Plongée à Koh Lipe — Thailand

Koh Lipe sits inside the Tarutao National Marine Park, where pristine coral gardens thrive in warm Andaman waters. The island's remote location keeps diver numbers manageable, and sites like Stonehenge and 8 Mile Rock deliver colorful soft corals and occasional whale shark sightings during season. Budget-friendly operators make it ideal for newer divers.

Score
69.7
Visibilité
10–30m
Température
27–30°C
Meilleurs mois
November, December, January
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Koh Lipe
ThailandSoutheast Asia
69.7

SCORE

6.4942°N

99.3019°E

Koh Lipe sits inside the Tarutao National Marine Park, where pristine coral gardens thrive in warm Andaman waters. The island's remote location keeps diver numbers manageable, and sites like Stonehenge and 8 Mile Rock deliver colorful soft corals and occasional whale shark sightings during season. Budget-friendly operators make it ideal for newer divers.

Andaman Sea's Hidden Coral Garden

Visibility10–30 m
Temperature27–30°C
Max Depth30 m
Currentmild
2-Tank Dive$70
Best MonthsNovember, December, January, February
CertificationOpen WaterBeginner Friendly

Score Breakdown

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ML72.0CH75.0VIS72.0SV65.0TMP88.0DA62.0OP70.0TS72.0GT50.0VAL82.0CRD68.0SP60.0

Marine Life

72.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
70
Megafauna Encounters
62
Reef Fish Abundance
78
Macro Life
72
Endemic Species
58
Marine Life Diversity
72.0
Coral & Reef Health
75.0
Visibility & Conditions
72.0
Dive Site Variety
65.0
Water Temperature
88.0
Depth & Access
62.0
Operator Quality
70.0
Topside Experience
72.0
Getting There
50.0
Value & Cost
82.0
Crowding
68.0
Social Proof
60.0

Dive Types

reefwalldrift

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Great news for traveling couples and families — this is a budget-friendly destination with plenty of affordable topside activities to keep non-divers happy while you explore below the surface.

Activities for Non-Divers

Walking Street night marketSunrise Beach kayakingsnorkeling Koh Adangisland hopping

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Tarutao National Marine Park HQ
  • Chao Ley sea gypsy village

Non-Diver Score

7/10

Good topside options for non-diving companions.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifemoderate

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber180 km — Hat Yai Hyperbaric Centre
Nearest Hospital2 km

Basic clinic on island; nearest chamber in Hat Yai requires speedboat + road transfer

Skill LevelBeginner Friendly
Current Strengthmild

Top Operators

Forra Diving

PADI

4.7
220 reviewsNITROX

Adang Sea Divers

SSI

4.6
180 reviews
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