Dive Sites
The best dive sites in Cambodia are nearby, which is one of the reasons we opened in M’Pai Bay.
We have many years of experience diving these reefs and are very proud that the corals are so healthy, colourful and teeming with life. We always try to find the most diverse creatures. From the tiniest nudibranch to a big barracuda and everything in
between.
The coral diversity is one of the best in South East Asia, and although we lack big wildlife, the macro life is amazing. And sometimes we even find creatures we have never seen before!
All reefs are suitable for all divers, as the maximum depth is 16 meters, hardly any current and easy access by boat. The boat drive takes about 10 minutes to the furthest dive site around M’pai Bay. Of course, depending on the weather we might go to the other side of the island and the boat ride will take longer. We make the plan one day beforehand based on the experience of our customers and the weather/wind.
The best way to see it for yourself is to book a (try) dive and explore the reefs with us!
Dive Sites Map
Dive sites
- Backdoor
Very close to M’pai Bay this shallow coral reef is just around the corner. This site is known for huge porites hard coral colonies and a lot of fish. Nudibranchs can be found here and it is perfect for a relaxing dive among the schools of fish.
- Beach Bar
Located on the corner of Koh Koun it only a short boat ride to see the beautiful hard and soft corals. At 13 meters the bottom is sandy with big rocks where we find big gorgonia gardens. In the gorgonia’s we can find hidden critters like shrimp, cowries and nudibranchs. The shallow area has colorful hard corals and is a perfect snorkeling spot.
- Cobia Cave
Rock formations and huge corals. At 13.5m is an overhang which is very impressive and big cracks in the rocks. Lots of whip corals, compact corals, huge barrel sponge and other types. At 15.5M you can find a small wreck we discovered a few years ago.
- Cobia Point
Beautiful coral reef with a lot of soft corals and hard corals. We can find nudibranchs, schools of fusiliers, barracuda and other reef fish here. Usually no current so perfect for every diver.
- Coral Garden
Our newest added dive site. Beautiful fringing coral reef with the deeper part a bit more rocky where stingrays and groupers can hide. The middle part is sandy area where we find shrimp goby’s and the shallow part is covered with hard and soft corals and lots of fish can be found here.
- Corner Bar
Fringing coral reef with beautiful hard corals, soft corals and sponges. This site is known for the many nudibranchs that are crawling on the reef. In the shallows we find schools of juvenile barracuda, fusiliers, batfish and an anemone garden. Perfect for beginners, experienced divers and underwater photographers.
- Corral
Sandy area surrounded by shallow coral reef. Perfect for a muck and/or night dive to look for octopus, cuttlefish, stingrays, whip rays and possibly a seahorse. The reef is part is teeming with life as a lot fish use it as a nursery. Critically endangered Neptunes cup sponge can be found here.
- M’pai Bay House Reef
Shallow coral reef that is perfect for beginners. It is easy to reach from the shore and we find lots of fish and beautiful corals. The sandy bottom around the reef is a good place to spot stingrays, octopus and seahorse.
- Nudibranch Heaven
This dive site is located at the South East side of the island, near Lazy Beach. It is a shallow site with a lot of corals and nudibranchs. If we are very lucky we see a turtle that is sometimes staying here.
