Koh Lipe

Where it is

Koh Lipe is located in southern Thailand and is surrounded by numerous dive sites, including reefs and islands around Tarutao National Marine Park.

Marine life to see

Koh Lipe is known for its colorful coral reefs and rich tropical marine life.

You may encounter:

• Butterflyfish, angelfish and parrotfish
• Barracuda and schools of tropical fish
• Blacktip reef sharks
• Turtles
• Octopus
• Crabs and shrimp
• Nudibranchs and other macro creatures
• Pufferfish and moray eels

Some dive sites also offer large schools of fish and dramatic reef scenery.

Macro or landscape?

Both, but Koh Lipe is especially good for reef landscape and wide-angle diving.

Landscape / Wide Angle

Best for divers who enjoy:

• Colorful coral reefs
• Large schools of fish
• Reef walls and rock formations
• Wide underwater scenery
• Clear tropical water

Macro

Macro lovers can also find:

• Nudibranchs
• Shrimp
• Crabs
• Blennies
• Small reef creatures

Recommendation: Bring a wide-angle setup if this is your first trip, but macro photographers should definitely keep an eye out for small creatures.