Dive sites in the area of Koh Samui, Koh Tao, National Marine Park, Thailand

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Chumporn, Samran and South West pinnacles

sail rock in koh tao, samui, ang thong national marine park, south east thailand

Located between Koh Tao & Koh Phangan this dramatic rock rises out of the water creating the best wall dive in the Gulf of Thailand, with a maximum depth of 40 meters. The wall is covered in soft sponges along with many oysters and clams clinging to the craggy surface. A few Meters away from the wall, schools of batfish and jacks huddle together in the slight current.

if you want to see a whale shark then go scuba diving in koh tao, samui, ang thong national marine park, south east thailand

Most divers come here in the hope of seeing whale
sharks, which are frequently sighted in season,
whilst the rest of the year divers swim surrounded
by schools of pelagic fish patrolling the depths.
The site is best known for it's naturally formed
rock 'chimney' where you can enter an opening
at 18 mtrs and ascend inside the rock with
your buddy and exit at 10 mtrs.

padi scuba diving thailand koh samui koh tao scubadiving

Made famous in the recent novel and film 'The Beach', this beautiful group of islands has some of the most impressive land scenery in SE Asia. These dive sites are renowned for their variety of soft corals, fascinating underwater caves and swim thru's. Here you will be amazed by the diversity of marine life, the sites are also ideal for snorkeling and swimming.

An average depth in this sheltered bay is only 8 - 14 meters so it's a nice easy dive for the less experienced divers and a great way to dive yourself in if you have been out of the water for a while. The site has a fantastic selection of hard and soft corals with star corals and table staghorn corals being the most prominent. Here you will find a vast selection of colourful reef fish darting in and out of their coral homes, including fusiliers, yellow tails, banded angelfish and shoaling snappers. This sites is also an ideal spot for snorkeling and swimming.

Located at the Northern most point of the Marine Park this Dive is not to be missed. Circumnavigating this small rock you'll find huge boulders forming fascinating swim thru's and alleyways that make perfect hiding places for large red snappers and groupers. Around the site you'll find large barrel sponges, numerous bushy corals and colourful sea fans, which make perfect shots for underwater photographers. The maximum depth here is 25 meters with a good average dive depth of 18 meters, which makes it an ideal site for novice and experienced divers alike.

scuba diving in koh tao, samui, ang thong national marine park, south east thailand © Paul J. Lees

This small island boasts around 20 excellent dive sites. World class diving can be found at Chumpon
& South West Pinnacles. Other Popular sites include Shark Island with its diverse range of coral and marine life, White Rock with it's Trigger Fish and Turtles and the exciting swim thru's of Green Rock. For Beginners or Experienced Divers, Koh Tao is the ideal choice

Located just off Koh Tao this small island consists of three rocky outlets, connected by three white sandy beaches. Here you will find three bays with sloping reefs going down to a maximum depth of 14 meters, which are ideal for snorkelling and diving. You will find all kinds of coral including, lettuce coral as well as staghorn, tabletop and cauliflower corals. Among the many varieties of reef fish living here are parrotfish, bird wrasse, butterfly fish, small yellow tail barracuda and honeycombed grouper.

Located just of the South coast of Koh Tao this twin rock outcrop consists of a steeply slopping reef going from 4 meters down to 20 meters. One of the biggest attractions of this dive is the variety of corals and fish life to be found. On the East side of the rock you will find a slopping reef covered in brain corals, vivid pink anemones and large barrel sponges, among the corals you will see snappers, banded angel fish and blue spotted stingrays. Whale Sharks are frequently sighted in season along with the odd Turtle and there is also the chance of seeing a few Black tip reef sharks. This site is also ideal for novice and experienced divers and offers great snorkelling.

Lying to the North of Koh Nang Yuan this site is famous for its numerous swim-throughs, caverns and overhangs. Descending down the Northern most buoy line to 18 meters you will find the nesting ground of the infamous Triggerfish, in season sometimes there will be up to 20-30 of them. Triggerfish are beautiful creatures however in season some species are extremely territorial, so divers beware.

Chumporn, Samran and South West pinnacles