Thailand · Koh Chang

Hin Luk Bat (Koh Chang)

Best time to dive

November to May; June to September

What you might see

  • BarracudaLikely
  • Moray eelLikely
  • NudibranchLikely

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 around 5 m is snorkelable and used for Discover Scuba/try-dives

Safety notes

Fire coral and sea urchins on boulders, delicate anemones - contact/stings from poor buoyancy; surge near shallow plateau in swell

Permits & fees

Site lies within Mu Ko Chang National Park boundary; standard NP entrance fee ~200 THB/foreign adult (100 THB child) may apply, collected by park rangers - confirm current rate with operator

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Koh Chang (Bang Bao)

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