Koh Haa Island

Welcome to Koh Haa, a name that literally translates from the local Thai as the Five Islands. As we approach this cluster of limestone karsts emerging from the turquoise depths of the Andaman Sea, one immediately notices the…

We begin our exploration at the heart of the archipelago, the Central Lagoon. This sheltered area is formed by the convergence of the three largest islands, creating a natural amphitheater that protects the inner reef from the…

Perhaps the most iconic feature of Koh Haa is the underwater cavern system known colloquially as 'The Cathedral.' Located on the largest of the five islands, this site offers a surreal and unique experience that bridges the gap…

For the more adventurous diver, 'The Chimney' presents a fascinating vertical challenge. This geographical feature is essentially a narrow vertical shaft that cuts through the limestone mass of one of the smaller islands. …

Transitioning to the Southern Wall of Koh Haa, we encounter a more dramatic underwater landscape characterized by steep drop-offs and a higher concentration of pelagic activity. Here, the reef slopes sharply away from the island,…

Moving away from the dramatic cliffs and vertical walls, we find the Sandy Flats that surround the perimeters of the Five Islands. To the untrained eye, this may look like a barren underwater desert, but for the macro-diver and…

As we conclude our loop around the islands, we explore the Coral Gardens situated in the shallower reaches of the archipelago. This area is characterized by a high density of hard corals, creating a complex three-dimensional…

As our journey through the Koh Haa archipelago comes to an end, we are left with a profound sense of the island's unique position within the Andaman Sea. Koh Haa is not merely a collection of five limestone rocks; it is a…