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.
5 Tips To Improve Swimming Before Scuba Diving
Do I Need to Be Able to Swim to Learn to Scuba Dive? When it comes to trying scuba diving for the first time, one of the most common questions people ask is: “Do I need to know...
15 Best Restaurants In Koh Tao
The Best Restaurants In Koh Tao Koh Tao a small tropical island in the Gulf of Thailand, is world-renowned for its crystal-clear waters, vibrant marine life, and epic scuba...
10 Things to look for in a Dive Shop on Koh Tao
Finding your dive shop on Koh Tao Koh Tao, a tiny island tucked into the Gulf of Thailand, is widely regarded as one of the best places in the world to learn how to scuba dive....
4 Reasons to take an SSI specialty
Why Specialty Courses Might Be the Best Choice for You After getting SCUBA certified, most divers assume they need to complete the Advanced Adventurer course immediately after...
Pufferfish
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...
SSI vs. PADI Open Water, What’s the difference?
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...
Whale Shark
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...
Crystal Dive, One month in to SSI
One month after making the switch to Scuba Schools International (SSI), Crystal Dive is thriving! The transition has brought exciting new opportunities for our team and students.
Why Crystal Dive Koh Tao Transitioned to 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...
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