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White Rock

The Place Hill, Ko Tao Subdistrict, Province de Surat Thani, THA

Years active30 yrsLanguagesEN · FR · DETypical depth18 m
Years active
30 yrs
Languages
ENFRDEIT
Typical depth
18 m
Season
all year
Kid-friendly
No
Accessible
No

À Propos du Centre

White Rock est un centre de plongée situé à . Le centre est certifié SSI. Il propose des cours d'initiation, des cours avancés, des formations professionnelles, de la plongée technique, du snorkeling et organise des sorties en bateau. Il dispose d'instructeurs certifiés et d'un équipement professionnel pour garantir une expérience sécurisée.

Cours Disponibles

2 cursos

Complete Beginners

Embark on your underwater adventure with the Complete Beginners course at Big Blue Diving. This introductory experience is meticulously designed for individuals with no prior diving background, offering a safe and controlled introduction to the aquatic realm. The program typically includes essential skills development in a swimming pool environment, followed by one or two supervised dives in the sea. This allows you to experience breathing underwater and observing marine life firsthand. The maximum depth for these initial dives is generally around 12 meters, ensuring a comfortable and accessible experience for all participants. This course serves as an excellent stepping stone for anyone curious about scuba diving. During the pool session, you will master fundamental scuba skills such as mask clearing, regulator recovery, and basic buoyancy control. These foundational techniques are crucial for building confidence and comfort before transitioning to open water. The subsequent sea dives will take place in shallow, protected areas, often near vibrant coral reefs or sandy bottoms teeming with marine life. Your certified instructor will guide you throughout, pointing out interesting underwater sights and ensuring your safety and enjoyment at all times. This hands-on approach guarantees a positive and exhilarating first encounter with scuba diving. Big Blue Diving offers this introductory experience with instructors fluent in multiple languages, including German, English, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, and Portuguese, catering to a diverse range of international students. While specific instructor-to-student ratios are not detailed, the emphasis on direct supervision during both pool and sea sessions suggests a commitment to personalized attention. The center is affiliated with major certifying agencies such as PADI, SSI, and NAUI, ensuring that your initial diving experience meets global industry standards. This allows for a seamless transition to further certifications should you wish to continue your diving education. This introductory program is ideal for those with limited time or who prefer a low-commitment way to sample the underwater world. It provides a memorable experience and can be the catalyst for discovering a lifelong passion for scuba diving. The primary goal is to ensure your first breaths underwater are both positive and exhilarating, leaving you with a desire to explore more of the ocean's wonders. Big Blue Diving is committed to making your first dive an exceptional experience.

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Open Water Diver

Curso de iniciación al buceo recreativo. Obtén tu certificación para bucear de forma autónoma hasta 18 metros de profundidad.

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Services

Guided divesBoat divesShore divesNight divesEquipment rentalAir fillsNitrox fillsTrimixeLearningcenterDetail.svc_transport

Facilities

Pool
Shop
Classrooms
Lockers
Cafe
Showers
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Wi-Fi

Specialties

WrecksDeep🧪Nitrox📷Underwater photography🛟RescueTechnical diving🧒Kids🎒SidemountcenterDetail.spc_rebreather

Brands they work with

MaresScubaproCressiAqualungSuunto

Destinations & trips

Egipto
Mar Rojo
2 veces al año
Maldivas
Atolón Sur Malé
Anual
Indonesia
Komodo
Cada 18 meses
México
Cozumel
Anual

Recommended dive sites

The spots this centre offers its students

Sail Rock
Chumphon Pinnacle
Shark Island
Southwest Pinnacle
White Rock
Japanese Gardens
Junkyard Reef

Climate

Annual average

Monthly historical data to plan your dives

13°
janv.
14°
févr.
16°
mars
18°
avr.
21°
mai
25°
juin
28°
juil.
29°
août
26°
sept.
22°
oct.
17°
nov.
14°
déc.
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Frequently asked

What people ask before booking

The most common way to reach Koh Tao is by taking a ferry from the mainland of Thailand. Major departure points include Chumphon and Surat Thani, which are accessible by flight or train from Bangkok. You can also find ferry services from other islands like Koh Samui and Koh Phangan.

Koh Tao offers excellent diving conditions year-round, with warm water temperatures and generally good visibility, often up to 20 meters. The currents are usually gentle, making it ideal for divers of all levels. The island features shallow, protected bays perfect for training and a variety of dive sites catering to different interests.

The waters around Koh Tao are teeming with marine life. You can expect to see large schools of fish, including barracuda and trevally, as well as turtles, groupers, and a vibrant array of tropical fish species. Koh Tao is also famous for its frequent whale shark encounters, especially between March and May, and occasionally in October.

Yes, Big Blue Diving has a dedicated technical diving department, Big Blue Tech, which is recognized as Asia's leading Tech Diving Center. They offer courses in Sidemount, Rebreather, Solo, Trimix, Twins, Wreck, and Nitrox, as well as Tech Liveaboard exploration trips.

The Open Water Diver course typically includes pool dives to practice skills, open water dives to apply them in a real environment, and theoretical knowledge development. Specific inclusions like manual, certification fees, and equipment rental are detailed for each course option.

Big Blue Diving offers various durations for the Open Water Diver course, including options that take 1 day (pool only), 2.5 days (with 5 dives), 5 days (with 9 open water dives), and even extended programs up to 180 days for unlimited dives. The standard 3-day course is a popular choice.

How to get there

Public transport
Ferry from mainland Thailand to Koh Tao
Nearest airport
Chumphon Airport (CJM) or Surat Thani Airport (URT) followed by ferry
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The Place Hill, Ko Tao Subdistrict, Province de Surat Thani, THA


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