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

Telephone (office hours): Phone: +66 (0)77 427 427
24 Hour Emergency Mobile Number: +66( 08)10 84 8485


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.

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.

f 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.


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 ski is not as good exercise but funny anyway. Please pay a little attention while driving one though, so you don't hit a swimmer.


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.



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