Scuba Diving in Koh Lipe: The ULTIMATE GUIDE! 🇹🇭

🌊The Ultimate Guide to Scuba Diving in Koh Lipe, Thailand

Koh Lipe is often called Thailand’s hidden paradise — but underwater it might just be one of the country’s best diving destinations. In this guide, we explore everything you need to know: from world-class sites like 8 Mile Rock and Stonehenge, to beginner-friendly reefs, unique macro life, and what to expect in both low and high season.

In this video, we cover:

The best dive sites in Koh Lipe (Stonehenge, 8 Mile Rock & more) 🪸

What marine life you’ll see — from whale sharks to seahorses 🐠

Diving conditions (currents, visibility, seasons & wetsuits) 🌊

Travel tips: dive centres, boats, eco resorts & local restaurants 🏝️

Why Koh Lipe is great for both beginners and advanced divers 🤿

Whether you’re chasing whale sharks at 8 Mile Rock, learning your first PADI course, or exploring rare macro critters, Koh Lipe truly offers something for everyone.

✨ More Thailand Dive Videos:
🔹 Richelieu Rock (Khao Lak): https://youtu.be/y4Ts-12rYaQ

🔹 Thailand’s Best-Kept Diving Secret – https://youtu.be/LWv7b_RpydE

🔹 Koh Lipe in Rainy Season – What to Expect: https://youtu.be/j9ZPRw6VZLM?si=dvEIwFikuu-bTEg_

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Filmed in Koh Lipe, June 2025

00:00 Intro – Ultimate Guide to Scuba Diving in Koh Lipe, Thailand
00:55 About Koh Lipe & Tarutao Marine National Park
01:33 8 Mile Rock Dive Site – Whale Sharks & Advanced Diving
02:33 Macro Diving in Koh Lipe – Seahorses, Nudibranchs & Shrimps
03:22 Unique Marine Life – Coral Catsharks, Squid & Reef Species
04:14 Dive Logistics – Longtail Boats, Gear & Camera Tips
05:15 Low Season vs High Season – When to Dive Koh Lipe
05:45 Stonehenge Dive Site – Soft Corals & Beginner-Friendly Diving
06:37 Dive Conditions – Water Temperature, Currents & Visibility
09:15 Dive Centres & Resorts – Castaway, Satun Divers & Eco Options
09:45 Koh Lipe Diving Highlights & Final Thoughts