East of Eden
East of Eden runs north to south along the east coast of Ko Payu (called island 7 by most dive operators). The reef slope goes from about 5 to 40 m, with staghorn and blue coral in the north, and some of the largest sea fans of the Similans where the reef meets the sand. Its highlight is a small pinnacle known as the Orchid Garden, covered in soft corals and fans. Turtles graze the shallow reef top and it is usually dived as a slow drift.
Tiefe: 5–40 m