for its good visibility and conditions that are calm and clear any time of
the year. March through May and September to November are
considered the peak season.
ome say that it was Cousteau himself who coined the name “Richelieu Rock” in the Andaman Sea. The horseshoe-shaped reef is vibrantly coloured with red and purple coral and as the story goes, he drew inspiration for the name from the red robes and hats of 17th-century Cardinal Richelieu. No matter where the name came from, it’s undeniable that this is a special place to dive. Found in the waters of Mu Koh Surin National Park, Richelieu Rock hosts a remarkable variety of marine life, including seahorses, shrimp, moray eels, and even manta rays and whale sharks. You can also find pelagic animals thanks to the arched limestone formation of the rock.