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.

Become An Advanced Open Water
Complete 5 Adventure Dives to become Advanced certified I was addicted to scuba diving the moment I put my face in the water. The colours, the kaleidoscope of marine life...
Deep Diver Specialty Course
Deep Diver Specialty Course Let’s Go Deep! Recently I’ve had the opportunity to conduct my favourite specialty; the Deep Diver course. In my eyes, this course is crucial for any...
Learn to breathe underwater
Learn to breathe underwater with The Basic Diver Program SSI's Basic Diver is the perfect program for people looking to try scuba diving for the first time The program often...
Divemaster and Master Diver Facts
Facts about a Master Diver and a Divemaster What is the difference between a Master Diver and a Divemaster? This is a commonly asked question as these two dive certifications...
Divemaster Course on Koh Tao
What does the Divemaster Course consist of? Enjoy Scuba diving but want to take your skills to the next level? Try the Divemaster course and take a step towards the...
Learn to Scuba Dive on Koh Tao: What Beginners Need to Know Before You Book
Learn to Dive on Koh Tao: What Beginners Need to Know Before They Book Learning to dive is one of those life-changing experiences that lots of people dream about. If you decide...
Improving Air Consumption
The benefits of Improvingyour Air Consumption Do you ever wish you could get an extra 5 minutes underwater when you go scuba diving? It’s a common thing through the whole scuba...
Working as a Divemaster: What It’s Really Like to Be Underwater Every Day
Working as a Divemaster: What It’s Really Like to Be Underwater Every Day If you’re tired of the 9-to-5 grind, juggling endless meetings, high-pressure environments, and work...
The Boat Master
The Boat Master Having a surface cover or ‘boat master’ is an important part of any scuba diving boat trip. The Boat Master is the person that is responsible for every diver on...
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