Diving in Chumphon

The dive sites surrounding the islands of Koh Ngam Noi, Koh Ngam Yai, and the outcrops of Hin Lak Ngam and Hin Pae, offer excellent diving opportunities. Divers can experience fascinating seabed configurations from coral gardens to rock piles and caves. The main attraction which adds color to the sea is the extravagance of the fish. Most divers find the need to record the amazing variety in their logs! This is a plankton rich sea and the fish life proliferate at a remarkable rate. Visibility varies according to tide and weather factors. On a favorable day, the visibility can be 20 meters but at low tides it can be reduced to only 8 to 10 meters. Hin Lak Ngam This dive site is located 1 1/2 hours away from Thung Wua Laen Beach. The landmark comprises two weather-beaten rock outcrops. Like all other outcrops, they serve as roosting areas for sea birds. As the boat approaches, these birds take flight. Sensing that the boat and divers are of no threat, they calmly resettle on the rocks. The rock outcrop gradually broadens its formation to form the reef base at 27 meters. Its walls are terraced with crevices, holes, caves and protuberances. Hard and soft corals grow on the surfaces of these undulating formations. The abundant microscopic food among the corals attract schools of fish with possible sightings of whale shark and manta ray.

Koh Ngam Noi & Koh Ngam Yai

Both islands display scant vegetation amidst natural, almost artistic, rock structures. The little caves and crannies found here are homes to swifts. The nest they build are a special grade of birds nest which are treasured for their nutritional value and are accordingly highly prized. Bird's nests collectors build authentic huts on these rocks. Of these two islands, Koh Ngam Noi offers more attractive landscapes with huts built on different levels of rocky headland. The best time for photography is between 2.00 to 3.00 pm when the sun is shining. These two islands are about 15 minutes apart by boat and Koh Ngam Noi, the nearest island from Hin Lak Ngam, is about 25 minutes away. The dive schedule for these two sites is planned according to which way the wind blows. The dive boat will initially moor on the lee side where divers take a rest and gear up. When they are ready to dive, the boat will steer towards the exposed part of the island, allowing the divers to get into the waters and double back to moor in the calm bay. Dive masters take their bearings and guide divers through an underwater tour back to the dive boat. Narrow "swim throughs" offer a view of a healthy collection of soft and hard corals at these sights. Varieties of big resident fish found under rock ledges and little caves. Visiting fish are more apparent during the flow of the current.

Hin Pae (Hin Lak Ngam)

This is the second rock outcrop dive site of Chumphon and is located at the northernmost area between the four popular dive sites of Chumphon

Bobbys Dive World
Koh Samui, Thailand

Bobbys Dive World invites you to dive with us in the spectacular waters around Koh Samui. The ocean is full of wonder. Experience it first-hand in the warm tropical waters of the Gulf of Thailand. Bobbys Dive World prides itself on its reputation of safety, friendliness and a commitment to quality service that puts a smile on our customers faces and ensures they return, time and time again. Our dive trips and courses are designed for small groups, making the experience more personal and your training more individual. We also offer comfortable boats, (ensuring your pleasure doesn't end when you leave the water!) full insurance and state-of-the-art equipment rentals. Come and experience the best Samui has to offer in a fun, friendly and stress-free manner.

Dive Trips

We offer daily dive trips to popular dive sites in Samui Archipelago, where you can enjoy the tropical climate with average water temperature of 28C, 78F, ideal for divers and Snorkeler to experience the amazing variety of aquatic life. Koh Tao A dive site to suite everyone's tastes, from fascinating deep dives to relaxing reef spots. Explore the huge variety of marine life that has made Koh Tao famous. Snorkelers can also enjoy Koh Tao's beautiful beaches and bays. Sail Rock Regarded as one of the best dive sites in the gulf of Thailand, here you can enjoy the vertical chimney swim-through and experience the wonder of marine life found in abundance here. If you are lucky, you may also spot a whale shark. National Marine Park Multiple sites that offer the diverse range of hard and soft corals, schools of juvenile fish, also good for snorkelers

Prices

Course	Beach	Tour Boat	Speed Boat	Other
BubbleMaker	2500 Bht	-	5100 Bht	-
Discover Scuba Diving	2500 Bht	4500 Bht	5100 Bht	-
Scuba Diver	6500 Bht	7900 Bht	8500 Bht	-
Open Water Diver	10000 Bht	13750 Bht	14950 Bht	12500 Bht*
Advanced Open Water Diver	-	10500 Bht	12000 Bht	9500 Bht*
Rescue Diver	11500 Bht	-	-	12000 Bht*
Emergency First Response**	-	-	-	5400 Bht
Dive Master	-	-	-	28000 Bht
Assistant Instructor	-	-	-	16000 Bht
Speciality courses	Dives Options
Photography		2	Boat	7000 Bht
Deep		4	Boat	9000 Bht
Search & Recovery		4	Boat/Bch	7500 Bht
Night		3	Beach	5700 Bht
Multilevel		2	Boat	5700 Bht
PPB		2	Boat	5700 Bht
Navigation		3	Beach	5700 Bht
Nitrox		2	Boat	8000 Bht
Fish Identification		2	Boat	7000 Bht
Naturalist		2	Boat	5700 Bht
D.P.V.		2	Boat	12000 Bht
DAN Oxygen Provider - 1 Day		-	-	5500 Bht
Day Trips
Sail Rock	-	2900 Bht	3300 Bht	-
Marine Park	-	2900 Bht	3300 Bht	-
Koh Tao	-	3100 Bht	3500 Bht	-
Chumporn Pinnacle & Koh Tao	-	-	3700 Bht	-
South West Pinnacle + Shark Island + Sail Rock	-	3400 Bht	-	-
Equipment Rentals
Full Set	-	-	-	500 Bht
Regulators	-	-	-	200 Bht
BCD	-	-	-	200 Bht
Wet Suits	-	-	-	100 Bht
Mask & Fins	-	-	-	100 Bht
Non Divers
Snorkeling / Non divers	-	1400 Bht	1700 Bht	-

Please enquire prior to all dives as all schedules are subject to change.

Dive Packages

Bronze Package Green Hotel – Located Chaweng Beach Road Garden View Rooms – 12 Rooms Room Amenities – Queen size bed and single bed, hot shower/bath, refrigerator, Mini bar, air condition, cable TV , telephone, safe deposit box, laundry service, house keeping daily. Breakfast ( light ), lunch, refreshments provided on boat trips only.
Silver Package Seascape Beach Resort – Located Chaweng Beach Garden View Hotel Rooms – 20 Rooms Room Amenities – Queen size bed and one single bed, hot shower/bath, refrigerator, Mini Bar, air condition, cable TV , telephone, laundry service, house keeping daily. American breakfast included. Lunch, Refreshments provided on boat trips only. Other facilities : Swimming pool, restaurant / bar, room service, beach / poolside massage. Deluxe Bungalow option available please enquire for more.

Gold Package Amari Palm Reef Resort – Located Chaweng Beach Superior Rooms – 53 Rooms Room Amenities – Queen size bed , hot shower/bath, hairdryer, refrigerator, Mini bar, air condition, cable TV , telephone, laundry service, house keeping daily. American breakfast included. Lunch, refreshments provided on boat trips only. Other facilities : Swimming pool, tennis court, squash court, jacuzzi, water sports. Deluxe Rooms option available please enquire for more.

Prices quoted in Thai Baht	Bronze	Silver	Gold
Open Water Diver Course *
Certified Divers - 2 Days **
Certified Divers - 3 Days **
Additional nights accommodation

*Airport transfer, 4 days accommodation, All training with 4 boat dives, Padi certification card.
**Bed, Breakfast and Diving
Airport transfers one way Baht 300/-

Diving around Koh Lanta - Dive Sites

Dive Packages Koh Lanta

Koh Lanta in Brief Area: 152 sqkm This island forms the most southern district of Krabi province. It was known long ago by its name in the Malay language, Pulao Satak, which means Long Beach Island. Later, so many Thais, both Buddhist and Muslim, came to live on the island that there seemed to be a million eyes, which is what some people think Lanta means in Thai. Others hold that the name is corrupted from Javanese "lan-tas", and means a fish grill (which is built of wood with a square grill on top where the fish are set in a circle). Several islands are in the National Park: Ko Lanta is located approximately 70 kilometres south of Krabi on the east side of Southern Thailand's Phang Nga Bay. It stretches for 27 kilometres in the north-south direction and is traversed by a mountain range that is still covered by virgin rain forest. The range reaches heights of 500 metres in its northern and southern parts. The water off the west coast is crystal clear and the beaches powdery white. Journey to Lanta: Traveling in Thailand is easy and public transport is generally on time. Countless little traveling agencies, close to traveling junctions like railway stations or airports as well as nearby hotels, are good addresses to get information or to buy a ticket. Knowledge of English is widely spread. Please inform yourself, about the habits of your host land before traveling. Especially the customs of the Moslem and Buddhist section of population; and behave accordingly. You can travel to the south of Thailand from Bangkok by airplane, train or bus. In the time between November to April you can use the express boat for most of the stretches. You can book the tickets for the tour in a local traveling agency, which usually also takes care of the transfer to the boats. When arriving Ko Lanta you will be picked up from your booked hotel or resort, or you get the possibility to book something right there. Due to the weather the boat transport will be stopped from Mai to October. The whole year through you get the possibility to travel within Thailand with public transport. If you have some time, which you should have if you’ve traveled that far, we recommend this kind of traveling. It always takes some more time, but Thai people travel like this and it gives you the opportunity to get closer to culture and native people of your host land. And it is easy. You can book this kind of travel in a local travel agency. From there you will be picked up by a bus or mini bus and transferred, for example, on a car ferry. Dive Season: November - April best Months: January - March Diving is not possible : Mai - October For more information click here

Dive Packages Koh Lanta

Hin Daeng & Hin Muang

Hin Daeng is a rock that is a hazard to ships. It is on the outer edge of the Andaman Sea. It offers various kinds of coral reefs, so it is a superb diving spot.

Ko Ha

Ko Ha is an archipelago of five islands. Ko Ha Yai is where coral reefs are found in shallow water.

Ko Lanta

Ko Lanta Ko Lanta consists of two adjacent islands: Ko Lanta Yai and Ko Lanta Noi. Ko Lanta Yai is full of tourist facilities while Ko Lanta Noi is the location of the district office. Most of the beaches on Ko Lanta Yai lie in the west and offer a wide range of accommodation. These beaches include Kho Kwang, Khlong Dao, Phra Ae, Khlong Khong, Khlong Nin and Ba Kan Tiang, all can be reached by road. Sala Dan Pier in the north is where tour operators, shops and banks are situated. At the south end of the island is the headquarters of Mu Ko Lanta National Park which offer a camping ground and beautiful views. Travelling to the east of the island, visitors can see an old community of Ko Lanta and a sea gypsy village. Some guesthouses are available. Motorbikes can be rented at Sala Dan to explore the island. The peak season lasts from November to April.

Ko Rok

Ko Rok comprises two islands: Ko Rok Nai and Ko Rok Nok. Ko Rok Nai is an island that is mostly steep cliffs. It offers a superb beach and unspoiled coral reefs among rocks. Ko Rok Nok is full of soft white sandy beaches and coral reefs in shallow water in the southeast and the south. Hat Thalu and Ao Man Sai are situated at the end of the island. Tourists can contact tour operators, resorts and bungalows on Ko Lanta Yai for an excursion to Ko Rok by speedboat. The trip by long-tail boat is not recommended.

Ko Ngai or Ko Hai

Ko Ngai or Ko Hai is a small island that has a long sandy beach in the east and unspoiled coral reefs in shallow water at the beachfront. The island is accessible by taking a ferry and a chartered boat from Pak Meng Pier, Trang province.

Ko Talabeng

Ko Talabeng is a limestone island that is similar to Ko Phi Phi Le. It consists of small lovely beaches. During low tide, the cave is clearly visible. Some swallows can be seen on the island.

Mu Ko Lanta National Park

Mu Ko Lanta National Park The park has an office at the southend of Lanta Yai Island. The park covers an area of 152 square kilometres and occupies many islands including parts of Ko Lanta Yai, Ko Lanta Noi, Ko Ta Leng Beng, Ko Ha, Ko Rok, and Ko Ngai. Camping is allowed near the park office with advance notice. Ko Rok also provides tents for tourists. Please contact Mu Ko Lanta National Park, No.5, Tambon Ko Lanta Yai, Amphoe Ko Lanta, Krabi 81150, Tel. 0-7562-9018-9.