Gili Islands vs Koh Tao
Two head-to-head, scored on marine life, visibility, access and facilities. Gili Islands takes the edge at 4.2/5.
4.2
★★★★☆
Gili Islands
Reef diving with a well-rounded site — ideal for newcomers.
Marine life
4.0
Visibility
4.0
Accessibility
5.0
Facilities
4.5
3.9
★★★★☆
Koh Tao
Reef diving with a well-rounded site — ideal for newcomers.
Marine life
4.0
Visibility
3.0
Accessibility
5.0
Facilities
4.5
🏆 Gili Islands wins on overall score. It leads on visibility.
Pros & cons
Gili Islands
Pros
- Excellent visibility up to 20 m
- 3 standout marine species
- Diveable year-round
Cons
Koh Tao
Pros
- Good visibility around 15 m
- 3 standout marine species
- Diveable year-round
Cons
Quick facts
| Gili Islands | Koh Tao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Thailand |
| Level | Beginner | Beginner |
| Depth | 3–25 m | 2–25 m |
| Visibility | 20 m | 15 m |
| Best season | Year-round | Year-round |
| Access | shore, boat | shore, boat |
| Best for | Big-marine-life fans, New and casual divers, Shore diving | New and casual divers, Shore diving |