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Scuba Diving The Three Bears Dive Site

This is a popular spot for divers because of the three cave formations at the shoreline. They resemble a large bear and two smaller ones on each side.

This guide explains everything you need to know about a dive site called Three Bears situated to the southwest of Koh Tang Island and what kind of marine creatures divers will see.

Best Months to Dive Sihanoukville Islands

Travelers like to dive the islands near Sihanoukville for the warm water - averaging 26 to 30° Celsius (78-86 Fahrenheit).

This region in South East Asia usually gets the wet season from June to October and the dry season starts in November until May.

Even so, most scuba centres in Cambodia offer year round scuba diving and snorkeling lessons at the nearby islands.

Sihanoukville city is one of the popular destinations that backpackers and tourists choose when visiting the area.

There are twenty two (22) islands in the province of Sihanoukville, and a few of them have private ownership. Even so, many of the favoured diving locations have not yet been destroyed by any significant foreign investment.

The stunning scenery at Koh Tang Island creates an ideal escape from the noise and pollution of life in the city. So, visitors will make the short journey from the coastal city of Sihanoukville and enjoy a relaxing day trip around the sundrenched archipelago.

This area is a paradise for scuba divers and there are many dive spots to choose from. In general, you should base the destination on which particular sea life creatures you are hoping to encounter.

Note: Three Bears is not a deep dive site with average depths around fifteen (15) metres. As a result, many dive schools choose to conduct the PADI® Open Water Diver course in the sheltered bay.

Aquatic Animals at The Three Bears

Beginning in the shallows (around two metres), the reef extends down to sandy patches at twelve (12) metres. This is where divers often find schools of adult chevron barracudas, orbicular batfish, and trevallies.

Other fish families and sea life species that are prevalent at this remote destination include:

Note: Even though they are diurnal hunters, the section covering mantis shrimp facts is an interesting article that highlights the power of these amazing Stomatopods.

Related Information and Help Guides

There is no shortage of dive sites for divers of all certification levels to explore when scuba diving Koh Tang Island, Sihanoukville. Some of the best spots in the near vicinity include:

Note: Another section explains more about passive interaction with marine animals and the importance of diving safely around hazardous sea life.

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