Welcome to the Crystal Chronicles – Our Koh Tao Diving Blog
The Crystal Chronicles – our Koh Tao diving blog – is your source for dive and travel tips in Thailand, SCUBA diving news on Koh Tao, stunning underwater photography, and so much more.
Each of our blog posts is written by one of our international instructors and divemasters because they love SCUBA diving, but they also love telling stories.
Curious about what your time on Koh Tao will look and feel like? Take a dive through the Crystal Chronicles while you count down the days until your holiday.
Dive with Whale Sharks: Ethical Whale Shark Diving Around Koh Tao
Dive with Whale Sharks: Ethical Whale Shark Diving Around Koh Tao There are a few moments underwater that stay with you forever. Hearing your own breath, feeling weightless, and...
How to Get to Koh Tao: Travel, Flights & Ferries to Koh Tao in 2026
Planning how to get to Koh Tao in 2026 can feel a little confusing at first. With no airport on the island and dozens of possible routes through Bangkok, southern Thailand, and...
Understanding Dehydration While Scuba Diving: What Divers Need to Know
Understanding Dehydration While Scuba Diving: What Divers Need to Know As scuba divers, we spend plenty of time preparing our equipment, checking dive plans, and reviewing site...
Why Dive School Choice Matters: Train With Crystal Dive (Koh Tao’s Most Trusted Dive School)
At Crystal Dive, we’ve certified over 100,000 divers, from nervous first-timers to seasoned professionals. Over the years, we’ve earned a reputation as Koh Tao’s most trusted...
SSI vs. PADI: The Difference Between SSI and PADI (and Why Many Divers Choose SSI)
So you’ve decided to learn how to scuba dive. What an amazing choice! But before you take your first breath underwater, there’s one big question almost every new diver asks.SSI...
Christmas on Koh Tao: Your Complete Guide to Koh Tao for Christmas 2025
Christmas on Koh Tao: Your Complete Guide to Koh Tao for Christmas 2025 If you think Christmas means snow, sweaters, and crowded shopping malls, think again. Christmas on Koh Tao...
10 Things to Look for in Dive Shops: What’s the Best Dive Shop on Koh Tao?
Choose a Dive Centre for Your Perfect Koh Tao Experience Koh Tao, a tiny island in the Gulf of Thailand, is famous for its warm, clear water, beautiful coral reefs, and relaxed...
Signs of Decompression Sickness: How to Recognize Symptoms of the Bends
Signs of Decompression Sickness: How to Recognize Symptoms of the Bends Scuba diving is the most exhilarating way to explore Koh Tao’s underwater world. But like any adventure...
15 Best Restaurants In Koh Tao
15 Best Restaurants in Koh Tao: Top Places to Eat, Romantic Spots, and Beachside Dining in 2025 Koh Tao is world-renowned for its diving and relaxed island lifestyle. But it’s...
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