I haven't been able to find a relatively recent thread on this so I will as again...
I am traveling to Thailand and looking to do some diving on either Ko Phi Phi or Ko Lanta. If diving were taken out of the equation, I would probably just go to Ko Lanta as Ko Phi Phi seems to be more touristy than I would like, but I am willing to go to Phi Phi if the diving is significantly better. I have looked into LOBs, but I don't want to do one this trip, I just want to get a few dives in while I am on this side of the world (I am coming from the US). I am looking to do 4-8 dives.
I am an experienced diver with 150+ dives, but all in the Caribbean. I am definitely a warm water diver. I won't have my own gear with me nor will I have a buddy. Although I am a confident diver, this will be my first time diving without my partner. I prefer longer shallower dives. I don't have a preference between drift dives or not.
That being said, I am also looking for dive shop recommendations or advice about where to stay on either island. Appreciate any help.
I am traveling to Thailand and looking to do some diving on either Ko Phi Phi or Ko Lanta. If diving were taken out of the equation, I would probably just go to Ko Lanta as Ko Phi Phi seems to be more touristy than I would like, but I am willing to go to Phi Phi if the diving is significantly better. I have looked into LOBs, but I don't want to do one this trip, I just want to get a few dives in while I am on this side of the world (I am coming from the US). I am looking to do 4-8 dives.
I am an experienced diver with 150+ dives, but all in the Caribbean. I am definitely a warm water diver. I won't have my own gear with me nor will I have a buddy. Although I am a confident diver, this will be my first time diving without my partner. I prefer longer shallower dives. I don't have a preference between drift dives or not.
That being said, I am also looking for dive shop recommendations or advice about where to stay on either island. Appreciate any help.