For many people Krabi is the ideal picture-postcard Thai destination, without the attendant hordes of tourists. Gorgeous scenery abounds, both above and below water. Here you can enjoy resort diving in the Phi Phi Islands, at Phuket's Shark Point, as well as the local dive sites; over 25 spots all-in-all. [More information on these dive sites: Krabi].
The peaceful, yet modern, resort town of Ao Nang Beach is the best place from which to explore the local diving, as well as the spectacular coastline and island scenery of Krabi.
There are 7 islands dotted around the area, all of which play host to colourful and varied scuba diving with fish and coral diversity as good as you will find anywhere in the southern Thailand. Their proximity to shore allows you to enjoy a dive trip in the morning and make it back in good time to spend the rest of the day with your family or friends. The absence of liveaboards and boats from other provinces means the sites will always be less crowded than elsewhere in the region.
The stunning tropical paradise of Krabi is situated to the east of Phuket on the Thai peninsula west coast and at the southern point of Phang Nga Bay. This beautiful bay is famous for its spectacular limestone outcrops set in turquoise-blue waters. For amazing scenery without all the bustling crowds and tourists of Phuket, Krabi is the place to be. And if you are looking for adventure sports you won't be disappointed!
We recommend that you book a Krabi day trip diving package with us:
Whichever option you choose, a stay of a few days to 1 week is ideal. Packages normally include diving, lunch and boat-hotel transfers.
Krabi has a tropical climate which means it is warm all year round and there are plenty of sunny days. From November into April the northeast monsoon prevails which brings clear, sunny days and light breezes. This is the tourist High Season. At this time there are an average of 26 sunny days a month in Krabi.
Peak Season is in December and January when it is busy and accommodation can be scarce and more expensive. This is particular true of Christmas and New Year and Krabi's dive sites can be crowded then too.
Although we highly recommend any time during the High Season, the very best time to come on holiday to this part of Thailand is from February to April whether you are taking a diving package or not. We recommend this time of year as there are less tourists so the dive sites will be less crowded, you can get better value-for-money accommodation and the weather is often perfect with calm seas.
From May to October the southwest monsoon brings showers and winds but there are still around 20 sunny days a month on the west coast of southern Thailand. This is the Rainy Season but most showers are light and brief, however there can be heavier rains at times. The sea can be quite rough at this time of year and swimmers are advised to be cautious. Sometimes Ao Nang dive trips have to be cancelled due to high winds and rough seas.
Krabi has 2 very hot weather periods during the year, the first occurs between April and May when the average temperature is about 33°C. The occasional rain shower and tropical thunderstorm can cool things down briefly. The second occurs between September and October but the more frequent rainfall then brings relief from the heat.
Please read our dive site descriptions for details of the seasonal conditions for diving in Krabi.
Krabi province is located in Southern Thailand to the east and alongside Phuket Island. There are at least 2 flights a day from Bangkok with both Thai Airways and Bangkok Airways. Bangkok Airways also flies from Koh Samui direct. There are also direct international flights from Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) with Air Asia and Singapore with Scoot.
Krabi's small international airport is around 18 km east of the town. Thai Airways provide a shuttle bus for just USD 3 (pay in Thai Baht), or you can take a taxi for only USD 15.
You can also get a direct air-con and VIP bus from the southern bus terminal in Bangkok. They depart between 18:00 hrs and 19:30 hrs daily, alternatively there is a train from Bangkok to Surat Thani from where you can get a bus to Krabi however this may be more time consuming.
We suggest you consider taking out insurance to cover diving and travel activities, including trip cancellation. See our insurance programme for a competitive quote:
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