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Independent dive guides have classed the dive sites around Koh Lanta as
some of the best in the world. The divesites offer a variety of unspoilt
reefs, amazing drop offs, caves and wrecks. Here we introduce some of
the dive sites which can be reached within an hour or two from our dive
centre on Koh Lanta.
Diving with us
We always dive with Dive Masters in small groups of a maximum of 4
divers to each Dive Master. In order to provide maximum safety and
enjoyment for our guests we do not mix groups. An advance diver with
10 dives will not be in the same group as an advance diver with 50
dives etc. Should there be some special requirements we can usually
cater to these as well. We have native speaking Swedish, English,
French, German, Dutch, Italian and Thai Dive Masters. Our maximum
depths is 30 meters and maximum diving time on air 60 minutes, for our
EAN divers alternative tables and times apply depending on 32 or 36%.
Briefings
In good time before entering the water, “your Dive Master” whom you by
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know as he or she has been
taking care of you from start
when you first arrived at the
dive center in the morning,
will give you a thorough briefing.
You will be shown a clear map
showing your planned dive,
what fish you can expect to see
and time and depth. If you have
an y special requirements,
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sure to let your DM know and you will pave the way for a fantastic day
under the surface!
Courses
Also when enrolling in a course with Lanta Diver you can rest assured
that there will never be more than 4 students in your group. Our
Instructors come from all over the world and we have native speaking
Swedish, English, French, German, Dutch, Italian and Thai Instructors.
When enrolling let us know in what language you would like to do the
course. Also our teaching materials come in all these languages. |
Kho Ha
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 |
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during the surface intervals. The average depth is 18-34 metres and
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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 open |
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water above (i.e. you can
surface at any time) so all certified divers can safely dive here.
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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
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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.
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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, |
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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 any where
around Koh Lanta.
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Hin Mouang
Hin Mouang is situated only 500 meteres from Hin Daeng. Another five
star dive site. Not the first dive youdo after the open water course but
after a few more dives this place is a must. |
Under the surface there
are 5 ”legs” the most
shallow of which starts at 8 metres. We do not
go
to the bottom here as here we have some
of the deepest drop offs in
Thailand stretching
down to over 70 metres.
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 |
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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 |
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(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! We have a three hour trip to King Cruiser from Koh Lanta,
one of the reasons for us not to go here as often as to our other dive
sites.
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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 our two day live aboards when we
do the night dives here. For diving day trips Koh
Rook is not too good
but for snorkelling there are
not many better places around Koh Lanta.
Koh Kraden Wreck
A little bit off from the other dive sites and a site we
visit
occasionally. 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. |
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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. |
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 |
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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! |
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