Koh Samui, Thailand is a tropical gem located in the warm blue waters off the country's south-eastern seaboard. It is the Kingdom's second largest island after Phuket.
Relatively unknown for years, this sun lover's paradise has now attained international standards of service and accommodation. Fortunately, it has also earned a reputation for retaining its friendly image as well as natural environment.
Samui is easy to reach from Bangkok, Phuket, and overseas. Koh Samui is literally covered with coconut trees and bougainvillea, which in turn are surrounded by white sandy shores and stunning turquoise seas.
Whether you're looking for remote beaches, great shopping, delicious dining or an exciting nightlife, you'll find it on Koh Samui!
Most of the diving is only a short boat ride away, places like Samui's Coastal Islands, Ang Thong National Marine Park , Sail Rock, Green Rock, Hin Wong, Samran Pinnacles, Southwest Pinnacles, White Rock and Koh Tao.
Whether you're considering trying the sport for the first time or are a serious enthusiast, you won't be disappointed by either the quality or quantity of diving around Samui, aptly called a diver's paradise!
The islands of Koh Tao (turtle island) and Koh Nang Yuang, located approximately 55 kilometres north of Koh Samui, have exploded as a diving destination over the past few years.
Although populated for some time, previously the only form of income for the islanders was the harvesting of coconuts and light fishing.
One of the best things about diving around these two small Islands is the fact that the dive sites. unlike Phuket's Samui's are only minutes away, including Koh Phangan and Koh Nang Yuan, which is only a short hop from Koh Tao.
There are over 30 dive sites charted in the area.
Sites range from deep water pinnacles to shallow coral gardens, to rocky points complete with swim-through's. Although water clarity can sometimes be limited, the water frequently becomes as transparent as the Andaman Sea with visibility over 30 meters.
Again, this may not be typical, but when the water gets like this, watch out The diving gets truly exciting!
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