Dive-site story
Koh Yawabon is a distinctive limestone karst islet situated among the local islands off the coast of Ao Nang in Krabi. Divers visit primarily for its famous underwater swim-through tunnel that cuts directly through the island's rock base, flanked by soft coral fields and rocky boulder formations.
Extensive limestone tunnel swim-through cutting beneath the island
Frequent encounters with banded sea kraits hunting along rock crevices
Dense clusters of sea fans, barrel sponges, and soft corals on boulder slopes
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The Andaman dry season offers the calmest seas and optimum underwater visibility.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacktip reef sharkCarcharhinus melanopterus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Banded sea kraitLaticauda colubrina | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluespotted ribbontail rayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowmargin moray eelGymnothorax flavimarginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Leopard sharkStegostoma tigrinum | Rare |
Marine forecast
Book with DIVEROUT
