Koh Larn Drop-Off and
Nearby
Location:
The largest island among
islands in Pattaya
areas. It lies 5.5 miles
due west of the
mainland.
Access:
Best time of diving from
Nov till Feb as the
headland affords
protection from the
strong winds that can
blow up from the
northeast in this
season.
Diving
Rating:
***
Depth: 6-25 m
Visibility: 5-9 m
Snorkeling
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Koh
Larn (Shark Point)
Location:
Haad Sawan
Cape, on the northwest
corner of the island.
The name "Shark Point"
derives from the baby
nurse sharks often found
hiding in holes and
crevices on the reef.
Access:
Best time of
diving from Mar till
Nov, however depending
on the strength of the
current, you can plan
either a drift dive or a
dive starting and
finishing in the same
place.
Diving:
Rating:
**
Depth: 6-25m
Visibility: 3-9m
Snorkeling
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Koh
Sak West
Location:
1/2 mile
north of Koh Larn
Access:
Can be dived
for most of the year.
Diving:
Rating:
***
Depth: 6-18m
Visibility:3-9m
Snorkeling
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Koh
Krok
Location:
1 mile of the
east of the northern tip
of Koh Larn.
Access:
Due to its
shape and orientation,
Koh Krok can only be
dived during periods of
good weather. Depending
on the strength of the
current at this site,
you may plan either
drift dives or
underwater excursion
that return to the
starting point.
Diving:
Rating:***
Depth: 5-22m
Visibility:3-9m
Snorkeling
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