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SSI vs PADI in Koh Tao: Which Certification Is Right for You?
Both SSI and PADI are globally recognized — but they work differently. Here's what actually matters when choosing your diving certification in Koh Tao, written by SSI instructors who have taught both systems.
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Open Water Course in Koh Tao: The Complete Guide (What to Expect, Day by Day)
Everything you need to know about the SSI Open Water Course in Koh Tao — duration, what you learn, what each day looks like, and why small-group teaching changes everything.
Matteo Terranini
October 22, 2024
Best Dive Sites in Koh Tao: A Local's Guide to Every Site Worth Diving
From the whale shark territory of Chumphon Pinnacle to the beginner-perfect Japanese Gardens — a no-fluff guide to Koh Tao's best dive sites from instructors who dive them every day.
Carabao Diving Team
September 15, 2024
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Corso di Sub a Koh Tao per Italiani: La Guida Completa 2026
Stai pianificando di fare il brevetto sub a Koh Tao e sei italiano? Ecco tutto quello che devi sapere: costi, durata, cosa portare, e perché Koh Tao è il posto migliore al mondo per imparare a immergersi.
Matteo Terranini
May 19, 2026
Best Dive Sites Near Chalok Bay, Koh Tao: A Local's Guide
Chalok Bay sits on the sheltered south side of Koh Tao — and it's the perfect base for reaching some of the island's best dive sites. Here's what's within reach, what you'll see at each site, and which ones are worth prioritising.
Matteo Terranini
May 19, 2026
Divemaster Course Koh Tao: Cost, Duration & What It's Really Like
Everything you need to know about the SSI Divemaster course in Koh Tao — cost, duration, prerequisites, what you actually learn, and where it can take your diving career. Written by SSI instructors who trained here and never left.
Matteo Terranini
April 15, 2026
How Much Does Diving Cost in Koh Tao? 2026 Complete Price Guide
Open Water certification, fun dives, Advanced, equipment rental, Divemaster — here's what you'll actually pay for diving in Koh Tao in 2026, and how it compares to the rest of the world.
Matteo Terranini
March 20, 2026
Night Diving in Koh Tao: What to Expect on Your First Night Dive
Night diving in Koh Tao is a completely different ocean — octopus hunting, sleeping parrotfish, bioluminescence in the dark water. Here's what to expect and how to do your first night dive safely.
Carabao Diving Team
February 10, 2026
Koh Tao Diving by Month: The Best Time to Dive (Honest, Season-by-Season Guide)
When is the best time to dive Koh Tao? We break it down month by month — visibility, water temperature, whale shark season, and which dive sites are accessible when — from a team that dives here every day of the year.
Carabao Diving Team
May 17, 2025
SSI Open Water vs Advanced Adventurer: Which Course Should You Do in Koh Tao?
Should you start with the Open Water course or go straight to Advanced? Or do both? An honest breakdown of what each course covers, who needs what, and how to decide — from someone who has taught both hundreds of times.
Matteo Terranini
May 17, 2025
Koh Tao Diving for Beginners: What Nobody Tells You Before You Book
Thinking about diving in Koh Tao for the first time? Here's everything the dive shop websites won't say — from what the water actually feels like to how to pick the right course and avoid the most common beginner mistakes.
Matteo Terranini
April 1, 2025
SSI vs PADI in Koh Tao: Which Certification Is Right for You?
Both SSI and PADI are globally recognized — but they work differently. Here's what actually matters when choosing your diving certification in Koh Tao, written by SSI instructors who have taught both systems.
Matteo Terranini
November 10, 2024
Open Water Course in Koh Tao: The Complete Guide (What to Expect, Day by Day)
Everything you need to know about the SSI Open Water Course in Koh Tao — duration, what you learn, what each day looks like, and why small-group teaching changes everything.
Matteo Terranini
October 22, 2024
Best Dive Sites in Koh Tao: A Local's Guide to Every Site Worth Diving
From the whale shark territory of Chumphon Pinnacle to the beginner-perfect Japanese Gardens — a no-fluff guide to Koh Tao's best dive sites from instructors who dive them every day.
Carabao Diving Team
September 15, 2024
Whale Shark Season in Koh Tao: When to Go, Where to Dive, What to Expect
Koh Tao has one of the highest rates of whale shark encounters in Southeast Asia. Here's the honest guide on when they appear, which sites they visit, and what to do when you're underwater with one.
Carabao Diving Team
August 5, 2024
Why We Depart from the Beach, Not the Pier (And What That Means for Your Dive Day)
Every other dive center in Koh Tao sends you to the pier. We don't. Here's why we built our entire operation around a private longtail departure from Sairee Beach — and why it makes a genuine difference to your diving experience.
Matteo Terranini
July 18, 2024
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