How Many Days Should You Spend in Koh Tao? A Relaxed Trip-Planning Guide
There is no single perfect length of stay in Koh Tao. Some travellers visit for a few nights as part of a wider Thailand...
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Best Beginner Dive Sites in Koh Tao: What Makes a Site Beginner-Friendly?
Koh Tao has a wide variety of dive sites, from shallow bays and coral gardens to deeper pinnacles and wrecks. For new divers, the...
Koh Tao for Non-Divers: Beaches, Food, Sunsets and Island Time
Koh Tao is famous for scuba diving, but you do not need a certification card to enjoy the island. For partners, friends and family...
Nudibranchs of Koh Tao: A Beginner’s Guide to Sea Slugs
Whale sharks and turtles may receive most of the attention, but some of Koh Tao’s most remarkable marine animals are only a few centimetres...
Coral Bleaching in Koh Tao: What Divers Can Do to Help
Coral bleaching happens when stressed corals lose the microscopic algae that normally live within their tissues, causing the coral to become pale or white....
Why Buoyancy Control Matters for Scuba Divers
Good buoyancy control is one of the foundations of comfortable, responsible scuba diving. It affects how easily a certified diver can maintain a stable...
How to Choose a Dive Centre in Koh Tao: 10 Things to Check
Choosing a dive centre is one of the most important decisions you will make when planning a scuba course or diving holiday in Koh...
How to Try Scuba Diving in Koh Tao: A Beginner’s Guide
Taking your first breath underwater can feel strange for a few seconds. Your instincts know that people are not supposed to breathe beneath the...
How Long Does the Open Water Course Take in Koh Tao?
The SSI Open Water Diver course at Big Blue Diving takes approximately two and a half days. Training is spread across parts of three...
