King Cruiser Wreck
- Depth avg. 25m
- Current 1 - 4 knots
- Air / Surface temp. 27 - 34 ℃
- Bottom / Water temp. 8.89 - 31 ℃
The King Cruiser sank on the 4th of May 1997 apparently miles off course after striking the popular Phuket dive site Anemone reef on it’s way to Koh Phi-Phi from Phuket. The vessel was so far off course, and Phuket was so in need of a decent wreck diving site, that local diver joked that the captain took a massive bribe to slam the vessel into the reef.
This 85m long and 35m wide wreck sits in an upright position on a sandy bottom. There are numerous large openings to look in for the chance to find groupers hiding in the darkness. A penetration is not allowed due to the fast deterioration of the ship. The wreck is still in very good shape but penetration is not safe anymore. Marine Life is great around the King Cruiser with many yellowtail barracudas but coral didn’t grow so much for the moment. There are also numerous scorpionfishes so be careful when you want to hold on. The currents can sometimes be strong and the visibility is not always good.
Diving is possible all year- around. The high-season is between November and March when there no rains and the Andaman Sea is calm.
An abundant marine life. The wreck is an attraction to predators such as rainbow runners, trevallies, barracudas, mackerels, and tunas occasionally, and large schools of these fish can be seen hunting all around the wreck. Two winches placed on either side of the ship at about 18-20m are home to various shrimps hiding within the mechanisms.
The site is reachable from Koh Yao Yai, Krabi, Koh Phi Phi Leh, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi Don, Phuket
Diving conditions and the best time to dive "King Cruiser Wreck".
| Air temperature | Water temperature | Visibility | Current | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29℃ | 28℃ | 10 - 25 m | 0 - 3 knots |
| February | 29℃ | 28℃ | 5 - 25 m | 1 knots |
| March | 30℃ | 28℃ | 10 - 25 m | 1 - 3 knots |
| April | 31℃ | 30℃ | 10 - 25 m | 0 - 2 knots |
| May | ||||
| June | 31℃ | 29℃ | 10 m | 2 - 3 knots |
| July | 30℃ | 28℃ | 5 m | 3 - 4 knots |
| August | 30℃ | 28℃ | 25 m | 1 knots |
| September | 29℃ | 28℃ | ||
| October | 31℃ | 28℃ | 5 - 25 m | 0 - 1 knots |
| November | 31℃ | 30℃ | 10 - 25 m | 0 - 1 knots |
| December | 29℃ | 28℃ | 10 - 25 m | 2 knots |
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39 diver reviews Write review
Below average
Very little to see or enjoy
Average visibility. Depth of the dive 31m. Dive duration 44min. Saw Fishes, Shark, Pufferfish, Triggerfish.
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Average visibility. Depth of the dive 27m. Dive duration 53min.
Good
Good enough to explore one time
Average visibility. Depth of the dive 30m. Dive duration 32min.
Exceptional
An excellent site, dive sites like this are rare
Average visibility. Depth of the dive 26m. Dive duration 38min.
Exceptional
An excellent site, dive sites like this are rare
Average visibility. Depth of the dive 26m. Dive duration 44min.
Exceptional
An excellent site, dive sites like this are rare
Average visibility. Depth of the dive 29m. Dive duration 30min.
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Average visibility. Depth of the dive 23m. Dive duration 29min.
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Average visibility. Depth of the dive 21m. Dive duration 26min.
Good
Good enough to explore one time
Average visibility. Depth of the dive 31m. Dive duration 52min.
Exceptional
An excellent site, dive sites like this are rare
Average visibility. Depth of the dive 24m. Dive duration 33min.
Exceptional
An excellent site, dive sites like this are rare
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 26m. Dive duration 32min.
Good
Good enough to explore one time
Bad visibility. Depth of the dive 32m. Dive duration 40min.
Good
Good enough to explore one time
Bad visibility. Depth of the dive 32m. Dive duration 38min.
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Average visibility. Depth of the dive 25m. Dive duration 31min.
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 33m. Dive duration 42min. Saw Fishes, Shark, Whale, Ray, Stingray, Barracuda, Lionfish, Pipefish.
Good
Good enough to explore one time
Average visibility. Depth of the dive 26m. Dive duration 39min.
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Average visibility. Depth of the dive 29m. Dive duration 41min.
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 22m. Dive duration 34min.
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Average visibility. Depth of the dive 25m. Dive duration 32min.
Good
Good enough to explore one time
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 25m. Dive duration 31min.
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 25m. Dive duration 27min.
Good
Good enough to explore one time
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 24m. Dive duration 34min.
Below average
Very little to see or enjoy
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 26m. Dive duration 46min.
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Bad visibility. Depth of the dive 24m. Dive duration 28min.
Exceptional
An excellent site, dive sites like this are rare
Bad visibility. Depth of the dive 25m. Dive duration 50min.
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Average visibility. Depth of the dive 25m. Dive duration 34min.
Exceptional
An excellent site, dive sites like this are rare
Average visibility. Depth of the dive 22m. Dive duration 44min. Saw Shrimp.
Exceptional
An excellent site, dive sites like this are rare
Average visibility. Depth of the dive 25m. Dive duration 39min. Saw Lionfish.
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 31m. Dive duration 44min. Saw Fishes, Barracuda, Lionfish, Wrasse, Snapper.
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 25m. Dive duration 44min. Saw Barracuda, Lionfish.
Good
Good enough to explore one time
Average visibility. Depth of the dive 25m. Dive duration 41min.
Exceptional
An excellent site, dive sites like this are rare
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 25m. Dive duration 37min.
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 26m. Dive duration 21min.
Good
Good enough to explore one time
Average visibility. Depth of the dive 21m. Dive duration 40min.
Good
Good enough to explore one time
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 29m. Dive duration 28min.
Below average
Very little to see or enjoy
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 28m. Dive duration 44min. Saw Fishes, Crab, Corals.
Below average
Very little to see or enjoy
Average visibility. Depth of the dive 29m. Dive duration 39min. Saw Shark, Barracuda, Turtle, Corals, Lionfish, Snapper.
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Average visibility. Depth of the dive 31m. Dive duration 26min.
Good
Good enough to explore one time
Average visibility. Depth of the dive 25m. Dive duration 40min.