Big Blue Diving Koh Tao

05/06/2026

🌦️ **Why Can't We Always Dive Sail Rock In June?**

June is part of the Gulf of Thailand's south-westerly monsoon season. While we still get plenty of sunshine, stronger winds and occasional afternoon storms can create rough seas offshore, making sites like Sail Rock, Chumphon Pinnacle and Southwest Pinnacle inaccessible at times.

The good news? Diving doesn't stop. Koh Tao's sheltered east coast often provides excellent conditions, and sites like Laem Thien, Hin Wong Pinnacle and the HTMS Hanhak Sattru Wreck can be absolutely fantastic this time of year.

We always choose the best dive sites based on the day's conditions, ensuring safe diving and the best possible underwater experience. 🌊🐠🤿

Sometimes the best dives aren't the ones you planned—they're the ones the weather gives you!

04/06/2026

🌊 MEET OUR IN-HOUSE MARINE BIOLOGIST 🌊

Say hello to **Isabel**, our Manager at Big Blue Conservation ! 🐠🐢🪸

With an MSc in Tropical Marine Biology and a passion for ocean conservation, Isabel brings a wealth of experience to Big Blue. Her work has taken her from sea turtle conservation projects in Costa Rica and cetacean monitoring in Wales to coral reef surveys right here in Thailand.

Since joining Big Blue Conservation, Isabel has been involved in coral restoration, marine research dives, and education programs designed to inspire the next generation of ocean advocates.

Her particular interests include coral health, reef resilience, and understanding how climate change is affecting our underwater ecosystems. But what she enjoys most is sharing her knowledge and helping people see the ocean through a scientist's eyes.

Whether she's underwater collecting data, restoring coral reefs, or talking marine life with divers, Isabel is helping us better understand and protect the incredible marine environment around Koh Tao.

Want to know more about Marine Conservation? Get in touch with Izzy www.bigblueconservation.com 👋🪸 [email protected]

03/06/2026

🌊 TOP 10 DIVE SITES ON KOH TAO 🌊

Think you've dived the very best of Koh Tao? 🤿

We've put together our list of the **Top 10 Dive Sites for Certified Divers**:

🥇 Sail Rock
🥈 Chumphon Pinnacle
🥉 Southwest Pinnacle
4️⃣ Red Rock
5️⃣ White Rock
6️⃣ Green Rock
7️⃣ Shark Island
8️⃣ HTMS Sattakut Wreck
9️⃣ Aow Tanote
🔟 Laem Thien Caves

From huge schools of barracuda and giant groupers to swim-throughs, caves, wrecks, and even the chance of a whale shark encounter, these sites showcase the very best diving Koh Tao has to offer.

Want to know why these sites made the list? Check out our full article here:
👉 https://www.bigbluediving.com/blog/the-10-best-dive-sites-koh-tao-for-certified-divers/

Now over to you...

🤔 Which dive site deserves a spot in the Top 10 that we've missed? Would you add Lighthouse Pinnacle, Hin Ngam, Twins, Japanese Gardens, or somewhere else entirely?

Tell us your favourite Koh Tao dive site in the comments! 👇🐢🦈

This list of the best dive sites Koh Tao for certified divers is your definitive guide to the island’s aquatic gems.

02/06/2026

🏆 Congratulations Team! 🏆

Big Blue Diving Koh Tao has been awarded the **2026 TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award** – an honour given to only the **Top 10% of businesses worldwide** on TripAdvisor!

In the highly competitive scuba diving industry, especially here on Koh Tao, this is an achievement we're incredibly proud of.

The numbers make it even more special: **5,222 reviews and still a perfect 5-star rating!** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A huge thank you to everyone who has dived with us and taken the time to leave a review. Most of all, thank you to our incredible team of Instructors, Divemasters, Shop Girls, Office Staff, Boat Boys, Captains, and everyone behind the scenes. This award belongs to you.

If you've enjoyed diving with Big Blue, please help spread the word by sharing this post and recommending us to your friends.

Thank you for your support – we couldn't have done it without you! 🙏

01/06/2026

Scuba diving is all about being prepared.

You pi**ed in your mask, spat in your wetsuit, and now you’re tag-teaming skills during your pool session, with a hot cup of coffee delivered poolside.

Not bad for a Monday morning.

Anyone else looking for a life in diving?

WhatsApp us on 0819205698

26/05/2026

Post-dive hunger is a real thing.

You come back from the boat thinking you’re just going to “grab a snack”… and suddenly you’re eating like you just completed a survival challenge. 🤿🍜

Divers know.

Tag someone who turns into a vacuum cleaner after every dive 👇

20/05/2026

When your instructor opens Instagram and instantly regrets everything 😂🤿

The training was good…
the story evidence says otherwise.

Tag your dive buddy who needs one more buoyancy lesson 👇

17/05/2026

Diving without trending audio be like…

Boat sounds, bubbles, briefings, fins on deck, ocean silence and that first breath underwater.

Honestly? We’ll take this soundtrack any day. 🌊🤿

Come dive with us in Koh Tao.

10/05/2026

Meanwhile, on Koh Tao: solving problems, answering impossible questions, fixing gear, calming nerves, finding marine life and somehow making the day unforgettable every single time. 🌴💙

If you dive, you know it’s never just about teaching people how to breathe underwater.

Tag your favorite instructor 👇

04/05/2026

You come to Koh Tao for your Divemaster…
thinking it’s just the next step.

A course.
A certification.
Something to add to your logbook.

But it doesn’t really stay that way.

Somewhere between the early mornings, the long days on the boat, the dives, the people…
it starts to feel like something else.

You’re not just diving anymore.
You’re learning how to lead.
How to think differently underwater.
How to take responsibility for others.

And slowly, without really noticing,
this becomes your routine.

4–6 weeks of real experience, unlimited diving, mentoring, and being part of an actual dive operation — not just watching it, but living it.

This isn’t about getting a certification card.
It’s about becoming the kind of diver you once looked up to.

And for a lot of people…
it doesn’t end when the course does.

👉 If you’ve been thinking about it, come talk to us.
Send us a message, stop by the shop, or check the link in bio — we’ll help you figure out if it’s the right step for you.