East of Eden
The prettiest reef in the Similans, built around a bommie so smothered in soft coral it has its own weather.
Highlights
- The famous coral bommie
- Soft coral in every colour
- Glassfish and lionfish
What you'll see
Photos: luluchouette, Roma Neus, Reinhard Link from Germany via Wikimedia Commons · licences
What the diving looks like.
Original footage from Andaman dives, chosen to match the reef terrain and marine life you can expect at East of Eden.
East of Eden, in brief
- How deep is East of Eden?
- East of Eden ranges from 5 to 30 metres and is suited to beginner divers. It is a reef dive with mild current.
- When is the best time to dive East of Eden?
- The season is Oct 15 – May 15. Expect 20–35 m visibility and 27–29 °C water.
- How do you get to East of Eden?
- Liveaboard · Khao Lak. It is in the Similan Islands area at 8.5931° N, 97.6406° E.
- What marine life can you see at East of Eden?
- Lionfish, Glassfish, Sweetlips, Angelfish. Highlights include the famous coral bommie; soft coral in every colour; glassfish and lionfish.
Gear we'd bring to East of Eden
First computerSuunto Zoop Novo
If you just got certified at Racha Yai, this is the computer your instructor probably wore. Nothing to break, nothing to charge.
Best sealScubapro Synergy 2 Trufit
The skirt that fits faces other masks leak on. Low volume, quick to clear, no fuss.
ClassicMares Avanti Quattro+ Fins
The fin every rental shop in Chalong owns for a reason. Buy your own pair and stop guessing sizes.
Trips that diveEast of Eden
- Liveaboard
Similan Islands Liveaboard · 4 Days
Four days, fourteen dives, one route north from the Similans to Richelieu Rock. The single best diving week you can buy in Thailand.
