HOBOYA KOH TAO ほうぼう屋タオ島, 84360 Koh Tao

White Rock Koh Tao

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White Rock, also known as White Rock and Black Rock, is located to the south of Nan Yuan Island, adjacent to Koh Tao. The whole site is a fairly large root, so no matter how many dives you do, you will never get bored of it, depending on the course you take, the depth and the type of life you observe. Beginners and seasoned divers alike should enjoy it.

This is a dive site that meets the needs of a wide range of divers, from diving in search of fish, such as stingrays, puffer fish, turtles and other creatures hiding in the rocks to observing and photographing goby in the sand. It is also recommended for divers who like to observe nudibranchs, shrimps and other macro subjects.

46

Wildlife Species

35

SSI Training Centers

17m / 56ft

Max. Depth

beginner

Level

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© Koh Tao Divers, 84360 Koh Tao

HTMS Sattakut 742, Wreck

The HTMS Sattakut is a wreck that rests at a max depth of 35m, with the top of the tower at 18m. The wreck is 48 meters in length and lies just south of a neighboring pinnacle dive site, Hin Pee Wee, a favorite destination for safety and deco stops after exploring the wreck.

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© Big Blue Diving, 84360 Koh Tao

Hin Pee Wee

Large rock formations and smaller pinnacles (shallowest point is about 7m). Lots of soft corals and whip corals. Gets to 22m+. Not a lot to see if limited to 12m. Next HTMS Sattakut wreck and can both be dived in the same dive.

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Bio Rock

Bio Rock is an artificial reef with weak electrical currents flowing through its conduits to promote the growth of coral seedlings. Located off the coast of Koh Tao, opposite the Japanese Garden, this unique dive site is something truly special that Koh Tao has to offer.

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© HOBOYA KOH TAO ほうぼう屋タオ島, 84360 Koh Tao

Twins Koh Tao

Dive into a world of wonder at Twins, aka Twin Peaks - the ultimate Koh Tao dive site! Explore 2 massive underwater rocks from 7 to 20 meters deep, perfect for divers of all levels. Ideal for stunning underwater photography, with consistently good visibility. Don’t miss out on this gem near Koh Nangyuan!

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No Name Pinnacle

Ranging between 10 and 40m, No Name Pinnacle can be enjoyed by entry level divers, but only those with deep-dive training will get the most out of this site.

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Buoyancy World

Buoyancy World ranges from 10m to 16m deep, with most divers choosing to remain in the shallower side of the site to truly test their buoyancy skills.

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© HOBOYA KOH TAO ほうぼう屋タオ島, 84360 Koh Tao

Japanese Gardens

Japanese Gardens is located on the east side of Koh Nanguan. Its protected and a very calm and easy site. The sandy area off. Its a very calm and easy site. The sandy area off the island gradually gets deeper and deeper, and you can wall dive along the island to the north. The depth ranges from just a couple meters to about 16 meters.

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HTMS Suphairin 313, Wreck

Lying just 15M north of No Name Pinnacle, this newly sunk wreck is 44.9M long, 7M wide, is a high speed attack ship. Belonging to the Gulf Patrol Fleet, Royal Thai Navy and built by Singapore Ship Building and Engineering Company Limited.

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Red Rock

Red Rock is a large pinnacle dive site lying northeast off Koh Nanguan. The rock reaches a maximum depth of 20 meters and is commonly used as a drop dive point, with the divers converging in nearby Japanese Gardens as they shallow up to their safety stops.

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Sairee Reef

Dive into tranquility at this site boasting calm waters, perfect for diving. Just 30 meters offshore lies a vibrant coral reef, inviting diversto explore its colorful depths.

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