{"id":40110,"date":"2026-06-05T13:09:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T06:09:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thediversboat.com\/?page_id=40110"},"modified":"2026-07-05T15:59:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T08:59:31","slug":"diving-koh-phangan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thediversboat.com\/en\/international-diving-center\/diving-koh-phangan\/","title":{"rendered":"Diving Koh Phangan, Sail Rock Every Day | The Divers Boat"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Diving Koh Phangan<\/a><\/strong> means one thing above all: Sail Rock \u2014 the best dive site in the Gulf of Thailand, just 1h15 by boat from Chaloklum. The Divers Boat sends the Red Boat<\/strong> \u2014 our dedicated Koh Phangan vessel \u2014 out there every single day at 10:00am, compatible with the Lomprayah ferry from Koh Samui. Whether you’re based on the island, passing through, or coming from Koh Samui, we have a departure for you every single day. Indeed, diving Koh Phangan<\/strong> with us is the fastest and most convenient way to reach Sail Rock in the entire Gulf.<\/p>\n

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1h15<\/span>
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10:00<\/span>
\nDaily departure<\/span><\/div>\n
16:00<\/span>
\nBack at pier<\/span><\/div>\n
7\/7<\/span>
\nYear-round<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Diving Koh Phangan: Sail Rock 1h15 away<\/h2>\n

Sail Rock \u2014 known locally as Hin Bai<\/em> \u2014 is the most celebrated dive site in the Gulf of Thailand. This isolated granite pinnacle rises from 42 metres to just below the surface, with its famous natural chimney<\/strong>, dense barracuda tornadoes, giant groupers and regular whale shark sightings. Moreover, its position between Koh Tao and Koh Phangan makes it easily accessible from both islands.<\/p>\n

From Koh Phangan, Sail Rock is just 1h15 by boat<\/strong> \u2014 compared to 2 hours from Koh Tao. It’s the closest departure point in the Gulf for this site, and it’s from Chaloklum that we leave every morning. As a result, diving Koh Phangan<\/strong> with The Divers Boat means you spend more time underwater and less time on the water.<\/p>\n

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Your diving day in Koh Phangan \u2014 what to expect<\/h2>\n
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10:00<\/div>\n
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Departure from Chaloklum, Koh Phangan<\/div>\n
Briefing on board, snacks, tea and coffee. Equipment is already on the boat \u2014 nothing to carry.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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11:15<\/div>\n
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First dive at Sail Rock<\/div>\n
The chimney, the barracudas, the groupers \u2014 and possibly a whale shark. Maximum 4 divers per guide.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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12:30<\/div>\n
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Surface interval \u2014 hot lunch on board<\/div>\n
Hot chicken and rice, fresh fruit, snacks and drinks. Debrief of the first dive.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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13:30<\/div>\n
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Second dive at Sail Rock<\/div>\n
Often the best one \u2014 you know the site, you know where to look, and you’re comfortable in the water.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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16:00<\/div>\n
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Back at Chaloklum pier, Koh Phangan<\/div>\n
Two Sail Rock dives done. If you’re coming from Koh Samui, the 5pm ferry is waiting (30-minute transfer to Thong Sala pier).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Staying in Koh Samui? You can dive Sail Rock today<\/h2>\n

Our 10:00am departure from Koh Phangan is the only one in the Gulf of Thailand compatible with the Lomprayah ferry from Koh Samui<\/strong>. Every other operator departs at 6:30am \u2014 too early to catch this ferry. In contrast, at The Divers Boat, you take the 8am Lomprayah from Koh Samui, arrive in Koh Phangan in time, dive twice at Sail Rock and return to Koh Samui the same evening. Furthermore, no overnight stay is required, making it a perfect day trip.<\/p>\n

Koh Samui \u2192 Sail Rock day trip \u2014 how it works<\/strong>
\nLomprayah ferry from Koh Samui (depart 8:00am, arrive Thong Sala 8:30am) \u2192 transfer to Chaloklum (~30 minutes) \u2192 boat departs 10:00am \u2192 two dives at Sail Rock \u2192 back in Chaloklum 4:00pm \u2192 transfer to Thong Sala pier (~30 minutes) \u2192 Lomprayah ferry back to Koh Samui (depart 5:00pm, arrive 5:30pm). See the complete Koh Samui day trip guide \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n

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SSI dive courses \u2014 diving Koh Phangan from Try Scuba to Divemaster<\/h2>\n

Our Koh Phangan centre offers the full range of SSI courses \u2014 not just fun dives. If you’re spending a few days on the island and want to make the most of it with a certification, our multilingual instructors are ready. However, booking a day in advance is strongly recommended to ensure availability.<\/p>\n

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Try Scuba<\/div>\n
First dive experience. No prerequisites.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Open Water SSI<\/div>\n
First certification. Valid for life worldwide.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Advanced Open Water<\/div>\n
Down to 30 metres. Better technique.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Specialties and Divemaster<\/div>\n
Nitrox, deep, night, professional level.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Multilingual instructors in Koh Phangan<\/strong>
\nOur Koh Phangan team teaches in English, French, Spanish, Dutch and Russian. Nitrox available. Full equipment stored on board \u2014 nothing to carry.<\/div>\n

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Practical information \u2014 diving Koh Phangan with The Divers Boat<\/h2>\n
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What’s included<\/div>\n
2 dives at Sail Rock
\nDedicated guide (max 4 divers)
\nFull equipment on board
\nHot meal, snacks, drinks
\nBriefing and debriefing<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Requirements<\/div>\n
Open Water certification (SSI, PADI or equivalent)
\nValid medical fitness
\nBooking recommended the day before<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Departure schedule from Koh Phangan<\/div>\n
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Double Sail Rock \u2014 every day<\/div>\n
Depart 10:00am \u2192 Back 4:00pm \u00b7 3,200 THB all inclusive<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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SSI courses \u2014 on request<\/div>\n
Try Scuba, Open Water, Advanced, Specialties, Divemaster<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ready to dive Koh Phangan?<\/div>\n

Tell us your dates and level \u2014 we’ll confirm your spot on the next departure. WhatsApp: +66 954 385 374<\/p>\n

Book my dive<\/a>
\nLearn more about Sail Rock<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Divers Boat Koh Phangan<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 SSI Dive Centre \u00b7 Chaloklum, Koh Phangan, Thailand
\n+66 954 385 374 \u00b7 thediversboat-kohphangan.com<\/div>\n<\/div>\n