Lanta Diver - Similan Islands
Lanta Diver, from our experience, is one of those outfits that just *gets* it. They’ve been running trips to the Similans since '99, and that history shows in their smooth operation. We've always found their smaller group sizes make a real difference, especially on popular sites where it's easy to feel like part of a crowd. What we really appreciate about Lanta Diver is their focus on the *experience*. We've had some cracking days out with them, cruising on their fast boats, feeling the spray, then dropping into the warm Andaman Sea. You get a proper lunch, fresh fruit, and enough space to gear up without bumping elbows. For anyone eyeing their PADI Open Water or thinking about getting their Advanced, Lanta Diver provides a relaxed, supportive environment. Their instructors are seasoned pros, the kind who make you feel totally at ease even when you're mastering new skills. We always suggest checking with them for early morning trips; sometimes beating the main rush to a site like Christmas Point can mean an incredible drift past barracuda schools with just your group. They really shine if you're looking for a personal touch rather than a huge cattle boat.
- Location
- Similan Islands, Thailand, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- 7.648868, 99.037550
- Website
- https://lantadiver.com
- Certification Agencies
- PADI
- Courses
- Discover Scuba Diving, PADI Open Water Course, PADI Advanced Open Water Course, PADI Specialty Courses, Scuba Refresher Course, PADI Rescue Diver Course, PADI Divemaster Course, Emergency First Response Course, Diving for children
- Equipment Rental
- yes
Dive Sites Near Lanta Diver
Lanta Diver provides access to 15 dive sites in Similan Islands.
- 8 mile rock
- Andaman Scuba
- Anemone Reef (reef)
- Anita s reef - 5-20m (reef)
- Anita's Reef - 10-25m (reef)
- Anti gravity Divers
- Ao Kon Ka Re
- Ao Nui - 17m
- Ao Sane - 5-18m (reef)
- Ayara Bay - 17m (reef)
- Banana Bay - 5-20m (reef)
- Barracuda Rock - 20m (pinnacle)
- Batfish Bend - 10-28m (drift)
- Bay 1 / Ao Ter (reef)
- Beacon Beach
Other Dive Centres in Similan Islands
Best Time to Dive in Similan Islands
The warmest water temperatures in Similan Islands occur in May, averaging 30.8°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.6°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 28.6°C
- February: 29.0°C
- March: 29.6°C
- April: 30.6°C
- May: 30.8°C
- June: 29.9°C
- July: 29.6°C
- August: 29.3°C
- September: 29.0°C
- October: 29.0°C
- November: 29.2°C
- December: 28.7°C
Marine Life in Similan Islands
Home to 183 recorded species including 127 reef fish, 38 hard corals, 9 seagrass & algae, 4 sharks & rays, 2 other, 1 octopus & squid.
Notable Marine Life
- Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) - Sharks & Rays
- Staghorn coral (Acropora kosurini) - Hard Corals
- sorrah shark (Carcharhinus sorrah) - Sharks & Rays
- Staghorn coral (Acropora indonesia) - Hard Corals
- seagrass (Halophila ovalis) - Seagrass & Algae
- Dusky Parrotfish (Scarus niger) - Reef Fish
- Bicolor Blenny (Ecsenius bicolor) - Reef Fish
- Moluccan cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus moluccensis) - Reef Fish
- Staghorn coral (Acropora secale) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora valida) - Hard Corals
Recommended Packing List for Similan Islands
Based on average water temperature of 29.4°C, currents 7 cm/s.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories