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1Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Ko Tao
The top 21 dive and snorkel sites in Ko Tao, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Ko Tao 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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4Chumphon 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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8Mango 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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9Sai 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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10Hin 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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11South 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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12Nang 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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14Laem Thian
a nice divespot with some swimthroughs and caverns. good visibility and a good variety of marine life. lots of slugs and nudibranchs divesite is on the eastern coast of koh tao. access just by boat, as far as i´m informed.
BeginnerMax depth 39.4 ftBoat entry
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15King 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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16Hin 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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17Shark Island
Huge boulders and rock formations, stunning soft corals. drift diving for the experienced. Southeast side of Koh Tao island. About 75 km from Koh Samui, or 25 km from Koh Tao. From Koh Samui: Day trips only Shark Island is also known as Red Rock, Sail Rock.
BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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18Lighthouse Pinnacle
Lighthouse Pinnacle 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 23 ftBoat entry
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19Green Rock
boulder formations with short tunnels and swim-throughs. North of Koh Nang Yuan.
BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry
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20Hin pee wee
Description : Named after one of the original diving pioneers of Koh Tao, Hin Pee Wee consists three main pinnacles a little deeper and larger than White Rock. Marine Life Highlights : Lots of white eyed moray eels and stingrays - both blue spotted and sometimes larger Jenkins rays. Corals : Hard an whip coral structures grow off the pinnacles. Other : Due to the greater depth this site is often much quieter than neighboring White Rock. Approximately 200m to the south of White Rock (Hin Khao) Hin pee wee is also known as hin peewee.
BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
Ko Tao diving guide
Ready to check out the best sites in Ko Tao for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 21 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 Tao?
Based on Zentacle reviews, the top-rated sites in Ko Tao 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 Tao?
The top-rated beginner sites are Three Rocks (5.0 from 1 review), Twins (4.5 from 2 reviews) and Chumphon Pinnacle (4.3 from 3 reviews).
Are there dive shops in Ko Tao?
Zentacle lists 12 dive shops in Ko Tao. The top-rated are Black Crab Diving (5.0 from 447 reviews) and Ocean Sound Dive + Yoga (5.0 from 319 reviews).