DIVING

Tarutao National Park is a protected archipelago made up of at least 45 islands, Koh Tarutao is the largest and Koh Lipe one of the smallest and only inhabited island in the chain. Diving here is relatively unspoiled and teeming with many diverse species including whale sharks, turtles and dolphins! porcelain crab

There are at least 7 underwater pinnacles forming a beautiful and one-of-a-kind reef system that is unique to this part of South East Asia.

Visibility can be up to 30 meters under calm and clear conditions.

 

New Mountain Resort has our very own underwater videographer for your diving adventure. Ask at reception or Karma bar for more information.

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8 Mile rock- Divers paradise at its best. This is a deep sea pinnacle and recommended for 'advanced' divers only. There are only a few days out of the month when it is possible to dive this site so if your planning your vacation around diving,check with us for a dive schedule. the top of 8 Mile Rock is about 14 meters below the surface and is covered in majestic soft corals .....Whale sharks can be seen here!eel

Koh Chabang - 18 meters deep and perfect for beginners. Home to just about every imaginable species of fish. Eels, Stonefish and squid can all be seen here.

Koh Sawang - This is the southernmost island in Thailand with an unimagineable amount of marine life. Tall granite stones and beds of soft corals are home to Sweetlips, barracuda and some of your bigger pelagic species.

Yong Hua (The Shipwreck) -The average depth is 34 meters, but if you are an advanced diver, this is an extremely exciting dive.
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Koh Dong -Made up of a few of the best divesites in the Marine park. Ghost Pipefish, sharks, Mantas and an abundant and beautiful array of corals.

Honey Island Drift Dive - A very cool and exciting dive during the right periods. Loaded with corals and pelagics, this is a site not to miss!


We work with many of the dive resorts on Koh Lipe and can arrange any dive package that is offered. We also work with many dive operators from Phi Phi Island and Koh Lanta as well as live-a-boards.

Send us your requests.Now taking live-a-board bookings with Jaya Tell them Karma sent you and receive a free cocktail at our bar when you arrive off the boat


 

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