Thailand · South of Koh Lanta

Hin Daeng

Best time to dive

May to October

What you might see

  • BarracudaLikely
  • Grey reef sharkPossible
  • Manta rayLikely
  • Moray eelLikely
  • NudibranchLikely
  • Whale sharkPeak season

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

Not a snorkel site - Limited - shallow reef top can be snorkeled in calm conditions but exposed open-water pinnacle is primarily a scuba site

Safety notes

Strong/unpredictable currents, exposed open-sea pinnacle with rough surface chop, depth management, boat traffic at the site

Permits & fees

Within Mu Ko Lanta National Park - park fee commonly cited as Thai 240 THB / Foreigner 600 THB per day (verify current rate with operator)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Koh Lanta

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.