Plongée à Koh Tao — Thailand

Koh Tao certifies more divers than almost anywhere on Earth — and for good reason. The calm, warm waters and gentle reef topography make it ideal for learning, while sites like Chumphon Pinnacle and Sail Rock deliver enough whale shark encounters to keep experienced divers coming back. All at backpacker prices.

Score
61.2
Visibilité
5–24m
Température
30–35°C
Meilleurs mois
March, April, May
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World Class
Intermediate
Koh Tao
ThailandAsia-Pacific
61.2

SCORE

10.0956°N

99.8378°E

Koh Tao certifies more divers than almost anywhere on Earth — and for good reason. The calm, warm waters and gentle reef topography make it ideal for learning, while sites like Chumphon Pinnacle and Sail Rock deliver enough whale shark encounters to keep experienced divers coming back. All at backpacker prices.

The Certification Factory of Southeast Asia

Visibility5–24 m
Temperature30–35°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$50
Best MonthsMarch, April, May, June
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML82.0CH32.0VIS58.0SV48.0TMP78.0DA62.0OP78.0TS64.0GT48.0VAL65.0CRD59.0SP57.0

Marine Life

82.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
96
Megafauna Encounters
56
Reef Fish Abundance
98
Macro Life
90
Endemic Species
60
Marine Life Diversity
82.0
Coral & Reef Health
32.0
Visibility & Conditions
58.0
Dive Site Variety
48.0
Water Temperature
78.0
Depth & Access
62.0
Operator Quality
78.0
Topside Experience
64.0
Getting There
48.0
Value & Cost
65.0
Crowding
59.0
Social Proof
57.0

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

snorkeling at Shark BayJohn-Suwan viewpoint hikemuay thai classesbeachside yogaSairee Beach nightlifecooking classes

Non-Diver Score

6/10

Good topside options for non-diving companions.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifevibrant

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber2 km — SSS Hyperbaric Chamber, Koh Tao
Nearest Hospital2 km

Chamber on-island; serious cases ferry to Koh Samui (2 hrs) or helicopter to Bangkok

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Roctopus Dive

SSI

4.9
1200 reviewsNITROX

Big Blue Diving

PADI

4.7
980 reviewsNITROX

Crystal Dive Koh Tao

PADI

4.6
850 reviewsNITROX