KOH TAO/ KOH SAMUI

Mirroring the diving scene in the Andaman Sea on the west, the forefront of The Gulf of Thailand’s diving industry begins with Koh Tao and Koh Samui. Koh Tao (Turtle Island) was only discovered in the 1980’s and has developed into the “scuba diving capital” of the east where dive centers can be found on every street corner. With 20 over dive sites within close proximity and all with their own personalities, it is no wonder Koh Tao lures many divers to its shores. In contrast to the laid back atmosphere of Koh Tao is the cosmopolitan Koh Samui for those looking for post-dive activities of wild parties or sophisticated cocktail lounging.

Dive sites are spread between Koh Tao and Koh Samui. To the west of Koh Samui is the Ang Thong (Golden Basin) National Marine Park, made up of 42 islands of lush tropical forests on limestone massif lined with deserted beaches. There are swim-throughs, caves and tunnels which you probably have seen from the movie “The Beach”. Needless to say, the marine ecosystem in this region is healthy and vibrant.

In the Koh Tao vicinity, the highly celebrated Chumphon Pinnacle is considered a world-class dive site. This underwater mountain range, surrounded by deep waters, has regular sightings of whale sharks and manta rays.


Koh Tao & Koh Samui dive sites
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