Dive Sites in the gulf of thailand
Koh Samui is a hub for some of the most amazing
dive sites available in Thailand with an impressive
variety of marine life which is truly outstanding.
There is a vast range of dive sites to choose
from: reefs, walls, pinnacle and boulder diving.
We have it all!
The dive sites are for all levels of divers.
We choose out of a variety of dive sites and
we cater from beginner to experienced. Generally
most diving is centered around Koh Tao although
at the correct time of year the marine park
can be amazing. Koh Tao is about 1.15hr by
speedboat from Samui. B y far the biggest
selection of divesites is found around Koh
Tao. Due to under-development on the island
the reefs surrounding the shores of Koh Tao
have remained in good condition.
For more information on the history of Koh
Tao please click
here.
We also visit the famous
site called 'Sailrock' which is located just
45 minutes by speedboat from Samui. See below
for details about this fantastic site.
CHUMPhON
PINNACLE
Average Depth: 20m (66ft)
Maximum Depth: 36m (120ft)
This is one of the best dive sites in Thailand.
Chumphon Pinnacle can be challenging, with
occasionally strong currents. Ranging from
depths of 12m to 36m, the site is a large
granite rock pinnacle arranged in a rough
oval and running from North to South.
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SOUTHWEST
PINNACLE
Average Depth: 17m (56ft)
Maximum Depth: 28m (93ft)
Southwest Pinnacle, a series of rock formations
ranging from 4m to 30m, is another of Koh
Samui's top dive sites. The tops of the pinnacles
are covered with a carpet of anemones in brilliant
greens, pinks and blues, with their cavalcade
of pink anemone fish.
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SAIL
ROCK
Average Depth: 18m (60ft)
Maximum Depth: 33m (110ft))
Situated 45km North of Koh Samui, Sail Rock
is acknowledged as a 5 star dive site in the
Gulf of Thailand. It has everything to offer!
It is a single granite rock pinnacle rising
from the sea floor at 30m to stand an impressive
15m above the surface.
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SHARK
ISLAND - KONG SAI DAENG
Average Depth: 15m (50ft)
Maximum Depth: 28m (93ft))
Possibly Koh Tao's most varied site, Shark
Island is a small uninhabited island just
to the southeast of Koh Tao. Sloping gently
from the surface down to 24m, there is always
something new to see here including some of
the Gulf of Thailand's most stunning soft
coral.
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GREEN
ROCK - HIN KEE OH
Average Depth: 15m (50ft)
Maximum Depth: 25m (83ft)
Fascinating rock formations create small
caves and swimthroughs at Green Rock. It ranges
in depth from 4m to 28m. Brightly colored
Nudibranchs are omnipresent, as are Morays,
Harlequin Sweetlips and Blueringed Angelfish.
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WHITE
ROCK - HIN KHAO
Average Depth: 15m (50ft)
Maximum Depth: 24m (80ft))
One of Koh Tao's most popular dive sites
with a depth range of 6 to 22 meters and situated
a little South of Koh Nangyuan. The site comprises
of one large granite pinnacle and a smaller
rock formation lying in deeper water, a short
distance away to the West.
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TWINS
As the name suggests this site comprises
of a pair of large rocks which lie just off
the West side of the picturesque island of
Koh Nangyuan. One rock lies nearer to the
island at around 8 meters and the other further
out at around 16 meters. Between the two rocks
you'll come across a lovely family of resident
Clown Fish ( yes you've found Nemo!). Look
out for White Eyed Moray Eels, Blue Spotted
Rays, Bannerfish, Butterflyfish, Red Breasted
Wrasse and the resident Turtle.
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HIN
WONG
On the East side of Koh Tao lies Hin Wong.
It is a large and very varied site ranging
from depths of 10m to 32m. Although visibility
here is unpredictable, Hin Wong is covered
in lacy sea fans and curly wire coral. You
will see Filefish, Snapper, Coral Grouper
and other reef fish. For the macro-minded:
Hin Wong also has some beautiful invertebrates.
Look especially for brightly colored nudibranchs.
KOH
YIPPON
Anyone who watched "The Beach" with Leonardo
Di Caprio will feel right at home as this
is the portrayed group of islands featured
in this movie. Remember all the swimthroughs,
caves and tunnels? Well, they are all here!
At Koh Yippon Lek you can even follow an underwater
tunnel straight through the island. It is
situated in the Angthong National Marine Park
and is the spawning ground for many fish species.
You can at times find yourself totally surrounded
by Jacks, Fusiliers and Juvenile Barracuda.
The depth ranges from 5 to 20 m.
Contact
us if you have any questions about these
or other dive sites. We offer customized dive
tours to all dive sites.
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