Fish & Ships - Koh Tao

Fish & Ships on Koh Tao offers a pretty mellow dive. You’ll find a mix of natural reef and some artificial structures, mostly just concrete blocks and a few bits of metal that have become home to a surprisingly good collection of smaller reef fish. We’ve spotted plenty of saddleback clownfish nestled in their anemones, and the staghorn corals here are doing quite well, attracting schools of silver demoiselles. It’s a good spot for a relaxed second or third dive, especially if you’re into macro life or just want to cruise around without much current. A decent option for newer divers getting comfortable with their buoyancy.

Location
Koh Tao, Thailand, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
9.784892, 99.972030

Marine Protected Area: Suratthani Environmental Protected Area

Best Time to Dive in Koh Tao

The warmest water temperatures in Koh Tao occur in May, averaging 30.6°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.3°C
  • February: 28.6°C
  • March: 29.3°C
  • April: 30.2°C
  • May: 30.6°C
  • June: 30.2°C
  • July: 30.0°C
  • August: 29.7°C
  • September: 29.4°C
  • October: 29.2°C
  • November: 29.3°C
  • December: 28.6°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Koh Tao

Nearest Dive Centres to Fish & Ships

Marine Life in Koh Tao

Home to 56 recorded species including 35 reef fish, 11 sharks & rays, 4 other, 2 hard corals, 1 clams & mussels, 1 sea urchins.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Fish & Ships

Based on average water temperature of 29.5°C, currents 14 cm/s.

  • 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