Diving
More divers learn here than anywhere else on Earth.
Warm water, 20-minute boat rides, whale sharks in season. Try it this afternoon or get certified this week.
Gulf of Thailand · 10.09° N
Small island. Giant blue.
21 km² of granite, jungle and reef. The easiest place on Earth to learn to dive, and the hardest to leave.
This month on the island
Jungle raves, pool parties, cabaret, festivals. See what's on and how to get in.
Boat trips & tours
Snorkel loops, sunset cruises, first dives. Indicative prices, trusted local operators.
Diving
Warm water, 20-minute boat rides, whale sharks in season. Try it this afternoon or get certified this week.
The island guide
Getting here
Every route ends with a ferry across open water: from Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Samui or Phuket. We mapped every combination of night train, bus, plane and boat.
Plan the journey →Good to know
February to April brings the calmest seas and best visibility. Whale shark sightings peak March to October. November and December are monsoon season: beautiful, but ferries occasionally cancel.
Backpackers manage on ฿800 to ฿1,200 a day (bungalow, street food, scooter). Mid-range comfort runs ฿2,500 to ฿4,000. Dive courses are extra, but among the cheapest on Earth.
Four days minimum if you are doing an Open Water course. A week lets you add the viewpoints, a boat trip and a proper lazy beach day. Many people simply never leave.
Each event page tells you who runs it and how to get in. Where the organizer sells online we link you straight there; otherwise message us on WhatsApp and we point you to the right person. We don't sell tickets on this site.
Every trip page shows indicative prices and an Enquire on WhatsApp button. We run trips with trusted local operators; they confirm availability, price and pickup with you directly.
Not at all. Snorkelling here rivals diving elsewhere, and the hikes, beaches, food and nightlife fill a trip on their own.
On Instagram
The island, every day: reefs, sunsets and what's on. Follow along.
