Dive Shark Point, Anemone Reef & the King Cruiser Wreck

Diving Shark Point

Shark Point is located very close to the King Cruiser wreck. It is a magnificent dive site where currents are not uncommon. Shark Point thanks its name to the presence of the Leopard Sharks, who can be found hanging around in the sandy areas. The rock formation breaks the surface and slopes gently down to a depth of 20 metres. The rocks are covered with Gorgonian Sea Fans, Sponges and spectacular pink and purple soft corals. The high levels of nutrients in the water attracts a big variety of marine life, which makes Shark Point one of the most spectacular dive sites in this area.

Diving Anenome Reef

Anemone Reef is a colourful pinnacle covered with millions of anemones feeding on the currents. The pinnacle starts at around 7 metres and slopes down to a depth of 25 metres, onto a sandy area. You can find Seahorses, Anemone Crabs, Yellow-headed Morays, colourful Lionfish, Devil Scorpionfish and much more. Banded Sea Snakes can be seen swimming through the Anemone's tendrils and Leopard Sharks make their home in the sandy areas around Anemone Reef. A Hawksbill Turtle is often spotted cruising around the shallower parts of the pinnacle.

Diving the King Cruiser Wreck

On May the 4th, 1997, the 85 metres passenger ferry "King Cruiser" left the harbour of Phuket for a routine trip to the Phi Phi islands. The ferry strayed several kilometres off course and hit Anemone Reef. The ferry sank in less than one hour, but the 561 passengers on board at the time were all rescued and taken to safety.

The King Cruiser now lies on a sandy bottom at 30 metres depth and is covered with corals and marine life. Large schools of Jack-fish and Snappers hunt around the wreck and the wreck itself is a perfect hiding place for huge Lionfish, Wrasses and Cleaner Shrimps. The King Cruiser is a very interesting wreck to explore, and only 60 minutes from Koh Lanta by speedboat. Currents can be strong and conditions rough so it is recommended for more experienced divers.

Site Guide

Our photo gallery gives you a preview of some of the diving and snorkeling which we have to offer here at Dive & Relax.

We limit the number of divers on our speedboat, and keep the diving groups small, typically 2 or 3 with a professional Divemaster or Instructor, which means that our guests can enjoy maximum personal attention, comfort and safety.

The diving and snorkeling sites around Koh Lanta provide an outstanding habitat for over 200 different coral species and over 400 fish species. With everything from turtles, sharks, and schools of giant trevally cruising the reefs, to coral groupers, trumpet fish, angel fish, butterfly fish, schools of snapper, lion fish, damsel fish, blennies, clown fish, seahorses, nudibranchs, ghost pipe fish and many more. The Andaman Sea truly is a photographers paradise.

All dive sites are between 30 and 60 minutes journey time on our private speedboat, which means you can sleep late and enjoy a 9am beach departure and an early afternoon return to Koh Lanta with plenty of time to relax on the beach, or prepare your hammock for one of the spectacular sunsets here on Koh Lanta.

Want a permanent record of your dive or snorkel trip here in the Andaman Sea? Our professional in-house photographer can record you above and below the water as you and your group explore Koh Phi Phi, Koh Haa or Hin Daeng & Hin Muang. We'll create a professional slideshow with the photos and give you a copy on CD to take home.