{"id":22782,"date":"2024-08-15T12:31:15","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T12:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tripxl.com\/blog\/?p=22782"},"modified":"2024-09-09T09:09:44","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T09:09:44","slug":"koh-tao-scuba-diving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tripxl.com\/blog\/koh-tao-scuba-diving\/","title":{"rendered":"Koh Tao Scuba Diving: Experience The Best Of The Ocean World In Thailand"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Koh Tao is a beautiful island and one of the best places for divers in the Gulf of Thailand.<!--more--> With options of more than 20 diving sites, Koh Tao scuba diving is every diver\u2019s dream. It is a paradise for divers because of the crystal water, colour-popping coral reefs, and the vast number of sea creatures. Koh Tao has calm and bright waters along with 300 days of sun and water temperatures never dropping below 29\u00b0C. Explore the underwater world on Koh Tao Island while enjoying different levels of scuba diving.<\/em> <\/p>\n<h2>Factors That Affect Scuba Diving<\/h2>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tripxl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tourists-scuba-diving.jpg\" alt=\"Koh Tao scuba diving is an unmissable adventure on your itinerary for a trip to Thailand\" width=\"850\" height=\"425\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3sftlgbtusmnv.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tourists-scuba-diving.jpg 850w, https:\/\/d3sftlgbtusmnv.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tourists-scuba-diving-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d3sftlgbtusmnv.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tourists-scuba-diving-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d3sftlgbtusmnv.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tourists-scuba-diving-120x60.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"imagesource-link\" href=\"http:\/\/pxhere.com\/en\/photo\/1268568\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Photo: CC0 Domain \/ Px Here \/ Image For Representation Only<\/a><\/p>\n<p>When you are seeking a destination for scuba diving in Koh Tao, ensure these important steps which are<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Physical fitness<\/li>\n<li>Buoyancy control<\/li>\n<li>Water temperature on Koh Tao island<\/li>\n<li>Underwater comfort<\/li>\n<li>Dive equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Suggested Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/tripxl.com\/blog\/best-islands-in-thailand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Top Best Islands In Thailand For An Amazing Experience<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Popular Koh Tao Scuba Diving Destinations<\/h2>\n<p>Scuba diving in Koh Tao offers some of the best experiences in Thailand. Some of the popular destinations are: <\/p>\n<h3>1.  Sail Rock<\/h3>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tripxl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Scenic-view-of-the-rocks.jpg\" alt=\"This rock is an haven for island lovers, with sparkling crystal water and diverse marine biodiversity\" width=\"850\" height=\"425\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3sftlgbtusmnv.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Scenic-view-of-the-rocks.jpg 850w, https:\/\/d3sftlgbtusmnv.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Scenic-view-of-the-rocks-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d3sftlgbtusmnv.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Scenic-view-of-the-rocks-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d3sftlgbtusmnv.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Scenic-view-of-the-rocks-120x60.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"imagesource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Excellent_visibility_with_Koh_Tao_and_even_Koh_Nangyuan_visible_in_the_far_distance.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Photo: Alf Birnecker \/  Wikimedia Commons \/ Image For Representation Only<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sail Rock, known as the &#8220;best site in the Gulf of Thailand,&#8221; is the open ocean home to some of the greatest marine life biodiversity around Koh Tao. With currents swirling around the rock that drops down to 40 metres and extends down dozens of metres, it is appropriate for all levels of scuba diving. Sail rock is very easy to navigate underwater, where you can just circle around the rock slowly, making your way up. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Minimum Depth Level:<\/strong> 2 metres<br \/>\n<strong>Maximum Depth Level:<\/strong> 40 metres <\/p>\n<h3>2. Chumphon Pinnacle<\/h3>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tripxl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/A-scubadiver-underwater.jpg\" alt=\"Scuba divers can swim underwater and sight diversity of fishes and coral reefs\" width=\"850\" height=\"425\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3sftlgbtusmnv.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/A-scubadiver-underwater.jpg 850w, https:\/\/d3sftlgbtusmnv.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/A-scubadiver-underwater-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d3sftlgbtusmnv.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/A-scubadiver-underwater-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d3sftlgbtusmnv.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/A-scubadiver-underwater-120x60.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"imagesource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Ocean_Tribe_Scuba_Diving_Havelock.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Photo: Ashwini Shinde \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ Image For Representation Only<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Another one of the best dive sites in the Gulf of Thailand is Chumphon Pinnacle. It is 12 km north west of Koh Tao. The average visibility of Chumphon Pinnacle is 10-40 metres, which offers a variety of interesting activities. Maybe you&#8217;ll get lucky and see a whale shark at Chumphon Pinnacle, but if not, there will be plenty of other underwater critters to leave you mesmerised.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Minimum Depth Level:<\/strong> 12 metres<br \/>\n<strong>Maximum Depth Level:<\/strong> 35 metres <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Suggested Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/tripxl.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-in-thailand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amazing Places To Visit In Thailand On Your Next Tropical Vacation<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>3. HTMS Sattakut<\/h3>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tripxl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/A-ship-wreck.jpg\" alt=\"HTMS Sattakut, along with aquatic animals, offers view of a ship wreck underwater adding to its speciality\" width=\"850\" height=\"425\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3sftlgbtusmnv.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/A-ship-wreck.jpg 850w, https:\/\/d3sftlgbtusmnv.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/A-ship-wreck-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d3sftlgbtusmnv.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/A-ship-wreck-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d3sftlgbtusmnv.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/A-ship-wreck-120x60.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"imagesource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Koh_Mak_%28island%29,_Thailand,_Shipwreck_in_lagoon.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ Image For Representation Only<\/a><\/p>\n<p>HTMS Sattakut is the biggest and most successful artificial diving site project on Koh Tao. It is situated thirty metres southeast of Hin Pee Wee. The top of the HTMS Sattakut wreck is 18 metres below the seafloor, where it is submerged in 30 metres of water. If you have a really good day, you can see Whales and Sharks by the wreck. The HTMS Sattakut is certainly a dive that should not be missed when going scuba diving in Koh Tao. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Minimum Depth Level:<\/strong> 18 metres<br \/>\n<strong>Maximum Depth Level:<\/strong> 30 metres<\/p>\n<h3>4. Southwest Pinnacle<\/h3>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tripxl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Southwest-Pinnacle.jpg\" alt=\"Southwest Pinnalce is one of the best diver sites for Koh Tao scuba diving with mesmerising marine views\" width=\"850\" height=\"425\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3sftlgbtusmnv.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Southwest-Pinnacle.jpg 850w, https:\/\/d3sftlgbtusmnv.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Southwest-Pinnacle-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d3sftlgbtusmnv.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Southwest-Pinnacle-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d3sftlgbtusmnv.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Southwest-Pinnacle-120x60.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"imagesource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Southwest_Pinnacle,_Ko_Tao,_Thailand_(4571143972).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Photo: yeowatzup \/ Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/p>\n<p>South West Pinnacle is one of the best deeper dive site locations for scuba diving in Koh Tao, offering advanced divers an ample view of marine life and biodiversity. This is 4 nautical miles southwest of Koh Tao and has an average of 2\u201320 metres of visibility. South West Pinnacles offer abundant marine life with One Spot and yellow Lined Snappers, Rabbitfish and huge numbers of Yellowtail Barracuda.  South West Pinnacle is a great option for advanced divers, rated as one of the popular dive sites on Koh Tao. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Minimum Depth Level:<\/strong> 5 metres<br \/>\n<strong>Maximum Depth Level:<\/strong> 30 metres<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Suggested Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/tripxl.com\/blog\/beaches-in-thailand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beaches In Thailand To Explore For A Scenic Vacation<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>5. Laem Thien<\/h3>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tripxl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Rocky-shores-of-a-beach.jpg\" alt=\"Laem Thien is one of the most adventurous Koh Tao  scuba diving destinations for divers\" width=\"850\" height=\"425\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3sftlgbtusmnv.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Rocky-shores-of-a-beach.jpg 850w, https:\/\/d3sftlgbtusmnv.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Rocky-shores-of-a-beach-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d3sftlgbtusmnv.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Rocky-shores-of-a-beach-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d3sftlgbtusmnv.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Rocky-shores-of-a-beach-120x60.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"imagesource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/pxhere.com\/vi\/photo\/1441785\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Photo: CC0 Domain \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ Image For Representation Only<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Laem Thien Bay is a rocky outcrop with a small beach in the south. On the rocky outcroppings around the headland, jumping directly into the ocean from a few large boulders is possible. This spot is very popular for rock jumping from three different heights at 3,9,12 metres. You will also see several species of Groupers at Laem Thian, Harlequin Sweetlips, Batfish, Cobia, Titan Triggerfish and Black Tip Reef Sharks as they pass by. Stunning rock formations create swim-throughs and tunnels for scuba diving, which are adventurous and perfect for divers wanting to discover and explore the underwater world. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Minimum Depth Level:<\/strong> 5 metres<br \/>\n<strong>Maximum Depth Level:<\/strong> 24 metres<\/p>\n<h2>Best Time For Scuba Diving In Koh Tao<\/h2>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tripxl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mango-Bay-of-Koh-Tao.jpg\" alt=\"Scuba diving is the best sport try  during spring, with the bright weather and vibrant aquatic life\n\" width=\"850\" height=\"425\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3sftlgbtusmnv.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mango-Bay-of-Koh-Tao.jpg 850w, https:\/\/d3sftlgbtusmnv.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mango-Bay-of-Koh-Tao-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d3sftlgbtusmnv.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mango-Bay-of-Koh-Tao-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d3sftlgbtusmnv.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mango-Bay-of-Koh-Tao-120x60.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"imagesource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Ko_Tao_-_Mango_Bay.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Photo: Franz Winter  \/ Wikimedia Commons <\/a><\/p>\n<p>The best time for scuba diving in Koh Tao is between January to March. Divers may enjoy the island&#8217;s perfect underwater visibility, pleasant temperatures, and calm seas in the spring. The whole range of dive sites provides opportunities for spotting an array of marine life available from Sail Rock, Chumphon Pinnacle, and HTMS Sattakut. <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Suggested Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/tripxl.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-in-thailand-with-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Top Places To Visit In Thailand With Family<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Price For Scuba Diving In Koh Tao<\/h2>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tripxl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Scuba-divers-swimming-with-fishes-2.jpg\" alt=\" Koh Tao scuba diving is an unmissable adventure sport on your trip to Thailand for thrill seekers\" width=\"850\" height=\"425\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3sftlgbtusmnv.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Scuba-divers-swimming-with-fishes-2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/d3sftlgbtusmnv.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Scuba-divers-swimming-with-fishes-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d3sftlgbtusmnv.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Scuba-divers-swimming-with-fishes-2-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d3sftlgbtusmnv.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Scuba-divers-swimming-with-fishes-2-120x60.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"imagesource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/scuba-diver-swimming-with-fish-underwater-11481753\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Photo: Mati Mango \/ Pexels \/ Image For Representation Only<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>The price of scuba diving in Koh Tao varies, with the minimum estimate being 4,500 Thai Baht and a maximum estimate of 50,500 Thai Baht. <\/p>\n<p><em>The diving experience in Koh Tao is a must-enjoy activity for tourists. The swarming marine life and crystal-clear underwater terrain on the island make Koh Tao scuba diving one of the most attractive locations. Here, you can witness the smallest critters and biggest fishes, as well as various species of turtles, which will guarantee an extraordinary diving adventure. plan your trip with TripXL  to witness the beauty of Koh Tao!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"imagesource-link position-static\" href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Koh_Tao_%2824503381409%29.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Cover Photo: Visions of Domino \/ Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"margin-bottom:20px;display:block;width:100%;margin-top:10px\">Frequently Asked Questions <\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n#wpsm_accordion_22772 .wpsm_panel-heading{\r\n\tpadding:0px !important;\r\n}\r\n#wpsm_accordion_22772 .wpsm_panel-title {\r\n\tmargin:0px !important; \r\n\ttext-transform:none !important;\r\n\tline-height: 1 !important;\r\n}\r\n#wpsm_accordion_22772 .wpsm_panel-title a{\r\n\ttext-decoration:none;\r\n\toverflow:hidden;\r\n\tdisplay:block;\r\n\tpadding:0px;\r\n\tfont-size: 18px !important;\r\n\tfont-family: Open Sans !important;\r\n\tcolor:#000000 !important;\r\n\tborder-bottom:0px !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n#wpsm_accordion_22772 .wpsm_panel-title a:focus {\r\noutline: 0px !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n#wpsm_accordion_22772 .wpsm_panel-title a:hover, #wpsm_accordion_22772 .wpsm_panel-title a:focus {\r\n\tcolor:#000000 !important;\r\n}\r\n#wpsm_accordion_22772 .acc-a{\r\n\tcolor: #000000 !important;\r\n\tbackground-color:#e8e8e8 !important;\r\n\tborder-color: #ddd;\r\n}\r\n#wpsm_accordion_22772 .wpsm_panel-default > .wpsm_panel-heading{\r\n\tcolor: #000000 !important;\r\n\tbackground-color: #e8e8e8 !important;\r\n\tborder-color: #e8e8e8 !important;\r\n\tborder-top-left-radius: 0px;\r\n\tborder-top-right-radius: 0px;\r\n}\r\n#wpsm_accordion_22772 .wpsm_panel-default {\r\n\t\tborder:1px solid transparent !important;\r\n\t}\r\n#wpsm_accordion_22772 {\r\n\tmargin-bottom: 20px;\r\n\toverflow: hidden;\r\n\tfloat: none;\r\n\twidth: 100%;\r\n\tdisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n#wpsm_accordion_22772 .ac_title_class{\r\n\tdisplay: block;\r\n\tpadding-top: 12px;\r\n\tpadding-bottom: 12px;\r\n\tpadding-left: 15px;\r\n\tpadding-right: 15px;\r\n}\r\n#wpsm_accordion_22772  .wpsm_panel {\r\n\toverflow:hidden;\r\n\t-webkit-box-shadow: 0 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);\r\n\tbox-shadow: 0 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);\r\n\t\tborder-radius: 4px;\r\n\t}\r\n#wpsm_accordion_22772  .wpsm_panel + .wpsm_panel {\r\n\t\tmargin-top: 5px;\r\n\t}\r\n#wpsm_accordion_22772  .wpsm_panel-body{\r\n\tbackground-color:#ffffff !important;\r\n\tcolor:#000000 !important;\r\n\tborder-top-color: #e8e8e8 !important;\r\n\tfont-size:16px !important;\r\n\tfont-family: Open Sans !important;\r\n\toverflow: hidden;\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #e8e8e8 !important;\r\n\t}\r\n\r\n#wpsm_accordion_22772 .ac_open_cl_icon{\r\n\tbackground-color:#e8e8e8 !important;\r\n\tcolor: #000000 !important;\r\n\tfloat:right !important;\r\n\tpadding-top: 12px !important;\r\n\tpadding-bottom: 12px !important;\r\n\tline-height: 1.0 !important;\r\n\tpadding-left: 15px !important;\r\n\tpadding-right: 15px !important;\r\n\tdisplay: inline-block !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/style>\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/style>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm_panel-group\" id=\"wpsm_accordion_22772\" >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Inner panel Start -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm_panel wpsm_panel-default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm_panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <h4 class=\"wpsm_panel-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a  class=\"\"  data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#wpsm_accordion_22772 \" href=\"javascript:void(0)\" data-target=\"#ac_22772_collapse1\" onclick=\"do_resize()\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ac_open_cl_icon fa fa-minus\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ac_title_class\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"margin-right:6px;\" class=\"fa fa-laptop\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDo I need a scuba diving certification in Koh Tao?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"ac_22772_collapse1\" class=\"wpsm_panel-collapse collapse in\"  >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"wpsm_panel-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, you need a certification for most diving activities. However, beginners can discover Scuba Diving without a certification.\t\t\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Inner panel End -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Inner panel Start -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm_panel wpsm_panel-default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm_panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <h4 class=\"wpsm_panel-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a  class=\"collapsed\"  data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#wpsm_accordion_22772 \" href=\"javascript:void(0)\" data-target=\"#ac_22772_collapse2\" onclick=\"do_resize()\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ac_open_cl_icon fa fa-plus\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ac_title_class\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"margin-right:6px;\" class=\"fa fa-laptop\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow can I get scuba certified in Koh Tao?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"ac_22772_collapse2\" class=\"wpsm_panel-collapse collapse \"  >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"wpsm_panel-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMany dive schools on the island offer certification courses. For example, they offer the PADI Open Water Diver course. 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