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Diving & Snorkelling
Those who have explored the deep undoubtedly agree with Jacques Cousteau:
'the sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever'. When Mr
Cousteau sang those praises, he may have been talking about Thailand, as he
was the discoverer of several sites frequented by divers and snorkellers today.
Diving & Snorkelling Lowdown
Best Places to Learn
Ko Tao
Fantastic dive energy and scores of shallow dive sites sometimes visited by whale sharks. This is the best
(and cheapest) place in Thailand to lose your scuba virginity. Sail Rock (closer to Ko Pha-Ngan) and Chumphon
Pinnacle are the star sites. (
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Best Live-Aboards
Khao Lak
The gateway to the Surin and Similan Islands. Explore the myriad dive sites on a live-aboard trip and
check out Richelieu Rock - a stunning diving spot discovered by Jacques Cousteau. (
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Best Marine Life
Ko Lanta/Ko Phi-Phi Don
A top spot for plenty of fish, recurrent visits by manta rays and the odd whale shark.
Try the submerged pinnacles at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. (
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Best Snorkelling
Ko Phi-Phi
Has made a triumphant comeback after the tsunami, with loads of shimmering reefs. Ko Mai Phai and
Ko Nok are great snorkelling spots (
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