Koh Kalok (Skull Island]
เกาะกะโหลก
Skull Island
Named for its skull-like rock formation, this island offers decent reef diving and a dramatic topside appearance.
Depth Range
5–15m
Site Type
island reef
Chumphon
Visibility
5–20m
27–30°C
Getting There
40 min boat from Chumphon
Offshore Chumphon
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Marine Life
Notable Features
- • Skull-shaped rock formation
- • Photogenic topside
- • Decent reef
Best Time to Visit
About Koh Kalok (Skull Island]
Koh Kalok (Skull Island] gets its ominous name from the skull-like shape of its rocky face. The surrounding reef drops to 15m with rocky substrates colonized by hard corals and typical Gulf fish species. The dramatic above-water scenery adds to the dive experience.
Tips
Great photo opportunity of the skull-shaped rock from the boat.
Experience Required
All levels.
Location
GPS: 10.5500°N, 99.3200°E
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