Dive sites in Koh Tao
1–52 m · 67 signature species
25 dive sites in Koh Tao, from the most talked-about to the most confidential.↓ Map of dive sites in Koh Tao
White Rock →
White Rock offers an expansive and vibrant reef ecosystem, teeming with diverse marine life and unique topography, making it a captivating dive for all levels.
Max. depth · 28 m
HTMS Sattakut →
Explore the HTMS Sattakut, a 48-meter WWII-era warship intentionally sunk to create a thriving artificial reef teeming with marine life and offering unique wreck penetration opportunities.
Max. depth · 31 m
Twins →
Explore two prominent pinnacles and soft coral gardens, bustling with juvenile fish and resident stingrays, within easy reach of Koh Tao.
Max. depth · 25 m
Japanese Garden →
Explore the vibrant coral gardens and rich marine life of this sheltered Koh Tao reef.
Max. depth · 18 m
Mango Bay →
Mango Bay offers a consistently calm and sheltered environment, making it an ideal dive site for all levels, from beginners to certified divers seeking diverse marine life and varied topography.
Max. depth · 18 m
Green Rock →
Descend into Green Rock's intricate system of underwater passages and boulders, a dynamic site where buoyancy control is key.
Max. depth · 32 m
Tanote Bay →
Descend into Tanote Bay's 18-meter depth to explore a vibrant mix of coral gardens, granite blocks, and artificial structures, home to schooling fusiliers and resident turtles.
Max. depth · 20 m
Buddha Rock →
A shallow fringing reef featuring a distinctive rock formation above the surface and healthy coral life.
Max. depth · 16 m
HTMS Suphairin 313 →
Descend on the 45-metre former Royal Thai Navy fast attack craft, now an artificial reef off Koh Tao, with its top structure starting at 11 metres.
Max. depth · 28 m
Southwest Pinnacle →
Southwest Pinnacle features dramatic submerged granite formations, known for attracting large pelagic species and offering dynamic diving.
Max. depth · 40 m
Red Rock →
Explore Red Rock's vibrant pinnacles and navigate the Nangyuan Cave passage, offering a distinct alternative to Japanese Garden's shallower sections.
Max. depth · 25 m
Unicorn Wreck →
A 60-metre steel cargo wreck resting at depths of up to 52 metres, offering a technical descent for experienced divers.
Max. depth · 52 m
Hin Wong Pinnacle →
Hin Wong Pinnacle offers a unique deep dive outside the bay, revealing extensive fan corals and a vibrant macro world beneath its granite boulders.
Max. depth · 32 m
Aow Leuk →
Descend into Aow Leuk's calm bay to explore scattered coral gardens where juvenile reef sharks patrol the shallows and Jenkins' whiprays rest on the sand.
Max. depth · 18 m
MV Trident →
Descend onto the former technical liveaboard MV Trident, resting deeper than other wrecks around Koh Tao, attracting barracudas and large groupers.
Max. depth · 37 m
Shark Bay →
Descend into Shark Bay's clear, shallow waters for close encounters with blacktip reef sharks and resident green turtles.
Max. depth · 24 m
Hin Wong Bay →
Explore the granite boulder labyrinth and vibrant coral cover of Hin Wong Bay, a quieter dive on Koh Tao's eastern coast.
Max. depth · 18 m
Hin Pee Wee →
Hin Pee Wee offers a deep, quiet exploration around a scattering of rock formations, bustling with life, easily navigable and always rewarding.
Max. depth · 30 m
Hin Ngam →
Explore Hin Ngam's varied underwater topography where natural rock formations meet dedicated artificial reef structures, fostering a diverse marine ecosystem just south of Aow Leuk.
Max. depth · 20 m
No Name Pinnacle →
Descend onto No Name Pinnacle, where massive boulders cradle a thriving ecosystem and the chance of encountering larger marine life near the sand awaits.
Max. depth · 30 m
HTMS Hanhak Sattru 312 →
Descend onto the 45-metre hull of the HTMS Hanhak Sattru, a fast attack craft purpose-sunk in 2023, now hosting schooling jacks, groupers, and fusiliers.
Max. depth · 28 m
HTMS Suphairin →
Descend onto the HTMS Suphairin, a recently scuttled warship lying at 24 to 28 metres, rich with modern naval armaments.
Max. depth · 28 m
Sail Rock →
Sail Rock, or Hin Bai, is the premier dive site in the Gulf of Thailand, a solitary granite pinnacle teeming with pelagic life and unique geological features.
Max. depth · 42 m
Sattakut Wreck →
Descend to the HTMS Sattakut, a former Royal Thai Navy patrol boat resting upright on the sandy seabed, offering a compact wreck dive with intact gun turrets and superstructure.
Max. depth · 30 m
Samran Pinnacle →
Descend onto Samran Pinnacle and discover a mysterious underwater landscape, partially veiled by the remnants of old fishing nets.
