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.

Diving around Koh Similan

Koh Similan is a group of islands that offers some of the best diving in Thailand and the world. Many divers argue that what makes the diving so great at Similan is the big variation in the underwater environment found here. No other place in the world offers such a variation in the same dive area. The Similans are located approximately 100 kilometers north-west of Phuket. There are a total of nine granite islands covered with tropical jungle and surrounded by chalk white beaches and crystal clear blue water. The name Similan was derived from the Malaysian word for nine, "Sembilan", which was used long ago by Malaysian fishermen when they called the islands "The Nine Eyes". Today, each "eye" of the nine islands has a number as well as a name. For example Huyong, island number 1, is the southern most island in the chain. Today the area is a national park and is protected as a reserve. The National Park Authority have camps on two of the islands; Koh Similan, island number 8, which is the largest and Koh Miang, island number 4. The last few years these islands have gained much attention from the royal family who themselves are eager divers and outdoor people. The archipelago runs north to south and either side of the islands you will discover a completely different underwater environment.

The east side has beaches and hard corals that drop down to a depth of around 30 to 40 meters, where the sand then runs out across the bottom. On this eastern coast, drift dives gently carry you along the huge coral walls. In several places you will find cliffs covered with wonderful soft corals. Diving on this side is easy and underwater navigation is a simple task, following the walls of the islands in their natural formations. The west side offers a bit more excitement since the currents can sometimes be more challenging. Huge rock pinnacle formations and outcroppings are color fully decorated with spectacular soft corals which sometimes are so dense you are unaware that there is granite below!! Amongst these amazing rock formations you will find world class gorgonian sea fans spanning over 3 meters in places. An enormous selection of fish and other species make up for some very interesting diving. Below you will find an overview of each of our favorite sites which you will have a chance to experience.

Elephant Rock

This is probably the most "famous" dive site at the Similans. The name comes from a formation of three rocks that break the surface, with the largest of the rocks resembling an elephant head. You will be amazed at seeing fish and corals in all the colors of the rainbow, from every world class fish and reef guide.

Christmas Point

Christmas Point is a dramatic series of underwater pinnacles. The best area of the site is around 24 meters where you will be in awe at the coral gardens of soft and hard coral variety. The dive comes to an end close to the island with exciting tunnels formed by large rock formations. Often you can see some of the bigger pelagics taking a "siesta" in the crevices.

Snapper Alley and Gorill Bay

This is a typical east-coast dive and one of our favorite sites from which we like to start of our dive trips. The light is incredible early in the morning, hence the name. The hard coral is aboundant and healthy. At depth where the coral ends and the sand take over "Garden eels" rule and Leopard sharks are often spotted

Fantasy Reef

Many a divemasters’ favorite, Fantasea Reef boasts enormous rocks, some as large as houses, create a spectacular underwater landscape that attracts large amounts of fish. The curious and beautiful looking Clown Trigger Fish is often seen at 15 to 20 meters of depth. Large stingrays are also often seen congregating on the sandy bottom. Richelieu Rock This large underwater granite pinnacle rises steeply from a depth of around 33 meters. It barely breaks the surface making it a navigational hazard for many boats. The dive site is spectacular with a large number of anemones, sponges of all shapes and sizes and soft corals the color of the rainbow lining the rock. The star of the show, however, is the amazing whale shark which is often spotted here.

Andaman Reef

Andaman Reef is patrolled by large numbers of reef fish and shoals of barracuda, trevally, jacks and other pelagics. Huge coral heads scatter the sandy bottom and healthy staghorn coral provide shelter for hunting groupers, moray eels and Lionfish. It is an excellent site for the underwater photographer with plenty of macro shots available.

Koh Bon and koh Tachai

The best diving at these dives sites are below thirty meters, where the colors turn to hues of blue. Bring a torch, however, and the soft corals really come alive. Mantas are often seen in the current and Turtles and Leopard Sharks are regular visitors as well.

Amphoe Khao Phanom

Kao Phanom Bencha National Park lies about 20 kilometers from Krabi town on the Talat Kao-Ban Huai To Road. The park covers an area 50.12 square kilometers in parts of three district : Khao Phanom , Amphoe Muang and Ao luk. It is composed mainly of virgin forest growing amid craggy hills and valleys. There are a number of interesting places to visit Namtok Huai Sa-de springs from a steep cliff 1.2 kilometers from the park offices. Tham Khao Phung (Khao Phung Cave) 5 caves with stalactites and stalagmites of different shapes lying 3 kilometers distant from the National Park Office. Some resemble stupas, others mushrooms, a curtain, etc. The cave wall are sparkling white and dazzlingly beautiful. Tourist accommodations and services are available nearby; to make reservations, contact the Kao Panom Bencha National Park Office, Amphoe Muang, Krabi 81000. Namtok Khlong Haeng The source of this 500 meter tall water fall in Mount Thep Bencha, th etallest mountain in Krabi. It lies about 10 kilometers from the Kao Panom District office. Ton Han Waterfall This falls has its source in the Kao Panom Bencha Mountains like Klong Haeng Waterfall, but it is as tall. It lies 16 kilometers from the Kao Panom district office.

Amphoe Khlong Thom

Wat Khlong Thom Museum This contains stone tools, bronze implements, metal coins, pottery shards, ceramic and stone decorative arts, and colored beads more than five-thousand years old dug from excavations in the area. The museum is on the grounds of Klong Tom Temple in Tambon Klong Tom Tai, 1 kilometer distant from Klong Tom District office. Namtok Hin Phoeng This three-level falls drops from a height of 800 meters and lies in Ban Hin Perng in Tambon Klong Pon, 25 kilometers from the Klong Tom District offices. The area is forested and shady. Thung Teao Forest This is one of only a few lowland forests in Southern Thailand. The nature trail begins about 800 meters before reaching the Kao Nor Ju Ji Park Office within the Restricted Hunting Area of Kao Pra-Bang Kram. It passes through both secondary forest, now in the process of development and growth and primary forest containing very large, ancient trees. The trail climbs into the limestone foothills, passing a pool of startling clarity and beauty. After that it enters an area open and spacious before returning to the park office. Many animals and plant species in the lowland forest are extremely rare, some are close to extinction. Of particular note is the colorful Pitta Gurney bird, or nok taew laew tong dam in Thai, which was long thought wiped out but has recently been re-discovered living in Tung Tiao. Namtok Ron These are 12 kilometers from the Klong Tom District office in Tambon Klong Tom Nua. The area is forested and shady; the hot springs are hotter than others nearby. Koh Sila On this island are found many colorful and exotic species of bird. Koh Sila, is 2 kilometers from Hat Bor Muang Beach.

Amphoe Nua Klong

Jam Islan or Poo Island A large Muslim-populated island forming its own sub-district in Krabi. The population engages mostly in fishing, rubber cultivation and the local craft of cloth weaving. This last has become so well-known that Krabi province is famous for its cloth, called Pah Tor Koh Poo weven cloth. During the fair-weather months of dry season. passage to the island can be made by taking a boat from the Jao Fa pier in Krabi Town; when the weather is rainy, take a boat from Laem Kruad pier in Nua Klong District. Beach bungalows are available for overnight visitors. Sri Bor Yah Island This island lies not far from Jam Island and is likewise populated by Muslims engaged in fishing and rubber planting. The atmosphere is quiet and pleasant, perfect for unhurried holiday relaxation. Beach bungalows are available. During fair - weather months take the boat from Jao Fa Pier in Krabi Town ; in rainy season, leave form Laem Kruad pier in Nua Klong District.