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1Ko Haa Nua #1 - The Chimney
Cave entrance on the SW side at about 5m deep. Southern side of Ko Haa Nua Ko Haa Nua #1 - The Chimney is also known as Ko Ha Nua, Ko Haa Nua No1.
BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry
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2Koh Rang
Yellowtail Barracudas, Stonefish, Murene, Catfish, Triggerfish, bannerfish , Angelfish and lots of more nice marine-life!! Koh Chang to Koh Mak by speed boat, then local dive centers. Within the Koh Mak National marinepark. Koh Rang is also known as Koh Laun.
BeginnerMax depth 39 ftBoat entry
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3HTMS Sattakut
LCI-742 sunk by the Thai Navy to create an artificial reef. Depth 33m to 19m Wreck LCI-742 marked by yellow buoy HTMS Sattakut is also known as LCI-742 Wreck.
IntermediateMax depth 82 ftBoat entry
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6Ko Haa Yai #5 - The Cathedral
Caverns entrance are approximately at 10m deep. There are huge stalactites. Whale sharks may be seen into the blue... Southwest of Ko Lanta, South of Ko Phi Phi Don. southernmost island of Ko Haa. Ko Haa Yai #5 - The Cathedral is also known as Ko Ha Yai, Ko Haa No5.
BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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8Chumphon Pinnacle
Only possibility to see Whale Sharks on Koh Tao. Best months are april and may, but you can meet whale sharks in september too. Koh Tao, Gulf of Thailand Chumphon Pinnacle is also known as Chumpon.
BeginnerMax depth 45.9 ftBoat entry
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9White Rock
Two large granite boulders and a coral garden; great night dive spot. South of Koh Nang Yuan.
BeginnerMax depth 45.9 ftBoat entry
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10Koh Bida Nok
Probably the best dive site of Ko Phi Phi! Nice wall covered of seafans, abundant sealife... and some sharks! Koh Bida Nok is located 2 km south of Koh Phi Phi Ley. Dive site is located on the east side, near the small cove.
IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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11Ko Haa #3 - Lagoon
Ko Haa #3 - Lagoon is a 4.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Thailand, Andaman Sea, Koh Lanta which is accessible from shore based on 1 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 6.6 ftBoat entry
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13Ao Cheweng
Good dive site for training and snorkeling. Just in front of the Cheweng Garden restaurant.
BeginnerMax depth 16.4 ftShore entry
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16Tanote Bay
Tanote Bay is a 3.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Thailand, Gulf of Thailand, Koh Tao which is accessible from shore based on 1 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 39.4 ftBoat or Shore entry
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17Samran Pinnacle
Great shoal, but the current is here often medium to strong, and viz varies from less tha 8m up to 30m. Approx 4 nautical miles west-northwest of Hin Bai, in open sea.
IntermediateMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry
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18Boulder City
Sharks, rays, parrotfishes, napoleon fishes, etc. Southeast of Ko Payan (Similan #3)
IntermediateMax depth 72.2 ftBoat entry
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19Beacon Beach
The Atlantis X, a Similan liveaboard vessel, sunk in August 2002. The wreck lien between 16 and 30m deep and offers a great wreck for beginers. Eastern side of Similan #8 (Ko Similan). Beacon Beach is also known as Beacon Reef.
BeginnerMax depth 39.4 ftBoat entry
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20Ko Rok Nok
Blacktip sharks, turtles... also have a walk on the island, it's really beutifull. Approx 30 km south of Koh Lanta. Best is to dive the western channel entrance.
BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best dive and snorkel sites in Thailand?
Based on Zentacle reviews, the top-rated sites in Thailand are Ko Haa Nua #1 - The Chimney (5.0 from 2 reviews), Koh Rang (4.7 from 3 reviews) and HTMS Sattakut (5.0 from 1 review).
Where is the best snorkeling for beginners in Thailand?
The top-rated beginner sites are Ko Haa Nua #1 - The Chimney (5.0 from 2 reviews), Koh Rang (4.7 from 3 reviews) and Three Rocks (5.0 from 1 review).
Where can I shore dive in Thailand?
Ao Cheweng and Tanote Bay are the top-rated sites you can enter from shore.