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.

Best Time to Dive Koh Tao | Season by Season
Best Time to Dive Koh Tao: What to Expect of Koh Tao Diving Season by Season Picture this - you’re at home on a chilly morning, staring out the window before another work shift,...
4 Things that make Sail Rock Special
Visit Sail Rock, Koh Tao’s Best Big Day Out! When it comes to scuba diving in Thailand, Koh Tao is famous for its vibrant reefs, abundant marine life, and world-class dive...
9 Smart Ways to Improve Swimming Before Scuba Diving (That Actually Work)
Planning your first dive often brings up a simple question: Do you need to improve swimming before scuba diving? The short, honest answer is maybe. You do need to know how to...
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 Open Water course immediately after...
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...
Discover the Underwater World with Scuba
The Yacht Industry as a Dive Instructor
Navigating the Yacht Industry as a Superyacht SCUBA Instructor: Dav's Story Ahoy there! Join me as I share my journey into the yachting industry as a superyacht SCUBA instructor....
Eco-Friendly Travel Tips for Exploring Thailand
Eco Tips For Traveling When travellig around Thailand, you will notice that in some locations, they are not quite at the same level of eco-friendliness compared to Western...
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