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HTMS Kut

We’ve spent a lot of time on Koh Tao, and the HTMS Kut is always a standout for us. This former Thai Navy vessel, purpose-sunk, makes for a proper wreck dive. Dropping down, you’ll first hit the superstructure around 18 metres, then follow it to the seabed at 30. We love how the whole ship is covered in growth – a real artificial reef. Look for the schools of longfin trevally circling the mast, and those big honeycomb groupers lurking in the shadows. Our favourite part is definitely exploring the bridge and the cargo hold. The swim-throughs are open and easy, just enough to feel like you’re doing some penetration without anything too technical. Inside, the light plays through the gaps, illuminating the wavyline rockskippers and blennies clinging to the bulkheads. Visibility can be a bit variable, often 10-20 metres, so check with a local dive shop on the day. It’s a site that suits divers comfortable with a bit of depth and keen to explore something beyond the usual coral bommies.