Scuba Diving
Safe Diving
The SSS Multiplace Hyperbaric Recompression Chamber is located on Koh Samui to ensure the safety for divers in this region. The recompression chamber is equipped for up to three divers at one time, including an attendant, who is providing all the treatment for the divers.
Most of the professional diving schools/shops in the area are affiliated with the SSS Network.
Mailing Address:
SSS NETWORK / Koh Samui
Hyperbaric Services of Thailand
34/8 Moo 4 Bophut
Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand, 84320
 Tel: (office hours): Phone: +66 (0)77 427 427
24 Hour Emergency Number: 081 081 9555
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Diving around Samui & Tao
On Koh Samui and Koh Tao you will find some of the best diving sites in the Southeast Asia region. The largest concentration of diving operators are found at; Sairee Beach (Koh Tao), Bophut Beach and Chaweng Beach (Koh Samui). You can also go on a daily dive trip to Angthong National Marine Park and popular Sail Rock. Whale sharks can be spotted here. The water is rich in colorful corals and has an impressive fish life. There are also a few operators and schools found at Koh Phangan.
Try to find a school with experienced instructors. You will find most of these on the PADI website. We have also listed some in the column to the right.
If you are a beginner or advanced doesn't matter. If you are diligent and have plenty of time, you can study intensively and receive one of these diving qualifications: Scuba Diver, Adventure Diver, Advanced Diver, Divemaster, or Rescue Diver.
If you don't have that much time, join a short-term course to get the basics. You can rent all equipment you'll need, or buy some of it at the school or in scuba diving shops.
The climate is good for scuba diving, but it might be a little windy in October, November and December so the visibility is not always good then. Further information about the weather and the climate in this region is found here.
A NICE DAY - Photo by Jens W - Kohsamui.org
Snorkeling and more
Snorkeling here can be excellent when the visibility is good. You will find all the equipment at the diving schools, or (if you looking for something basic) in a super market. We would definitely recommend you to pay a few baht extra for better quality and safer equipment. A mask made of silicon is often a little more expensive than one made of rubber or plastic, but it will normally last much longer.
Book your snorkeling trip in any diving school or at one of the travel agencies found on the islands. We recommend you to try a snorkeling trip to Angthong National Marine Park or a weekend (or more) on the beautiful island of Koh Tao.
Kayaking and windsurfing is fun and also a great way to get in good shape. You can rent the equipment on the most popular beaches or at many of the resorts on the islands. Jet Skis aren't as good exercise but fun anyway. Please pay a little attention while driving one though, so you don't hit a swimmer.
ISLAND NEXT TO PHANGAN - Photo by Jens W - Kohsamui.org
To Contact a Diving School
There are many professional operators and licensed instructors on these islands. Most of them are originally from Europe, New Zealand, Australia or North America. For further information about diving on Koh Samui, Koh Tao, Koh Phangan and other destinations in Thailand, please try the links to the right and contact one or a few schools. They will probably provide you with the information you need.
Respect Marine Resources
"Take only photos, leave only bubbles" is a wise motto. When diving or snorkeling near a coral reef, please do not touch or collect anything. Let coming generations enjoy diving in this area too. Coral reefs don't get rebuilt, if destroyed. Also shells and other natural sea objects belongs to the oceans.
But to collect and throw away garbage found in the sea is definitely a very honorable act. Be wise and care about the environment. It is our children's world and future too.
Take only photos, leave only bubbles
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Diving Schools & Dive Shops
The Dive Inn
PADI. Diving in small classes in Koh Phangan. The school and shop are situated in Chaloklum in the northern part of the island. Website: The-diveinn.com
Stingray Divers
PADI. Scuba diving in Koh Tao. Location: Chalok Ban Khao, Koh Tao. Website: Stingray-divers.com
Planet Scuba
PADI. Koh Samui international diving schools. Location: Chaweng and Koh Tao. Website: Planet-scuba.net
Searobin Dive Center
PADI. Discover Koh Samui underwater world. Location: Several locations. Website: Divesearobin.com
Dive Indeep
PADI. Discover Thailand's underwater world. Location: Chaweng Beach Road. Website: Diveindeep.com
Avaro Diving
PADI & SSI diving courses and AIDA & SSI freediving courses in a relaxed atmosphere in Koh Tao. Location: Chalok Baan Kao. Website: Divingcourseskohtao.com
Hobo-Ya
PADI. Japanese diving schools on Samui. Location: Chaweng and Bo Phut. Website: Houbou-ya.com
Crystal Dive IDC Resort
PADI. Instructor Development Courses. Location: Mae Haad, Koh Tao. Website: Dckohtao.com
Big Bubble Dive Resort
PADI. A Five Star School. Location: Chalok Baan Kao, Koh Tao. Website: Bigbubble.info
MTF Diving
PADI. Our team of PADI Instructors & Dive masters have a wealth of local dive knowledge. Website: Mtfdiving.com
Asia Divers
PADI. Koh Tao Diving with Asia Divers. Instructor Development Center. Two locations. Website: Asia-divers.com
Ad Your School
Please e-mail us to list your diving school above. We do require a good link or banner back from your website, not more than one click from your main (first) page. This listing is free of charge but requires the link back.
High Position and Logo
If you want your logotype next to your link and get a higher position than the regular links, you will have to add a good link to us on your main (first) page, otherwise the rate is 3900 baht per full year, plus VAT.
The logo banner size is: 100x100 pixels. Formats: Gif, Png or Jpg. Just send an e-mail to: contact@kohsamui.org
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