Koh Lipe: Longtail Boat Snorkeling Trip Program A
from US$21
See dates on GetYourGuideSnorkeling and diving on Koh Lipe: sites, tours, prices
Reefs and pinnacles
Snorkel and dive sites around Koh Lipe
The reefs start at the shore and run out to deep pinnacles at the edge of the marine park. Wikivoyage rates the reefs around Koh Lipe as some of Thailand’s best, all within easy reach1.
8 Mile Rock: 75 minutes by boat1
Snorkel and dive sites around Koh Lipe
| Site | What it is | How to get there | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach coral | Coral with many fish 20 m offshore | Swim out from any beach | Wikivoyage |
| Ko Rawi, east side | Reef with ropes set up by park staff | Boat trip | Wikivoyage |
| Ko Langcha | Coral garden for divers and snorkellers | Boat trip | Wikivoyage |
| Jabang | Reef with stronger currents at times; safety ropes | Program 1 snorkel tour | Adang Sea Divers (dive centre) |
| Hin Ngam (Hin Ngarm) | Capped at 200 visitors a day (2018 report) | Program 1 and Far Islands tours | Thai PBS World (news); Adang Sea Divers (dive centre) |
| Koh Yang and Koh Adang | Stops on the Program 1 tour | Koh Adang is also on the Green Season tour | Adang Sea Divers (dive centre) |
| Koh Pung | Park-edge site, wildlife more likely | Far Islands snorkel tour | Wikivoyage; Adang Sea Divers (dive centre) |
| 8 Mile Rock | Deep-sea pinnacle | 75 minutes by boat | Wikivoyage |
| Stonehenge | Park-edge site, wildlife more likely | – | Wikivoyage |
| Ko Usen and Ko Kra | Nearby islands and reefs, a popular boat trip | Green Season snorkel tour | Wikipedia; Adang Sea Divers (dive centre) |
Wikivoyage; Wikipedia; Adang Sea Divers (dive centre); Thai PBS World (news)
You don’t need a boat for the first reef. Fish gather around coral 20 m off all of Koh Lipe’s beaches1, and the main beaches are Sunset Beach, Sunrise Beach and Pattaya Beach4.
Bigger animals turn up more often at the park-edge sites: 8 Mile Rock, Stonehenge and Ko Pung1. Out there, sharks, whale sharks and manta rays1 can be seen. Wikipedia puts 25% of the world’s tropical fish species4 in the area.
If you want sand and swimming more than reefs, read about Sanom Beach and the other Koh Lipe beaches.
Longtail or beach entry
Shared tour or on your own
Most snorkellers join a shared longtail trip, but the beach reefs need only a mask. Your choices:
Island longtail hop: ฿501
- Shared longtail tour. A longboat takes 10-15 people to 3 snorkelling spots1 for the day.
- Adang Sea Divers’ shared tours. These include a mask and snorkel, lunch box, water, fruit and life jackets2. Fins cost 100 baht a pair2 extra.
- A seat on a dive boat. Wikivoyage says Forra Diving lets snorkellers join its day trips for 500 baht, lunch and equipment included1.
- On your own from the beach. Wikivoyage lists Kathalee Lipe Resort with free kayak and snorkel rental1. Long-tail boats run between any two points on the island for ฿501.
- A private boat. Book a whole longtail for your group, such as this private longtail and snorkel day.
On Adang Sea Divers’ tours, the Program 1 boat takes at most 12 snorkellers and has no professional guide2. Non-swimmers can add an in-water guide (see the fees below).
What a day on the reef costs
Snorkel trip and dive prices
A shared snorkel day costs between 500 baht1 and 800 THB2, depending on the route. Diving costs more per dive, with the price falling the more dives you book.
Shared longtail day: ฿600-7001
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Forra Diving day trip, snorkeller seat Wikivoyage; lunch and gear included
฿500–฿500
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Cheapest full-day longtail trip Booking agent listing
from ฿550
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Shared longtail day, three spots Wikivoyage
฿600–฿700
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Adang Sea Divers shared tour (Jabang, Koh Yang) Adang Sea Divers (dive centre)
฿700–฿700
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Adang Sea Divers Far Islands tour Adang Sea Divers (dive centre)
฿800–฿800
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Fun dive Adang Sea Divers; less per dive for more dives
฿1,200–฿1,600
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Try SCUBA, one dive Adang Sea Divers (dive centre)
฿2,700–฿2,700
Per person in Thai baht, before the national park fee.
Sources differ on the cheapest shared day, so check what lunch and gear are included before you pay. To learn to dive, the SSI Open Water course at Adang Sea Divers costs 14,500 THB for 4 dives over 4 days5.
For island-hopping and private boat options side by side, see Koh Lipe tour packages compared.
On top of the tour price
Park fees and extras
Adult park fee: 200 Baht3
Koh Lipe lies on the border of the Tarutao National Marine Park4, outside the jurisdiction of the neighbouring 51 islands1. Adang Sea Divers’ snorkel tour prices don’t include the National Park fee2, so budget for it on top.
Park fees and extras for snorkellers and divers
| Ticket | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Tarutao National Marine Park entrance | 200 Baht | 100 Baht (aged 3-14) |
| Marine park fee for divers, on top of island entry | 200 THB per day | – |
| Fin rental on Adang Sea Divers snorkel tours | 100 THB per pair | – |
| In-water snorkel guide (Adang Sea Divers) | 1,500 THB per guide | – |
Thai National Parks (travel guide); Adang Sea Divers (dive centre)
When the boats go out
When to go snorkelling and diving
Shared snorkel tours run in the high season; the park islands close in the monsoon, while Koh Lipe itself stays open.
Whale sharks: May to September9
- Full tour programme
- Park closing or reopening
- Park shut, green-season tour
| What | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Adang Sea Divers’ shared snorkel tours | October to May only2 |
Adang Sea Divers (dive centre) |
| Adang-Rawi islands | closed 16 May to 14 October (2019 report)6 |
Pattaya Mail (news) |
| Tarutao park islands | closed from 16 May in 2024, reopening 30 September7 |
Nation Thailand (news) |
| Koh Lipe itself | open through the monsoon7 |
Nation Thailand (news) |
| High season | November to May1 |
Wikivoyage |
What it means for you:
- In the closed months, Adang Sea Divers runs a Green Season snorkel tour that generally visits Koh Kra, Koh Ussen, Koh Adang and Koh Taru2.
- For divers, Adang Sea Divers calls the Green Season (June to October8) the best time to dive. It says whale sharks are more common from May to September9.
- Adang Sea Divers gives 10% off8 dive courses and fun dives in the Green Season.
- In the low season, from mid-June to mid-October4, the only way to reach Koh Lipe is by speedboat from Pak Bara.
Before you book a wet-season trip, check the monsoon season ferry and sea conditions.
Bookable boat days
Book a snorkel or dive trip
Shared longtail programmes suit most snorkellers; certified divers can book a guided marine park dive or a full dive day.
Lipe: Longtail Boat Snorkeling to Outer Islands Program B
from US$24
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Koh Lipe: Marine Park Guided Scuba Tour for Certified Divers
from US$92
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Koh Lipe Full Day Scuba Diving
from US$132.19
See dates on KlookCurrents, reef rules, fines
Safety in the water
Currents and park rules matter more here than gear. Before you get in:
Sunscreen fine: up to ฿100,00010
- Currents around Koh Lipe are mainly tidal, so strong at certain times of the month1.
- The Jabang reef sometimes has stronger currents and has ropes for safety2.
- Stay close to your group and never snorkel alone2.
- Non-swimmers should book an in-water guide, which Adang Sea Divers recommends for non-swimmers2.
- Stonefish have been seen in Koh Lipe’s waters1. Protective footwear helps, though the chance of a sting is slim.
Questions people ask
Can snorkelling cause pulmonary oedema?
It can. Divers Alert Network says swimming-induced pulmonary oedema can affect scuba divers, breath-hold divers and swimmers.
Photos: Wikimedia Commons and Pexels. Authors and licences: image credits
Checked against 13 sources · last checked October 2026
- Wikivoyage · checked October 2026
- Adang Sea Divers (dive centre) · checked October 2026
- Thai National Parks (travel guide) · checked October 2026
- Wikipedia · checked October 2026
- Adang Sea Divers (dive centre) · checked October 2026
- Pattaya Mail (news) · checked October 2026
- Nation Thailand (news) · checked October 2026
- Adang Sea Divers (dive centre) · checked October 2026
- Adang Sea Divers (dive centre) · checked October 2026
- Time Out (news) · checked October 2026
- Thai PBS World (news) · checked October 2026
- 12Go (booking agent) · checked October 2026
- DAN · checked October 2026
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