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naval vessel that sank during WWII. The gulf has long been an important trading route
and new wrecks are being discovered all the time, from old Chinese pottery wrecks to
Japanese
marus
(merchant ships). In 2011 the
Trident
was purposefully sunk off the coast
of Ko Tao to create an artificial reef. A miscalculation with the explosives has left the
wreck a bit too deep for beginners.
Recently, cave diving has taken Ko Tao by storm, and the most intrepid scuba buffs are
lining up to make the half-day trek over to Khao Sok National Park. Beneath the park's
main lake lurks an astonishing submarine world filled with hidden grottos, limestone
crags and skulking catfish. In certain areas divers can swim near submerged villages that
were flooded in order to create a reservoir and dam. Most cave-diving trips depart from
Ko Tao on the afternoon boat service and return to the island on the afternoon boat ser-
vice of the following day. Overnight stays are arranged in or near the park.
Underwater Photography & Videography
If your wallet is already full of PADI certification cards, consider renting an underwater
camera or enrolling in a marine videography course. Many scuba schools hire profession-
al videographers to film Open Water certifications, and if this piques your interest, you
could potentially earn some money after completing a video internship. Your dive operat-
or can put you in touch with any of the half-dozen videography crews on the island. We
one of Thailand's leading underwater videography studios. An introductory course in-
cluding camera, diving and instruction is 4500B and can also be used towards an Ad-
vanced PADI certification.
Deep Down Productions
( 08 7133 4102;
www.deepdown-productions.com
)
ships and each have their own special options.
Other Activities
Flying Trapeze Adventures
OFFLINE MAP
ACROBATICS
(FTA; 08 0696 9269;
www.flyingtrapezeadventures.com
; Sairee Beach; 4-8pm, lessons 4pm, 5pm & 6pm)
Find out if you're a great catch during a one-hour group trapeze lesson (950B). Courses
are taught by superfriendly Gemma and her posse of limber sidekicks, who take you from
circus neophyte to soaring savant in four jumps or less. Book over the phone or show up
