Welcome to The Divers Boat blog — the international SSI dive centre based in Koh Tao, Thailand’s diving island in the Gulf of Thailand. Here, we share our passion for diving in all its forms: practical guides for learning to dive, introductions to the island’s most exceptional dive sites and excursions, portraits of the Gulf of Thailand’s marine life, and tips for making the most of your time on Koh Tao. All articles are written by our team of experienced, multilingual dive instructors who are in the water every single day.

🤿 Learn to Dive in Koh Tao

Koh Tao is one of the best places in the world to get your dive certification. In this section, we answer all the practical questions: how long to plan your stay, what to expect from a Try Scuba experience, what the difference is between Open Water and Advanced, and how far a professional Divemaster training can take you. At The Divers Boat, SSI Open Water certification is achieved in just 2 days — an exclusive offer on the island.

🌊 Dive Sites & Excursions

With more than 27 different dive sites, 3 military wrecks and the ability to dive a full week without ever repeating the same site, Koh Tao is an exceptional playground for certified divers. In this section, we introduce our signature excursions — including the exclusive 3S Trip — and the sites that have made Thailand’s diving island famous throughout the Gulf of Thailand.

🐠 Marine Life in the Gulf of Thailand

The Gulf of Thailand is home to remarkably rich and diverse marine life. In this section, our instructors introduce you to the most iconic species you may encounter while diving in Koh Tao — from the world’s largest fish to the tiniest nudibranch, including green turtles, reef sharks and barracuda schools. Encounters that stay with a diver for life.

🇹🇭 Diving in Koh Tao for Thai Divers

Koh Tao is just a few hours from Bangkok — and The Divers Boat welcomes Thai divers with a dedicated Thai-speaking team. In this section, we offer content for divers from Bangkok and major Thai cities who want to discover or develop their diving on Thailand’s diving island. Fun dives, SSI training, excursions — all available in Thai.