Spend a half day trying scuba off Koh Lipe in Tarutao National Marine Park. This beginner-friendly outing includes a safety briefing, guided shallow dives over coral gardens, and lunch on board.
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The boat slips away from Koh Lipe’s wooden piers and the sea opens into a bowl of glassy blue. Salt stings the air, a reef slope comes into view, and after a short briefing you feel the regulator settle in your mouth: the island’s underwater world insists you slow down and look closely.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4–5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for people in light to moderate fitness who can swim comfortably and follow surface-breathing instruction.
Wildlife
History
Tarutao National Marine Park protects a chain of Andaman islands and marine habitats; the park reflects decades of conservation emphasis following intensive historical fishing and coastal use.
Conservation
Reefs here are recovering but remain vulnerable to anchor damage, warming seas, and sunscreen chemicals—use moorings, avoid touching coral, and choose reef-safe products.
Reserve your spot on the Koh Lipe Beginner Scuba Diving Half Day Tour with Lunch today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Complete the Diver Medical Form
You must fill out a medical questionnaire; certain conditions like asthma or heart disease can disqualify you — be honest to avoid risks.
Don’t fly within 18 hours
Decompression rules mean no flights for at least 18 hours after diving; schedule this dive early in your trip if you need to fly out.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Protect reefs by choosing sunscreen labeled reef-safe and applying it well before entering the water.
Bring a small dry bag
Store passport, phone, and a light change of clothes in a dry bag for the boat ride and surface intervals.
Mask and snorkel
A good mask speeds comfort during the try-dive and helps you surface-scan between dives.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and fragile coral ecosystems from harmful chemicals.
summer
Swimwear and rash guard
Quick-dry layers keep you warm between dives and shield from sun.
summer
Small dry bag
Keeps electronics and documents dry on a speedboat or long-tail transfer.