Chumporn Province

Introduction

More than 40 islands are in the compound of Chumphon Marine National Park. Among all, the famous dive spots are at 1) Koh Ngam Yai, 2) Koh Ngam Noi, 3) Koh Thong Lang, 4) Koh Maprow, 5) Koh La Wa and 6) Koh Thalu. These sites are good for either scuba diving or snorkeling. The beautiful and abundant of coral communities are well-known among tourists. Koh Lan Ped is also the area where there are opportunities for whale shark sighting.

Koh Ngam Yai

The island is 17 kilometers distance from mainland towards the south of Ao Thung Wua Laen. Access to the island is restricted to those who received concessions for Bird's nests collection and a small group of local fishermen. Soft coral, hard coral, rock edges and sea caves are major attractions of this dive site. This is one of the best dive sites in the Gulf of Thailand.

- Maximum depth: 25 meters
- Marine lives: Blue spotted ray, leopard shark, giant cod, and giant clam
- Underwater visibility: 6-8 meters

Koh Ngam Noi

Located at the south of Koh Ngam Yai, which is 17 kilometers distance from the mainland. Soft coral, hard coral, rock edges and sea caves are major attraction of this dive site.
- Depth: average 6-20 meters
- Marine lives: giant grouper, mantis shrimp, giant clam, and diversity of corals
- Underwater visibility: 8-10 meters

Hin Lak Ngam

The rocky outcrop gradually broadens its formation to form reef base and mark the site's location. It is a home of diversified Marine lives. Special characteristic of this site is colorful corals and black coral forest abiding with anemones and sponges.

- GPS Coordinate: Lat. 10 27 565 N. Long. 099 24 212 E.
- Maximum depth: 25 meters; average depth 18 meters
- Marine lives: Reef fish, barracuda, squids, cowries, variety of nudibranch, snappers. High opportunity for Bruda whale sighting during February and April.
- Underwater visibility 7-10 meters

Hin Pae

The rocky outcrop 'Hin Pae' is located north of Koh Ngam Yai. The site provides high opportunity for whale shark sighting. It is a home of sea whips, back corals, giant clams and sea anemone.
- GPS Coordinate:
- Depth: average 6-23 meters
- Marine lives Stingray, big grouper, barracuda, angelfish, parrotfish, snapper, giant cod and whale shark
- Underwater visibility 7-10 meters

Koh Larn Ped-Larn Kai

This is a small island located on the northern cap of Chumphon Marine National Park. The site's attractions are an underwater cave and an amazing formation of boulders in the area. Some rocks have cluster of seafans, staghorn corals and colorful sea anemone.

- GPS Coordinate: Lat. 10 46 487N. Long. 099 32 003 E.
- Depth: maximum 32 meters; average 15 - 32 meters
- Marine lives : black corals, sea whips, giant clam, stingray, butterflyfish, barracuda, parrotfish, giant cod and whale shark
- Underwater visibility: 14 - 15 meters