Dive and Trek Thailand - Scuba Diving Information Thailand

Dive and Trek Thailand, Dive Sites Koh Chang

Dive and Trek Thailand, Dive Sites Koh Chang

Dive and Trek Thailand, Dive Sites Koh Chang

Home | Diving Thailand | Liveaboards | Rock Climbing | Mountain Biking | Links

Koh Chang Diving Info

Thailand Diving Info

PADI Diving Courses

Trekking Thailand

Northern Thailand

Extreme Sports

Mountain Biking

Sightseeing Tours

Ayutthaya Tours

Kanchanaburi Tours

River Kwai Tours

Siam Reap Tours

Advertise with us

Scuba Diving Thailand - Koh Chang Diving

Dive and Trek Thailand, Diving Operators Koh Chang

www.diveandtrekthailand.com - Scuba Diving, Mountain Biking, Trekking, Liveanoards and Rock Climbing Thailand

Want your advert here? Contact us.

Koh Chang Dive Sites - Interactive Map

Koh Chang Dive Sites Map

Hin Luk Bat

A small group of rocks which penetrate the surface disguise the wonderful range of soft and hard corals which live underneath. The site is excellent for Barracuda, Yellow Tail and Chevron. There is the remnants of an old fishing boat which is home to Moray Eels, Clown Fish and Damsel Fish.

Depth: 5-15m
Viz: 5 - 20m
Currents: Weak
Getting there: Boat 30 mins
Best months: Dec-March

Koh Chang Dive Sites Hin Luk Bat

------------------------------------------------------------------------------ back to map

Hin Rap

This is a boulder dive site where you will encounter whip corals and feather stars. Look out for a huge number of Nudibranches and Moray Eels. Once you swim around 200 metres away from the site you will find what is locally call the Blue Mountains. This is a large ridge of rocks which give a beautiful bluey/white glow due to the sun penetration. Depths again 5-15 metres (visibility 5-20 metres).

Depth: 5-15m
Viz: 5 - 20m
Currents: Occasionally
Getting there: Boat 90 mins
Best months: Dec-March

Koh Chang Dive Sites Hin Rap

------------------------------------------------------------------------------ back to map

Koh Rang

A little further south of Hin Rap you'll find Koh Rang. A small island with a number of possible dive sites dotted around. Most sites have an abundance of schooling fish, Butterfly Fish, Damsel Fish and Clown Fish. Depths are 5-15 metres (visibility 5-20 metres). If you venture on to the sand here you are likely to see large Hermit Crabs and a variety of Marine Critters.

Depth: 5-15m
Viz: 5 - 20m
Currents: Moderate
Getting there : Boat 90 mins
Best months: Dec-March

------------------------------------------------------------------------------ back to map

Koh Rang Pinnacle

An arrangement of boulders to the side of Koh Rang is popular with Batfish, Puffer Fish and Moray Eels. Some interesting swimthroughs can be found with a little effort. Depths again 5-15 metres (visibility 5-20 metres).

Depth: 5-15m
Viz: 5 - 20m
Currents: Moderate
Getting there : Boat 90 mins
Best months: Dec-March

Koh Chang Dive Sites Koh Rang Pinnacle

------------------------------------------------------------------------------ back to map

The Thonburi Wreck

The Thonburi is a Thai warship that was sunk by the French over a colonial dispute in the 1940's. The wreck is quite close to the shore and in shallow water, currents can be strong and the visibility is usually poor. Best time to dive is at low and slack tides when the water is calm, usually better to arrange the dive with local fishermen who know the waters.

Depth: 8 - 15m
Viz: 0 - 10m
Currents: Can be strong
Getting there : Boat 90 mins
Best months: Dec-March

Koh Chang Dive Sites Thonburi Wreck

------------------------------------------------------------------------------ back to map

Koh Kra

Koh Kra is a small rocky islet with shallow fringing reef teeming with life. An ideal site for snorkellers and freedivers as depths here don't exceed 10 metres. Shallow coral gardens gently slope down to a sandy bottom that is often home to rays.

Depth: 2 - 10m
Viz: 5 - 10m
Currents: Weak
Getting there : Boat 90 mins
Best months: Dec-March

Koh Chang Dive Sites Koh Kra

------------------------------------------------------------------------------ back to map

Koh Mai See Lek ( Si Lek)

Hard corals proliferate here, plentiful plate and brain coral with an abundance of sponges. A popular site for invertebrates including crabs, nudibranchs and shrips. Often gets larger pelagic visitors such as jacks and trevally.

Depth: 5 - 20m
Viz: 5 - 20m
Currents: Occasional
Getting there : Boat 2 Hours
Best months: Dec-March

Koh Chang Dive Sites Koh mai Si Lek

------------------------------------------------------------------------------ back to map

Koh Wai

Fringing reef off the island dropping down to 20 metres. Plentiful hard corals such as brain and plate with the softer corals proliferating at depth. Rays can often be spotted on the sandy bottom.

Depth: 5 - 20m
Viz: 5 - 20m
Currents: Occasional
Getting there : Boat 90 mins
Best months: Dec-March

------------------------------------------------------------------------------ back to map

copyright © 2007 Dive and Trek Thailand | Sitemap | Links | Web design by Mark A Smith