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coral island

by Coralisland on September 28, 2024

Coral

Island, off the coast of Pattaya, Thailand, is a tropical paradise

renowned for its colorful coral reefs. The island, also called Koh Larn,

is home to various marine life, immaculate white sand beaches, and

crystal-clear turquoise waters. It's a well-liked location for scuba

diving, snorkeling, and other water sports, letting guests experience

the underwater world. The island offers a tranquil getaway from

Pattaya's busy city life and is conveniently reached by boat. Coral Island offers breathtaking views, a variety of local eateries, and an exciting yet laid-back day trip.

Back from holidays - Scuba in Thailand - Ko Samui

by Ksso on July 25, 2011

I just got back from a few days in Thailand in the Ko Samui area. I had high hopes from Thailand from a scuba prospective, and did indeed see beautiful fish, but a couple details got me a bit unhappy with the whole Ko Samui diving experience. Firstly, there are no dive spots in Samui... which means that in order to go diving you have to do a 1,5-2hrs speed boat ride to Ko Tao where the real fun is (and since I tend to get sea sick and the sea wasn't really calm the ride was bumpy and not really super fun for me). The visibility at that time of the year is fairly average and I couldn't get a real clear status regarding the rest of the year, so it may not be much better. The spots aren't...