Scuba Diving in Koh Tao

The most practiced sports on the island, is definitely the Scuba Diving, Koh Tao making one of the destinations in the world as regards diving. On the island there are the representatives of some of the international agencies such as PADI and SSI diving that constantly monitors the quality of services offered by schools of diving. The schools of the island making all kinds of courses, from entry level up, so if you want to make easy trips out to sea or take the patent, Koh Tao is definitely the place for you.

The quality of equipment used for scuba diving is a high level. There are also some stores that sell new diving stuffs, and some are even intrados to repair the equipment to those people who have their own equipment. In recent years it has been guaranteed a level of optimal security in a centre with a decompression chamber on the island of Koh Samui only 90 minutes by speedboat from Koh Tao and a helicopter transport service. Most schools have highly professional fully supplied first aid.

On Koh Tao diving can be practiced almost all year except the month of November. The average visibility is around 15-20 meters and in some periods also reaches 40 meters. In the month of November in this part of Thailand's sea is very rough, greatly reducing visibility, so it is not advisable to dive. If you are not fond of diving, you can still opt for a simple and healthy snorkelling. The diving schools also provide that, or you can join the daily tour of the island by boat. With no more than 500 THB including equipment and lunch, you can buy tickets at all locations on the island.