| Ko Lanta Diving
Koh Lanta's rich waters offer sandy coves, coral reefs, limestone rock outcrops, rock reefs, seamounts and pinnacles, undersea caverns and tunnels and sunken ships. Kolanta water temperature ranges from 27 to 31 degrees - ideal for divers, coral and tropical fish. More than 200 hard corals and 108 reef fish have been catalogues in a study under way, but thousands more organisms abound.
Kohlanta's scuba dive centers offer daytrips on well-fitted boats and take you to at least two dive sites every day, including meals on-board. All provide rental equipment at reasonable prices.
Dive trips leave Ko Lanta around 8 am and return between 4 pm and 6 pm depending on sites visited. Many dive sites offer good snorkeling, with friends and family welcome to join trips and snorkel at reduced rates. Speedboat diving is a good option for those wanting to get first to sites and back to beach life quicker.
All centers operate to PADI scuba dive standards and the island has an excellent safety record. It has never been easier or safer to become a scuba diver. New technology has made scuba equipment extremely safe, and modern teaching methods make learning to dive safe and fun.
If you've ever dreamed of exploring the underwater depths why not do it now? Koh Lanta's waters offer you one of the world's best varieties of underwater sights and experiences. A four-day open water dive course includes two days of real diving with instructors and you get an internationally accepted dive certificate. There are a maximum of four people per course. Courses are available in ten languages.
The twin peaks of Hin Daeng and Hin Muang are rated in almost the world top 10 lists of dive sites.
Situated just 20 km from Ko Rok, the pinnacles offer steep walls covered with pink, purple & red coral and house an incredible variety of marine life. Being the lone coral outcrop in deep open sea, the site attracts large numbers of pelagics, and very large Jacks, Fusiliers, Tuna and Barracuda can be seen. Schools of Grey Reef Sharks can be curious and will often approach divers for a closer look. The sight has one of the world's highest incidences of whale shark sightings.
Ko Lanta Snorkeling
Kolanta has several world-class snorkeling sites serviced by tour companies located mostly in Ban Saladan. Many dive sites also have good snorkeling and friends and family are welcome to join dive trips and snorkel at reduced rates.
Speedboat snorkeling tours are recommended as the sites are spread out. Trips leave Kohlanta around 8 am and return between 2 and 4 pm and should include equipment, food and pick up and drop off service.
The most famous site is the amazing coral reef of Ko Rok with its famous square kilometer of colored coral. Other packaged trips include a 3-island tour taking in Ko Muk, Ko Cheuk and Ko Ngai. Sites at Ko Kradan and those near Phi Phi Island are also popular.
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Companies We Recommend:
Lanta Diver
Diving Certification and Diving Trips
Lanta Diver is Ko Lanta's premiere (and oldest) dive shop. Our customers rave about this company because they are professional (Lanta's only PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center), fair and ultimately concerned your safety. Read more>
AquaScuba
Diving Certification, Speedboat Dive Trips, Snorkeling Trips
AquaScuba offers premiere diving for those wanting quick access to our world-class dive sites. There located mid island - perfect for divers staying past Klong Kong Beach and south. They also offer two dive trips a day. Read more>
|
Bring a friend and learn to dive in Ko Lanta
Technicolored underwater world of the Andaman Sea
Scuba diving with Leopard sharks in Hin Muang
Manta rays fly past scuba divers at Hin Daeng
Hawksbill turtles hang out at in Hin Muang and Hin Daeng
Boxfish are very curious of Lanta visitors
The sleek and (harmless) leopard sharks
Swimming with turtles is incredible
The living coral is amazing in the Andaman Sea |
