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Koh Tao

Warm-water pinnacles, a signature wreck, and snorkel bays in Thailand's Turtle Island dive town

Updated Jan 23, 202615 sources

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Japanese Gardens Koh Tao dive spot

Japanese Gardens Koh Tao

Reef

Shallow Koh Nang Yuan coral garden for easy dives and snorkeling.

5.0
2 dives
Visibility12 m
AccessEasy entry
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdQuite busy
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
White Rock dive spot

White Rock

Reef

Boat-access reef with twin pinnacles, coral gardens, and night-dive appeal.

5.0
1 dive
Visibility15 m
AccessEasy entry
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdQuite busy
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Aow Leuk dive spot

Aow Leuk

Reef

Sheltered beginner bay on Koh Tao with calm reef conditions.

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Aow Leuk Bay dive spot

Aow Leuk Bay

Reef

Sheltered Koh Tao bay with coral, sand, and easy reef sections.

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Visibility8 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdQuite busy
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Buddha Rock dive spot

Buddha Rock

Reef

Shallow Koh Tao reef with easy access and gentle conditions.

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Buoyancy World dive spot

Buoyancy World

Artificial Reef

Artificial-reef training site for buoyancy practice.

Visibility15 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdModerate
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm