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Koh Laun - Scuba Diving

Koh Laun often gets overshadowed by its flashier Koh Tao neighbours, but we think that’s a real shame. We love its gentle slopes, a welcome change from some of the deeper pinnacles around here, making it a fantastic spot for a relaxed dive. The rock formations here create plenty of nooks and crannies, perfect for spotting the shyer residents. Take your time poking around the crevices and you’ll find iridescent Cleaner Wrasse darting about their cleaning stations, busy Blennies peeking from holes, and our favourite, the Nocturn Goby, almost camouflaged against the sand. We’d suggest heading here in the morning. That’s when the light really plays nicely on the reef, illuminating the blues and golds of the Fusiliers that cruise past in loose schools. Keep an eye out for Blue-spotted Stingrays nestled on the sandy patches, and if you’re lucky, a Blacktip Soldierfish will eye you curiously from under a ledge. It’s not about huge pelagics here; it's about the small, intricate details. Koh Laun is perfect for those who enjoy a slower pace, for divers who like to hover and observe the subtle dance of reef life. Expect to find a lot of character in the smaller creatures that call these rocks home.