Stonehenge (Koh Lipe)

Best time to dive

Season varies - confirm locally

What you might see

• BarracudaLikely
• FrogfishLikely
• Ghost pipefishLikely
• Moray eelLikely
• NudibranchLikely
• SeahorseLikely
• Whale sharkPossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - shallow plateau (5-7m) is snorkel-friendly on calm days as part of day-trip boat itineraries

Safety notes

Current can strengthen quickly and rip between the pinnacles, especially around full/new moon; boat traffic near the surface plateau; entanglement risk for less careful divers among the coral heads

Permits & fees

Tarutao National Marine Park entry fee applies (foreign adult ~200-220 THB, valid ~5 days); park has an official monsoon closure (mid-May to mid-Oct/Nov) though Koh Lipe itself stays open to tourists - check current-year DNP dates before booking

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Koh Lipe