Dive· Koh Ma· Thailand

Koh Ma (Horse Island), Koh Ngai

7° 25.0′ N · 99° 13.4′ E

A rocky outcrop just east of Koh Ngai, one of the sheltered southern dive and snorkel sites that Lanta operators use when Koh Haa is too rough.

Practical

Wikivoyage's Diving in Thailand lists Ko Wean, Ko Chueak, Ko Maa and Ko Ngai as sheltered alternatives when the sea is too rough for Ko Haa, with some Lanta operators running two-day trips to Ko Ngai. Southeast Asia Pilot: Koh Ma and Koh Chuak are large rocky outcrops good for dinghy or kayak exploring. No moorings or depths published; anchor off Koh Ngai's east coast (6-8 m) and dinghy over. Position: the islet as mapped in OpenStreetMap (Ko Ma; Horse Island).

Best for

Sheltered snorkelling and diving by dinghy from Koh Ngai

Season

Year-round; best Nov-Apr