PHUKET/KOH LANTA

Thailand is indisputably one of the best dive destinations in the world; blessed with two bountiful seas, the Gulf of Thailand in the east and the Andaman Sea in the west. The riches of the undersea kingdom which the Andaman Sea beholds have certainly enchanted many divers, luring them back year after year. Hidden within the kingdom courtyard is a symphony of dancing colors from the abundance of tropical aquatic life parading around the kaleidoscopic coral reefs. Be dazzled by the acrobatics of manta rays, the graceful maneuvers of reef sharks and the multitude of colorfully dressed reef dwellers. But do be watchful for those majestic whale sharks elegantly passing through the nutrient-rich waters.

To the southern region is the crown jewel of the Andaman Sea - Phuket; often known as the “Pearl of the South”. Phuket is the largest island in Thailand with beautiful stretches of fine sandy beaches drenched in crystal clear waters. Owing to its strategic location, scuba diving is obviously one of the hottest sports on Phuket. Most of the dive sites reachable from Phuket are scattered in the south and possible day trips to the Similan Islands to the west.

For a less commercialized version of Phuket, look south-east and you’ll find the exotic islands of Koh Lanta Yai and Koh Lanta Noi (“yai” means “big” and “noi” means “small). Emerging strong in the tourism industry, it has just as much to offer. Likewise, scuba diving scene is huge on Koh Lanta. It shares very similar sites as Phuket but the most popular site diving off Koh Lanta is undoubtedly the Southern Islands – Hin Daeng (Red Rock), Hin Muang (Purple Rock) and Koh Rok. Littered with colorful corals, these sites host many species of fishes including large pelagics – giant barracudas, reef sharks, manta rays and whale sharks.


Koh Lantan & Phuket dive sites
(click map to view enlarged)

Please contact us for more details.