Sail Rock (Hin Bai) - Chaloklum Diving

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Sail Rock ("Hin Bai")
One of the most famous sites in the Gulf of Thailand & still great for better visibility, big & schooling fish, plus spectacular scenery. Max. depth 40+m.

Take an 1 hour trip from Chaloklum pier & you've an exciting pinnacle dive. The main structure actually sticks out of the water & the rest are submerged. Its exposed situation makes it a focal point for all the marine life around, stopping for a break or visiting a cleaning station. Sail Rock is a deeper dive site & there can be some currents, but by diving in small groups with personal care & attention it's generally safe for all.

Colourful cup corals, giant black coral, golden morays & raggy scorpionfish are just some of the highlights of the non-pelagic life on the pinnacle. Outside, look out for big schools of fish, particularly of jack, barracuda, rabbit & batfish, plus hunting king & queenfish & more. The awesome scenery as the visibility increases is something to be experienced, & there's even a small vertical chimney for those who so desire. Whalesharks we do also see there sometimes, but don't guarantee.!

Please note that all the photo's used on this page were actually taken here; check out our "Marine Life Directory" page if you want to see more.