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1Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Ko Pha-ngan District
The top 29 dive and snorkel sites in Ko Pha-ngan District, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Ko Pha-ngan District guide
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2HTMS Sattakut
LCI-742 sunk by the Thai Navy to create an artificial reef. Depth 33m to 19m Wreck LCI-742 marked by yellow buoy HTMS Sattakut is also known as LCI-742 Wreck.
IntermediateMax depth 82 ftBoat entry
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5Chumphon Pinnacle
Only possibility to see Whale Sharks on Koh Tao. Best months are april and may, but you can meet whale sharks in september too. Koh Tao, Gulf of Thailand Chumphon Pinnacle is also known as Chumpon.
BeginnerMax depth 45.9 ftBoat entry
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6White Rock
Two large granite boulders and a coral garden; great night dive spot. South of Koh Nang Yuan.
BeginnerMax depth 45.9 ftBoat entry
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7Tanote Bay
Tanote Bay is a 3.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Thailand, Gulf of Thailand, Koh Tao which is accessible from shore based on 1 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 39.4 ftShore or Boat entry
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9Mango Bay
Only accessible by boat and a perfect dive site for first timers with a sandy bottom and shallow reef. Now also accessible by a recently build road through the jungle from Sairee beach. Northen tip of Koh Tao island.
BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftShore or Boat entry
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10Sai Ree Beach
"House Reef" for local dive operaters out of Sai Ree Beach West side of Koh Tao island. Accessable for everyone Sai Ree Beach is also known as Sairee Reef.
BeginnerMax depth 16.4 ftShore or Boat entry
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11Hin Wong Pinnacle
Tabletop rock formation covered with a variety of hard and soft corals. Species: Tabletop rock formation covered with a variety of hard and soft corals. Hawksbill turtle, snapper, sweetlips, porcupine pufferfish, juvenile boxfish... Northeast side of Koh Tao.
BeginnerMax depth 55.8 ftBoat entry
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12South West Rock
5 nautical miles southwest of Ko Tao. South West Rock is also known as Southwest Pinnacles.
IntermediateMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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13Nang Yuan Pinnacle
A large boulder with swim-through arches and to the west a large cave to explore. Northwest side of Koh Tao. Nang Yuan Pinnacle is also known as Nangyuan Pinnacle.
BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry
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14King Kong Rock
King Kong Rock is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Thailand, Gulf of Thailand, Koh Tao which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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15Hin Wong Bay
Hin Wong Bay is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Thailand, Gulf of Thailand, Koh Tao which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry
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16Kong Yai
Big boulders just under the surface. Sometime, schools of barracudas and snappers, swim throughs. Close to Kong Nui. Kong Yai is a small rocky island. There are a lot of fishermen around. Kong Yai is also known as Hin Bay Noi.
BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry
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17Haad Salad
Reef following the shore ending in sandy bottom NW side of Koh Phangan island.
BeginnerMax depth 26.2 ftShore entry
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18Haad Yao
Reef lies parallel along the beach. It starts at 2 meter deep with staghorn corals and slopes down to max 12 meters, followed by a sandy bottom. Access from the beach, snorkelling for about 75 meter.
BeginnerMax depth 23 ftShore or Boat entry
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19Mae Haad
reef along the beach. acces from the beach by low water, find a channel. sandy bottom over the reef startd at 4 meter en goes west/north to 12. big coral blocks and tou find some ananomys in the sand with a.fish.sometimes there is a suprise by boat or shore
BeginnerMax depth 26.2 ftShore or Boat entry
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20Koh Ma
During low tide it is possible to walk to the island via a long sandbar. Northwest side of Koh Pha Ngan. Koh Ma is also known as Mae Haad.
BeginnerMax depth 39.4 ftBoat entry
Top dive shops in Ko Pha-ngan District
All 16Black Crab Diving
Book5.0 (447) · Koh Tao
Ocean Sound Dive + Yoga
Book5.0 (319) · Koh Tao
Crystal Dive
Book5.0 (210) · Koh Tao
Master Divers
Book5.0 (159) · Koh Tao
Ko Pha-ngan District diving guide
Ready to check out the best sites in Ko Pha-ngan District for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 29 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best dive and snorkel sites in Ko Pha-ngan District?
Based on Zentacle reviews, the top-rated sites in Ko Pha-ngan District are Three Rocks (5.0 from 1 review), HTMS Sattakut (5.0 from 1 review) and Twins (4.5 from 2 reviews).
Where is the best snorkeling for beginners in Ko Pha-ngan District?
The top-rated beginner sites are Three Rocks (5.0 from 1 review), Twins (4.5 from 2 reviews) and Japanese Garden (4.3 from 3 reviews).
Are there dive shops in Ko Pha-ngan District?
Zentacle lists 16 dive shops in Ko Pha-ngan District. The top-rated are Black Crab Diving (5.0 from 447 reviews) and Ocean Sound Dive + Yoga (5.0 from 319 reviews).