Dive Sites Guides
26 guides
Thailand's dive sites one by one: where each is, depth, level, current, what lives there and the best months.
Facts sit next to their sources. Park seasons, entry fees, course prices and trip schedules change, so each guide says where to confirm them before you book.
Koh Tao
- 12 Best Koh Tao Dive Sites by Level, Depth & Boat Time
Compare 12 Koh Tao dive sites by certification level, depth, current and boat time, with picks for beginners, wreck divers and pinnacle fans.
- Buoyancy World Koh Tao: Buoyancy Training Guide
Looking at Buoyancy World on Koh Tao? Compare buoyancy training options, what a one-day course covers, cost checks, and the best sites to practice.
- Chumphon Pinnacle, Koh Tao: Depth, Wildlife & Who It Suits
Planning to dive Chumphon Pinnacle on Koh Tao? Depth, boat time, wildlife odds, certification needs, and how it compares with nearby sites.
- Green Rock Koh Tao Dive Site Guide: Depth & Conditions
Green Rock dive site on Koh Tao: depth, who it suits, swim-throughs, triggerfish season and how it compares with nearby sites.
- HTMS Sattakut Wreck Dive Koh Tao: Depth, Level & Tips
Plan the HTMS Sattakut wreck dive on Koh Tao: depth, certification level, visibility, penetration rules and how it compares to other deep sites.
- Japanese Gardens Koh Tao: Snorkeling & Diving Guide
Japanese Gardens is a shallow coral bay at Koh Nang Yuan, suited to snorkelers and beginner divers. Depth, access, conditions and reef rules.
- No Name Pinnacle, Koh Tao: Depth, Cert Level and Is It Worth It?
Planning a dive at No Name Pinnacle in Koh Tao? Depth, who it suits, why shops rarely visit, and how it compares with Chumphon and Sail Rock.
- Red Rock Koh Tao Dive Site: Depth, Swim-Through & Level
Dive Red Rock (Nangyuan Pinnacle) in Koh Tao: depth, the cave swim-through, who it suits, and how to pair it with Japanese Gardens.
- Sail Rock, Koh Tao: Dive Guide, Logistics, Who It Suits
Plan a Sail Rock dive trip from Koh Tao: boat time, typical day, what to check on cost and conditions, who it suits, and how it compares with nearby sites.
- Southwest Pinnacle Koh Tao Dive Site: What to Know
Diving Southwest Pinnacle in Koh Tao: what it is, who it suits, what to ask your operator, and how it compares with nearby dive sites.
- Twins Koh Tao Dive Site: Depth, Life & Night Dives
What to expect at Twins Koh Tao near Koh Nang Yuan: layout, depth, marine life, who it suits, and how day and night dives compare.
- White Rock Koh Tao Dive Site: Depth, Night Dive & Who It Suits
Planning a White Rock dive on Koh Tao? Depth, visibility, marine life, night diving, and how it compares to Green Rock and Japanese Gardens.
Phuket
- 8 Phuket Dive Sites: Racha, Shark Point & Wrecks
Compare 8 Phuket dive sites by boat time from Chalong Pier, depth and skill level, from Racha Yai to the King Cruiser Wreck, with day-trip timing.
- Anemone Reef Phuket: Dive Site Guide for Planning a Trip
Plan a dive at Anemone Reef near Phuket: what you can expect underwater, conditions by season, certification needs and how it compares with nearby sites.
- King Cruiser Wreck Phuket: Depth, Certification & How to Dive It
Plan the King Cruiser Wreck dive in Phuket. Depth, certification, current, marine life, and how to choose a trip. Check conditions before you go.
- Koh Doc Mai Diving Guide: Depth, Season & Who It Suits
Koh Doc Mai is a Phuket wall and macro dive site. See depth, visibility, best months, cave rules, trip options and who should skip it.
- Koh Racha Diving Guide: Racha Yai vs Racha Noi
Plan Koh Racha diving from Phuket: Racha Yai vs Racha Noi, who each suits, season and conditions, trip types and a Phi Phi comparison.
- Racha Noi Guide: Diving, Getting There & Racha Yai Compared
Planning Racha Noi from Phuket? Compare it with Racha Yai, see boat logistics, costs, weather risks and who the dive sites suit.
Similan Islands
- 7 Similan Islands Dive Sites: Where to Dive and How to Choose
Compare 7 Similan Islands dive sites by skill level, current and access, then decide between a day boat and a liveaboard before you book.
- Christmas Point Similan: Dive Guide & Who It Suits
Christmas Point at the Similans: what the dive is like, who it suits, season and closures, and day-trip vs liveaboard access.
- Donald Duck Bay, Similan Island 8: Snorkeling & Guide
What Donald Duck Bay is, how to reach it, snorkeling and diving notes, how it differs from Sail Rock, and who should skip it.
- Elephant Head Rock, Similan Islands Guide
What Elephant Head Rock is in the Similan Islands, who it suits, when to go, and how to reach it by day trip or liveaboard.
- Koh Bon: Manta Dive Site North of the Similan Islands
Koh Bon is a limestone dive and snorkel island north of the Similans. See how to get there, when to go, who it suits, and how it compares to Koh Tachai.
- Koh Tachai: Diving, Snorkeling and Access Rules
Koh Tachai's beach is closed, but diving and snorkeling continue. Pinnacle dive notes, trip logistics, costs and who should go.
- Similan Island 4 (Koh Miang): What to Know Before You Go
Island 4 in the Similans: what Koh Miang offers, how to reach it from Khao Lak or Phuket, season dates, rules, and whether it fits your trip.
- Similan Island 8 (Koh Similan): Donald Duck Bay, Access & Tips
Island 8 is Ko Similan, the largest Similan island. See what to do at Donald Duck Bay, how to get there, season and day-trip vs liveaboard trade-offs.