Diving Sites at King Cruiser Wreck
The King Cruiser Wreck became a dive site in 1997 when this Phi Phi ferry sank after hitting Anemone Reef. No one was injured, and the boat took several hours to sink as one of its damaged pontoons filled up. Over the years, the Japanese ship has undergone lots of changes, with sections of the ship collapsing, including the wheelhouse some years ago. The ship is 85 meters in length with a beam of 25 meters. It used to rise up to 10 meters in depth, but with the collapse of the ship, the dive sites now begin at 18 meters.
It’s a very nice dive site for both wreck and advanced diving courses and is popular with fun divers as it’s one of our deeper local dives. There are clouds of fish overhead, with a good growth of soft coral on her hull, and many species use the nooks and crannies of the wreck for protection from predators. You can still do a small penetration of the wreck from the stern.
The King Cruiser Wreck Info
Maximum depth: 33 meters or 110 feet.
Difficulty level: Advanced.
Visibility: 5-20 meters.
The King Cruiser Wreck Map
