Explore Chumphon Marine Park

Chumphon Marine Park in Thailand offers an exceptional diving experience that promises both adventure and tranquility. This marine park is renowned for its vibrant coral reefs, hosting a mesmerizing array of marine life. Divers can encounter everything from tiny, colorful nudibranchs to majestic whale sharks, making every dive a unique encounter with the underwater world. The region's clear waters and diverse ecosystems are perfectly suited for both novice and experienced divers, offering varied underwater landscapes such as towering walls and intricate coral gardens.

One of the highlights of diving in Chumphon Marine Park is the mix of dive styles available. Enthusiasts can enjoy shore dives that provide easy access to rich marine environments or opt for thrilling boat dives that venture into deeper waters. For those seeking a more immersive experience, liveaboard trips are available, allowing divers to explore the park's remote sites over several days. Seasonal variations bring different marine spectacles, such as the whale shark migrations typically seen from March to May, adding an extra layer of excitement to any diving itinerary.

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Diving in Chumphon Marine Park

Chumphon Marine Park, nestled in the Gulf of Thailand, is a captivating destination for dive enthusiasts. Among its top dive sites, the HTMS Prab Wreck stands out as a notable wreck dive, offering divers a chance to explore a former naval ship now home to a thriving marine ecosystem. This site is ideal for those interested in history and marine life, with opportunities to encounter schools of barracudas and vibrant coral formations.

For shore dive enthusiasts, the park provides various accessible sites teeming with colorful fish and soft corals. Unique underwater experiences like night dives reveal fascinating behaviors of nocturnal marine life, such as hunting moray eels and bioluminescent plankton displays. Chumphon offers a balance of shore and liveaboard diving options, catering to divers seeking flexibility and comprehensive exploration of the area's aquatic wonders.

Dive Centers

Dive Shutter Thailand

Dive Shutter Thailand

103 Moo 5, Sai Thong, Bang Saphan Noi, 77170 Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand
TongTom Diving

TongTom Diving

Baan Lung Noi 31/2 Moo1, 86130 Sawi, Chumphon, Thailand

Dive Sites

Kornkamol Sriaksorn W. (#2891949)
MV Suntud Samut 4 (★4.3)

MV Suntud Samut 4 (★4.3)

It’s a container ship. Sunk from experiencing an accident due to strong wind and waves on December 18, 2022.The boat is 79 m long and 12 m wide.Depth 35-40 m.
Ukrit R. (#4004016)
HTMS Prab 741, Wreck (★4.3)

HTMS Prab 741, Wreck (★4.3)

This shipwreck was intentionally scuttled as an artificial reef and is located south of Ngam Noi Island. The ship is beautifully resting at 24m on the seabed. There are two cannons at the stern and aft of the ship, with a bridge at the center.
Ukrit R. (#4004016)
Hua Chedi Koh Ngam Yai - Chedi Rock Koh Ngam Yai - หัวเจดีย์ เกา (★4.4)

Hua Chedi Koh Ngam Yai - Chedi Rock Koh Ngam Yai - หัวเจดีย์ เกา (★4.4)

South of Koh Ngam Yai, 8-16 meters deep, the ground is a flat sandy area. Suitable for use as a place to check dives. It’s the first dive of the trip. Around the turning point, there may be some currents.
Ukrit R. (#4004016)
Ko Ngam Yai เกาะง่ามใหญ่ (★4.2)

Ko Ngam Yai เกาะง่ามใหญ่ (★4.2)

Ngarm islands are about 16km offshore. This place is a famous sightseeing spot in Chumphon, southern of Thailand. Swallows nest on the island so access is not allowed.
Ukrit R. (#4004016)
Hin Pae หินแพ (★4.3)

Hin Pae หินแพ (★4.3)

North side of Koh Ngam Yai There are 2 peaks of rocks emerging from the water, ranging from 6-23 meters in depth. There are caves under the sea that are home to a variety of fish species.
Mares
Ko Kram / เกาะคราม (★3.8)

Ko Kram / เกาะคราม (★3.8)

It is a small island near the coast, which is uninhabited.
Mares
Koh Rang Ban That / เกาะรางบรรทัด (★4.2)

Koh Rang Ban That / เกาะรางบรรทัด (★4.2)

It is near a small island. There is a lighthouse on the island for the safety of the boat at night.This island is in the area of ​​Mu Ko Chumphon National Park.
Aqualung
Koh Khang Suea / เกาะคางเสือ (★0.0)

Koh Khang Suea / เกาะคางเสือ (★0.0)

is a bird’s nest concession island with strict control Tourists should not be on the island. including the beaches on the island Diving at many levels But it’s an undisclosed dive site.
Scubapro
Koh Thong Kaeo / เกาะทองแก้ว (★3.8)

Koh Thong Kaeo / เกาะทองแก้ว (★3.8)

a small island in the Mud Wai Islands not far from the shore near Koh Mud Wai Yai Not far from Kula Island. Not far from Thong Tom Yai homestay. and Thong Tom Yai Community Dive Center
Aqualung
Koh Mat Wai Yai เกาะมัดหวายใหญ่ (★4.3)

Koh Mat Wai Yai เกาะมัดหวายใหญ่ (★4.3)

The island has a business concession to collect birds nests. Divers cannot get on the island. This island is located in the area of ​​Mu Koh Chumphon National Park.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Koh Mat Wai Noi / เกาะมัดหวายน้อย (★3.8)

Koh Mat Wai Noi / เกาะมัดหวายน้อย (★3.8)

a small island in the Mud Wai Islands not far from the shore near Koh Mud Wai Yai Not far from Kula Island. Not far from Thong Tom Yai homestay. and Thong Tom Yai Community Dive Center
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Aow ThongTom / อ่าวท้องตม (ท่าเรือ) (★4.8)

Aow ThongTom / อ่าวท้องตม (ท่าเรือ) (★4.8)

Aow Tong Tom is located in Tong Tom Yai Village, Chumphon Province. It is a place for boarding a boat to snorkel at Koh Mad Wai Yai, Koh Kula, Koh Rang Banthat and approximately 13 other islands. During the time when the water is clear It is a charming diving spot.
Mares
Ban Pla Aow TongTom (Artificial)/ บ้านปลา อ่าวท้องตม (★4.8)

Ban Pla Aow TongTom (Artificial)/ บ้านปลา อ่าวท้องตม (★4.8)

Fish House, Tong Tom Bay, artificial coral using local wisdom. Near the TongTom Yai Community Diving Center, Sawi District, Chumphon Province, which is created, maintained, and managed by the community.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Aow Lok Gum / อ่าวลกกำ (★4.4)

Aow Lok Gum / อ่าวลกกำ (★4.4)

The beach is part of the land, quiet, near TongTomYai Homestay
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Koh Ku La / เกาะกุลา (★4.6)

Koh Ku La / เกาะกุลา (★4.6)

It’s an easy dive site. Suitable for new divers Not far from the shore Located in the area of Mu Ko Chumphon National Park. Pay the national park fee

The best Months to dive in Chumphon Marine Park

Chumphon Marine Park offers favorable diving conditions throughout the year, with water temperatures ranging from 27°C–30°C/81°F–86°F. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 30 meters/33 to 98 feet, providing excellent opportunities to explore the diverse marine life.

Diving is possible year-round, but the best conditions are found between March and September when the seas are calmer. From October to February, the northeast monsoon can bring stronger winds and currents, making conditions less predictable but still diveable with proper planning.

Top Wildlife Sightings in Chumphon Marine Park

Chumphon Marine Park, located in Thailand, is renowned for its vibrant marine life, making it a popular destination for divers. The park's coral reefs are teeming with a variety of reef fish such as parrotfish, butterflyfish, and angelfish, which are commonly seen year-round. These colorful species create a lively underwater landscape, attracting snorkelers and divers alike. During certain times of the year, Chumphon offers thrilling encounters with larger marine animals. Between March and May, divers may spot whale sharks, which are drawn to the area by the nutrient-rich waters. Additionally, green sea turtles and hawksbill turtles are often observed grazing on seagrass beds, particularly around Koh Ngam Yai. Rays, including the elusive manta rays, occasionally make an appearance, especially in deeper waters. These seasonal sights make Chumphon Marine Park a dynamic and exciting location for marine wildlife enthusiasts.

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 27

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Barracuda

Barracuda
839 Sightings
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1
F
37
M
90
A
136
M
38
J
140
J
138
A
122
S
91
O
37
N
7
D
2
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Whale Shark

Whale Shark
262 Sightings
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1
F
0
M
0
A
16
M
0
J
71
J
60
A
90
S
20
O
3
N
0
D
1
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Green Turtle

Green Turtle
100 Sightings
J
1
F
0
M
2
A
22
M
12
J
13
J
0
A
35
S
11
O
3
N
0
D
1
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Hawksbill Turtle

Hawksbill Turtle
74 Sightings
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0
F
3
M
8
A
5
M
15
J
17
J
0
A
12
S
11
O
2
N
0
D
1

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Total number of species approx.: 600

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Wrasse

Wrasse
59 Sightings
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2
F
0
M
12
A
18
M
0
J
10
J
0
A
5
S
0
O
0
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12
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0

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Total number of species approx.: 200

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Moray Eel

Moray Eel
58 Sightings
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3
F
2
M
4
A
0
M
17
J
10
J
10
A
2
S
2
O
1
N
5
D
2

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Total number of species approx.: 130

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Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish
1.4k Sightings
J
7
F
69
M
86
A
245
M
152
J
205
J
219
A
188
S
97
O
62
N
63
D
3

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Total number of species approx.: 90

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Angelfish

Angelfish
1.1k Sightings
J
9
F
34
M
80
A
197
M
110
J
177
J
181
A
139
S
90
O
50
N
42
D
3

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Total number of species approx.: 100

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Parrotfish

Parrotfish
924 Sightings
J
4
F
41
M
72
A
173
M
100
J
154
J
147
A
133
S
28
O
28
N
42
D
2

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Total number of species approx.: 28

Udo Kefrig
Clownfish

Clownfish
867 Sightings
J
5
F
29
M
56
A
151
M
124
J
116
J
145
A
115
S
73
O
25
N
27
D
1

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Total number of species approx.: 8

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Bannerfish

Bannerfish
848 Sightings
J
5
F
25
M
62
A
136
M
88
J
157
J
157
A
128
S
69
O
16
N
3
D
2

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Total number of species approx.: 40

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Triggerfish

Triggerfish
625 Sightings
J
3
F
19
M
74
A
129
M
68
J
105
J
130
A
49
S
28
O
15
N
3
D
2

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Total number of species approx.: 40

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Jackfish

Jackfish
446 Sightings
J
0
F
2
M
31
A
55
M
34
J
102
J
90
A
78
S
47
O
7
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

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Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets
380 Sightings
J
2
F
35
M
35
A
89
M
12
J
43
J
65
A
36
S
8
O
12
N
42
D
1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 110

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Snapper

Snapper
355 Sightings
J
0
F
7
M
32
A
71
M
41
J
46
J
59
A
49
S
44
O
4
N
1
D
1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 85

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Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish
340 Sightings
J
0
F
16
M
40
A
44
M
46
J
49
J
56
A
28
S
23
O
21
N
15
D
2

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts
332 Sightings
J
0
F
16
M
32
A
77
M
20
J
47
J
19
A
56
S
33
O
16
N
16
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 12

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Lionfish

Lionfish
253 Sightings
J
4
F
4
M
32
A
4
M
21
J
23
J
69
A
62
S
21
O
3
N
10
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

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Pufferfish

Pufferfish
228 Sightings
J
1
F
6
M
36
A
40
M
18
J
34
J
52
A
26
S
2
O
11
N
2
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3000

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Nudibranch

Nudibranch
155 Sightings
J
0
F
2
M
1
A
20
M
27
J
25
J
45
A
25
S
6
O
0
N
4
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 350

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Damselfish

Damselfish
146 Sightings
J
0
F
1
M
26
A
64
M
17
J
5
J
10
A
6
S
0
O
9
N
8
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

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Goatfish

Goatfish
123 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
13
A
23
M
0
J
24
J
31
A
10
S
22
O
0
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 80

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Stingrays

Stingrays
94 Sightings
J
5
F
4
M
5
A
4
M
8
J
3
J
5
A
23
S
7
O
10
N
17
D
3

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

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Soldierfish

Soldierfish
91 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
15
A
25
M
0
J
27
J
19
A
5
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0

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Total number of species approx.: 7000

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Crab

Crab
72 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
1
A
37
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
5
O
6
N
23
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

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Squirrelfish

Squirrelfish
40 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
4
A
19
M
1
J
0
J
8
A
2
S
6
O
0
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 25

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Boxfish

Boxfish
40 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
3
A
9
M
0
J
10
J
10
A
2
S
0
O
3
N
2
D
1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 120

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Cuttlefish

Cuttlefish
38 Sightings
J
0
F
10
M
7
A
21
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0

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