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The Samaesan hole is a steep-sided underwater crater which light does not penetrate. These dark conditions are compounded by the poor visibility (which typically ranges from 5-10m), reducing the effectiveness of your light at depths below 60m. Currents are typically strong and unpredictable, including down currents and vortex than can swirl you around underwater. There is little marine life apart from soft coral although I have spotted a lone Puffer Fish and a couple of sleeping Ray over my yea…
The Samaesan hole is a steep-sided underwater crater which light does not penetrate. These dark conditions are compounded by the poor visibility (which typically ranges from 5-10m), reducing the effectiveness of your light at depths below 60m. Currents are typically strong and unpredictable, including down currents and vortex than can swirl you around underwater. There is little marine life apart from soft coral although I have spotted a lone Puffer Fish and a couple of sleeping Ray over my years of diving here.
The dive site is routinely featured in the worlds most extreme dive sites.
Sources: This page wouldn't be possible without contributions from the following PADI members: Peter Cairns (PADI pro), Pattaya Dive Centre. Disclaimer
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