Ban Ao Nang

Ban Ao Nang is a coastal town on Krabi Province in southern Thailand, serving as a gateway for diving access to nearby offshore reefs and sea life in the Andaman Sea. It’s a practical base with a handful of local dive centers offering day trips, PADI courses, equipment rental, and night dives to nearby sites along the coast. Expect warm tropical seas, clear but variable visibility, and abundant reef fish, with conditions shaped by the Andaman Sea’s currents. While the town itself is a travel hub, most diving happens from boats heading to surrounding dive sites rather than within the city limits.