Dive site · access from Phi Phi & Koh Lanta
King Cruiser Wreck
A car-and-passenger ferry that struck Anemone Reef and sank in 1997, sitting upright with the deck at ~18-22m and the base at ~32m; the upper structure has collapsed so it is dived externally, not penetrated.
- Depth
- 18–32m
- Current
- Moderate
- Minimum level
- Advanced open water
- Access
- Boat
Loading dive-site map…
The case for it
Why dive here
- 85m ferry sunk 1997, upright on sand
- Schooling fish and barracuda around the hull
Check before booking
What may rule it out
- Advanced open water certification is the stated minimum.
- Moderate current can affect whether the site is suitable on the day.
Access and timing
Plan this through Phi Phi & Koh Lanta
Best overall months: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. Check the destination planner for operating season, wildlife and other matching sites.
Wildlife
Seen around Phi Phi & Koh Lanta
rareoccasionalcommonly seenpeak seasondestination closed
These are destination-level records, not confirmed sightings at King Cruiser Wreck.
Hawksbill turtle
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | commonly seen |
| February | commonly seen |
| March | commonly seen |
| April | commonly seen |
| May | commonly seen |
| June | commonly seen |
| July | commonly seen |
| August | commonly seen |
| September | commonly seen |
| October | commonly seen |
| November | commonly seen |
| December | commonly seen |
Bluespotted ribbontail ray
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | commonly seen |
| February | commonly seen |
| March | commonly seen |
| April | commonly seen |
| May | commonly seen |
| June | commonly seen |
| July | commonly seen |
| August | commonly seen |
| September | commonly seen |
| October | commonly seen |
| November | commonly seen |
| December | commonly seen |
Great barracuda
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark (Zebra Shark)
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | commonly seen |
| February | commonly seen |
| March | commonly seen |
| April | commonly seen |
| May | commonly seen |
| June | commonly seen |
| July | commonly seen |
| August | commonly seen |
| September | commonly seen |
| October | commonly seen |
| November | commonly seen |
| December | commonly seen |
Spotted eagle ray
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Nearby alternatives
Compare another site
Sources & last checked
Checked July 2026
Research is source-backed, but conditions and fees should still be confirmed locally.
View 1 source and checking notes
- King Cruiser Wreck - Phuket Dive Sites, MV Giamani
Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.