Koh Tao⚠ data unverified
Thailand · Asia · Gulf of Thailand
3.9
/ 5
★★★★☆
Reef diving with a well-rounded site — ideal for newcomers.
Level Beginner
Marine life
4.0
Visibility
3.0
Accessibility
5.0
Facilities
4.5
Pros
- Good visibility around 15 m
- 3 standout marine species
- Diveable year-round
Cons
Best for
Plan your trip
$$🛏️
Suggested stay
3–4 days
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Cost level
Relative cost $$ · ≈ $96/day
Mature, well-served base — lots of competition keeps lodging reasonable.
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Where to stay
Shore diving from a beachfront resort or dive lodge, often just steps from the water. Infrastructure is mature, with plenty of dive centres and lodging.
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Real daily cost in Thailand
Around $96/day per person · food $29 · hotel $74
Good to know
- Gentle conditions — great for long, unhurried dives.
- Accessible to Open Water divers.
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Depth
2–25 m (7–82 ft)
Visibility
15 m (49 ft)
Water temp
28–30°C (82–86°F)
Current
Mild
Best season
Year-round
Certification
Open Water
Dive shops
60
Why go
Koh Tao is a reef site in the Gulf of Thailand off Thailand, offering coral reefs across its waters. Dives run to 25 m with around 15 m visibility, gentle currents and sea temperatures of 28–30°C. Marine highlights include turtles, schooling fish and coral gardens. Diving is possible year-round, typically reached by shore and boat. Best for newer divers. Open Water certification is sufficient for most sites here.
Site type
Reef
Access
ShoreBoat
Loved it. Getting there by shore and boat was easy, and the water was a comfortable 28–30°C.
Solid choice for newer divers. With a range down to 25 m there's room to work without pushing boundaries.
Beautiful spot. Do respect the reef and keep your distance.