Pufferfish: The Quirky Ocean Oddballs We Can’t Help But Love Pufferfish are one of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures. With their adorable round bodies, curious personalities, and impressive self-defence skills, it’s no wonder divers and marine...
Choosing the Right Open Water Course: SSI vs. PADI So, you’ve decided to take the plunge and become a certified scuba diver—congratulations! Now, the big question: should you choose an SSI Open Water Diver certification or a PADI Open Water Diver certification? Both...
Swim with the Gentle Giants: Whale Sharks in Koh Tao If you’re looking for an unforgettable scuba diving experience, nothing compares to encountering a whale shark in the waters around Koh Tao. These majestic creatures, the largest fish in the ocean, are a diver’s...
We’re Loving It! What a ride! It’s been just over a month since Crystal Dive has left PADI and made the switch to Scuba Schools International (SSI), and the journey has been nothing short of exciting. Change always brings new challenges, but after a month of SSI...
At Crystal Dive Koh Tao, we’re proud to have certified over 100,000 divers during our 26 years of operation, providing the highest quality dive training and exceptional underwater experiences. Over the years, we’ve seen scuba certification systems evolve to meet the...
Have you ever wondered what lies beneath the waves? Scuba diving offers a unique opportunity to explore the mesmerizing underwater world, and it’s more than just an adventure—it’s an experience with incredible benefits for both mind and body. Whether you’re an...