Kled Gaeow Wreck Diving

Summary Description

• The Kled Gaeow was sunk on the 19th of March 2014 - the ship has a length of 47 meters and measures 7.7 meters across. The trip involves 1 dive on the wreck and the 2nd on a nearby reef. The dive depth is between 16 and 26 meters. She is already sporting nurse sharks, lion fish and big schools of snapper.

• Commonly seen wildlife on the wreck and nearby reef includes black tip reef sharks, turtles, lion fish, barracudas, moray eels, schools of yellow snapper, puffer fish, trigger fish, lobsters, shrimp and nudibranchs.

• We dive from our two custom built dive boats. The boats are equipped with sun decks, toilets, showers, dry areas and dive decks.

• We run these trips with a maximum ratio of 4 customers to 1 instructor. The groups are organised based on experience and certification level.

• Each dive is up to 1 hour long with a lunch break on the boat between the dives.

• The equipment includes a choice of short or long suit, 5mm boots to prevent blisters, fins, mask(regular, large face, small face and prescription masks are available), regulator and BCD. We have tea, coffee, drinking water, fruit and lunch on the boat to keep you refreshed.

Description

• HTMS Kled Gaeow entered service with the Thai Navy in 1956 as an auxiliary vessel, servicing the needs of other Thai naval vessels for 60 years.

• Built in 1948 at the Pusnes Mechanical Workshop, Norway.

• The Kled Gaeow is purposely sunk on the 19th of March 2014 and is just 25 minutes from the island. This 48 meter wreck is a great dive with Nurse sharks and schools of yellow snapper just some of the highlights. The top of the wreck is at 16 meters and bottoms out at 26 meters, suitable for advanced open water dives or higher

• For this dive we have15 liter tanks(no extra charge) if you use a lot of air and also Nitrox tanks for certified Nitrox divers.

• Maximum of two buddy teams to each dive guide, dive groups are organised on experience and certification level.

• Equipment rental, dive computer, dive guide, lunch and drinks are included in the price.

Included / Excluded
  • Use of SCUBA equipment
  • Tea, coffee, drinking water, and a selection of fruit and a lunch of your choice to keep you refreshed and energized
  • Professional and certified Scuba Diving Instructor
  • National Park entrance fee - 400 baht per person
Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • Duration: 5h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
For the morning dives you must check in the day before (Before 9pm) to complete the dive trip paperwork and check equipment sizes.
You need to be staying at least one night on the island to be able to dive with us.
A break of 24 hours is required between finishing the dives and flying.
Pick up from other parts of the island is not possible, it is recommended that you stay in Tonsai Bay (the main village on Phi Phi).
You need to be certified to dive below 18 meters. If you have not dived for 12+ months a check out dive on the local reefs is required before diving the wreck.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Operated by:

Phi Phi Barakuda

About operator:

Diving Phi Phi with Phi Phi Barakuda. Barakuda has been offering superior scuba diving trips and courses on Koh Phi Phi for over 25 years. Koh Phi Phi offers some of the most beautiful scuba diving in Thailand and it is our pleasure to show you some of its hidden secrets. We run morning and afternoon scuba diving trips every day and offer small personal group sizes of 2 students divers to 1 instructor. All diving trips and course are planned and organised to PADI/SSI training standards with your safety and enjoyment the upmost priority when organising the dives. Scuba Diving on Phi Phi offers the life changing experience of being in near zero gravity whilst surrounded by a wide range of colourful fish, sharks, turtles and corals.

Basic Information
  • Duration: 5 hours
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