Crocodile Island is a small island located about 11 kilometers from Thung Wua Laen Beach. It is a limestone island with small gravel beaches and rocky shores. The island gets its name from its shape, which resembles a giant crocodile from a distance. Crocodile Island is included in Chumphon’s marine tourism routes, often combined in diving packages with Koh Ngam Noi and Koh Ngam Yai.

The surrounding waters feature a rich and diverse underwater environment. Divers can find soft corals and colorful sea anemones, which serve as habitats for various fish species such as clownfish, butterflyfish, grouper, and large giant clams. This makes it an excellent snorkeling spot for all experience levels. For scuba diving, depths range from 5 to 30 meters, with underwater rocks that provide shelter for a variety of marine life, making diving here an exciting experience.

Crocodile Island also offers a sense of closeness to nature and tranquility, as visitors can enjoy panoramic sea views with minimal disturbance. Its convenient location makes it suitable for half-day or full-day trips, often combining snorkeling, scuba diving, and underwater photography.

Other popular activities include relaxing on the boat amid the blue sea, taking photos with crocodile-shaped rocks, and learning about the marine ecosystem from local guides knowledgeable about corals and marine species.

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How to Get There

• Private car: Drive to Thung Wua Laen Beach, Pathio District, Chumphon Province. Park and contact a local tour company or boat rental service at the beach or Pak Nam Chumphon. Travel by tour boat (usually a speedboat) to Crocodile Island.

• Public transport: Take a train or bus to Chumphon Station, or fly to Chumphon Airport (CJM). Then, take a local songthaew or taxi/minivan to Thung Wua Laen Beach. Purchase a One Day Trip snorkeling/diving package, which usually includes Crocodile Island.

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Travel Tips

• The island is relatively close to Thung Wua Laen Beach, making access convenient.

• Ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving to explore coral reefs and sea anemones.

• Best visited during the tourist season when the sea is clear and visibility is excellent.

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Entrance Fee:

There is no direct fee to enter the island, but a Chumphon Archipelago National Park fee applies

• Thai visitors: Adults 40 THB / Children 20 THB

• Foreign visitors: Adults 200 THB / Children 100 THB

Opening Hours:

• Open all year through diving tour packages (most tours operate between 08:00–16:00).