11 | “Scooter Rock” Located on the North East of Koh Tachai Island (2nd Island away from the Similan islands) |
Black-tip Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Snubnose Pompano (Trachinotus biochip) Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Nudis and flatworms School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 31/10/24 | 12 | “Ao Packard” (NIGHT DIVE) Located on the South of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park. |
Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Several Cleaner Pipefish ( Doryrhamptus janssi) Several Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus ) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Nudis and Flatworms Several Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) And all the usual marine life at night on the reef. |
| 01/11/24 | 13 + 14 | “Richelieu Rock” Located to the East of the Surin National Park |
Striped Marlin (Kajikia audax) School of Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) Several Big Yellowfin Barracuda (Sphyraena obtusata) Several Great Barracudas (Sphyraena barracuda) Many Giant Trevally ( caranx Ignoblis) Many Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Yellowhead Snapper (macolor macularis) River of fish loaded with Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) School of Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Huge patch with Tomato Clown Anmeonefish Juvenile Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Several peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Several Yellow – Edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Several White – Eyed Moray (Siderea Thyrsoidea) Several juvenile Cube boxfish (Ostracion cubicus). Several Tiger egg cowries (Crenavolva tigris) 2 Queen Isabella Cowrie (Cypraea Isabella) Allied Cowrie – (Phenacovolva Biostris) Ornate Sapsucking slug (Elysia ornata) Zebra moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) And all usual marine life of the reef. |
| 01/11/24 | 15 | “Ao Packard” Located on the South of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park. |
Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Nudis and Flatworms Several Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Juvenile Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Several Andaman Rabbitfish a.k.a Magnificent Rabbitfish (Siganus magnificus) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 01/11/24 | 16 | ‘Turtle ledge” Located on the South East of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park. |
Jenkins Whipray (Himantura jenkinsii ) Juvenile Pinnate Spadefish (Platax pinnatus) Many Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Nudis and Flatworms Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 02/11/24 | 17 + 18 + 19 | “Richelieu Rock” Located to the East of the Surin National Park |
Same fish life as dive # 13 + 14 including: Juvenile Oriental Sweetlips (Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Brown-Marled Groupers (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus) And some different Nudibranches and flatworms like: Gymnodoris rubropapulosa Chromodoris annulate Eliot , 1904 Reticulidia suzanneae (Valdez & Behrens 2002) Just to name a few And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 11-15 November 2024 - Similan & Surin Islands
“The Phinisi”
Thailand Master
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
Trip : North Andaman Sea ( Koh Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock (Thailand)
Date : 11-15 November 2024
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
| Date | Dive | Dive Site | Special Finds |
| 12/11/24 | 1 | “Stonehenge” Located on the North West of Island # 4 in the Similan National Park |
Massive Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Several Phantom Bannerfish (Heniochus pleurotaenia) Yellow masked Angelfish (pomacanthus xanthometopon) Several False Clown Anemonefish(Amphirion ocellaris) Schools of Bluestripe snapper (Lutkanus kasmira) Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Lined Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lineolatus) Several Skunk anemonefish (Amphiprion akallopisos) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Angel Fish (pomacanthus imperator) Several Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis)
And all the usual marine life of the Reef. |
| 12/11/24 | 2 | “3 Trees” located on the East of Island #9 in the Similan National Park |
Massive Napoleon Wrasse (Chelenius Undulatus) Banded sea snake (lacticauda colubrina) Pocelain Crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Schools of Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus Kasmira) Several Clarks Anemonefish (Amphipirion clarki) Many False clown anemonefish (Amphipirion ocellaris) Several Whitemargin unicornfish (Naso annulatus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 12/11/24 | 3 | “Breakfast Bend” Located on the South East of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park. |
Several big Dogtooth Tunas (Gymnosarda unicolor) Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Schools of Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus Kasmira) Several Clarks Anemonefish (Amphipirion clarki) Many False clown anemonefish (Amphipirion ocellaris) Several Whitemargin unicornfish (Naso annulatus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 12/11/24 | 4 | “Donald Duck Bay” Night Dive located on the North West of Is # 8 in the Similan National park. |
Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Several Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Several Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus ) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life that inhabit rocky dive sites. |
| 13/11/24 | 5 | “Western Ridge” Located on the West of Koh Bon Island (1st island heading North away from the Similans) |
White- tip reef sharks (triaenodon obesus) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) (mating good show) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Clarks Anemonefish (Amphipirion clarki) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Schools of Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus Kasmira) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 13/11/24 | 6 + 7 | “Twin Peaks” Located on the South of Koh Tachai Island (2nd Island heading North away from the Similans) |
Oceanic Manta Rays (Mobula birostris) Massive School of Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) Big school of Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Many Giant Trevally (caranx Ignoblis) Many Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Yellowhead Snapper (macolor macularis) Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) School of Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef |
| 13/11/24 | 8 | “Scooter Rock” Located on the North East of Koh Tachai Island (2nd Island away from the Similan islands) |
Several Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) Several Great Barracudas (Sphyraena barracuda) Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Nudis and flatworms School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 14/11/24 | 9 + 10 + 11 + 12 | “Richelieu Rock” Located to East of the Surin National Park |
2 Freckled Frogfish (Antennatus coccineus) School of Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) Several Big Yellowfin Barracuda (Sphyraena obtusata) Several Great Barracudas (Sphyraena barracuda) Many Giant Trevally (caranx Ignoblis) Many Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Yellowhead Snapper (macolor macularis) River of fish loaded with Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) School of Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Huge patch with Tomato Clown Anmeonefish Juvenile Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Several peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Several Yellow – Edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Several White – Eyed Moray (Siderea Thyrsoidea) Several juvenile Cube boxfish (Ostracion cubicus). Several Tiger egg cowries (Crenavolva tigris) 2 Queen Isabella Cowrie (Cypraea Isabella) Allied Cowrie – (Phenacovolva Biostris) Ornate Sapsucking slug (Elysia ornata) Zebra moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) And all usual marine life of the reef. |
| 15/11/24 | 13 | “Boonsung wreck” located on the West of Khao Lak |
Several Honeycomb moray (Gynothorax favagineus) Juv. Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Juv. Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Fringelip Flathead (Thysanophrys otaitensis) Several African Pompano Jacks (Alectis ciliaris) Some nudibranches seen: Nudibranchs Girdled Glossodoris (Glossodoris cincta) Nudibranchs Dark Margin Glossodoris (Glossodoris atromarginata) Nudibranchs Creamy Cromodoris (Chromodoris fidelis) Nudibranchs (Ceratosoma tenue) Nudibranchs (Chromodoris geminus) Nudibranchs (Chromodoris annulata) Giant Moray (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Shaded batfish (Platax pinnatus) Many schools of snapper and huge amounts of pufferish everywhere.
And all the usual marine life on a wreck. |
| 15/11/24 | 14 | “Underwater Museum” located to the South West of Khao Lak |
Similar to the above marine life of Boonsung Wreck including: Jenkins Whipray (Himantura jenkinsii) Massive Sole fish ( Soleichthys heterorhinos) Tiny Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Heaps more nudis and flatworms. |
THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 20 - 25 November 2024 - Southern Thailand & Koh Lipe
“The Phinisi”
Thailand Master
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
Trip : South Andaman Sea (Koh Lipe, Koh Rok + Koh Haa) (Thailand)
Date : 20 – 25 November 2024
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
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Date |
Dive |
Dive Site |
Special Finds |
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21/11/24 |
1 |
Koh Pung located on the West of the Koh Lipe National Park |
Several Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow-edged moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Nudis And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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21/11/24 |
2 |
“Talang Steps” Located on the North East of Koh Talang Island in the Koh Lipe National Park |
Tigertail Seahorse (Hippocampus Comes) Pair of razor Fish (Aeoliscus strigatus) Massive Stonefish (Synanceia verrucose) Brown-banded Bamboo Shark (Chiloscyllium punctatum) Juvenile Shortnose Boxfish (Rhynchostracion nasus) Juvenile Snowflake Moray (Echidna nebulosa) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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23/11/24 |
3 |
“Clownfish reef North” Located on the East of Koh Rok National Park |
Guys on morning swim saw a Feathertail Ray (Pastinachus sephen) very rare in this part of the world Several Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Green turtles (Chelonia mydas) Spotted Boxfish (ostracion meleagris) Several Golden Trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) Many anemones with skunk and false clown anemonefish Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Nudis And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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23/11/24 |
4 |
“Clownfish Reef South” Located on the East of Koh Rok National Park |
Juvenile Bicolor Parrotfish (Cetoscarus bicolor) Bearded scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis barbata) Common Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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24/11/24 |
5 |
“West of 3” Located on the West of Island # 3 in Koh Haa National Park |
Brown-Spotted Grouper (Epinephelus chlorostigma) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Giant Morays Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Grouper (Epinephelus quoyanus) And the usual marine life on the reef |
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24/11/24 |
6 |
“Little Island” Located to the South West of Island # 5 in Koh Haa National Park |
A Giant Guitarfish (a.k.a Guitar shark) Rhynchobatus djiddensis) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Giant Morays Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Grouper (Epinephelus quoyanus) And the usual marine life on the reef |
THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 26 Nov – 06 Dec 2024 - The Best of Thailand
“The Phinisi”
Thailand Master
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
Trip : North + South Andaman Sea ( Koh Haa, Koh Rok, Koh Lipe, Shark Point, Koh Doc Mai, Koh Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Koh Surin and Richelieu Rock (Thailand)
Date : 26 Nov – 06 Dec 2024
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
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Date |
Dive |
Dive Site |
Special Finds |
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27/11/24 |
1 |
“Little Island” Located to the West of Island # 5 in the Koh Haa National Park |
Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) Juvenile Yellow Boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Grouper (Epinephelus quoyanus) Spotted Boxfish (ostracion meleagris) Several Golden Trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) Many anemones with skunk and false clown anemonefish Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Nudis and flatworms And the usual marine life on the reef |
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27/11/24 |
2 |
“Island # 2 + Island # 4” located in Koh Haa Lagoon in Koh Haa National Park |
Crazy Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Juvenile Yellow Boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) Nudis and Flatworms Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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27/11/24 |
3 |
“West of 3” Located on the West of Island # 3 in the Koh Haa National Park |
Juvenile Yellow Boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) Juvenile Bicolor Parrotfish (Cetoscarus bicolor) Brown-Spotted Grouper (Epinephelus chlorostigma) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Grouper (Epinephelus quoyanus) Nudis and flatworms And the usual marine life on the reef |
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27/11/24 |
4 |
“Western Koh Rok” (NIGHT DIVE) Located on the West of Koh Rok Nok island in the Koh Rok National Park |
2 Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Flatworms and Nudis Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers And all the usual nocturnal reef fish in rocky divesites. |
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28/11/24 |
5 |
“Koh Pung” Located on the West of the Koh Lipe National Park |
Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Several Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow-edged moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Nudis and flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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28/11/24 |
6 |
Koh Bulu Located to the South Swest of Koh Lipe National Park |
Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several giant Clams (Tridacna maxima) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans ) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual suspects around a rocky outcrop. |
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28/11/24 |
7 + 8 |
‘Bommie City” Located on the West of Koh Adang in the Lipe National Park. |
School of Pickhandle Barracudas (Sphyraena Jello) Zebra Moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Several Spearing Mantis Shrimps (Lysiosquillina maculate) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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29/11/24 |
9 |
“Western Koh Rok” Located on the West of Koh Rok Nok island in the Koh Rok National Park |
Wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) Honeycomb Moray Eel (Gymnothorax favagineus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Fingerprint Toby (canthigaster compressa) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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29/11/24 |
10 |
“West of 3” (NIGHT DIVE) Located on the West of Island # 3 in the Koh Haa National Park |
Spider Decorator crabs (Camposcia retusa) Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus ) Free swimming Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nudis and Flatworms Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) And all the usual marine life of the reef by night, sleeping hiding etc… |
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30/11/24 |
11 |
“Koh Bida Nok” Located to the South of the Phi Phi National Park |
Many Black-tip Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Tomato anemonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) Devil scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Spotted boxfish (ostracion meleagris) Khulis Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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30/11/24 |
12 + 13 |
“Koh Doc Mai” Located to the East of Phuket |
3 Tigertail Seahorses (Hippocampus comes) Several Brown-banded Bamboo Shark (Chiloscyllium punctatum) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) Hawksbill Turtle Fimbriated Moray Eel (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) Yellow-edged moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Juvenile Shortnose Boxfish (Rhynchostracion nasus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus Many anemones with skunk and false clown anemonefish Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Nudis and Flatworms And all usual marine life of the reef |
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01/12/24 |
14 |
“Honeymoon Bay” located on the East of Island # 4 in the Similan National Park |
Longfin Cometfish (calloplesiopes altivelis) Several Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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01/12/24 |
15 |
“Tuna Wreck Reef” Located on the South of Island # 5 in the Similan National Park |
Banded sea snake (lacticauda colubrina) Longfin Cometfish (calloplesiopes altivelis) Several Juvenile Rockmover Wrasse (Novaculichthys taeniourus) Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Several Juvenile Peacock Razorfish (Iniistius pavo) Yellow edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Baby Splendid Garden Eels (Heteroconger hassi) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) School pf Bluefin Trevallies (Caranx melampygus) Nudis and Flatworms And the usual marine life of the reef |
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01/12/24 |
16 |
“West of Eden” located on the West of Island # 7 in the Similan National Park |
Spearing Mantis (Lysiosquillina Lisa) Leopard Blenny (Exallias brevis) Several Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Several Semicircle Angelfish (Pomacanthus semicirculatus) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Andaman many spotted sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides) Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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01/12/24 |
17 |
“The Channel” a.k.a “Monuments” (NIGHT DIVE) Located on the South of Island # 6 in the Similan National Park |
A pair of Cockatoo Waspfish (Ablabys taenianotus) Juvenile Peacock Razorfish (Iniistius pavo) Juvenile Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Nudis and Flatworms Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers School of Bluefin Trevallies (Caranx melampygus) And all the usual marine life of the reef at night. |
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02/12/24 |
18 |
“Elephant Head Rock” Located on the South of Island # 8 in the Similan National Park. |
(Blue + yellow) Male Ribbon Eel (Pseudechidna brummeri) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Several Giant Trevallies (caranx Ignoblis) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of a Boulder site. |
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02/12/24 |
19 |
“Breakfast Bend” Located on the SE of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park |
Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Several Great Barracudas (Sphyraena barracuda) Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Banded sea snake (lacticauda colubrina) Twotone dartfish (Ptereleotris evides) Several Blue Blanquillo (Malacanthus latovittatus) Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Zebra Lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra) Devil scorpionfish (Scor[aenopses diabolus) Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Nudis and flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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02/12/24 |
20 |
“3Trees” Located on the East of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park |
Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) School of Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Lined Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lineolatus) Several Skunk anemonefish(Amphiprion akallopisos) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Angel Fish (pomacanthus imperator) Green Turtle ( Chylonia Mydias) Several Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Nudis and Flatworms And all usual marine life of the reef. |
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02/12/24 |
21 |
“Nam Sai Bay” NIGHT DIVE Located on the South of Is# 9 in the Similan National park |
Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Sculptured Slipper lobster (Pambacus antarcticus) Anemone Hermit Crab (Dardanus pedunculatus) Giant Moray eels. (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual mrine life at night on the reef. |
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03/12/24 |
22 |
“Western Ridge” Located on the West of Koh Bon Island (1st island north away from the Similan National Park. |
Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Clarks Anemonefish (Amphipirion clarki) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Schools of Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus Kasmira) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Nudis and flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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03/12/24 |
23 +24 |
“South Reef” Located on the South of Koh Tachai Island |
Several Black-tip Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Snubnose Pompano (Trachinotus biochip) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Many Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Nudis and flatworms School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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03/12/24 |
25 |
“Ao Packard” Night Dive located on the South of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park. |
Massive Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Several Cleaner Pipefish ( Doryrhamptus janssi) Several Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus ) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Nudis and Flatworms Several Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) And all the usual marine life at night on the reef. |
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04/12/24 |
26 + 27 |
“Richelieu Rock” Located to the East of Surin National Park |
2 Freckled Frogfish (Antennatus coccineus) Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Juvenile Bicolor Parrotfish (Cetoscarus bicolor) Many Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) School of Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) Several Big Yellowfin Barracuda (Sphyraena obtusata) Several Great Barracudas (Sphyraena barracuda) Many Giant Trevally ( caranx Ignoblis) Many Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Yellowhead Snapper (macolor macularis) River of fish loaded with Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) School of Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Huge patch with Tomato Clown Anmeonefish Juvenile Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Several peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Several Yellow – Edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Several White – Eyed Moray (Siderea Thyrsoidea) Several juvenile Cube boxfish (Ostracion cubicus). Several Tiger egg cowries (Crenavolva tigris) 2 Queen Isabella Cowrie (Cypraea Isabella) Allied Cowrie – (Phenacovolva Biostris) Ornate Sapsucking slug (Elysia ornata) Zebra moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Nudis and Flatworms And all usual marine life of the reef. |
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04/12/24 |
28 |
“Ao Packard” located on the South of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park. |
Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Banded sea snake (lacticauda colubrina) Twotone dartfish (Ptereleotris evides) Several Blue Blanquillo (Malacanthus latovittatus) Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Zebra Lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra) Devil scorpionfish (Scor[aenopses diabolus) Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Nudis and flatworms Porcelain crabs ( Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Juvenile Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life from the reef |
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04/12/24 |
29 |
“Turtle ledge” DUSK Dive Located on the South East of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park. |
Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Many Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Several Semicircle Angelfish (Pomacanthus semicirculatus) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Andaman many spotted sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Teenager Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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05/12/24 |
30 + 31 + 32 |
“Richelieu Rock” Located to the East of Surin National Park |
Very similar to dive # 26 + # 27 including: Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Juvenile Spotted boxfish (ostracion meleagris) (1cm) |
THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 06-12 Dec 2024 - Similan & Surin Islands
“The Phinisi”
Thailand Master
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
Trip : North Andaman Sea ( Koh Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock (Thailand)
Date : 06-12 Dec 2024
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
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Date |
Dive |
Dive Site |
Special Finds |
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07/12/24 |
1 |
“Ao Packard” Located to the South of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park |
Big Wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Banded sea snake (lacticauda colubrina) Twotone dartfish (Ptereleotris evides) Several Blue Blanquillo (Malacanthus latovittatus) Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Zebra Lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra) Devil scorpionfish (Scor[aenopses diabolus) Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Nudis and flatworms Porcelain crabs ( Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Juvenile Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life from the ree |
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07/12/24 |
2 + 3 |
“Richelieu Rock” Located to the East of Surin National Park |
2 Freckled Frogfish (Antennatus coccineus) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Juvenile Bicolor Parrotfish (Cetoscarus bicolor) Many Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) School of Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) Several Big Yellowfin Barracuda (Sphyraena obtusata) Several Great Barracudas (Sphyraena barracuda) Many Giant Trevally ( caranx Ignoblis) Many Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Yellowhead Snapper (macolor macularis) River of fish loaded with Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) School of Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Huge patch with Tomato Clown Anmeonefish Juvenile Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Several peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Several Yellow – Edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Several White – Eyed Moray (Siderea Thyrsoidea) Several juvenile Cube boxfish (Ostracion cubicus). Several Tiger egg cowries (Crenavolva tigris) 2 Queen Isabella Cowrie (Cypraea Isabella) Allied Cowrie – (Phenacovolva Biostris) Ornate Sapsucking slug (Elysia ornata) Zebra moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Nudis and Flatworms And all usual marine life of the reef. |
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07/12/24 |
4 |
“Turtle Ledge North” (NIGHT DIVE) Located on the East of Surin Thai Island in Surin National Park |
Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Many Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Several Cleaner Pipefish ( Doryrhamptus janssi) Several Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus ) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Nudis and Flatworms Several Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) And all the usual marine life at night on the reef. |
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08/12/24 |
5+ 6 |
“Richelieu Rock” Located to the East of Surin National Park |
Similar marine life to Dive # 2 + 3 yesterday. |
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08/12/24 |
7 |
“Turtle Ledge North“ Located on the East of Suirn Thai Is. In the Surin National Park |
Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Many Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Several Semicircle Angelfish (Pomacanthus semicirculatus) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Andaman many spotted sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Teenager Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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08/12/24 |
8 |
“Explorers Point” (NIGHT DIVE )Located on the East of Surin National Park |
Very quiet, some nudis, flatworms small shrimps and some common fish sleeping or hiding. |
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09/12/24 |
9 |
“South Reef” located on the South of Koh Tachai Island |
Several Black-tip Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Snubnose Pompano (Trachinotus biochip) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Many Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Nudis and flatworms School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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09/12/24 |
10 + 11 |
“Twin Peaks’Located on the South of Koh Tachai Island |
School of Blackfin Barraudas (Sphyraena Barracuda) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Giant Trevallies (caranx Ignoblis) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) School of Bigeye Trevallies (Caranx sexfasciatus) School of Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Schools of Smalltooth Emperor (Lethrinus microdon) Several Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Juvenile Angel Fish (pomacanthus imperator) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow edged Moray ( Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Many Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Many Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) And all usual marine life of the reef |
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12 |
“Bon Bay” (Night Dive) Located on West of Koh Bon Island |
Several Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Ornate Sapsucking slug (Elysia ornata) Zebra moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Clarks Anemonefish (Amphipirion clarki) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Schools of Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus Kasmira) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Nudis and flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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13 |
“Breakfast Bend”located on the SE of Island #9 in the Similan national Park. |
White-tip Reef Shark )triaenodon obesus) Napoleon Wrasse ( Chilenius Undulatus) School of Blackfin Barraudas (Sphyraena Barracuda) leopard Flounders (Bothus pantherinus) Juvenile Whitepatch Razorfish (Iniistius aneitensis) Many Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life from the the reef. |
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14 |
“# Trees” Located on the East of Island # 9 in the Siimilan National Park |
Stary dragonet (Synchiropus steliatus) Juvenile Bicolor Parrotfish (Cetoscarus bicolor) School of Blackfin Barracudas (Sphyraena Barracuda) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Many Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Lined Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lineolatus) Several Skunk anemonefish (Amphiprion akallopisos) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Angel Fish (pomacanthus imperator) Several Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) School of Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers And all usual marine life of the reef. |
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15 |
“Snapper Alley” Located on the South of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park |
Several Khulis Stingrays (Dasyatis kuhlii) leopard Flounders (Bothus pantherinus) Big marbled Potato Grouper Several Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) School of Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Nudis and Flatworms Free swimming giant moray eel (Gymnothorax javanicus) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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16 |
“Turtle Rock” Located on the NW of Island # 8 in the Similan National Park. |
Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Pygmy squid Nudis and Flatworms Free swimming giant moray eel (Gymnothorax javanicus) And all the usual marine reef life at night, sleep hiding, small crabs and shrimps |
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17 |
“West of Eden” located on the West of Island # 7 in the Similan National Park |
Spearing Mantis (Lysiosquillina Lisa) Leopard Blenny (Exallias brevis) Several Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Several Semicircle Angelfish (Pomacanthus semicirculatus) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Andaman many spotted sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides) Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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18 |
“Honeymoon Bay” located on the East of Island # 4 in the Similan National Park |
(Black + yellow) Juv. Ribbon Eel (Pseudechidna brummeri) Several Juvenile Rockmover Wrasse ( Novaculichthys taeniourus) Longfin Cometfish (calloplesiopes altivelis) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) River of fish loaded with Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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19 |
“The Channel” a.k.a “Monuments” Located on the South of Island # 6 in the Similan National Park |
Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Yellow – Edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Free swimming giant moray eel (Gymnothorax javanicus) Porcelain crabs ( Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Nudis and FLatwroms Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 12-16 Dec 2024 - Southern Thailand & Koh Lipe
“The Phinisi”
Thailand Master
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
Trip : South Andaman Sea ( Koh Haa, Hin Muaeng, Hin Daeng, Koh Rok, Koh Lipe, (Thailand)
Date : 12 – 16 December 2024
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
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Date |
Dive |
Dive Site |
Special Finds |
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13/12/24 |
1 |
“Little Island” Located to the West of Island # 5 in Koh Haa National Park |
Ornate Eagle Ray (Aetomylaeus vespertilio) Big School of Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Grouper (Epinephelus quoyanus) Spotted Boxfish (ostracion meleagris) Several Golden Trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) Many anemones with skunk and false clown anemonefish Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Nudis and flatworms And the usual marine life on the reef |
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13/12/24 |
2 |
“Hin Muaeng” Located SW away from Koh Haa |
Oceanic Giant Manta Ray (Mobula birostris) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Grouper (Epinephelus quoyanus) Many schools of fish And all the usual marine of the reef. |
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13/12/24 |
3 |
“Hin Daeng” Located to the East of HIn Muaeng |
Big School of Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Grouper (Epinephelus quoyanus) Spotted Boxfish (ostracion meleagris) Several Golden Trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) Many anemones with skunk and false clown anemonefish Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Spotted Porcelain Crabs (Nropetrolisthes maculatus) Several Tiger Cowries (Cypraea tigris) Nudis and flatworms |
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13/12/24 |
4 |
NIGHT DIVE “Sea fan Forest” Located on the South of Koh Rok Island. |
Bigfin Reef squid (Sepioteuthis Iessoniana) Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Flatworms and Nudis |
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14/12/24 |
5 |
“Talang Steps” Located on the East of Koh Lipe National Park |
Several Tigertail Sehorses (Hippocampus comes) Razorfish (Aeoliscus strigatus) Several Broadclub Cuttlefish (sepia latimanus) Reef Stonefish (Synanceia verrucose) Snowflake Moray Eel (Echidna nebulosa) Brown-Banded Bamboo Shark (Chiloscyllium punctatum) Several Carpet Sharks Juvenile Humnose Boxfish Nudis and Flatworms Schools of yellowdash fusiliers And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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14/12/24 |
6 |
“Stonehenge” Loctaed to the East of Koh Lipe |
Juvenile Bicolor Parrotfish (Cetoscarus bicolor) Several Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Flasher Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis macrochir) Juvenile Shortnose Boxfish(Rhynchostracion nasus) Clown triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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14/12/24 |
7 |
“Talang Steps” Located on the East of Koh Lipe |
Similar marine life to dive # 5 plus so extras : Another Tigertail Seahorse (Hippocmapus Comes) Freckled Frogfish (Anetennarius coccineus) Several Broadclub Cuttlefish (sepia latimanus) Spotted Boxfish (ostracion meleagris) Yellow-edged moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Fimbriated Moray Eel (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) Nudis and flatworms more schools of fish swimming around as more current . |
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14/12/24 |
8 |
“Dui’s Spot” Located on Koh Bulu East Koh Lipe National Park |
Massive Map Puffer (Arothron mappa) Carpet shark Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Many anemones with skunk and false clown anemonefish Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Nudis and flatworms And the usual marine life on the reef |
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15/12/24 |
9 |
“Hin Daeng” Located to the East of HIn Muaeng |
School of Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Grouper (Epinephelus quoyanus) Several Golden Trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) Many anemones with skunk and false clown anemonefish Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Nudis and flatworms And the usual marine life on the reef |
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16/12/24 |
10 |
“Hin Bida” located to the Seouth East of Phi Phi Islands |
Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nudis and Flatworms. All the usual marine life around rocky divesites, no Leopard Shark the targeted specie on this dive, bad visibility too ☹ |
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16/12/24 |
11 |
“Koh Bida Nok” Located in the South of the Phi Phi National Park |
Many Black-tip Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Tomato anemonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) Devil scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Spotted boxfish (ostracion meleagris) Khulis Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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17/12/24 |
12 |
“Koh Doc Mai” Located to the East of Phuket |
Tigertail Seahorses (Hippocampus comes) Several Brown-banded Bamboo Shark (Chiloscyllium punctatum) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Fimbriated Moray Eel (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) Yellow-edged moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Juvenile Shortnose Boxfish (Rhynchostracion nasus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus Many anemones with skunk and false clown anemonefish Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Nudis and Flatworms And all usual marine life of the reef |
THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 17-21 December 2024 - Southern Thailand & Koh Lipe
“The Phinisi”
Thailand Master
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
Trip: South Andaman Sea ( Koh Haa, Koh Lipe, Koh Rok (Thailand)
Date : 17-21 December 2024
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
| Date | Dive | Dive Site | Special Finds |
| 18/12/24 | 1 | “Little Island” Located to the West of Island # 5 in Koh Haa National Park |
Several Green turtles (Chelonia mydas) Several Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Grouper (Epinephelus quoyanus) Spotted Boxfish (ostracion meleagris) Several Golden Trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) Many anemones with skunk and false clown anemonefish Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Nudis and flatworms
And the usual marine life on the reef |
| 18/12/24 | 2 | “The Cathedral” Located on the South East of Island # 5 in Koh Haa National Park |
Massive Star Puffer (Arothron stellatus) Several Spotted Burrfish (Chilomycterus reticulatus) Pocupinefish (Diodon hystrix) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 18/12/24 | 3 | “Hin Muang” Located to the South West of Koh Haa National Park |
Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Grouper (Epinephelus quoyanus) Many anemones with skunk and false clown anemonefish Many schools of fish around the rock Not too much macro was seen as guides looking more in the Blue for bigger stuff.
And all the usual marine of the reef. |
| 18/12/24 | 4 | NIGHT DIVE “Sea fan Forest” Located on the South of Koh Rok Island. |
Short-tailed Pipefish (Trachyhamphus bicoarctatus) Banded Spearing Mantis Shrimp (Lysiosquillina maculate) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Nudis and Flatworms Hemit Crabs Anemone Hermit Crab
And all the usual marine life by night, hiding, sleeping etc… |
| 19/12/24 | 5 | “Stonehenge” Located to the South East of Koh Lipe |
Tigertail Seahorse (Hippocmapus Comes) Broadclub Cuttlefish (sepia latimanus) Several Khulis Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Spotted boxfish (ostracion meleagris) Many anemones with skunk and false clown anemonefish Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Tomato anemonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef |
| 19/12/24 | 6 | “Talang Steps” Located on the East of Koh Lipe |
Freckled Frogfish (Anetennarius coccineus) Several Tigertail Seahorses (Hippocampus comes) Razorfish (Aeoliscus strigatus) Several Broadclub Cuttlefish (sepia latimanus) Reef Stonefish (Synanceia verrucose) Snowflake Moray Eel (Echidna nebulosa) Brown-Banded Bamboo Shark (Chiloscyllium punctatum) Several Coral Cat Carpet Sharks (Atelomycterus marmoratus) Juvenile Humnose Boxfish Nudis and Flatworms Schools of yellowdash fusiliers
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 19/12/24 | 7 | “Koh Sawang” Located to the South West of Lipe National Park. |
Thorny Seahorse (Red Variation) Hippocampus hystrix Shortpouch Pygmy Pipehorse (Acentronura breviperula) Devil Scorpionfish scorpionfish (Scor[aenopses diabolus) Pair of juvenile Shaded batfish (Platax pinnatus) Several Khulis Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Spotted boxfish (ostracion meleagris) Many anemones with skunk and false clown anemonefish Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 19/12/24 | 8 | ‘Koh Pung” Located to the West of Koh Lipe National Park. |
Spotted Eagle Ray (Aetobatus narinari) Reeftop Pipefish (Corythoichthys haematopterus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Several Yellow – Edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Several White – Eyed Moray (Siderea Thyrsoidea) Several juvenile Cube boxfish (Ostracion cubicus). Many schools of snapper and fusiliers swimming around the site. Many anemones with skunk and false clown anemonefish
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 20/12/24 | 9 | “Sea Fan gardens” Located on the South of Koh Rok |
Juvenile Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Several Ring Angelfish ( Pomacanthus annularis) Spawning Ember Parrotfish (Scarus rubroviolaceus) School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis Bipinnulata) Several Golden Trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef |
| 20/12/24 | 10 | “The Chimney” Located on Island # 1 in Koh Haa National Park |
Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Golden Trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Grouper (Epinephelus quoyanus) Spotted Boxfish (ostracion meleagris) Many anemones with skunk and false clown anemonefish Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Nudis and flatworms
And the usual marine life on the reef |
| 20/12/24 | 11 | “West of 3” Located on the West of Island # 3 in Koh Haa National Park |
Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Golden Trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Grouper (Epinephelus quoyanus) Spotted Boxfish (ostracion meleagris) Many anemones with skunk and false clown anemonefish Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Nudis and flatworms
And the usual marine life on the reef |
| 20/12/24 | 12 | NIGHT DIVE “Island 4” Located in the Koh Haa National Park |
Several banded Boxer Shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Many Durban Dancing Shrimp (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Porcelain Anemone Crab (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nudis and Flatworms.
And all the usual marine life of the reef at night, sleeping, hiding etc… |
| 21/12/24 | 13 | “Koh Bida Nok” Located in the South of the Phi Phi National Park |
Many Black-tip Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Several mating Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Tomato anemonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) Devil scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Spotted boxfish (ostracion meleagris) Khulis Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 21/12/24 | 14 | “Koh Doc Mai” Located to the East of Phuket |
Tigertail Seahorses (Hippocampus comes) Several Brown-banded Bamboo Shark (Chiloscyllium punctatum) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Fimbriated Moray Eel (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) Yellow-edged moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Juvenile Shortnose Boxfish (Rhynchostracion nasus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus Many anemones with skunk and false clown anemonefish Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all usual marine life of the reef |
THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 21-27 Dec 2024 - Similan & Surin Islands
“The Phinisi”
Thailand Master
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
Trip : North Andaman Sea ( Koh Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock (Thailand)
Date : 21-27 Dec 2024
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
| Date | Dive | Dive Site | Special Finds |
| 22/12/24 | 1 | “Honeymoon Bay” located on the East of Island # 4 in the Similan National Park |
(Black + yellow) Juv. Ribbon Eel (Pseudechidna brummeri) Longfin Cometfish (calloplesiopes altivelis) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) River of fish loaded with Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 22/12/24 | 2 | “The Channel” a.k.a “Monuments” Located on the South of Island # 6 in the Similan National Park |
Several Juvenile Rockmover Wrasse ( Novaculichthys taeniourus) Yellow – Edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Free swimming giant moray eel (Gymnothorax javanicus) Porcelain crabs ( Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Nudis and Flatworms Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 22/12/24 | 3 | “West of Eden” located on the West of Island # 7 in the Similan National Park |
Spearing Mantis (Lysiosquillina Lisa) Leopard Blenny (Exallias brevis) Several Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Several Semicircle Angelfish (Pomacanthus semicirculatus) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Andaman many spotted sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides) Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 22/12/24 | 4 | “NIGHT DIVE “ Honeymoon Bay “ Located on the East of Island # 4) |
Spanish Dancer Nudibranchs (Hexabranchus sanguineus) Free swimming Giant Moray eating a big surgeon fish. Broadclub Cuttlefish (Sepia Latimanus) Red spooner Reef crabs (Etisus dentatus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef at night, sleeping, hiding feeding etc… |
| 23/12/24 | 5 | “Elephant Head Rock” Located on the South of Island # 8 in the Similan National Park. |
(Blue + yellow) Male Ribbon Eel (Pseudechidna brummeri) Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Several Giant Trevallies (caranx Ignoblis) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of a Boulder site. |
| 23/12/24 | 6 | “Breakfast Bend” Located on the South East of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park. |
Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Many Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Lined Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lineolatus) Several Skunk anemonefish (Amphiprion akallopisos) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Angel Fish (pomacanthus imperator) Several Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) School of Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers And all usual marine life of the reef. |
| 23/12/24 | 7 | “Turtle Rock” Located on the North West of island # 8 in the Similan National Park |
Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Several Tiger egg cowries ( Crenavolva tigris) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Porcelain crabs ( Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Juvenile Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life from the reef |
| 23/12/24 | 8 | “Nam Sai Bay” Located on the South of Island # 9 |
Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Several Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus ) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life at night on the reef. |
| 24/12/24 | 9 | “Western Ridge” Located on the West of Koh Bon Island (1st island north away from the Similan National Park. |
Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Clarks Anemonefish (Amphipirion clarki) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Schools of Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus Kasmira) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Nudis and flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 24/12/24 | 10 | “South Reef” Located on the South of Koh Tachai Island (Next island heading North from Koh Bon |
Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Nudis and flatworms School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 24/12/24 | 11 | “Ao Packard Bay” Located on the South of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park. |
Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Banded sea snake (lacticauda colubrina) Twotone dartfish (Ptereleotris evides) Several Blue Blanquillo (Malacanthus latovittatus) Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Zebra Lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra) Devil scorpionfish (Scor[aenopses diabolus) Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Nudis and flatworms Porcelain crabs ( Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Juvenile Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life from the reef |
| 24/12/24 | 12 | “Turtle Ledge North” (NIGHT DIVE) Located on the East of Surin Thai Island in Surin National Park |
Juvenile Pinnate Spadefish (Platax pinnatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Saddled Snake Eel (Leiuranus semicinctus) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Nudis and Flatworms Free swimming giant moray eel (Gymnothorax javanicus) And all the usual marine life of the reef at night. |
| 25/12/24 | 13 | “Ao Packard” South of Surin Thai island in the Surin National Park |
Andaman Rabbitfish ( Siganus magnificus) Juvenile Bicolor Parrotfish (Cetoscarus bicolor) Several Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Flasher Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis macrochir) Juvenile Shortnose Boxfish(Rhynchostracion nasus) Clown triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 25/12/24 | 14 | “West of Ao Packard” located in the South of Surin thai Island in Surin National Park |
Nurse Shark (Nebrius ferrugineus) Juvenile Oriental Sweetlips Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Painted spiny lobster Juvenile Common Lionfish ( Pterois volitans) Bluestriped fangblenny (Plagiotremus rhinorhynchos) Banded Goby (Amblygobius phalaena) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 25/12/24 | 15 | “Richelieu Rock” Located to the East of the Surin National park |
School of Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) Several Big Yellowfin Barracuda (Sphyraena obtusata) Several Great Barracudas (Sphyraena barracuda) Many Giant Trevally ( caranx Ignoblis) Many Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Yellowhead Snapper (macolor macularis) River of fish loaded with Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) School of Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Huge patch with Tomato Clown Anmeonefish Juvenile Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Several peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Several Yellow – Edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Several White – Eyed Moray (Siderea Thyrsoidea) Several juvenile Cube boxfish (Ostracion cubicus). Several Tiger egg cowries (Crenavolva tigris) 2 Queen Isabella Cowrie (Cypraea Isabella) Allied Cowrie – (Phenacovolva Biostris) Ornate Sapsucking slug (Elysia ornata) Zebra moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Nudis and Flatworms And all usual marine life of the reef. |
| 25/12/24 | 16 | (NIGHT DIVE ) “Ao Por” Located on the South West of Surin Nua in the Surin National Park |
Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Several Moray eels Nudis and Flatworms Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) And all the usual marine life of the reef at night sleeping etc… |
| 26/12/24 | 17 | “South West of Bommie City” Located on the NW of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park |
Many Khulis Stingrays (Dasyatis kuhlii) Leopard Flounders (Bothus pantherinus) Big marbled Potato Grouper Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Several Gold-Spotted Sweetlps (plectorhinchus flavomaculatus) Several Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) School of Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Nudis and Flatworms Free swimming giant moray eel (Gymnothorax javanicus) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 26/12/24 | 18 | “Bommie City” Located in the North West of Surin Thai Island in Surin National Park. |
Several Jenkins Whiprays (Himantura Jenskis) Cowtail Stingray (Pastinachus sephen) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Many anemones with skunk and false clown anemonefish Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Map Puffer (Arothron mappa) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 26/12/24 | 19 | “Ao Packard” Located in the South West of Surin Thai Island in the Surin Nation Park |
School of Fosters Barrcudas (barracuda fosteri) Leopard Flounder (Bothus pantherinus) Several Slender Unicornfish (Naso lopezi) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Trumpetfish feeding ( Aulostomus chinensis) Golden Mantis Shrimp, Peacock Mantis Shrimp And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 12-18 Feb 2025 - Similan & Surin Islands
“The Phinisi”
Thailand Master
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
Trip: North Andaman Sea (Koh Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock (Thailand)
Date : 12 Feb 2025 to 18 Feb 2025
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
| Date | Dive | Dive Site | Special Finds |
| 13/02/25 | 1 | “The Channel” located on the South of Island # 6 in the Similan National Park |
Napoleon Wrasse (Chelenius Undulatus) Devil scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several false clown anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) Clarks Anemonefish (Amphipirion clarkii) Juvenile Midnight Snapper (Macolor macularis) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) School of Longnose Emperorfish (Lethrinus olivaceus) Nudis and flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 13/02/25 | 2 | “Tuna Wreck Reef” located on the South of Island # 5 in the Similan National Park |
Napoleon Wrasse (Chelenius Undulatus) Juvenile Peacock Razorfish (Iniistius pavo) Cube boxfish (Ostracion cubicum) Longfin Cometfish (calloplesiopes altivelis) Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 13/02/25 | 3 | “Honeymoon Reef” located on the East of Island # 4 in the Similan National Park |
Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Titan Triggerfish (balistoides viridescenes) Several Yellow margin TriggerfishPseudobalistes flavimarginatus) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 13/02/25 | 4 | “NIGHT DIVE” @ “Honeymoon Reef” East of Island # 4 in the Similan National Park |
Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Juvenile Bigfin Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) Pronghorn Spiny Lobster (Panulirius penicillatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Banded Boxer Shrimps (Stenopus hispidus) Several Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus ) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Nudis and Flatworms And the usual nocturnal reef life, some sleeping while other hunting. |
| 14/02/25 | 5 | “West of Eden” Located on the West of Island # 7 in the Similan National Park. |
Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Giant Trevally (Caranx Ignoblis) River of fish loaded with Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Several Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Small School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Longfin Cometfish (calloplesiopes altivelis) Juvenile Peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Nudis and flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef |
| 14/02/25 | 6 | “3 Trees” Located on the North East of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park |
Leopard Shark (Stegostoma fasciatum) School of Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Lined Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lineolatus) Several Skunk anemonefish (Amphiprion akallopisos) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Angel Fish (pomacanthus imperator) Green Turtle ( Chylonia Mydias) Several Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) And all usual marine life of the reef. |
| 14/02/25 | 7 | “Breakfast Bend” Located on the South East of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park |
Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Several big Milkfish (Chanos chanos) Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Lined Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lineolatus) Several Skunk anemonefish (Amphiprion akallopisos) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Angel Fish (pomacanthus imperator) Nudis and Flaworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 14/02/25 | 8 | NIGHT DIVE “Donald Duck bay” located in the North of Island # 8 in the Similan National Park |
Porcelain crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Hermit crabs big one Anemone Hermit crab Baby squid And all the usual fish at night, mostly sleeping very few out hunting. |
| 15/02/25 | 9 | “Western Ridge” Located on the West of Koh Bon Island (1st island north away from the Similan National Park. |
Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Eggs of Clarks Anemonefish (Amphipirion clarki) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Schools of Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus Kasmira) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Nudis and flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 15/02/25 | 10 | “Koh Bon Bay” – some group Coral gardens in the North of Koh Bon Bay |
Giant Guitarfish (Rhynchobatus djiddensis) Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Banded sea snake (lacticauda colubrina) Twotone dartfish (Ptereleotris evides) Several Blue Blanquillo (Malacanthus latovittatus) Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Zebra Lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra) Devil scorpionfish (Scor[aenopses diabolus) Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Nudis and flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 15/02/25 | 11 | “South Reef” Located on the South of Koh Tachai Island located North of Koh Bon Island |
Several Black-tip Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Golden Mantis Shrimp “Lysiosquilloides sp) Snubnose Pompano (Trachinotus biochip) Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 15/02/25 | 12 | NIGHT DIVE “South Reef” same as dive # 11 |
Several Black-tip Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) School of Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Andaman many spotted sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides) Nudis and flatworms And all the usual marine life by night on the reef. |
| 16/02/25 | 13+14 | Richelieu Rock located to the East of the Surin National Park |
Tigertail Seahorse (hippocampus comes) Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) School of Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) Several Big Yellowfin Barracuda (Sphyraena obtusata) Several Great Barracudas (Sphyraena barracuda) Many Giant Trevally ( caranx Ignoblis) Many Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Yellowhead Snapper (macolor macularis) River of fish loaded with Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) School of Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Huge patch with Tomato Clown Anmeonefish Juvenile Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Several peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Several Yellow – Edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Several White – Eyed Moray (Siderea Thyrsoidea) Several juvenile Cube boxfish (Ostracion cubicus). Several Tiger egg cowries (Crenavolva tigris) 2 Queen Isabella Cowrie (Cypraea Isabella) Allied Cowrie – (Phenacovolva Biostris) Ornate Sapsucking slug (Elysia ornata) Zebra moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) And all usual marine life of the reef. |
| 16/02/25 | 15 | Turtle ledge” Located on the South East of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park. |
Juvenile Pinnate Spadefish (Platax pinnatus) Several Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Many Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Nudis and Flatworms Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 16/02/25 | 16 | “Ao Packard” NIGHT DIVE located on the South of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park. |
Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Several Cleaner Pipefish ( Doryrhamptus janssi) Several Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus ) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Nudis and Flatworms Several Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) And all the usual marine life at night on the reef. |
| 17/02/25 | 17+ 18 + 19 | “Richelieu Rock” located to the East of Surin Thai Islands | Similar to dive # 13 + 14 |
THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 19 Feb-01 Mar 2025 - Similan & Surin Islands
“The Phinisi”
Thailand Master
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
Trip: North Andaman Sea ( Koh Surin, Richelieu Rock, Koh Tachai, Similan islands, Koh Haa, Hin Daeng, Phi Phi Island and Koh Doc Mai. (Thailand)
Date : 19 Feb – 01 March 2025
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
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Date |
Dive |
Dive Site |
Special Finds |
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20/02/25 |
1 |
“Ao Packard” located on the South of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park. |
Napoleon Wrasse (Chelenius Undulatus) Jenkins Whipray (Himantura jenskii) Ribbon Eel (Rhinomuraena quaesita) male blue and yellow Several Khul’s Stingrays (Dasyatis kuhlii) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Potato Grouper (Epinephelus tukula) Many Coral grouper (Cephalopholis miniata) Bigeye Emperor (Monotaxis grandoculis) Several Cleaner Pipefish ( Doryrhamptus janssi) Common Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Peacock groupers (Cephalopholis argus) Spotted Boxfish (ostracion meleagris) Nudis and Flatworms. And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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20/02/25 |
2 |
Richelieu Rock located to the East of the Surin National Park |
Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Several Big Yellowfin Barracuda (Sphyraena obtusata) Several Great Barracudas (Sphyraena barracuda) Many Giant Trevally ( caranx Ignoblis) Many Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Yellowhead Snapper (macolor macularis) River of fish loaded with Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) School of Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Huge patch with Tomato Clown Anmeonefish Juvenile Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Several peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Several Yellow – Edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Several White – Eyed Moray (Siderea Thyrsoidea) Several juvenile Cube boxfish (Ostracion cubicus). Several Tiger egg cowries (Crenavolva tigris) 2 Queen Isabella Cowrie (Cypraea Isabella) Allied Cowrie – (Phenacovolva Biostris) Ornate Sapsucking slug (Elysia ornata) Zebra moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) And all usual marine life of the reef. |
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20/02/25 |
3 |
“Torinla Reef” Located on the East of Koh Torinla Island in the Surin National Park |
Several Blacktip Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Several Napoleon Wrasse (Chelenius Undulatus) Several Jenkins Whipray (Himantura jenskii) Several Khul’s Stingrays (Dasyatis kuhlii) School of Bumphead Parrotfish (Bolbometopon muricatum) Massive school of Lonfin Batfish (Platax teira) Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Nudis and flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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20/02/25 |
4 |
“NIGHT DIVE” Turtle Ledge North located on the East of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park. |
Pair of Purple Urchin Shrimp (Stegopontonia commensal) Several Cleaner Pipefish ( Doryrhamptus janssi) Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus ) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Nudis and Flatworms Several Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) And all the usual marine life at night on the reef. |
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21/02/25 |
5,6,7 |
Richelieu Rock located to the East of the Surin National Park |
Marine life very similar to Dive # 2 plus the added bonus: Tiger-tail Seahorse (Hippocampus comes) Massive Zebra moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) frees swimming hunting for prey Porcelain Crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Juvenile Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) And more and more schools of fish covering the Rock |
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21/02/25 |
8 |
Turtle Ledge South (Located on the South East of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park. ) |
Juvenile Koran Angelfish (Pomacanthus semicirculatus) Several Schools of Blue dash and yellowdash fusiliers. Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nudis and flatworms And the usual marine life of the reef |
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22/02/25 |
9 |
“South Reef” Located on the South of Koh Tachai Island located North of Koh Bon Island |
Several Black-tip Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Snubnose Pompano (Trachinotus biochip) Banded sea snake (lacticauda colubrina) Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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22/02/25 |
10 |
“Western Ridge” Located on the West of Koh Bon Island (1st island north away from the Similan National Park. |
Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Banded sea snake (lacticauda colubrina) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Eggs of Clarks Anemonefish (Amphipirion clarki) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Schools of Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus Kasmira) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Nudis and flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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22/02/25 |
11 |
“Coral Gardens” Located in the North of Koh Bon Island |
Giant Guitarfish (Rhynchobatus djiddensis) Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Several Titan Triggerfish (balistoides viridescenes) with eggs Twotone dartfish (Ptereleotris evides) Several Blue Blanquillo (Malacanthus latovittatus) Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Zebra Lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra) Devil scorpionfish (Scor[aenopses diabolus) Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Nudis and flatworms. And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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22/02/25 |
12 |
“Sunset Dive in Koh Bon Bay |
White-Tip reef Shark (Triaenodon obesus) Big school of Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several big Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) feeding frenzy Several free swimming Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Nudis and flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef at sunset, feeding, hiding etc… |
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23/02/25 |
13 |
“Nam Sai Bay Eastern Rocks “ Located on the South of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park. |
Giant Guitarfish (Rhynchobatus djiddensis) Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Banded sea snake (lacticauda colubrina) Twotone dartfish (Ptereleotris evides) Several Blue Blanquillo (Malacanthus latovittatus) Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Zebra Lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra) Devil scorpionfish (Scor[aenopses diabolus) Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Nudis and flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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23/02/25 |
14 |
“3 Trees” Located to the North East of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park. |
School of Blackfin Barracudas (Sphyraena qenie) Napoleon Wrasse (Chelenius Undulatus) Several Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) River of Lognose EMperorfish and Bluefin Trevallies. Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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23/02/25 |
15 |
“Breakfast Bend” Located on the South East of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park |
Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Twotone dartfish (Ptereleotris evides) Several Blue Blanquillo (Malacanthus latovittatus) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef |
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23/02/25 |
16 |
SUNSET/ NIGHT DIVE “Beacon Reef located on the East of Island # 8 in the Similan National Park. |
Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Cleaner Pipefish ( Doryrhamptus janssi) Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus ) Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life at night on the reef |
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24/02/25 |
17 |
“Elephant Head Rock” Located to the South of Island # 8 in the Similan National Park. |
Ribbon Eel (Blue + Yellow (Male) (rhinomuraena quaesita) Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Yellow boxfish (juvenile) Ostracion cubicus) Yellow boxfish full grown (Ostracion cubicus) Metalic blue Yellow margin moray eel (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Schools of Blue dash fusiliers Several big Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Many Giant Trevally ( caranx Ignoblis) Many Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) And all the usual marine life of the reef |
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24/02/25 |
18 |
“West of Eden” Located on the West of Island # 7 in the Similan National Park. |
Several Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Spearing Mantis Shrimp (lysiosquillina lisa) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Giant Trevally (Caranx Ignoblis) River of fish loaded with Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Several Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Small School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Longfin Cometfish (calloplesiopes altivelis) Juvenile Peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Nudis and flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef |
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24/02/25 |
19 |
“Screaming Rocks” Located on the South West of Island # 7 in the Similan National Park |
Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Leopard Blenny adult ( Exallias brevis) Several Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Rivers of blue dash and yellow dash fusiliers Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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25/02/25 |
NO DIVE |
CHALONG |
RESTOCKING OF BOAT FOR TRIP HEADING SOUTH, LAND VISIT FOR A FEW HOURS AROUND CHALONG. |
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26/02/25 |
20 + 21 |
“Koh Bida Nok”(the bay + West wall) The most further South Island of the Phi Phi National Park. |
Many Black-tip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Several Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Yellow-edged moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor), Several Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Nudis and flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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26/02/25 |
22 |
“Maya Corner” Located on the East of Phi Phi Ley in the Phi Phi Islands National Park. |
Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) School of Razorfish (aeoliscus strigatus) T1 Reef Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Anrumpetfish (Aulostomus chinensis) Nudis and flatworms. And all the usual marine life from the reef rumpetfish (Aulostomus chinensis) |
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26/02/25 |
23 |
“Maya Nui” Located on the East of Phi Phi Ley in the Phi Phi Islands National Park |
Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Nudis and flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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27/02/25 |
24 |
“Koh Neua” A.K.K “The Chimney” Located on the South of Island # 1 in Koh Haa National Park |
School of Blackfin Barracudas (Sphyraena qenie) School of Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) juvenile Cube boxfish (Ostracion cubicus). Many Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) School of Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) Nudis and flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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27/02/25 |
25 |
“Little Island” Located to the West of Island # 5 in the Koh Haa National Park |
Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Several mature Double-Spotted Queenfish (SComberoides lysan) River of fish loaded with Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Several Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Small School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef |
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27/02/25 |
26 |
“Piley Wall” Located on the East side of Phi Phi Ley in the Phi Phi National Park. |
Blue-Spotted Puffer (Arothron caeruleopunctatus) Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Several Banded Boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Tapestry Shrimp (Saron sp) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Common Lionfish ( Pterois volitaris) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life that favour walls as their territory. |
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27/02/25 |
27 |
“LATE NIGHT DIVE” in Tonsai Bay located in Phi Phi Don Island in the Phi Phi National Park. |
Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Nudibranches ( Jorunna rubescens) Splendid Red Spooner crab ( Etisus splendidus) Spotted Reef Crab (Carpilius maculates) Anemome crab (Neopetrolisthes maculates) Banded Boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Tapestry Shrimp (Saron sp) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Fimbriated morays (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) And all usual marine life (sleeping, hiding etc….) |
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28/02/25 |
28 |
“The Cathedral” Located on the South of Island # 5 in the Koh Haa National Park. |
Baby Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Juvenile Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Small School of Pinnate Spadefish (Platax Pinnatus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Giant Trevally (Caranx Ignoblis) River of fish loaded with Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Several Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Small School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Many Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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28/02/25 |
29 |
“Little Island” Located to the West of Island # 5 in the Koh Haa National Park |
Black-tip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Giant Trevally (Caranx Ignoblis) River of fish loaded with Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Several Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Small School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Many Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) And all the usual reef life of the reef, lots of fish action with fish bait balls being chased all over the place. |
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28/02/25 |
30 |
“Hin Daeng” Located to the South West of Koh Haa Islands |
Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Juv. Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata ) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata ) School of Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Smalltooth Emperor (Lethrinus microdon) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Bignose Unicornfish (Naso vlamingii) Barred-Finn moray eel (Gymnothorax zonipetis) Honeycomb moray (Gynothorax favagineus) Several Yellow-edged moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Many Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Bearded scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis barbata) Porcelain Crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Nudis and flatworms And all usual marine life of the reef |
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28/02/25 |
31 |
EARLY NIGHT DIVE “West of 3” Located on the west of Island # 3 in the Koh Haa National Park |
Brown-banded Bamboo Shark (Chiloscyllium punctatum) Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Harlequin Shrimps (Hymenocera picta) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata ) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata ) Many Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Bearded scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis barbata) Nudis and flatworms. And all the usual marine life of the reef by night |
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01/03/25 |
32 + 33 |
“Koh Doc Mai East Side” Located to the East of Phuket |
Tigertail Seahorse (Hippocampus comes) Baby Tawny Nurse Shark ( Nebrius ferrugineus) Several Brown-banded Bamboo Shark (Chiloscyllium punctatum) Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Fimbriated Moray Eel (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) Yellow-edged moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Juvenile Shortnose Boxfish (Rhynchostracion nasus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Many Nudis and Flatworms And all usual marine life of the reef |
THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 02-08 MARCH 2025 - Similan & Surin Islands
“The Phinisi”
Thailand Master
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
Trip : North Andaman Sea ( Koh Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Koh Surin and Richelieu Rock) (Thailand)
Date : 02-08 MARCH 2025
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
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Date |
Dive |
Dive Site |
Special Finds |
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03/03/25 |
1 |
“The Channel” Located on the South of Island # 6 in the Similan National Park |
White-Tip reef Shark (Triaenodon obesus) 1cm Juvenile Rockmover Wrasse Andaman Jawfish Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Yellow – Edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Clarks Anemonefish (Amphipirion clarki) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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03/03/25 |
2 |
“Stonehenge” Located on the North West of Island # 4 in the Similan National Park |
Several Napoleon Wrasse (Chelenius Undulatus) Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) School of Pickhandle Barracudas Several Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Several Yellow boxfish full grown (Ostracion cubicus) Metalic blue Giant Trevally ( caranx Ignoblis) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef |
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03/03/25 |
3 |
“Turtle Rock” Located on the North West of Island # 8 in the Similan National Park. |
Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Longfin Cometfish (calloplesiopes altivelis) Spotted Boxfish (ostracion meleagris) blue and yellow with white spots (male) Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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03/03/25 |
4 |
NIGHT DIVE “Nam Sai Bay“ Located on the South of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park. |
Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Free-swimming Giant Moray (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Couple of painted Spiny Lobster (Bug Size) (Panulirus versicolor) Red spooner Reef Crab (Etisus splendidus ) Pygmy Squid Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef @ night |
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04/03/25 |
5 |
“Deep Six” Located on the North of Island # 7 in the Similan National Park |
Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Several Giant Trevallies (caranx Ignoblis) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Rivers of blue dash and yellow dash fusiliers Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Nudis and Flatworms. And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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04/03/25 |
6 |
“3 Trees” Located on the North East of Island# 9 in the Similan National Park. |
School of Blackfin Barracudas (Sphyraena qenie) Napoleon Wrasse (Chelenius Undulatus) Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) River of Lognose EMperorfish and Bluefin Trevallies. Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Several Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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04/03/25 |
7 |
“Breakfast Bend” Located on the South East of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park. |
Several Blackfin Barracudas (Sphyraena qenie) Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Twotone dartfish (Ptereleotris evides) Several Blue Blanquillo (Malacanthus latovittatus) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef |
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04/03/25 |
8 |
SUNSET DIVE in Donald Duck Bay locatedin the North West of Island # 8 in the Similan National Park. |
Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual nocturnal life of the reef. |
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05/03/25 |
9 |
“Western Ridge” Koh Bon Island 1st Island away from the Similans |
Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Banded sea snake (lacticauda colubrina) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Eggs of Clarks Anemonefish (Amphipirion clarki) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Schools of Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus Kasmira) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Nudis and flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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05/03/25 |
10 |
“Twin Peaks” Located on the South of Koh Tachai Island |
Black-tip Reef Shark(Carcharhinus melanopterus) Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) School of Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) Many Giant Trevally (caranx Ignoblis) Many Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Yellowhead Snapper (macolor macularis) River of fish loaded with Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) School of Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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05/03/25 |
11 |
“South Reef” Located on the South of Koh Tachai Island located North of Koh Bon Island |
Several Black-tip Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Snubnose Pompano (Trachinotus biochip) Banded sea snake (lacticauda colubrina) Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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05/03/25 |
12 |
NIGHT DIVE “Ao Packard” Located in the South of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park |
Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Several Cleaner Pipefish ( Doryrhamptus janssi) Several Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus ) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Nudis and Flatworms Several Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) And all the usual marine life at night on the reef. |
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06/03/25 07/03/25 |
13,14,15 17,18,19 |
Richelieu Rock Located to the East of the Surin National Park. |
Tigertail Seahorse (hippocampus comes) Several Pairs of Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) School of Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) Several Big Yellowfin Barracuda (Sphyraena obtusata) Several Great Barracudas (Sphyraena barracuda) Many Giant Trevally ( caranx Ignoblis) Many Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Yellowhead Snapper (macolor macularis) River of fish loaded with Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) School of Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Huge patch with Tomato Clown Anmeonefish Juvenile Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Several peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Several Yellow – Edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Several White – Eyed Moray (Siderea Thyrsoidea) Several juvenile Cube boxfish (Ostracion cubicus). Several Tiger egg cowries (Crenavolva tigris) 2 Queen Isabella Cowrie (Cypraea Isabella) Allied Cowrie – (Phenacovolva Biostris) Ornate Sapsucking slug (Elysia ornata) Zebra moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Many Nudis and Flatworms And all usual marine life of the reef. |
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06/03/25 |
16 |
SUNSET DIVE “Torinla Reef” Located on the South of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park. |
Juvenile Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Yellow variation School of Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) School of Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Schools of Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus Kasmira) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 10-17 MARCH 2025 - Myanmar
“The Phinisi”
Thailand Master
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
Trip: BURMA
Date: 10-17 MARCH 2025
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
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Date |
Dive |
Dive Site |
Special Finds |
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11/03/25 |
1 |
“Cock Comb” |
Tigertail Seahorse (Hippocampus comes) Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Nudis and Flatworms Blue Ringed Angelfish (Pomacanths anuularis) Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Bearded Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis barbatus) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) And the usual marine life of the reef. |
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11/03/25 |
2 |
“Northern Rocky” |
Eagle Ray (Aetobatus narinari) Several Spearing Mantis (lysiosquillina lisa) Ornate Ghostpipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Several Porcelain Crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Candy Crabs Bent-Stick Pipefish (Trachyhamphus bicoarctatus) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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11/03/25 |
3 |
“NIGHT DIVE ““Flower Bay” |
Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Many Godeffroy’s Sea cucumbers (Euapta godeffroyi) Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Zebra Lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra) Devil scorpionfish (Scor[aenopses diabolus) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) And all the usual marine life in the reef at night sleeping etc… |
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12/03/25 |
4 |
“Paradise Rock” |
Ornate Ghostpipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Schools of Bluestreak Fusiliers (Pterocaaesio Tile) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Common Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Several Khulis Stingrays (Dasyatis kuhlii) Several Porcelain Crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Honeycomb moray eel (Gymnothorax favagineus) Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodastylus scyllarus) Nudis and Flatworms (Gymnomuraena zebra) And all the usual marine life of the reef |
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12/03/25 |
5 |
“Pink or Candy Canyon” |
Several Bent-stick pipefish (Trachyhamphus bicoarctatus) Several Lisa’s Spearing Mantis (Lysiosquillina lisa) Several Porcelain Crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Zebra moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodastylus scyllarus) Nudis and Flatwroms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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12/03/25 |
6 |
“The Arch” |
Tigertail Seahorse (Black) (Hippocampus Comes) Several Ornate Ghostpipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) yellow Several Porcelain Crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Several Short-tailed Pipefish (Trachyhamphus bicoarctatus) Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Red Fire Goby (Nemateleotris magnifica) Spotted hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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12/03/25 |
7 |
“Yellow Stone” |
Tigertail Seahorse (Hippocampus Comes) Yellow Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus)(Black variation) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Many Durban Dancing Shrimps Many Banded Boxer Shrimps (Stenopus hispidus) Many Durban hinge-back shrimp (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Many Hendrson’s hinge-beak shrimp Several Porcelain Crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Decorator Crab (Camposcia retusa) Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Nudis and Flatworms |
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12/03/25 |
8 |
LATE NIGHT DIVE” Kho Yinn Khwa Bay |
Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Many Banded Boxer Shrimps (Stenopus hispidus) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata ) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata ) Many Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Bearded scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis barbata) Nudis and flatworms. And all the usual marine life of the reef by night |
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13/03/25 |
9+ 10 |
“Silvertip Bank” |
Several Tawny Nurse Sharks (Nebrius ferrugineus) Several big Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Schools of Bannerfish (Heniochus diphreutes) Schools of Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) Schools of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Schools of Bluestreak Fusiliers (Pterocaaesio Tile) Schools of Randall’s Fusilier (Pterocaesio randalli) Schools of Yellowback Fusiliers (Caesio xanthonota) Malabar Grouper (Epinephelus malabaricus) Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) And all the reef life of hard coral reefs. |
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13/03/25 |
11 + 12 |
“Big Banks” |
Oceanic White-Tip (Carcharhinus longimanus) Silvertip Reef Shark (Carcharhinus albimarginatus) Gray Reef Shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) Many Tawny Nurse Sharks (Nebrius ferrugineus) Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Giant Trevally (Caranx Ignoblis) Many Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Schools of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Several Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Nudis and Flatworms And all the reef life of hard coral reefs. |
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14/03/25 |
13+14 15+16 |
“Black Rock” |
Oceanic Giant Manta (Manta Biostris) Eagle Ray (Aetobatus narinari) Juvenile Tigertail Seahorse (Hippocampus Comes) Yellow Several African Pompano (Alectis ciliaris) Several Great Barracudas (Sphyraena barracuda) School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Spotted Boxfish (ostracion meleagris) Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) School of Several Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Schools of Bluestreak Fusiliers (Pterocaaesio Tile) Schools of Randall’s Fusilier (Pterocaesio randalli) Schools of Yellowback Fusiliers (Caesio xanthonota) Several Porcelain Crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Fimbriated Moray Eel (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) Zebra moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Many Clark’s Anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii) Several Tiger egg cowries (Crenavolva tigris) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life on Rocky Reefs. |
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15/03/25 |
14 |
“Shark Cave” |
Many Tomato Anemonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Pair of Short-Tailed Pipefish (Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus) Spearing Mantis (lysiosquillina lisa) Squat Shrimp (Thor amboinensis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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15/03/25 |
15+ 16 |
“Square Rock” |
Blotched Fantail Ray (Taeniura meyeni) Several Juvenile Tigertail Seahorse (Hippocampus Comes) White Several Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus)(Yellow) Many Network Pipefish (Corythoichthys flavofasciatus) Several Big Yellowfin Barracuda (Sphyraena obtusata) Schools of Bluestreak Fusiliers (Pterocaaesio Tile) Schools of Randall’s Fusilier (Pterocaesio randalli) Schools of Yellowback Fusiliers (Caesio xanthonota) Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) Fimbriated Moray Eel (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) Zebra moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Many Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Many Juveniles, Filefish, Angelfish and others. Many Flasher Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis macrochir) Several Poss’s scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis possi) Mccosker’s Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus mccoskeri) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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15/03/25 |
17 |
“Rocky 1” NIGHT DIVE |
Tigertail Seahorse (Hippocampus Comes) Big Yellow +Black one Decorator Crabs White-Mouth Moray eel (Gymnothorax meleagris) Fimbriated Moray (Gymnothorax finbriatus) Snowflake Moray Eel (Echidna nebulosa) Several Cleaner Pipefish (Doryhamphus janssi) Several Juvenile Ballonfish (Diodon holocanthus) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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16/03/25 |
18 |
“Western Rocky” |
Giant Frogfish (Antennarius commersoni) Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus)(White) Several Gold-Spotted Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus flavomaculatus) Yellowback fusilier (Caesio xanthonota) Slender fusilier (Gymonocaesio gymnoptera) Red Saddleback Anemonefish (Amphiprion ephippium) Nudis and Flatworks And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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16/03/25 |
19 |
“Sea Fan Forest” |
Tigertail Seahorse (Hippocampus Comes) Big Yellow +Black one Several Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Many Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Many Juveniles, Filefish, Angelfish and others. Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Many Tasseled Scorpionfish (scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Many Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Nudis and Flatworms. And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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16/03/25 |
20 |
“Northern Rocky” |
Mating big Reef Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Many Tasseled Scorpionfish (scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Schools of Bluestreak Fusiliers (Pterocaaesio Tile) Schools of Randall’s Fusilier (Pterocaesio randalli) Schools of Yellowback Fusiliers (Caesio xanthonota) Schools of Bluestreak Fusiliers (Pterocaaesio Tile) Several Peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Nudis amd flatworms. And all the usual marin life of the reef. |
THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 18 - 28 MARCH 2025 - Myanmar
“The Phinisi”
Thailand Master
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
Trip : BURMA
Date : 18 – 28 March 2025
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
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Date |
Dive |
Dive Site |
Special Finds |
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19/03/25 |
1 |
Rocky 1 |
Tigertail Seahorse (Hippocampus Comes) Big Yellow +Black one Blotched Fantail Ray (Taeniura meyeni) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Many Ehrenberg’s Snapper (Lutjanus ehrenbergii) Field of Tomato Anemonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) Many White-Eyed Moray Eels (Siderea thysoidea) White-Mouth Moray eel (Gymnothorax meleagris) Fimbriated Moray (Gymnothorax finbriatus) Snowflake Moray Eel (Echidna nebulosa) Several Cleaner Pipefish (Doryhamphus janssi) Several Juvenile Ballonfish (Diodon holocanthus) Several Tiger Cowries (Cypraea tigris) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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19/03/25 |
2 |
Exploration Dive @ “WHITE ROCK” |
Massive Reef Stonefish (Synanceia verucosa) School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Schools of Bluestreak Fusiliers (Pterocaaesio Tile) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Many Network Pipefish (Corythoichthys flavofasciatus) Several Big Yellowfin Barracuda (Sphyraena obtusata) Bent Stick Pipefish (Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus) Many Magnificent partner shrimp (Periclimenes magnificus) Many Several Tiger Cowries (Cypraea tigris) Several False Arabian Cowries (Mauritia histrio) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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19/03/25 |
3 |
Exploration Dive @ “Exploration 2” |
Fast drift too fast to stop and search. Spotted Boxfish (ostracion meleagris) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Nudis and Flatworms (1 group able to find sheltered area ) |
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19/03/25 |
4 |
NIGHT Dive @ Rocky 1 |
Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Reef Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Many Banded Boxer Shrimps (Stenopus hispidus) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata ) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata ) Many Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Bearded scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis barbata) Nudis and flatworms. And all the usual marine life of the reef by night |
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20/03/25 |
5 |
“Shark Cave” |
Many Tomato Anemonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Pair of Short-Tailed Pipefish (Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus) Spearing Mantis (lysiosquillina lisa) Squat Shrimp (Thor amboinensis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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20/03/25 |
6 + 7 |
“Square Rock” |
Eagle Ray (Aetobatus narinari) 2 Blotched Fantail Ray (Taeniura meyeni) Several Juvenile Tigertail Seahorse (Hippocampus Comes) White Mature Tigertail Seahorses (Hippocampus Comes) Several Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus)(Yellow) Many Network Pipefish (Corythoichthys flavofasciatus) Wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) Several Giant Trevally (Caranx Ignoblis) Several Big Yellowfin Barracuda (Sphyraena obtusata) Schools of Bluestreak Fusiliers (Pterocaaesio Tile) Schools of Randall’s Fusilier (Pterocaesio randalli) Schools of Yellowback Fusiliers (Caesio xanthonota) Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) Fimbriated Moray Eel (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) Zebra moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Many Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Many Juveniles, Filefish, Angelfish and others. Many Flasher Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis macrochir) Several Poss’s scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis possi) Mccosker’s Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus mccoskeri) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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20/03/25 |
8 |
NIGHT DIVE “Exploration at Bay near resort boat mooring. |
Many shells and Hermit crabs Several Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) Honeycomb moray eel (Gymnothorax favagineus) Several juvenile moray eels (not easy to identify) Crazy looking Big Crab Several Titan Triggerfish sleeping (Balistoides viridescens) Octopus (not sure what kind) maybe Juvenile Reef Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) |
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21/03/25 |
9,10, 11, 12 |
“BLACK ROCK” |
2 – Oceanic Giant Manta (Manta Biostris) School of Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) Reef Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Several African Pompano (Alectis ciliaris) Several Great Barracudas (Sphyraena barracuda) School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Spotted Boxfish (ostracion meleagris) Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) Big School of Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Schools of Bluestreak Fusiliers (Pterocaaesio Tile) Schools of Randall’s Fusilier (Pterocaesio randalli) Schools of Yellowback Fusiliers (Caesio xanthonota) Several Porcelain Crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Fimbriated Moray Eel (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) Zebra moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Many Clark’s Anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii) Several Tiger egg cowries (Crenavolva tigris) Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Many Tasseled Scorpionfish (scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Many Juveniles, Filefish, Angelfish and Oriental Sweetlips Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life on Rocky Reefs. |
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22/03/25 |
13,14,15,16 |
“BLACK ROCK” |
Marine life very similar to yesterday’s dive excluding the Oceanic Giant Mantas but today we also had: Eagle Ray (Aetobatus narinari) Juvenile Frogfish (Unable to identify which one) Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) (Yellow) Big school of Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) And all the above. |
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23/03/25 |
17+ 18 |
Big Bank |
Tawny Nurse Sharks (Nebrius ferrugineus) Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Giant Trevally (Caranx Ignoblis) Many Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Schools of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Several Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Nudis and Flatworms And all the reef life of hard coral reefs. |
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23/03/25 |
19+ 20 |
Silvertip Bank |
Several Tawny Nurse Sharks (Nebrius ferrugineus) Several big Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Massive Napoleon Wrasse (Chelenius Undulatus) Schools of Bannerfish (Heniochus diphreutes) Schools of Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) Schools of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Schools of Bluestreak Fusiliers (Pterocaaesio Tile) Schools of Randall’s Fusilier (Pterocaesio randalli) Schools of Yellowback Fusiliers (Caesio xanthonota) Malabar Grouper (Epinephelus malabaricus) Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) And all the reef life of hard coral reefs. |
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24/03/25 |
21+ 22 |
Roe Bank |
Blotched Fantail Ray (Taeniura meyeni) Many Tawny Nurse Sharks (Nebrius ferrugineus) Black-spotted Moray eel ( Gymnothorax isingteena) Juvenile Gray Reef Shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Schools of Bannerfish (Heniochus diphreutes) Schools of Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) Schools of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Schools of Bluestreak Fusiliers (Pterocaaesio Tile) Schools of Randall’s Fusilier (Pterocaesio randalli) Schools of Yellowback Fusiliers (Caesio xanthonota) Malabar Grouper (Epinephelus malabaricus) And all the usual reef life of hard corals |
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24/03/25 |
23+ 24 |
Silvertip Bank |
Similar to dive # 19 + 20 |
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25/03/25 |
25 |
Elephant Kiss |
Tigertail Seahorse (Hippocampus Comes) Big Yellow +Black one Bent Stick Pipefish (Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus) Mature Banded Sea Snake Schools of Yellowback Fusiliers (Caesio xanthonota) Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Cleaner Pipefish (Doryhamphus janssi) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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25/03/25 |
26 + 27 |
Candy (pink Canyon) |
Pineconefish (Monocentris japonicus) Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) (Pair White very pregnant) Juvenile Banded Sea Snake Bent Stick Pipefish (Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus) Zebra moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Schools of Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) Schools of Bluestreak Fusiliers (Pterocaaesio Tile) Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Fimbriated Moray Eel (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) Several Lisa’s Spearing Mantis (Lysiosquillina lisa) Several Porcelain Crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Cleaner Pipefish (Doryhamphus janssi) Spotted Boxfish (ostracion meleagris) Many Juvenile, Angelfish, Coral groupers, Wrasses. Many Shrimps /Durban dancing and cleaner shrimps. Nudis and Flatworms. And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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25/03/25 |
28 |
Exploration Sunset/Nigh |
School of Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Khulis Stingrays (Dasilius Khulis) Zebra moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Many Banded Boxer Shrimps (Stenopus hispidus) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata ) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata ) Many Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Bearded scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis barbata) Nudis and flatworms. And all the usual marine life of the reef by night |
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26/03/25 |
29 |
The Arch |
Tigertail Seahorse (Black) (Hippocampus Comes) Several Ornate Ghostpipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) yellow Several Porcelain Crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Several Short-tailed Pipefish (Trachyhamphus bicoarctatus) Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Red Fire Goby (Nemateleotris magnifica) Spotted hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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26/03/25 |
30 |
“Yellow Stone” |
Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus)(White variation) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Many Durban Dancing Shrimps Many Banded Boxer Shrimps (Stenopus hispidus) Many Durban hinge-back shrimp (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Many Hendrson’s hinge-beak shrimp Several Porcelain Crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Decorator Crab (Camposcia retusa) Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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26/03/25 |
31 |
“Paradise Rock” |
Schools of Bluestreak Fusiliers (Pterocaaesio Tile) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Common Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Several Khulis Stingrays (Dasyatis kuhlii) Several Porcelain Crabs (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Honeycomb moray eel (Gymnothorax favagineus) Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodastylus scyllarus) Nudis and Flatworms (Gymnomuraena zebra) And all the usual marine life of the reef |
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26/03/25 |
32 |
Sunset night dive @ Flower garden |
Reef Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) School of Barracudas Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Small Reef Stonefish (Synanceia verucosa) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Many Godeffroy’s Sea cucumbers (Euapta godeffroyi) Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Zebra Lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra) And all the usual marine life in the reef at night sleeping etc… |
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27/03/25 |
33 |
Sea Fan Faorest |
Tiger Snake Moray (Scuticaria tigrine) veral Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Many Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Many Juveniles, Filefish, Angelfish and others. Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Many Tasseled Scorpionfish (scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Many Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Nudis and Flatworms. And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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27/03/25 |
34 |
Western Rocky |
2 Giant Frogfish (Antennarius commersoni) Several Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus)(White, Black,Yellow ) Reef Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Several Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) Several Gold-Spotted Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus flavomaculatus) Yellowback fusilier (Caesio xanthonota) Slender fusilier (Gymonocaesio gymnoptera) Red Saddleback Anemonefish (Amphiprion ephippium) Nudis and Flatworks And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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27/03/25 |
35 |
Cock Comb |
Tigertail Seahorse (Hippocampus Comes) Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus)(White) Several Gold-Spotted Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus flavomaculatus) Yellowback fusilier (Caesio xanthonota) Slender fusilier (Gymonocaesio gymnoptera) Red Saddleback Anemonefish (Amphiprion ephippium) Nudis and Flatworks And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 29 MAR to 02 APR 2025 - Similan & Surin Islands
“The Phinisi”
Thailand Master
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
Trip : North Andaman Sea ( Koh Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock (Thailand)
Date : 29 March to 02 April 2025
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
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Date |
Dive |
Dive Site |
Special Finds |
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30/03/25 |
1 |
“The Monuments” A.K.A “The Channel located on the South of Island # 6 in the Similan National Park |
Juvenile Peacock Razorfish (Iniistius pavo) Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnose Emperorfish (Lethrinus olivaceus) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Many Indo-Pacific sergeant (Abudefduf vaigiensis) Midas Blenny (Ecsenius midas) Nudibranch and flatworms |
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30/03/25 |
2 |
“South of Honeymoon bay” located on the East of Island # 4 in the Similan National Park. |
Six Line Soapfish (Grammistes sexlineatus) Devil scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Longfin Cometfish (calloplesiopes altivelis) Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Pink Spiny Lobster Several Clown Triggerfish Balistoides conspicillum) Several Blue Fin Trevallies Several Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Small School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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30/03/25 |
3 |
“ Breakfast Bend” Located on the South East of Is # 9 in the Similan National Park |
Fire Dartfish (Nemateleotris magnifica) Several Dogtooth Tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Schools of Five Lined Snapper Schools of Yellowfish Goatfish (Mulloidichthys vanicolensis) Several rockmover Wrasse (Novaculichthys taeniourus) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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30/03/25 |
4 |
“Turtle Rock” Located on the North West of Is # 8 in the Similan National Park |
Ornate Ghostpipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Blue-Ringed Angelfish (Pomacanthus annularis) Midnight Snapper (Macolor maculatus) Nudis and flatworms Schools of fusiliers And all the usual marine life near rocky outcrops. |
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31/03/25 |
5 |
“Western Ridge” Located on the West of Koh Bon Island (1st island north away from the Similan National Park. |
Several Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Banded sea snake (lacticauda colubrina) Several Blubberlip Snapper (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Big Star Puffers (Arothron stellatus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Schools of Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus Kasmira) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nudis and flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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31/03/25 |
6 |
“Twin Peaks” Located on the South of Koh Tachai Island located North of Koh Bon Island |
Pair of Ornate Ghostpipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Several Giant Trevallies (caranx Ignoblis) Juvenile Angel Fish (pomacanthus imperator) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow edged Moray ( Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Khul’s Stingrays (Dasyatis kuhlii) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Many Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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31/03/25 |
7 |
“South Reef” Located on the South of Koh Tachai Island located North of Koh Bon Island |
Several Black-tip Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Snubnose Pompano (Trachinotus biochip) Banded sea snake (lacticauda colubrina) Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
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31/03/25 |
8 |
NIGHT DIVE @ Ao Packard located to the South of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park. |
Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Blue-Ringed Angelfish (Pomacanthus annularis) Many Red Tooth Trigerfish and Parrotfish sleeping Lots of little shrimps Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life at night, sleeping hiding etc… |
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01/04/25 |
9,10, 11,12 |
Richelieu Rock Located to the East of the Surin National Park. |
Pair of Harlequin Shrimps (Hymenocera picta) Tigertail Seahorse (Hippocampus comes) Several Ornate Ghost Pipefish ((Solenostomus paradoxus) School of Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) Several Big Yellowfin Barracuda (Sphyraena obtusata) Several Great Barracudas (Sphyraena barracuda) Many Giant Trevally ( caranx Ignoblis) Many Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Yellowhead Snapper (macolor macularis) River of fish loaded with Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) School of Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Huge patch with Tomato Clown Anmeonefish Juvenile Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Several peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Several Yellow – Edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Several White – Eyed Moray (Siderea Thyrsoidea) Several juvenile Cube boxfish (Ostracion cubicus). Several Tiger egg cowries (Crenavolva tigris) 2 Queen Isabella Cowrie (Cypraea Isabella) Allied Cowrie – (Phenacovolva Biostris) Ornate Sapsucking slug (Elysia ornata) Zebra moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Nudis and Flatworms And all usual marine life of the reef. |
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02/04/25 |
13 |
“Boonsung Wreck” Located to the NE of Khao Lak |
Several Honeycomb moray (Gynothorax favagineus) Khulis Stingray ( Datyis Khulis) Several Big Yellowfin Barracuda (Sphyraena obtusata) Juv. Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Juv. Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Several African Pompano Jacks (Alectis ciliaris) Giant Moray (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Shaded batfish (Platax pinnatus) Many schools of snapper (Einhberg, 5 lined) and huge amounts of pufferfish everywhere. And all the usual marine life on a wreck. |
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02/04/25 |
14 |
“Underwater Museum” Located to the SE of Khao Lak |
Similar to the above marine life of Boonsung Wreck including: Fringelip Flathead (Thysanophrys otaitensis) Some nudibranches seen: Nudibranchs Girdled Glossodoris (Glossodoris cincta) Nudibranchs Dark Margin Glossodoris (Glossodoris atromarginata) Nudibranchs Creamy Cromodoris (Chromodoris fidelis) Nudibranchs (Ceratosoma tenue) Nudibranchs (Chromodoris geminus) Nudibranchs (Chromodoris annulata) Massive Sole fish ( Soleichthys heterorhinos) Tiny Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Many different types of Gobies and Partner Shrimps. Heaps more nudis and flatworms. |
THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 02 - 12 APRIL 2025 - The Best of Thailand
“The Phinisi”
Thailand Master
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
Trip : North Andaman Sea ( Koh Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock (Thailand)
South Andaman Sea (Koh Haa, Koh Rock, Koh Lipe, Phi Phi Islands)
Date : 02- 12 APRIL 2025
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
| Date | Dive | Dive Site | Special Finds |
| 03/04/25 | 1 | “Ao Packard” Located on the South of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park. |
Several Khulis Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Several Blue Blanquillo (Malacanthus latovittatus) Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Zebra Lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra) Devil scorpionfish (Scor[aenopses diabolus) Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Nudis and flatworms Porcelain crabs ( Neopetrolisthes maculatus) Juvenile Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life from the reef |
| 03/04/25 | 2 + 3 | “Richelieu Rock” Located to East of Surin Islands |
Pair of Harlequin Shrimps (Hymenocera picta) Tigertail Seahorse (Hippocampus comes) School of Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) Several Big Yellowfin Barracuda (Sphyraena obtusata) Several Great Barracudas (Sphyraena barracuda) Many Giant Trevally ( caranx Ignoblis) Many Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Yellowhead Snapper (macolor macularis) River of fish loaded with Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) School of Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Huge patch with Tomato Clown Anmeonefish Juvenile Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Several peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Several Yellow – Edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Several White – Eyed Moray (Siderea Thyrsoidea) Several juvenile Cube boxfish (Ostracion cubicus). Several Tiger egg cowries (Crenavolva tigris) 2 Queen Isabella Cowrie (Cypraea Isabella) Allied Cowrie – (Phenacovolva Biostris) Ornate Sapsucking slug (Elysia ornata) Zebra moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Nudis and Flatworms And all usual marine life of the reef. |
| 03/04/25 | 4 | “Turtle Ledge North” Located on the East of Surin Thai Island in Surin National Park |
Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Blue-Ringed Angelfish (Pomacanthus annularis) Many Red Tooth Trigerfish and Parrotfish sleeping Lots of little shrimps Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life at night, sleeping hiding etc… |
| 04/04/25 | 5 + 6 | “Richelieu Rock” Located to East of Surin Islands | Very Similar to yesterdays marine life only difference some groups got to see some Ornate Ghostpipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) different color variations |
| 04/04/25 | 7 | “Torinla Reef” Located on the East of Surin Thai Island in Surin National Park |
Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Nudis and flatworms School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 04/04/25 | 8 | “Turtle Ledge South” Located on the East of Surin Thai Island in Surin National Park |
Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Several Cleaner Pipefish ( Doryrhamptus janssi) Several Splendid Red Spooner Crabs (Etisus splendidus ) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Nudis and Flatworms Several Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii)
And all the usual marine life at night on the reef. |
| 05/04/25 | 9+10 | “South Reef” Located on the South of Koh Tachai Island |
Several Black-tip Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Snubnose Pompano (Trachinotus biochip) Banded sea snake (lacticauda colubrina) Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the re |
| 05/04/25 | 11 | “Coral Gardens” Located on the North Side of Koh Bon island. |
School of Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Many Pufferfish and Tital Trigerfish about
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 05/04/25 | 12 | “Koh Bon Bay” located in the South West of Koh Bon Island. |
Several Black-tip Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Banded sea snake (lacticauda colubrina) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus)
And all the usual marine life of a hard coral reef. |
| 06/04/25 | 13 | “3 Trees” Located on the NE of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park |
Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) School of Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Lined Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lineolatus) Several Skunk anemonefish(Amphiprion akallopisos) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Angel Fish (pomacanthus imperator) Green Turtle ( Chylonia Mydias) Several Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Nudis and Flatworms
And all usual marine life of the reef. |
| 06/04/25 | 14 | “Breakfast Bend” Located on the South of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park |
Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Several Great Barracudas (Sphyraena barracuda) Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Banded sea snake (lacticauda colubrina) Twotone dartfish (Ptereleotris evides) Several Blue Blanquillo (Malacanthus latovittatus) Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Zebra Lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra) Devil scorpionfish (Scor[aenopses diabolus) Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 06/04/25 | 15 | “Turtle Rock” Located on the NW of Island # 8 in the Similan National Park |
Ornate Ghostpipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of a Boulder site. |
| 06/04/25 | 16 | “NIGHT DIVE “ in Donald Duck Bay located in the North of Island # 8 in the Similan National Park |
Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Longfin Cometfish (calloplesiopes altivelis) Anemone Hermit Crab (Dardanus pedunculatus) Giant Moray eels. (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual mrine life at night on the reef. |
| 07/04/25 | 17 | “West of Eden” Located on the West of Island # 7 in te Similan National Park |
Leopard Shark (Zebra Shark) Stegostoma fasciatum) Spearing Mantis (Lysiosquillina Lisa) Leopard Blenny (Exallias brevis) Several Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Several Semicircle Angelfish (Pomacanthus semicirculatus) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Andaman many spotted sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides) Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 07/04/25 | 18 | “Screaming Rocks” Located on the South West of Island # 7 in the Similan National Park |
Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Several Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Several Giant Trevallies (caranx Ignoblis) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) Nudis and Flatworms
And all the usual marine life of a Boulder site. |
| 07/04/25 | 19 | “Stonehenge” Located on the NW of Island # 4 in the Similan National Park |
Juvenile Peacock Razorfish (Iniistius pavo) Juvenile Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Nudis and Flatworms Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers School of Bluefin Trevallies (Caranx melampygus)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 08/04/25 | XXX | XXXXXXX | OFF GASING DAY – PHUKET LAND EXCURSION |
| 09/04/25 | 20 | “Little Island” Located to the West of Island # 5 in the Koh Haa National Park |
Many Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Juvenile Yellow Boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Grouper (Epinephelus quoyanus) Spotted Boxfish (ostracion meleagris) Several Golden Trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) Many anemones with skunk and false clown anemonefish Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Nudis and flatworms
And the usual marine life on the reef. |
| 09/04/25 | 21 | “The Cathedral” Loacted on the South of Island # 5 |
Big School of Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Grouper (Epinephelus quoyanus)
And the usual marine life of the reef |
| 09/04/25 | 22 | “Clownfish Reef “ located on the South East of Koh Rok |
Many anemones with skunk and false clown anemonefish Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Schools of blue dash and yellow dash fusiliers Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans)
And all the usual marine lfe of the reef. |
| 09/04/25 | 23 | SUNSET DIVE “Sea fan Forest” Located on the South of Koh Rok Island. | Similar to the previous dive plus 1 group saw a Turtle and the schools of fish from previous dive where more active and in more numbers. |
| 10/04/25 | 24 | CANCEL | Dive cancelled because of thunder, lightning, heavy rain, strong winds and no visibility |
| 10/04/25 | 25 | “Koh Pueng” Located to the West of Koh Lipe National Park |
Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Khulis Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Several Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) Several twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Several Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow-edged moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 10/04/25 | 26+27 | “Talang Steps” Located to the East of Koh Lipe National Park |
Tigertail Seahorses (Hippocampus comes) Several Brown-banded Bamboo Shark (Chiloscyllium punctatum) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) Several snowflake moray eel Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 11/04/25 | 28 | “Koh Neua” A.K.K “The Chimney” Located on the South of Island # 1 in Koh Haa National Park |
School of Blackfin Barracudas (Sphyraena qenie) School of Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) juvenile Cube boxfish (Ostracion cubicus). Many Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) School of Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 11/04/25 | 29 |
“Little Island” Located to the West of Island # 5 in the Koh Haa National Park |
Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Juvenile Yellow Boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Grouper (Epinephelus quoyanus)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 11/04/25 | 30 + 31 | “ Koh Haa Lagoon, Island # 2 and Island # 4 “ |
Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Juvenile Yellow Boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) Nudis and Flatworms Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis)
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 12/04/25 | 32 | “Piley Wall” located on the East of Phi Phi Ley Island in the Phi Phi National Park. |
Yellow-edged moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor), Several Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Pharoah Cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Nudis and flatworms
And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 12/04/25 | 33 | “Koh Doc Mai East Side” Located to the East of Phuket |
Tigertail Seahorse (Hippocampus comes) Baby Tawny Nurse Shark ( Nebrius ferrugineus) Several Brown-banded Bamboo Shark (Chiloscyllium punctatum) Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Fimbriated Moray Eel (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) Yellow-edged moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Juvenile Shortnose Boxfish (Rhynchostracion nasus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Many Nudis and Flatworms
And all usual marine life of the reef |
THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 13-19 APRIL 2025 - Similan & Surin Islands
“The Phinisi”
Thailand Master
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
Trip : North Andaman Sea ( Koh Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock (Thailand)
Date : 13-19 APRIL 2025
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
| Date | Dive | Dive Site | Special Finds |
| 14/04/25 | 1 | “Honeymoon bay” located on the East of Island # 4 in the Similan National Park.” |
Devil scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Longfin Cometfish (calloplesiopes altivelis) Pink Spiny Lobster Several Clown Triggerfish Balistoides conspicillum) Several Blue Fin Trevallies Several Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Small School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 14/04/25 | 2 | “Tuna Reck Reef” Located on the South of Island # 5 in the Similan National Park |
Juvenile Peacock Razorfish (Iniistius pavo) Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnose Emperorfish (Lethrinus olivaceus) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Many Indo-Pacific sergeant (Abudefduf vaigiensis) Midas Blenny (Ecsenius midas) Schools of Blue Streak Fusiliers Clown Triggerfish Balistoides conspicillum) And all the usual marine life of the reef |
| 14/04/25 | 3 | “Stonehenge” Located on the NW of the Island # 4 in the Similan National Park |
Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Clown Triggerfish Balistoides conspicillum) Several Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) And all the usual marine life of the reef |
| 14/04/25 | 4 | “Princess Bay” Located on the North of Island # 4 in the Similan National Park |
Juvenile Angel Fish (pomacanthus imperator) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow edged Moray ( Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Several Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Several rockmover Wrasse (Novaculichthys taeniourus) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 15/04/25 | 5 | “West of Eden” Located on the West of Island # 7 in the Similan National Park |
Spearing Mantis (Lysiosquillina Lisa) Leopard Blenny (Exallias brevis) Several Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Several Semicircle Angelfish (Pomacanthus semicirculatus) Several Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) Andaman many spotted sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides) Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 15/04/25 | 6 | “3 Trees” Located on the NE of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park |
Green Turtle ( Chylonia Mydias) Banded sea snake (lacticauda colubrina) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) School of Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Lined Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lineolatus) Several Skunk anemonefish(Amphiprion akallopisos) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Angel Fish (pomacanthus imperator) Several Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Nudis and Flatworms And all usual marine life of the reef. |
| 15/04/25 | 7 | “Breakfast Bend” Located on the South of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park |
Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Several Great Barracudas (Sphyraena barracuda) Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Banded sea snake (lacticauda colubrina) Twotone dartfish (Ptereleotris evides) Several Blue Blanquillo (Malacanthus latovittatus) Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Zebra Lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra) Devil scorpionfish (Scor[aenopses diabolus) Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Nudis and flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 15/04/25 | 8 | “NIGHT DIVE “in Donald Duck Bay located in the North of Island # 8 in the Similan National Park |
Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Longfin Cometfish (calloplesiopes altivelis) Anemone Hermit Crab (Dardanus pedunculatus) Giant Moray eels. (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life at night on the reef. |
| 16/04/25 | 9 | “Western Ridge + Bay” located in the South West of Koh Bon Island. |
Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Many Pufferfish and Tital Trigerfish about And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 16/04/25 | 10 | “Twin Peaks” South of Koh Tachai Island |
Pair of Ornate Ghostpipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Many Giant Trevally ( caranx Ignoblis) Many Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Grouper (Epinephelus quoyanus) Spotted Boxfish (ostracion meleagris) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 16/04/25 | 11 | “Suthep Bay “ in the West of Surin Thai Is. |
School of Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Twotone dartfish (Ptereleotris evides) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 16/04/25 | 12 | “Fisherman Bay” NIGHT DIVE in the West bay of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park |
Anemone Hermit Crab (Dardanus pedunculatus) Giant Moray eels. (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life at night on the reef. |
| 17/04/25 | 13,14,15 | “Richelieu Rock” Located to the East of the Surin National Park |
Tigertail Seahorse (Hippocampus comes) Ornate Ghostpipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) School of Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) Several Big Yellowfin Barracuda (Sphyraena obtusata) Several Great Barracudas (Sphyraena barracuda) Many Giant Trevally ( caranx Ignoblis) Many Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Yellowhead Snapper (macolor macularis) River of fish loaded with Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) School of Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Huge patch with Tomato Clown Anmeonefish Juvenile Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Several peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Several Yellow – Edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Several White – Eyed Moray (Siderea Thyrsoidea) Several juvenile Cube boxfish (Ostracion cubicus). Several Tiger egg cowries (Crenavolva tigris) 2 Queen Isabella Cowrie (Cypraea Isabella) Allied Cowrie – (Phenacovolva Biostris) Ornate Sapsucking slug (Elysia ornata) Zebra moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Nudis and Flatworms And all usual marine life of the reef. |
| 17/04/25 | 16 | SUNSET DIVE “Turtle Ledge North” Located on the East of Surin Thai Island in Surin National Park |
Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Blue-Ringed Angelfish (Pomacanthus annularis) Many Red Tooth Trigerfish and Parrotfish sleeping Lots of little shrimps Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life at night, sleeping hiding etc… |
| 18/04/25 | 17,18 + 19 | “Richelieu Rock” Located to the East of the Surin National Park | Similar to yesterdays marine life, dive 1 and dive 2 good visibility dive 3 more current and visibility dropped due to thermoclines of dark water. |
THE PHINISI DIVE LOG 20 - 30 APRIL 2025 - The Best of Thailand
“The Phinisi”
Thailand Master
DIGITAL DIVE LOG
Trip: North Andaman Sea (Koh Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock (Thailand)
Date: 20 – 26 APRIL 2025
Trip: South Andaman Sea (Koh Haa, Hin Daeng, Hin Muaeng, Koh Lipe)
Date: 26 – 30 APRIL 2025
Created by: Tour Leader / Cruise Director – Marco Coelho
| Date | Dive | Dive Site | Special Finds |
| 21/04/25 | 1 | “Turtle Ledge North” Located on the East of Surin Thai Island in the Surin National Park |
Juvenile Pinnate Spadefish (platax pinnatus) Jenkins Whipray (Himantura Jenkinsii) Andaman Rabbitfish (Siganus magnificus) Blue-Ringed Angelfish (Pomacanthus annularis) Golden Rabbitfish (Siganaus guttatus) Several Peacock groupers (Cephalopholis argus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 21/04/25 | 2 + 3 | “Richelieu Rock” Located to the East of the Surin National Park |
Tigertail Seahorse (Hippocampus comes) Several Ornate Ghostpipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Six Line Soapfish (Grammistes sexlineatus) School of Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) Several Big Yellowfin Barracuda (Sphyraena obtusata) Several Great Barracudas (Sphyraena barracuda) Many Giant Trevally ( caranx Ignoblis) Many Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) Yellowhead Snapper (macolor macularis) River of fish loaded with Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) School of Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Huge patch with Tomato Clown Anmeonefish Juvenile Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Several peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Fimbriated or Spot-Face Moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus). Several Yellow – Edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Several White – Eyed Moray (Siderea Thyrsoidea) Several juvenile Cube boxfish (Ostracion cubicus). Several Tiger egg cowries (Crenavolva tigris) 2 Queen Isabella Cowrie (Cypraea Isabella) Allied Cowrie – (Phenacovolva Biostris) Ornate Sapsucking slug (Elysia ornata) Zebra moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) Nudis and Flatworms And all usual marine life of the reef. |
| 21/04/25 | 4 | NIGHT DIVE “Nua Point” Located on the East of Surin Nua in the Surin National Park |
Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) Anemone Hermit Crab (Dardanus pedunculatus) Giant Moray eels. (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life at night on the reef. |
| 22/04/25 | 5,7 + 8 | “Richelieu Rock” Located to the East of the Surin National Park. |
Similar to dive 2 + 3 including Spotted Boxfish (Ostracion meleagris) Massive school of Circular Batish (Platax orbicularis) More nudis and flatworms. |
| 22/04/25 | 6 | “Torinla Reef” East side of Koh Torinla Island in the Surin National Park |
Black-tip Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Humphead Parrotfish (Bolbometopon muricatum) Jenkins Whipray (Himantura Jenkinsii) Andaman Rabbitfish (Siganus magnificus) Massive School of Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) Big Reef Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Several Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 23/04/25 | 9 | “South Reef” Located on the South of Koh Tachai Island |
Black-tip Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Snubnose Pompano (Trachinotus biochip) Banded sea snake (lacticauda colubrina) Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) School of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 23/04/25 | 10 | “Twin Peaks” South of Koh Tachai Island |
School of Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) 3 Dogtooth Tunas (Gymnosarda unicolor) Pair of Ornate Ghostpipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Many Giant Trevally ( caranx Ignoblis) Many Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Grouper (Epinephelus quoyanus) Spotted Boxfish (ostracion meleagris) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 23/04/25 | 11 | “Western Ridge + Bay” located in the South West of Koh Bon Island. |
Big school of Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Many Pufferfish and Tital Trigerfish about And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 23/04/25 | 12 | “Nam Chai Bay “ Sunset/night dive located on the South of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park. |
Devil scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Several Banded boxer shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) Several White – banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) Durban Hinge-beak shrimps (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 24/04/25 | 13 | “3 Trees” Located on the NE of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park |
Banded sea snake (lacticauda colubrina) School of Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Lined Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lineolatus) Several Skunk anemonefish(Amphiprion akallopisos) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Angel Fish (pomacanthus imperator) Green Turtle ( Chylonia Mydias) Several Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) Several Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Nudis and Flatworms And all usual marine life of the reef. |
| 24/04/25 | 14 | “Breakfast Bend” Located on the South of Island # 9 in the Similan National Park |
Napoleon Wrasse (Chelenius Undulatus) Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Several Great Barracudas (Sphyraena barracuda) Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Banded sea snake (lacticauda colubrina) Twotone dartfish (Ptereleotris evides) Several Blue Blanquillo (Malacanthus latovittatus) Several Juvenile Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Zebra Lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra) Devil scorpionfish (Scor[aenopses diabolus) Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Several Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Several Longfin Spadefish (Platax teira) Nudis and flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 24/04/25 | 15 | “Turtle Rock” Located on the NW of Island # 8 in the Similan National Park |
Ornate Ghostpipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Juvenile Bicolor Parrotfish (Cetoscarus bicolor) Juvenile Rockmover Wrasse (Novaculichthys taeniourus) Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of a Boulder site. |
| 24/04/25 | 16 | DUSK DIVE at “Beacon Reef” Loacted on the East of Island # 8 in the Similan National Park. |
Juvenile Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Longfin Cometfish (calloplesiopes altivelis) Anemone Hermit Crab (Dardanus pedunculatus) Giant Moray eels. (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef |
| 25/04/25 | 17 | “Deep Six” Located on the North of Island # 7 in the Similan National Park |
Several Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of a Boulder site. |
| 25/04/25 | 18 | “Tuna Wreck Reef” Located on the South of Island # 5 in the Similan National Park. |
Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Longfin Cometfish (calloplesiopes altivelis) Peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Lined Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lineolatus) Several Skunk anemonefish(Amphiprion akallopisos) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 25/04/25 | 19 | “Honeymoon Bay” Located on the East of Island # 4 in the Similan National Park |
Longfin Cometfish (calloplesiopes altivelis) Baby Khuls Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Giant Moray eels. (Gymnothorax javanicus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 26/04/25 | ** | ** | LAND VISIT IN CHALONG |
| 27/04/25 | 20 | “Little Island” Located on the South West of Koh Haa National Park |
Ornate Ghostpipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) Longfin Cometfish (calloplesiopes altivelis) Banded sea snake (lacticauda colubrina) Green Turtle (Chylonia Mydias) Juvenile Yellow Boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Grouper (Epinephelus quoyanus) Spotted Boxfish (ostracion meleagris) Several Golden Trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) Many anemones with skunk and false clown anemonefish Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) Nudis and flatworms And the usual marine life on the reef. |
| 27/04/25 | 21 | “Hin Muaeng” A.K.A – (Purple Rock) Located to the South of Koh Haa National Park |
School of Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Juvenile Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) Blackfin Barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) School of Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life , balls of pillte fish being eaten by all kind of snappers |
| 27/04/25 | 22 +23 | “Hin Daeng” A.K.A (Red Rock) Located to the South of Koh Haa National Park. |
Big School of Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Grouper (Epinephelus quoyanus) Spotted Boxfish (ostracion meleagris) Several Golden Trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) Many anemones with skunk and false clown anemonefish Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Spotted Porcelain Crabs (Nropetrolisthes maculatus) Several Tiger Cowries (Cypraea tigris) Nudis and flatworms and all the usual marine life of a rocky reef. |
| 28/04/25 | 24 | “Koh Phueng” Located in the West of Koh Lipe Island |
Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Khulis Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Several Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) Several twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Several Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Yellow-edged moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Nudis and flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 28/04/25 | 25 | “Stonehenge” Located to the South East of Koh Adang in the Koh Lipe National Park |
Several Indian Walkman (Inimicus didactylus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual reef life |
| 28/04/25 | 26+ 27 | “Talang Steps located on the North West of Koh Adang in Koh Lipe National Park. |
Tigertail Seahorses (Hippocampus comes) Several Brown-banded Bamboo Shark (Chiloscyllium punctatum) Razorfish (Aeoliscus strigatus) Several Jansii Pipefish (Doryrhamphus janssi) Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) Several snowflake moray eel Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Nudis and flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 29/04/25 | 28 | “The Cathedral” Located on the South of Island # 5 in Koh Haa National Park |
Big School of Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Grouper (Epinephelus quoyanus) And the usual marine life of the reef |
| 29/04/25 | 29 | “The Chimney” Located on the South West of Island # 1 in Koh Haa National Park |
Blackfin Barracudas (Sphyraena qenie) School of Longnosed Emperor (lethrinus olivaceus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) juvenile Cube boxfish (Ostracion cubicus). Many Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) School of Oriental Sweetlips ( Pletctorhinchus vittatus) Several Ring Angelfiish (Pomacanthus annularis) Nudis and flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 29/04/25 | 30 | “Island # 2 or #4 in Koh Haa National Park |
Several African Pompano jacks (Alectis ciliaris) Giant Trevally ( caranx Ignoblis) Many Bigeye Trevally (caranx sexfasciatus) Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) School of twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Several Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Juvenile Yellow Boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) Circular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 29/04/25 | 31 | “West of 3” Located on the West of Island # 3 in Koh Haa National Park |
Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Several Giant Morays (Gymnothorax javanicus) Fingerprint Toby (canthigaster compressa) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Several Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Several Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) Several Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 30/04/25 | 32 | “Koh Bida Nok” Located to the South of the Phi Phi National Park |
Many Black-tip Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Tomato anemonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) Devil scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) Painted Spiny lobster (Panulirus versiccolor) Tasseled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) Spotted boxfish (ostracion meleagris) Khulis Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Rainbow Runners (Elagatis bipinnulata) Schools of Doubleline,Yellowback and Blue Streak Fusiliers Nudis and Flatworms And all the usual marine life of the reef. |
| 30/04/25 | 33 | “Koh Doc Mai” Located to the East of Phuket |
Several Brown-banded Bamboo Shark (Chiloscyllium punctatum) Banded Sea Snake (lacticauda colubrina) Fimbriated Moray Eel (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) Yellow-edged moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) Juvenile Shortnose Boxfish (Rhynchostracion nasus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus Many anemones with skunk and false clown anemonefish Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) Schools of Bluestripe Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) Schools of Five-lined Snapper (Lutjanus quinquelineatus) Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) Nudis and Flatworms And all usual marine life of the reef |
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