Koh Samui is one of Thailand‘s major islands in Surat Province. The island has white sand beaches and clear blue water like diamond glittering in the bright sun.
It also attracts tourists because of the colorful coral reefs. Therefore, Koh Samui scuba diving is one of the exciting activities that should not be missed if you have the opportunity to come here.
About Koh Samui
Koh Samui is an island in Surat Thani Province. It is located in the south of Thailand, on the eastern bank of the Kra River, near Sura Thani Town. This is Thailand’s third largest island with an area of 228.7 km² and a population of over 50,000 people. The island welcomes about 1.5 million visitors each year. The Samui Airport is the only one in this island.
Koh Samui island
The special thing that attracts visitors to Koh Samui is the beaches with four colors: the jade green of the sea, the moss green of coral reefs, the yellowish-white of long sandbanks, and the blue of the sky. Koh Samui was voted as one of the ten most beautiful wedding and honeymoon destinations in the world in 2012.
The best time to visit Koh Samui
Koh Samui has two seasons: rainy and sunny. The weather is quite hot (the average temperature is about 30 degrees Celsius). Normally, the best time to visit the island is from March to September every year at this time, the temperature is very pleasant, not hot as other months. In addition, there are also many large festivals held on the island, attracting many visitors to join.
How to get Koh Samui
By plane
You can take a flight to Bangkok; then continue to catch a flight to Koh Samui because this beautiful island has an international airport close to the famous beach. However, this way is quite expensive.
Samui Airport
By road
If you start from the city of Bangkok, the cheapest way is to take a train from Hua Lam Phong station to Sura Thani province. After that, you catch a local bus to Donsak Pier. From here you will take the ferry to Koh Samui. In general, this way to Koh Samui is quite complex and time-consuming but you only charge the total cost of about 1000 – 1200THB (30$-36$).
Koh Samui Scuba Diving – An unforgettable experience in the island
Koh Samui is famous for its colorful coral reef ecosystem and the beautiful sea. Therefore, of course, when you come to Koh Samui, you cannot miss Scuba Diving – an amazing experience for tourists.
Scuba Diving tours in Koh Samui
In the main areas of the island, there are training units which organize the diving tour for tourists. However, the most crowded place is Bophut, with many good centers according to TripAdvisor, such as Discovery Dive Center, CSI, SAMUI Dive School, or The Dive Academy … When booking a scuba diving tour, you will have a rehearsal day at these centers, and have coaches following throughout the trip. The tours range from 4,500 to 13,000THB (135-390$), depending on the number of diving places and the length of the tour. Usually, the boat will take guests from Koh Samui to beautiful beaches with colorful coral reefs, such as the area around Koh Nangyuan and Koh Tao.
Scuba diving in Koh Samui
Dive schools
There are more than 50 scuba dive centers on the island and the price is varied to meet the needs of tourists. Here are the notes that will help you.
- Is the price reasonable? A PADI course will cost no more than 9,000THB 270$ (excluding sleeping places) or 11,000THB 330$ (including sleeping accommodation).
- Are employees credible? A professional diving school usually has a very good English speaking team, which will provide you with useful information and is extremely polite and friendly.
- How big is the class size? A good class usually does not exceed 4 students to ensure that all are well-focused.
Scuba Diving is considered as an environmentally friendly activity because it is the way you relate directly to the Mother of Nature. In some dive spots, the tourists will encounter the pollution. Scuba diving help them see the real pollution in the sea, which raise their awareness of environmental protection.
We hope that the above information will be helpful for you. Come here right now to have awesome experiences.
