Welcome to Coral Grand Divers
Coral Grand Divers are a PADI Gold Palm Instructor Development Center staffed by experienced multilingual PADI instructors. The focus is fully on providing the guest with the best service, dive equipment, dive boats, retail facilities and PADI diver education.
The Coral Grand Divers brand is synonomous with quality and are the recepient of several PADI quality awards. With our PADI 5 star dive centers and resorts in Thailand we have the infrastructure and experience to offer you the best diving Thailand and Koh Tao has to offer!
Why Coral Grand Divers
Coral Grand Divers on Koh Tao is an integral part of Koh Tao Coral Grand Resort and offers all PADI dive courses from novice to instructor level as well as daily dive trips to the best dive sites in The Gulf of Thailand. Staying at Koh Tao Coral Grand Resort will enable you to enjoy a luxurious resort setting while taking full advantage of our dive centers professionalism.
For Scandinavians we also offer
Scandinavian Dive Club with instruction in Swedish, Danish and Norwegian languages. Please note that the rates and details are the same, so the Scandinavian Dive Site is for information purposes only.
PADI Dive Courses
Coral Grand Divers offers all PADI dive courses from beginner to professional levels in Chinese, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Swedish and Thai.
The underwater world of Thailand is filled with curious looking creatures of all sizes, colors and shapes. From the petite Clownfish in it's Sea Anemone host to the gentle sea Turtle that feeds on the sponges and underwater plants. All of this is awaiting your discovery once you become a scuba diver.
At Coral Grand Divers, skills are introduced in a safe and relaxed environment in our large swimming pool or secluded bay. All courses are performance-based, allowing you to progress at a pace you feel comfortable with. We put a lot of emphasis on making the experience enjoyable and fun to make you feel at ease.
The confidence you gain from your training will have you prepared and excited for your first Open Water dives.
Exciting Dive Trips for certified diversWe operate the most professional dive trips on the island, concentrating on getting the best dive sites in the most comfortable manner.
Pay the right price and get the right service!
Why book online
Booking online ensures that there is space on the program or the divetrips you want to participate in. We are better able to arrange the logistics and accommodate any special requests.
Booking online also guarantees that we can start the course on the day you want, simply tell us during the booking process and we will make it happen.
Finally, booking online also ensures that we have available diving accommodation for you and all we require is a 15% deposit with balance payable when you get here.
How to book online
We have tried to make it as simple as possible to book online:
1. Simply click the package you wish to book under the individual courses or dive trips.
2. Choose your preferred diving accommodation and how many persons the dive activity is for.
3. Pay a 15% deposit securely online with your Visa, Mastercard or American Express.
If you wish to book the more luxurious accommodation at our resort, please book that separately using the other form. Please note that we are not able to offer any discount on the other types of rooms as the rates listed on our website are already internet rates.
Diving Accommodation
The Treasure rooms are located in three separate buildings approximately 150-200 meters from the water. The Treasure rooms provide divers with simple yet comfortable accommodation at affordable rates. All rooms have 24 hour electricity and guests enjoy the right to use all the facilities of Coral Grand Resort including swimming pool, beach area and restaurant.
TREASURE ROOMS (NORMAL SEASON)
Fan-type Treasure Room Student - Baht 200 per day
Fan-type Treasure Room Diver - Baht 600 per day
Fan-type Treasure Room Non Diver - Baht 800 per day
AC-type Treasure Room Student - Baht 600 per day
AC-type Treasure Room Diver - Baht 1,000 per day
AC-type Treasure Room Non Diver - Baht 1,200 per day
TREASURE ROOMS (PEAK SEASON)
Fan-type Treasure Room Student - Baht 200 per day
Fan-type Treasure Room Diver - Baht 600 per day
Fan-type Treasure Room Non Diver - Baht 800 per day
AC-type Treasure Room Student - Baht 600 per day
AC-type Treasure Room Diver - Baht 1,000 per day
AC-type Treasure Room Non Diver - Baht 1,800 per day (Inclusive of ABF)
** Rates are not incl. breakfast except where otherwise noted
** Accommodation is limited and subject to availability
DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING (DSD) – BAHT 3,000
The DSD course is designed for those who would like to try a diving experience during their
vacation without having to commit to a course or who are unsure as to whether diving would
be an enjoyable experience for them. DSD involves 1-pool dive and 2-dives to a maximum
depth of 12m (36ft) under the guidance of a certified PADI Instructor or 6m (18ft) under the
guidance of a certified PADI Divemaster. This program begins at 9:30am daily.
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PADI OPEN WATER BRONZE
MAX. GROUP SIZE: 6 – BAHT 9800
The Open Water course (OW) is the first entry-level course to PADI certification; is a 4-day
course; consists of five academic sessions, five confined water sessions (swimming pool or
bay), and four open water dives to a maximum depth of 18m under the guidance of a
certified PADI Instructor. After completion of the OW course, students become
internationally recognized certified divers and may then dive without professional
supervision. This course begins at 2pm and includes:
•PADI OW Manual & RDP Dive Table
•CGD Logbook
•International PADI Certification
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PADI OPEN WATER SILVER
MAX. GROUP SIZE: 2 (STUDENTS/COUPLE) – BAHT 12,000
As per above, except that this course is designed specifically with couples/newly weds in
mind who wish to undergo private and exclusive tuition with their PADI Instructor.
The Open Water course (OW) is the first entry-level course to PADI certification; is a 4-day
course; consists of five academic sessions, five confined water sessions (swimming pool or
bay), and four open water dives to a maximum depth of 18m under the guidance of a
certified PADI Instructor. After completion of the OW course, students become
internationally recognized certified divers and may then dive without professional
supervision. This course begins at 2pm daily and includes:
•PADI OW Manual & RDP Dive Table
•CGD Logbook
•International PADI Certification
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PADI OPEN WATER GOLD WITH PADI NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
SPECIALTY –
MAX. GROUP SIZE: 6 – BAHT 15,500
The PADI National Geographic Open Water course (NGC-OW) is a very exclusive certification
course that is a 6-day and 8-dive course. As per the standard OW course, the NGC-OW
consists of five academic sessions, five confined water sessions (swimming pool or bay), and
four open water dives to a maximum depth of 18m under the guidance of a certified PADI
Instructor. After successful completion of the OW section course, students undergo a further
2-days of training consisting of 3-NGC dives that include reef mapping, marine-life
identification as well as further neutral buoyancy training. The fourth dive of this course is
a FREE Deep Adventure Dive that will allow students to dive up to 30-metres during
training and up to 40-metres with experience. The Deep Adventure Dive also goes towards
any future PADI Advanced Open Water course worldwide. This course begins at 2pm daily
and includes:
•PADI OW Manual & RDP Dive Table
•CGD Logbook
•PADI NGC Almanac
•PADI NGC "Passport to Adventure DVD"
•PDI NGC Leather Binder
•Free Deep Adventure Dive
•International PADI NGC-OW Certification
•International PADI NGC Specialty Diver Certification
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TYPICAL SCHEDULE
Day 1. Arrive at Koh Tao Coral Grand Resort. After you've checked in and had a look around the resort, then meet your instructor at 2pm.
Complete some paper work and watch Padi Videos 1-3.
Day 2. Spend the morning completing theory modules 1-3. During the afternoon confined water session modules 1-3 and lots of fun in the swimming pool. Finish the day watching Padi videos 4-5 if you are doing the full Open Water Course.
Day 3. Spend the morning completing theory modules 4-5. During the afternoon enjoy your first 2 dives, maxium depth 12 meters. If you are doing the Scuba Diver Course then your two open water dives would be completed in the afternoon and you would then be a PADI SCUBA DIVER,
Day 4. Complete the final exam in the morning. Spend the afternoon doing the third and forth dive of the course, maxium depth 18 meters. YOU ARE NOW A PADI OPEN WATER DIVER.
THE PADI
SCUBA DIVER & OPEN WATER DIVER COURSE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
• Diving theory, final exam, log book and certification.
• Professional PADI dive instructor.
• All confined water sessions.
• Full set of dive equipment, tanks & weights for duration of course.
• Insurance.
The GOLD PACKAGE also includes:
•PADI OW Manual & RDP Dive Table
•CGD Logbook
•PADI NGC Almanac
•PADI NGC "Passport to Adventure DVD"
•PDI NGC Leather Binder
•Free Deep Adventure Dive
•International PADI NGC-OW Certification
•International PADI NGC Specialty Diver Certification
PADI ADVENTURE DIVER (ADV) – BAHT 6,000
The Adventure course (Adv) is 1-day course for those who do not have time to complete
their Advanced Open Water course but still wish to walk away with a certification that
allows them to enjoy an even greater experience and deeper diving. This involves 3-dives,
normally a deep dive to a maximum depth of 30m (100ft), an underwater naturalist dive,
and a night dive. This course begins at 10am daily and includes:
•PADI AOW Manual & Adventures in Diving Data Carier
•International PADI Certification
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PADI ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER (AOW) BAHT 8,500
The Advanced Open Water Course (AOW) is a 2-day course that takes the Open Water Diver to the next level. This course offers 5 dives of which the deep dive and the underwater navigation dive are mandatory dives whilst the student may select any 3 dives such as photography, search & recovery, peak performance buoyancy, night diving, naturalist to name just a few.
After completion of the AOW course, the student receives AOW certification and may dive to a maximum depth of 40m (120ft) with experience.
TYPICAL
SCHEDULE
Day 1. AM: Meet your instructor for course orientation. During the afternoon complete your navigation dive and one elective dive.
Day 2. Early morning sunrise dive, Deep Dive plus one elective dive. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of free time before meeting your instructor at 6pm for a Night dive. You are now a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
•PADI AOW Manual & Adventures in Diving Data Carier
•International PADI Certification
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PADI RESCUE DIVER + EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE – BAHT 14,000
The PADI Rescue Diver (Resc) takes AOW divers towards entirely new level of diving where
managing and preventing problems to others makes the Rescue Diver a much more aware
diver. Probably the most satisfying of all PADI courses, the PADI Rescue course is a 3-day
course that involves academic and rescue scenarios that raises the diver’s level of
confidence in their own abilities to assess, handle and manage emergencies. This course
includes:
•PADI Rescue Diver Manual
•PADI Accident Management Workslate
•International PADI Certification
Emergency First Response
The Emergency First Response (EFR) course is a pre-requisite to entering the PADI Rescue
Diver course in which the student learns to manage everyday general accidents, dive
emergencies, and CPR. This is a 1-day academic course beginning at 9am daily and
includes:
•EFR Manual, Cpr Pocket Mask
•International EFR Certification
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PADI DIVEMASTER COURSE – BAHT 30,000
Ask any person involved in diving what a Divemaster is and the most common answer will be a dive leader. Being a Divemaster is just that and then some. As a Divemaster your job will entail anything from handling the dive boat to mingling with potential divers at the resort swimming pool. In order to be successful as a Divemaster you will need to be flexible in every way with emphasis on dive safety which is paramount here with Coral Grand Divers.
Divemaster Development Course
Your training as a PADI Divemaster is extremely important. Not many people recognize that a Divemaster is typically responsible for the lives of people in a potential hostile environment. This is what we have based The Coral Grand Divemaster Development Course on. As a PADI Divemaster you are expected to have excellent people skills, good rescue technique, sound judgment and a broad knowledge of dive theory - and this is the goal we have set out to achieve.
At Coral Grand Divers our 8 week Divemaster course is taught and supervised by two dedicated staff. All the theoretical aspects as well as water and stamina skills are taught & supervised by our Course Director and Dive Operations Manager with each Divemaster candidate also being assigned one personal instructor & Divemaster mentor. After a certain proficiency has been reached, the Divemaster candidate will then have a chance to float between the rest of the instructional staff for more experience. We will address your individual strengths and weaknesses in order to focus on the right areas during the program. Should you for example have trouble with physics, then we will spend some extra time on that subject. As you are probably aware guiding certified divers and assisting is an important aspect of a Divemaster's job. To make you strong in both these departments we have chosen to exceed the minimum training requirements required by PADI. During our Divemaster Development Course you will have a chance to interact with real guests and customers as well as act out role-playing scenarios with the staff and other Divemaster trainees as well as operate in a real-time diving resort environment.
Duration
We at Coral Grand Divers Koh Tao will not accept anybody for Divemaster training for a period of less than 6 weeks. Why? Coral Grand Divers Koh Tao provides a high level of training and internship. When our former trainees move on to the professional diving world, we want them to take with them the confidence and professionalism that a 6 to 8 week course will instill.
PADI's prerequisites
1. Be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent).
2. Be certified as a PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent).
3. Have logged a minimum of 20 open water dives prior to entry into PADI Divemaster training, and completed and logged a minimum of 60 open water dives with experience in night, deep and navigation prior to certification as a PADI Divemaster.
4. Be at least 18 years old.
5. 5. Be in good physical condition for diving and submit medical statement signed by a physician. You can complete this medical statement on
location.
Our prerequisites
1. A willingness to study the course curriculum and work hard.
2. Flexibility, maturity and good people skills.
3. Prepare to abide by Coral Grand Divers standing operating procedures.
4. Place divers safety first and foremost.
5. Have fun!
At Coral Grand Divers Koh Tao, we believe that an informed choice is the best solution. If you would like further information, do not hesitate to email us.
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Divetrips for certified divers
Diving Koh Tao with us you have the choice of up to 5 daily dives. This includes several weekly night dives at Koh Tao's top dive spots. We limit the number of divers to maximum 4 per diveguide and we always try to go out of our way to make the experience as enjoyable and comfortable for our guests as possible.
Our dive boats leave for two daily divetrips: one in the morning and one in the afternoon. These trips go to local dive sites around the island including the dive sites around famous Koh Nang Yuan, Shark Island and most the excellent Chumporn and Southwest Pinnacles, where during certain months of the year, whaleshark sightings are very possible.
Diving is great on Koh Tao year round and due to the nature of the island, with the high mountain ridge in the middle, there are always sheltered spots to go to - even with nature is at it's worst. We are open for business all year.
Recommended: Chumporn Pinnacle Shark Safaris
Chumporn Pinnacle is one of The Gulf of Thailand's best dive sites. It's a steep rock rising from depth of 40-50 meters, fully covered by sea anenomes, hard and soft corals and other marine life growth. The site is regulary frequented by large pelagics such as whalesharks, tuna, trevally and other ocean going species.
The main attraction, however, is the school of resident Grey Reef Sharks, which is found at a depth of 24-30 meters. These majestic creatures are mostly seen early mornings and for that reason Coral Grand Divers offer regular sunrise trips to Chumporn Pinnacle.
Book now
Book your dive packages below. Booking online ensures that we will be able to accommodate you on our popular divetrips.
BOOK 2 DIVES - 2000 THB PER PERSON
BOOK 4 DIVES - 4000 THB PER PERSON
BOOK 6 DIVES - 6000 THB PER PERSON
BOOK 8 DIVES - 8000 THB PER PERSON
BOOK 10 DIVES - 10000 THB PER PERSON
ROYAL WIRAPORN, CORAL GRAND - KOH TAO'S DAY TRIP VESSEL
Koh Tao's swiftest custom built speed boat, Royal Weeraporn, was designed to offer the comfort of a regular dive boat while still getting to the dive sites in a minimum of time. Royal Weeraporn is used for regular day trips to Sail Rock, Samran Pinnacle and local dive sites.
Boat Specifications
Length : 11 meters
Width : 3 meters
Engines : 2 Yahmaha V6 200 Hp
Fuel capacity:400 Liter
Speed : 32 knots
Communications : Marine Radio Channel 8 & Cellular Phones
Safety Equipment : Life jackets, Floatation Devices, First Aid Kit and 12L Tank 100% Oxygen/Trail Lines
Diver capacity : 14 Divers
Amenities : Onboard Bathroom/Soft Drinks/Croissants/Water
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 ROYAL SCUBA, CORAL GRAND - KOH TAO'S DAY TRIP VESSEL
Royal Scuba resembles the day trip boats out of Phuket and Similans. It's a large boat with wooden finishing, plenty of space for gearing up and a nice sun deck on top. It also features a modern, large head and several entry and exit areas.
Boat Specifications
Length : 19 meters
Width : 4 meters
Engines : 1 Diesel Engine Hino V8.
Fuel capacity : 400 liters.
Speed : 9 knots
Communications : Marine Radio Channel 8 & Cellular Phones
Safety Equipment : Life jackets, Floatation Devices, First Aid Kit and 12L Tank 100% Oxygen/Trail Lines
Diver capacity : 32
Amenities : Toilet & Fresh Water Shower/Water/Tea/Coffee/Hot Chocolate/Cookies/3 Entry/Exit Points
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MV BANGSON - CORAL GRAND - KOH TAO'S DAY TRIP VESSEL
The MV Bangson is the largest of our Koh Tao vessels and although we limit the number of divers to 38, she can in fact hold 50 – 60 comfortably. With a maximum load of 38 divers, there is plenty of room still available and more than enough room to gear up so overcrowding is never a problem.
Boat Specifications
Length : 22 meters
Width : 7 meters
Fuel capacity : 400 liters
Speed : 12 knots
Communications : Marine Radio Channel 8 & Cellular Phones
Safety Equipment : Life jackets, Floatation Devices, First Aid Kit and 12L Tank 100% Oxygen/Trail Lines
Diver capacity : 38
Amenities : Toilet & Fresh Water Shower/Water/Tea/Coffee/Hot Chocolate/Cookies/3 Entry/Exit Points
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PRINCESS - CORAL GRAND DIVERS – KOH TAO – SNORKELLING TRIP VESSEL
The Tao Princess is the latest vessel to grace the Coral Grand Resort and Dive Centre. Designed specifically Island snorkeling tours and private local diving excursions, she is without doubt the most luxurious snorkeling vessel to sail the East Coast. A fully air-conditioned lounge ensures maximum comfort for our guests.
Boat Specifications
Length : 12 meters
Width : 7 meters
Fuel capacity : 200 liters
Speed : 12 knots
Communications : Marine Radio Channel 8 & Cellular Phones
Safety Equipment : Life jackets, Floatation Devices, First Aid Kit & Trail Lines
Diver capacity : 22
Amenities : Toilet & Fresh Water Shower/Water/Soft Drinks/Sandwiches
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Koh Tao Dive Sites
Koh Tao offers an incredible variety of dive sites suitable for both beginners and advanced divers. Most dive sites are but 10 minutes away and even the furthest is easily reachable by our day trip boat or of course by Queen Scuba. Please read on for more information about the dive sites which await you.
CHUMPORN PINNACLE: max depth 40m, av depth 24m.
An underwater mountain range encompassing an area of approximately 100m squared, compleltely surrounded by deeper waters providing us with a world class dive site. Regular sightings of whale sharks and manta rays make this dive site one of the 'musts' of your trip. The pinnacles themselves are completlely carpeted with anenomes, and schools of batfish, barracuddas, trevallies, and fusiliers create a spectacular scene in the surrounding waters. You can feel the excitiment as soon as you jump in, so sink and enjoy swimmming in what some call 'fish soup'!
SOUTHWEST PINNACLE: max depth 32m,, av depth: 20m.
A group of pinnacles created by submerged giant boulder rocks makes this dive site topographically unique. The sloping bottom resembles the most beautiful autumn forrest imaginable, with giant fan corals in reds, oranges, greens and yellows. Also regularly visited by whale sharks and mantas with the resident leopard sharks and potato groupers cruising around - all make this a popular dive site in koh tao.
SHARK ISLAND: depth 26m, av depth 15m.
Apppropriately named for it's resemblance to a sharks dorsal fin, this is one of koh tao's treasures. Each side of the island is a dive site in it's own respect, with one side packed with a huge variety of hard corals and sponges, making it nudibranch heaven (pack the makro lens!!). The other side boasts a breathtaking soft coral garden with frequent sigtings of stingrays (large and small), moray eels and titan triggerfish. This is the perfect drift dive, fly around the island in the moderate current and have the boat come pick you up!! Sounds perfect?? It is!!!!
WHITE ROCK: Max Depth 18m, Av Depth 12m.
The perfect naturalist dive site!!! Almost every species of coral to be found in Koh Tao can be seen in its glory here. The depths of this dive site allow the colours to brightly decorate the landscape, with reef fish in abundance, you can relax and watch wrasse in courtship, butterflyfish busying themselves preening coral heads, angelfish hiding in dark corners, trigger fish patrolling the oyster garden and much much more!!! My favourite!!
HIN PI VIE: Max Depth 26m Av Depth: 16m.
Koh Taos latest discovery still retains the mysterious ambience of an unexplored site. A group of 11 pinnacles ranging from large to small, covered in corals and sponges in pristine condition. The waters are teeming with fish of every description, with many crevices bearing hidden treasures. Schools of juvenile barracudas about the length of your finger, giant whiptail rays resident under the rocks, this dive site is full of surprises!!!
GREEN ROCK: Max Depth 28m Av Depth : 16m.
There are two fantastic reasons to dive this site -
1. Just 50m North of the main pinnacle is the largest triggers nest I have ever seen!!! Descend into their living room, and when the house is full expect to see up to 20 Yellow Margin Triggers reaching 1 m in length each. All guarding the crater like nests they have created, all displaying courtship and territorial behaviour which is spectacular to watch or film.
2. This dive site is created by tumbling giant boulders which create a myriad of swim - throughs and caverns. Take a torch and see the daisy corals blooming by daytime, the stingrays munching in the corners, nudibranches patrolling the ceiling sponges, oysters proudly displaying their mantles. Outside the waters patrol with Giant trevallies, Cobias, solitary Great barracudas and reef sharks.
RED ROCK(NANG YUAN PIN.& CAVE): Max Depth 18m Av Depth 10m.
The pinnacle has a deep crack in its mid section, that runs the entire way around. Inside this crack (which I call Pandora's Box), anything can be found. I have seen species of fish I had previously thought didn't exist in Koh Tao, sleeping Trigger fish, Giant Whiptail rays, Giant Morays, and even reef sharks, resting in the crack. Once you've been around, you head west to the Cave. Approximately 25 - 30 m in length, and high enough to be more than comfortable, this is the perfect place to sit and watch. Cleaner shrimp manicure your nails, larger banded shrimp will even clean your teeth!! Pipe fish all over the walls, and crabs of every description scuttling around. Don't be surprised if you disturb a sleeping Whiptail Ray or two on your way in. It's their home!!!
TWIN PEAKS: Max Depth: 22m Av Depth : 12m.
Located metres from the shores of the stunning Koh Nang Yuan islands, Twins is a dive site for everyone. Four series of submerged rocks separated by narrow sand patches sees the depth increase from 7m in the shallow's to 22m at the deepest point. The highlights here are definitely the clown fish nests, the lionfish burrow, Tyson the Trigger and the safety stop barracuda school. All against the background of colourful coral gardens and abundant reef fish makes this dive site underwater heaven!!!
MANGO BAY : Max Depth: 16m Ave Depth: 10m.
Koh Tao's most northern bay, Mango Bay is indeed paradise. Only accessible by boat it is home to a few species of fish, which we previously thought didn't exist in Koh Tao. The sandy bottom, clear water and abundant marine life makes this site perfect for training dives, or just a nice long fun dive!
HINWONG BAY AND PINNACLE: Max Depth: 32m Ave Depth: 14 m.
This pinnacle is unique from all the rest in the quality and variety of soft corals to be seen. Furthermore, turtles are frequently seen around the pinnacle. If the bay is your choice, the coral heads are incredibly impressive and colourful, and tucked behind in the boulder coastline are an array of caverns. All shallow and with lightholes, this is a long exploratory dive, peeking in this hole and that hole to see what it hides......
AOW LEUK: Max Depth: 16m Ave Depth: 10m.
'Swimming Pool' Bay as it is commonly known, the water here is crystal clear and calm. The fringing coast line hides treasures like Jenkins Whiptail rays, blue spotted fan-tail rays, porcupine fish, puffers, triggers and lots more. A mellow dive with a hint of excitement!
LAEM THIAN: Max Depth: 26m Ave Depth: 12m.
'Swimthrough City' as it's known as, is located on Koh Tao's east side and sports a large number of interesting tunnels, channels and overhangs. It'll be the closest you'll get to cavern diving in the Gulf of Thailand. Laem Thian is also one of the only spots on Koh Tao where you can encounter the elusive Unicorn Fish.
SAIL ROCK: Max Depth: 45m Ave Depth: 20m.
One of the Gulf of Thailand's top dive sites, Sail Rock is a fantastic choice. If Advanced, this is the perfect dive to practice your deep diving skills. For any diver, this site is a spectacular dive with abundant marine life and corals. Famous for it's chimney, you can descend through a tunnel about 7m long, emerging at 15m depth to thick schools of jacks, snappers, trevalies and more. A hot spot for pelagics, such as kingfish, mackarels, sharks, there always seems to be some hunting going on. Due to its location and depth, this is also a likely site for whale shark and manta sightings.
LIGHTHOUSE BAY: Max Depth: 14m , Ave Depth: 10m.
Koh Tao's only accessible wreck dive!! A newly sunken fishing boat (bad luck for the fisherman, but great luck for us divers!) has rapidly become home to a variety of fish and other familiar creatures. Encrusted in sponges and corals, the wreck lies in shallow water and is easily penetrated and is perfect for the wreck diving speciality. The surrounding area is home to large coral heads and swim throughs making this an interesting and varied dive.
JAPANESE GARDENS: Max Depth: 14m, Ave Depth: 10m.
As the name suggests, the coral formations in this bay are nothing short of amazing. Hundreds of different species of soft and hard corals, layers of sponges with a variety of nudibranches devouring them, and fish galore, what more could you want? A protected bay with clear calm water, perfect for training dives, or a relaxing shallow dive to end the day!
Diving for All...
Koh Tao's variety of dive sites should satisfy novices as well as experienced divers. Here is something for every one!
