It would be possible to spend several weeks exploring this spectacular island. Only four anchorages are shown, but there are many more great spots. The island has everything: superb beaches, great snorkelling and diving, loads of wildlife, good jungle walking and stunning scenery.
Note that the chart provided shows much more detail and many off-lying rocks that do not appear on the Admiralty chart. Be aware there may be more underwater ‘features’ and keep a good bow watch in water shallower than 15m.
Anchor in 5m in the middle of the eastern section of the bay between the small island and the east side of Kyunn Phi Lar. Do not go further west than this as there are lots of large coral bombies in this area.
There is all tide access to the eastern end of the beach. Three miles to the north ‘Shark Cave’ is a superb dive site with a cave swim through that is home to several grey reef sharks.
A stunning anchorage that is well protected even in North Easterlies. Anchor in 12m on a sand bottom clear of the fringing reef.
There is great snorkelling from the anchorage to the southern point of the bay, but beware of ferocious rip tides off the point. Ashore there is good jungle walking with a stream and a small waterfall. The mangrove estuary around the southern point is perfect for kayaking, particularly in the evening when the local wildlife is on the move.
An even more beautiful anchorage, with a mile and a half crescent of gleaming white sand backed by pristine jungle ashore.
Yet another great anchorage in this well protected horseshoe shaped bay. Anchor in 8m clear of the reef on a sand bottom.
The shallow fringing reef is excellent for snorkelling. The huge mangrove estuaries to the west of this anchorage are fascinating to explore by dinghy or kayak. There are lots of pythons that live in this estuary – they are completely harmless and tend to snooze on low branches that overhang the water.
Probably the most spectacular anchorage of the lot. Anchor in 15m on sand clear of the reef edge. The reef comes up very quickly further inshore.
There is great snorkelling here. There is tidal access to the stunning beach, but be careful you do not end up stuck inshore of the reef on a falling tide. The small rocky islands and outcrops off the west end of Kyunn Phi Lar have great snorkelling and some amazing rock archways.
While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this book is accurate, the charts of anchorages are based on personal experience and satellite imagery and are intended as a guide only. They should not be used for navigation. Please refer to Official Hydrographic Charts of the respective countries.
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