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Koh Lanta Dive Sites

Koh Hah (Haa)

Haa means 5 in Thai and Koh Haa is made up of five small islands (actually six but somebody must have miscalculated!!) These islands are situated about two hours away from Koh Lanta. Just enough time to have breakfast and get prepared before the dive. Koh Ha is one of our favourites as there are (nearly) always very good conditions for diving. We find a nice spot between the islands to stay during the surface intervals. The average depth is 18-34 metres and there is an abundance of marine life and also a fewcaves. Our favourite is a cave with two entrances one at a depth of 5 metres and the other at 16 metres. Inside the cave there is a “cathedral” which stretches 30 metres above the surface inside the cave. The light finds it’s way in and creates a magical atmosphere. When you are inside this cave you always have openwater above (i.e. you can surface at any time) so all certified divers can safely dive here.

Depth: 5 - 30m
Viz: to be added
Currents: Occasional
Getting there : Boat 40 mins
Best months: Dec / March

Koh Lanta Dive Sites Hin Luk Bat

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Koh Bida Nok

Just over an hours journey from Koh Lanta we find Koh Bida Nok. The depth around here is on average 19-30 meters. Beautiful dives with fantastic gorgonians, soft corals, large schools of Moorish idols, well camouflaged scorpion fish and many different types of lionfish. We nearly always meet the beautiful leopard sharks here and there is a chance of meeting the Whale Shark of Manta Rays. As from 2001 there is also a small wreck a fishing boat which sank of the northern coast of the island.

Depth: 19 - 30m
Viz: to be added
Currents: Can be strong
Getting there: Boat 2 hours
Best months: Dec / March

Koh Lanta Dive Sites Hin Rap

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Koh Bida Nai (or Fantasy Rock)

Right next to Koh Bida Nok there is Koh Bida Nai also known as Fantasy Rock. A few large underwater bolders of the island makes diving extra interesting. The marine life is basically the same as that of Koh Bida Nok as are the chances of encountering the leopardsharks.

Depth: 4 - 24m
Viz: to be added
Currents: Occasional
Getting there : Boat 2 hours
Best months: Dec / March

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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 Lanta Dive Sites Koh Rang Pinnacle

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Hin Daeng

A well known name to most divers interested in diving in Thailand. Hin Daeng is classed as one of Thailands best dive sites. Possibly the best. We do not think you can find one single dive guide to Thailand which does not rate Hin Daeng as a five star dive site. Several drop offs connected by rocks at different depths. The corals and fish are outstanding, larger and more abundant than any where else. Barracudas, tuna, rainbow runners, grey reefshark (seldom encountered anywhere else) etc etc. Many of the published dive guides tell you that Hin Daeng is a sure place to see Whale Shark and Manta Ray. This is not true, there are no such places but with a bit of luck you may well se them here. On the other hand with a bit of luck you may well come across them some where around Koh Lanta.

Depth: 5 - 40 m
Viz: 10 - 35 m
Currents: Can be strong
Getting there : Boat 2 hours
Best months: Dec / March

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King Cruiser Wreck

This wreck could tell a strange tale. Not that long as the car ferry sank as late as in 1997. Year after year King Cruiser ferried passengers from Phuket to the Phi Phi islands. The same route each day, then on the very last day before the ferry was due to retire the captain “made a mistake” when navigating and run right up onto Anemone Reef. King Cruiser sank to the bottom and is now a perfect dive site neatly parked between 20 and 30 metres under the surface! All passengers and crew were saved in the “accident”. Given the right education and experience the King Cruiser is a very interesting dive. If you are tired of the actual wreck (if this is possible?) the marine life is already abundant. The problem with King Cruiser it that the wreck is so interesting there are sometimes more “passengers” on the ferry today than during it’s heyday on the surface!

Depth: 20 - 30m
Viz: 5 - 25m
Currents: Can be strong
Getting there : Boat 3 hours
Best months: Dec / March

Koh Lanta Dive Sites Koh Kra

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Koh Rok

A dive site which is also an extremely popular spot for snorkelling. An abundant marine life and shallow depths make the colours very clear. A sweet water (!) stream has coloured the cliffs red from the high content of iron. Sometimes Koh Rook is part of two day live aboards and is a good place for night dives. For diving day trips Koh Rook is not too good but for snorkelling there are not many better places around Koh Lanta.

Depth: 38 - 50m
Viz: 10 - 20m
Currents: Occasional
Getting there : Boat 60 mins
Best months: Dec / March

Koh Lanta Dive Sites Koh mai Si Lek

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Kraden Wreck

A little bit off from the other dive sites. This Japanese destroyer sank in 1944 during an air raid. The wreck which is split in two is situated about 25 metres below the surface. Usually there are strong thermo clines which considerably reduce visibility from about 20 metres. A reason many divers choose other dive sites around the islands.

Depth: 10 - 25m
Viz: 5 - 10m
Currents: Occasional
Getting there : Boat 40 mins
Best months: Dec / March

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Koh Muk

Not a particularly good dive site but a very popular spot for snorkelling. Average depth 5 metres and you can not go any deeper than 10 metres no matter how hard you try. A 60 metre long tunnel wind it’s way through the rock and ends up in a fantastic lagoon surrounded by tropical forest and a wonderful sandy beach. A very special place, however, avoid Koh Muk during the large Thai holidays as this place gets invaded and turns into a rather hysterical place. If you still choose to come here during these holidays make sure you bring a camera as the endless “chains” of fully dressed snorkeling (including shoes and handbags!) Thais are quite a sight.

Depth: 5 - 10m
Viz: 10 - 35m
Currents: Occasional
Getting there : Boat 60 mins
Best months: Dec / March

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