Thai Ocean Academy - Koh Rong Archipelago
Thai Ocean Academy on Koh Rong offers a solid base for exploring the archipelago's dive sites. We've found their local knowledge to be a real asset, especially for spotting smaller critters on the reefs around Koh Rong Samloem. It’s a good choice for divers wanting convenient access to multiple sites without the rush of day trips from the mainland. Come here for straightforward diving and a relaxed island vibe.
- Location
- Koh Rong Archipelago, Cambodia, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- 11.972399, 102.312530
- Phone
- +66655793003
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.thaioceanacademy.com
- Certification Agencies
- RAID
- Courses
- RAID Try Dive, RAID Junior Scuba Open Water, RAID Scuba Open Water 20, RAID Scuba Explorer 30, RAID Scuba Advanced 35, RAID Scuba Master Rescue Diver, RAID Scuba Dive Master, RAID Scuba Reboot, RAID Specialities Scuba Training, RAID Scuba EFR, RAID Scuba Nitrox Diver, RAID Scuba Deep 40 Diver, RAID Scuba Sidemount Diver, RAID Scuba DECO 40, RAID Scuba DECO 50, RAID Scuba DECO 60
- Equipment Rental
- no
- Address
- 18/7 Moo 1 Bang Bao Plaza, Trad,, 23170, THA
- Languages
- English, Thai
Dive Sites Near Thai Ocean Academy
Thai Ocean Academy provides access to 15 dive sites in Koh Rong Archipelago.
- Back Door - 12m
- Banana bay - 16m (reef)
- Barracuda point - 12m
- Coral Garden - 13m (reef)
- Corner bar - 13m
- Corral - 10m (reef)
- Crabby - 8m
- Dry Rock North Phu Quoc - 12m
- Hin ao yai - 10m
- Hin Gra Dueng Pinnacle (หินกระเดื่อง) - 16m (pinnacle)
- Hon Bang - 9m
- HTMS Chang Wreck - 24m (wreck)
- HTMS CHONBURI - 12m (wreck)
- HTMS SONGKHLA - 12m (wreck)
- Koh Kon - 5-18m (reef)
Other Dive Centres in Koh Rong Archipelago
Best Time to Dive in Koh Rong Archipelago
The warmest water temperatures in Koh Rong Archipelago occur in January, averaging 29.1°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 29.1°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 29.1°C (air: 27.0°C)
- February: 29.1°C (air: 27.3°C)
- March: 29.1°C (air: 27.9°C)
- April: 29.1°C (air: 28.8°C)
- May: 29.1°C (air: 29.0°C)
- June: 29.1°C (air: 28.4°C)
- July: 29.1°C (air: 27.8°C)
- August: 29.1°C (air: 27.8°C)
- September: 29.1°C (air: 27.4°C)
- October: 29.1°C (air: 27.4°C)
- November: 29.1°C (air: 28.0°C)
- December: 29.1°C (air: 27.6°C)
Marine Life in Koh Rong Archipelago
Home to 24 recorded species including 18 reef fish, 3 seagrass & algae, 2 other, 1 crabs & lobsters.
Notable Marine Life
- Oriental sole (Brachirus orientalis) - Reef Fish
- Big-eye trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus) - Reef Fish
- Common Ponyfish (Leiognathus equula) - Reef Fish
- Six-banded Rock Cod (Epinephelus sexfasciatus) - Reef Fish
- seagrass (Halophila ovalis) - Seagrass & Algae
- Green Rrough-backed Puffer (Lagocephalus lunaris) - Reef Fish
- Deep Flounder (Pseudorhombus elevatus) - Reef Fish
- Narrow-barred Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson) - Reef Fish
- halodule (Halodule uninervis) - Seagrass & Algae
- Crazy Fish (Butis butis) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Koh Rong Archipelago
Based on average water temperature of 29.1°C.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories