Located just below the border with Burma on the northern
end of the Thai coastline. There are five islands in all, but he two most
popular are Ko Surin Neua (north island) and Ko Surin Tai (south island).
The Surin Island chain are a series of jungle covered granite outcrops
that are ringed with coral reefs to a depth of 25-30 meters. These islands
were designated as a national park in 1981, and are famous for excellent
diving and sport fishing. The park office and visitor’s center is
located on the southwest side of Ko Surin Neua at Ao Mae Yai, where boats
find safe anchorage.
 Live
aboard dive cruises to the Surin Islands usually include diving at the
famous Richelieu Rock; a limestone pinnacle
carpeted with a thick covering pink and purple corals. Richelieu is one
of the only sites in the world where the Whale Shark are encountered on
a regular basis. It is also part of most cruises to stop at Ko
Bon and Ko Tachai, both of which offer
good opportunities to see Leopard Sharks and Manta Rays.
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