The adorable and magnificent diving sites are one of the major reasons why so many people visit the tropical wonderland of Koh Samui each year. Serving as the home of amazing marine life, warm temperatures and clear blue waters, this land is cherished by both the professional divers and beginners and by all those who take flights to Bangkok. You can also buy many diving instruction manuals from various shops that are scattered throughout Koh Tao. The waters teem with a large agglomeration and variety of fish like mackerel, barracuda, red snapper, tuna and you may encounter yellowtails, giant groupers scribbled filefish and whale sharks. The coral also adds to the attraction of diving and would definitely make it a rewarding holiday experience. The most favourite and world’s beloved diving site of Koh Samui is the Japanese Garden dive site.
The island of Koh Tao (Turtle Island) is situated 70 kilometres away in the northern part of Koh Samui and it is very famous for featuring plenty of wonderful diving sites. These mini-tropical paradises also provide you with white sandy beaches and jungle walks. Chum porn Pinnacles offer the most challenging spots whose 10-30 meters deep surfaces and strong currents make it the best-loved and thrilling site. The divers just enjoy a lot to swim with schools of mackerel, barracuda and various other large pelagic fish and man-sized groupers. Green Rock is another stunning and amazing area that offers plenty of excellent opportunities to the divers who can jump into 4-25 meters deep waters. This site comprises crevices, caves, caverns and large archways. The sightings consist of moray eels, white tip reef sharks, blue-ringed angelfish and harlequin sweet lips. You can also spot plenty of silverfish and fusilier.
The more advanced and professional divers should hit the marvellous and magnificent site of Samran Pinnacles that feature deep currents and waters. The South West Pinnacles are also famous for its 3 rock formations that represent an array of short wall dives. The pinnacles are blanketed with a stunning array of underwater pants and rainbow colours. You can also spot gorgonian sea fans and numerous bushy black Coral Sea whips. It is very much possible that you may encounter an occasional whale shark and Leopard sharks too. The common marine animals are snapper, barracuda, yellowtail, masked porcupine fish and scribbled filefish. Don’t miss the chance to head towards the schools of angelfish, colonies of staghorn corals and butterfly fish that are found in White Rock. Its most stunning feature is the habitat of supremely erratic and naturally territorial creature called as titan triggerfish. Also, don’t miss the chance to head towards Ang Thong National Marine Park that is beautifully nestled about 30 kilometres away from Samui. It gained fame after the making of “The Beach” (a famous movie that starred Leonardo Di Caprio). It is further categorized by 80 small islands and Koh Yippon and Koh Wao are the most magical spots. Do visit Hin Wong and Sail Rock as well.
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