Phi Phi Dives: Lo Sama Bay

Lo Sama Bay is situated at the southern end of Koh Phi Phi Ley. It is a beautiful bay surrounded by sheer cliffs with a small islet in the centre. It is possible to explore the entire islet at a leisurely pace on a single dive. The highlight of this dive is a channel at the south of the islet which divers can pass through in single file, marvelling at the amazing seafans and soft corals.

The deeper part of the site is home to schools of snapper, and there are plenty of lionfish, moorish idols, butterflyfish, parrotfish, and we have also spotted juvenile clown triggerfish here! There are several overhangs, nooks and crannies around here so the macro marine life is very nice - plenty of nudibranc's, different kinds of shrimps, some huge moray eels, harlequin ghost pipefish and seahorses if you are lucky enough to spot them despite their amazing camouflage. Also look out for banded sea kraits, cuttlefish, octopus and hawksbill turtles.

This is a relatively easy and shallow dive (depths from 4-23 metres) so is a perfect place for a 3rd dive or for training dives. Currents are mild but do be careful of overhead boat traffic - especially if you are surfacing on the eastern side of the islet. This site is generally accessible year round.