Koh Nang Yuan Island Koh Tao
Koh Tao, ThailandThree tiny islands connected by sand bars just 500m from Koh Tao's northwest coast, with the most spectacular viewpoint in the Gulf of Thailand from the rocky summit (30-minute climb). The dive sites around Nang Yuan including Japanese Gardens coral reef are among the best beginner dives in Southeast Asia.
More Nature in Koh Tao
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Chumphon Pinnacle Koh Tao
The finest dive site in the Gulf of Thailand - an underwater granite pinnacle rising from 36 meters with a schooling presence of whale sharks from February to May, plus massive schools of chevron barracuda, giant grouper, and pelagics. Achievable with an Advanced Open Water certification.
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HTMS Sattakut Wreck Dive
A US Navy minesweeper sunk in 2011 specifically to create a dive site, now lying at 30 meters with coral growth, lionfish, scorpionfish, and resident moray eels throughout the 57-meter hull. The most accessible wreck dive in the Gulf of Thailand for Advanced divers.
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Tanote Bay Koh Tao
The most beautiful bay on Koh Tao's eastern coast - a protected cove with crystal-clear water, excellent shore diving among giant boulders, and a remote location that requires a 30-minute walk or longtail taxi. The underwater landscape of the bay, with massive granite formations, is unlike any other dive on the island.