Dive sites
South Andaman
South Andaman, Thailand is a diverse diving destination known for limestone islands, colorful coral reefs, clear tropical water and a wide variety of marine life. The region includes popular destinations such as Koh Haa, Koh Rok, Koh Phi Phi, Shark Point and Hin Daeng and Hin Muang.
Where it is
South Andaman is located along the southwest coast of Thailand and can be explored from destinations such as Koh Lanta, Phuket and Krabi.
Marine life to see
South Andaman offers a mix of large marine life, reef fish and interesting macro creatures.
You may encounter:
- Manta rays
- Whale sharks
- Leopard sharks
- Blacktip reef sharks
- Barracuda
- Giant trevally
- Turtles
- Moray eels
- Octopus
- Nudibranchs
- Ghost pipefish
- Seahorses
- Shrimps and crabs
- Large schools of tropical fish
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang are particularly well known for encounters with large pelagic animals, while Koh Haa and other reef sites offer excellent biodiversity.
Macro or landscape?
Both, making South Andaman a very versatile destination for underwater photographers.
Landscape / Wide Angle
Excellent for:
- Limestone formations
- Underwater pinnacles
- Coral reefs
- Swim-throughs
- Large schools of fish
- Manta rays
- Whale sharks
- Dramatic walls
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang are especially impressive for wide-angle photography.
Macro
Macro photographers can find:
- Nudibranchs
- Seahorses
- Ghost pipefish
- Shrimp
- Crabs
- Octopus
- Small reef fish
Recommendation: Bring wide-angle if visiting Hin Daeng, Hin Muang or Koh Haa, but a macro setup can also be very rewarding depending on the dive site and conditions.
How many dives you need
South Andaman offers sites suitable for different experience levels, but some sites can have current and deeper profiles.
Beginner — 10–20 logged dives
Suitable for divers who are comfortable with basic buoyancy and boat diving.
Intermediate — 20–50+ dives
Recommended for divers who want to explore deeper sites, walls and areas with stronger currents.
Experienced — 50+ dives
Ideal for divers looking to explore sites such as Hin Daeng and Hin Muang confidently and focus on underwater photography and pelagic encounters.
Tip: If you have not dived for a long time, complete a refresher or Reactivate dive before your trip.
On land
Koh Lipe Beaches
Visit Sunrise Beach, Sunset Beach and Pattaya Beach for swimming, relaxing and enjoying the island atmosphere.
Sunset
Koh Lipe is known for beautiful Andaman Sea sunsets, making it a great place to relax after diving.
Why Dive South Andaman?
South Andaman offers an excellent combination of dramatic limestone scenery, colorful coral reefs, diverse marine life and some of Thailand’s most exciting pelagic dive sites.
Best for: Manta rays, whale sharks, limestone formations, reef diving, wide-angle photography, macro life and island exploration.
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