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The Crystal Chronicles – our Koh Tao diving blog – is your source for dive and travel tips in Thailand, SCUBA diving news on Koh Tao, stunning underwater photography, and so much more.
Each of our blog posts is written by one of our international instructors and divemasters because they love SCUBA diving, but they also love telling stories.
Curious about what your time on Koh Tao will look and feel like? Take a dive through the Crystal Chronicles while you count down the days until your holiday.

Master Your Surface Air Consumption: Discover How to Calculate and Lower Your SAC Rate
Master Your Surface Air Consumption: Discover How to Calculate and Lower Your SAC Rate Want to get better at reducing your air consumption while diving? The key is learning your…
Should You Take Your Advanced Scuba Course After Open Water?
Why You Should Take Your Advanced Scuba Course After Open Water (and Do Them Back-to-Back) Many new divers face the same question: Should I take my advanced scuba course after…
Best Time to Dive Koh Tao | Season by Season
Best Time to Dive Koh Tao: What to Expect of Koh Tao Diving Season by Season Picture this – you’re at home on a chilly morning, staring out the window before another work…
4 Things that make Sail Rock Special
Visit Sail Rock, Koh Tao’s Best Big Day Out! When it comes to scuba diving in Thailand, Koh Tao is famous for its vibrant reefs, abundant marine life, and world-class dive…
5 Tips To Improve Swimming Before Scuba Diving
15 Best Restaurants In Koh Tao
The Best Restaurants In Koh Tao Koh Tao a small tropical island in the Gulf of Thailand, is world-renowned for its crystal-clear waters, vibrant marine life, and epic scuba…
10 Things to look for in a Dive Shop on Koh Tao
Finding your dive shop on Koh Tao Koh Tao, a tiny island tucked into the Gulf of Thailand, is widely regarded as one of the best places in the world to learn how to scuba dive….
4 Reasons to take an SSI specialty
Why Specialty Courses Might Be the Best Choice for You After getting SCUBA certified, most divers assume they need to complete the Advanced Open Water course immediately after…
Pufferfish
Pufferfish: The Quirky Ocean Oddballs We Can’t Help But Love Pufferfish are one of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures. With their adorable round bodies, curious…
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