Thailand: Koh Tao - Diving
Channel: S.V. Rotevista'
Date: 22/07/2019

Part 1 of a grand tour between Thailand, Singapore and Bali, we stopped at Koh Tao, one of the most affordable spot in the world to dive and especially to learn to dive.

We get to Koh Tao from Bangkok via Lompayah bus + speedboat ~57€
We stayed at Koh Tao Garden (4 nights ~133€), no more than 100mt from the pier, yet secluded and silent.

We've been diving with Ocean Republic (~35€ per dive), the only affiliated center in the area to Sea Shepherd, the staff was awesome and we felt the attention to marine life and environment.

We've wandered the island with a Scooter at Red Power Motor RPM, 125cc is reccomended (~8€ per day) and discovered that the island is rich in beatiful and deserted beaches.

People is awesome, food is nice and nightlife in Siree beach is crazy.
The island is extremely safe everywhere and people are polite and correct.

Diving in Koh Tao is not top notch, lots of marine life but not so good visibility, definitely a great place to start diving.
The dive centers have been popping up on the island and there's really one at every corner.

We feel to warmly recommend Ocean Republic.
Dive Safe! :-)