Apart from the famous Hin Daeng and Hin Muang dive sites, divers staying in Koh Lanta can also reach Phi Phi dive sites. Other sites are:
Koh Rok (Rok island) is actually two islands, Koh Rok Nai (inner) and Koh Rok Nok (outer), seperated by a narrow channel just 15m deep. The islands are uninhabited and have beautiful white sand beaches that attract daytrippers and snorkellers as well as divers.
The limestone rocks are an impressive site above water too. These are easy dive sites with a maximum depth of 20m and usually weak currents. Visibility averages 20m. The calm sea conditions and shallow depth make this a popular spot for night dives.
Coral is mainly hard coral with staghorn patches and table coral. Moray eels are plentiful. Lionfish hang out around barrel sponges. Seafans and sea whips add colour. Butterfly fish and moorish idols are common as are pufferfish and trumpet fish. Octopus can be seen in rock crevices. Hawksbill turtles are often seen.
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