More than 70 islands, including the 3 world-famous islands of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao make this area one of the most famous dive sites in Thailand.
Access is very convenient by plane or can be arranged more cheaply by taking the bus and a speedboat. Thousands of hotels and restaurants, and almost a hundred dive shops make planning your scuba adventures easier.
Koh Samui and Koh Phangan are recommended if your emphasis is not specifically on diving. However, if you especially enjoy the underwater world, Koh Tao should be your first choice for learning how to dive.
Koh Tao & Koh Phangan diving sites summary
Beauty
***
Fauna
***
Depth
10-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Duration
1-3day
Time to Visit
Almost all year, Except November and December
Cost
1500-3000Baht/day
Service Style
Resort diving, day trip and live-aboard
Types of Dive
Reef dive and open sea
Special Features:
Popular diving sites in the Gulf of Thailand
Access
- 6hrs. by car from Bangkok
- By bus to Chumphon (Ferry to koh Tao) 10hrs.
- By bus or car from Bangkok to Suratthani, 2.5 hrs. by ferry to Koh Phangan
- By plane, 1hr. from Bangkok to Koh Samui
