Koh Lipe in January

[atlas_shrugged]

Hi All,

I'm planning on visiting Koh Lipe in January 2016.

Can you advise if the best diving will be from day trips or liveaboards? I see that Tarutao National Park is nearby.

Note that I have dived extensively the Similan Islands on liveaboards in the past. Is the diving around Koh Lipe much different, and is it regarded as better or worse?

Thank you!

 

[stevenl]

Koh Lipe offers nice diving, and you're going there at the best time of year, so I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time.

AFAIK there are no liveaboards departing from Lipe itself, so if you're looking at that I think you'd have to change your destination to Koh Lanta or Phuket.

 

[atlas_shrugged]

Hi Steven, Thanks. Do you think the diving is fine from shore or day trips? Or should I seek out a liveaboard instead if the sites are further out?


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[stevenl]

I would go for daytrips.

If you prefer liveaboard diving I'd seek out another base, Phuket or Khao Lak would give you quite a few more options.

 

[Divebooker.com]

Yes, Steven is absolutely right as to liveaboards - you will have to change the destination.



However, day trips to the surrounding islands are quite popular and highly recommended, because they are the best way to explore the marine park, deep channels, submerged rock outcrops and reef gardens. The calm, clear water makes Koh Lipe ideal for diving, with 25% of the world's tropical fish species found in the area.


To check some recommended local dive centres, compare prices and even book online, follow the link: https://divebooker.com/search?rt=1&et=4&e=18017

 

[Apecks]

Just got back from Koh Lipe last week, diving was superb.