Koh Tao - Dive Tour Sites
Chumpon Pinnacles
Max depth: 35m
Intermediate to advanced
Chumpon is a group of submerged granite rock pinnacles. You'll reach the site by descending 14 m down one of 2 lines to the top of the main pinnacle which drops off to over 30m. Although not frequent visitors, if the Whale sharks are around, Chumpon is one of their favoured feeding stations. Traversing across the Alley from the main pinnacle over to Barracuda Point, you will be rewarded with huge Giant Groupers and large schools of Chevron Barracuda. You'll finish the dive gliding over a stunning carpet of pink anemones and hopefully catch the schools of Bat Fish on your way to your safety stop. Conditions need to be calm and stable to dive this site.
Green Rock
Max depth: 25m
Intermediate to advanced
Green Rock, situated to the north west of the beautiful island of Koh Nang Yuan, is renowned for its stunning swim thru’s and overhands. The boulder and rock formations of the site give an amazing underwater topography. The central pinnacle is only 1m below the surface but the site itself drops off to 25m. You will find Blue Spotted Rays nestling under shelves, inquisitive White Eyed Moray Eels and also the infamous Titan Triggerfish, so keep a wary eye.
White Rock
Max depth: 22m
All levels of divers
White Rock is found just south of Koh Nangyuan and consists of a main granite pinnacle in shallower water and additional smaller pinnacles located to the west in deeper waters. The site is abundant with Red Breasted Wrasse, Blue Spotted Rays and White Eyed Moray Eels. Keep any eye out for the smaller stuff here, you’ll be rewarded with sightings of Nudibranchs, colourful Wart Slugs and smaller Crustacean.
Red Rock / Shark Island
Max depth: 28m
All levels of divers
Called Red Rock by some, to complete the three colours of the Italian flag, (Green Rock, White Rock, Red Rock) and Shark Island by others, as the shape of the rock looks like a shark’s fin, this site lies just South East of Koh Tao. The North of the site gives shallower coral gardens to around 12m, whilst further south you reach deeper waters of around 25m and find beautiful boulder formations. Blue Ringed Angel Fish, Butterfly Fish and Parrot Fish are seen in abundance, and if you’re lucky you may see juvenile Black Tip Reef Sharks and the occasional Leopard Shark resting on the sand.
Southwest Pinnacles
Max depth: 30m
Intermediate to advanced
Aptly named as it lies South West of Koh Tao, the main pinnacle at this site lies 5m below the surface. Max depth found at the outer pinnacles surrounding the main rock is approx 30m. Giant Groupers, Chevron Barracuda and Jacks dominate the site and it is also a favourite with the Whale Sharks. Like Chumpon, Southwest is carpeted in the shallows with hosts of Anemones.
Twins
Max depth: 18m
All Levels of divers & snorkelers
As its name suggests you’ll find two distinct groups of pinnacles at this site. Twins is suitable for students and those more experienced. At the shallower pinnacles you will reach a maximum depth of 12m, whilst you can reach 18m at the second pinnacle. White Eyed Moray Eels and Blue Spotted Rays can be found in abundance at both pinnacles, as can Red Breasted Wrasse, Blue Ringed Angel Fish and Banner Fish. Depth and visibility permitting, you cannot visit Twins and not make a pilgrimage to the home of Nemo – just ask any of The Team!
Mango Bay
Max depth: 14m
All levels of divers & snorkelers
Located on the North East coast of Koh Tao, this is one of the best sites for students and those divers who haven’t been in the water for a while. The dive begins from the gentle sloping beach and follows the line of the rock along to a maximum depth of 14m. The resident shoal of Yellow Fusiliers, accompanied by Yellowtail Barracuda, Giant Clams and rainbow coloured Christmas Tree Worms, make this a wonderful site to start to any diving adventure.
Aow Leuk
Max depth: 12m
All levels of divers & snorkelers
Literally translated as ‘Deep Bay’ not because of its depth but because of the width of the bay, Aow Leuk is our other favourite site for students and those wanting a gentle potter. Located to the south of Koh Tao, Aow Leuk like Mango Bay starts from the beach. You follow the Western wall out of the bay and find schools of Yellowtail Barracuda, paired Weavers Butterfly Fish and numerous Christmas Tree Worms. Glide up into the shallows on your return to the beach and you may be lucky enough to see the resident turtle and find many Blue Spotted Rays.
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