Koh Tao: 3 Dive Catamaran with MV Chaba & Lunch

Three Dives, One Boat, No Crowds: Koh Tao's Best Sites in a Day

You board at 7:45 AM and complete three guided dives at Koh Tao's premier sites (Sail Rock, Chumphon Pinnacle, Southwest Pinnacle) with a professional guide and small group. Lunch and refreshments are served onboard between dives. You return by 3:00 PM with all gear and insurance included. The fast catamaran means less travel time and more time underwater.

Step-by-step itinerary

Koh Tao 3 Dive Catamaran Experience

• Check in at 7:45 AM
• Board MV Chaba at 8:00 AM
• Meet dive team and receive briefing
• Complete first guided dive
• Relax onboard with buffet lunch
• Complete second guided dive
• Complete third guided dive
• Enjoy refreshments and sea views
• Return to Koh Tao around 3:00 PM

The experience

The catamaran MV Chaba leaves the pier at 8:00 AM sharp. You're already onboard by 7:45, gear stowed, coffee in hand, watching the Gulf of Thailand flatten out ahead. The boat moves fast, that's the whole point, which means you're at the first dive site while other boats are still loading tanks. Smaller groups, experienced guides, spacious decks where you're not tripping over someone else's fins while you're trying to clip in your BCD. The crew briefs you on conditions, on what you might see, on how the day will run.

You'll complete three guided dives at sites like Sail Rock, Chumphon Pinnacle, and Southwest Pinnacle, depending on what the sea decides that morning. The underwater landscape here isn't gentle: pinnacles rise from deep water, coral formations are thick and colorful, and the fish life is the kind that makes you understand why people come back to Koh Tao again and again. Schools of tropical fish, barracuda, giant groupers, trevally, batfish, sea turtles. If the season lines up and you're lucky, a whale shark. Between dives you're back on the boat with a buffet lunch, fresh water, tea, coffee, light snacks. The crew keeps things moving without rushing you, and there's time to sit, decompress, talk about what you just saw underwater.

The whole day wraps by 3:00 PM when you're back in Koh Tao. You need to be a certified diver (SSI, PADI, NAUI, RAID, CMAS, BSAC, SDI or another recognized agency), and if you haven't dived in over a year, you'll do a refresher dive first. Medical questionnaire and liability waiver are required before you get in the water. The boat handles all the logistics: tanks, weights, full equipment, dive insurance, everything except the certification card you bring yourself.

What’s included

• Three guided dives at Koh Tao's top sites.
• full set of scuba diving equipment including tanks and weights.
• experienced professional dive guide.
• dive insurance.
• buffet lunch served onboard.
• drinking water, tea, coffee, and light snacks throughout the day.

Options for this experience

3 options

Guide in English, Japanese or Thai07:30

Guide in English, Japanese or Thai07:30

Guide in English, Japanese or Thai07:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00 and 07:30

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 and older) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Child (8 to 13 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Walk out of the pier and turn left onto the main road heading toward Sairee Beach. Follow the road north for about 1.5 km (20–25 minutes on foot, 5 minutes by taxi/scooter).”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Permsook

Is this one for you?Book this if you're a certified diver who wants to maximize time underwater without the hassle of coordinating transport, equipment, and multiple boats: the catamaran's speed and smaller groups mean you spend less time traveling between sites and more time actually diving.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Thai and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years); Child (8 to 13 years). Under 8: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

Do I need to be certified to dive on this tour?

Yes, you must hold a valid certification from SSI, PADI, NAUI, RAID, CMAS, BSAC, SDI, or another recognized diving agency. If you haven't dived in 12 or more months, you'll complete a refresher dive before the main dives.

What dive sites will we visit?

The tour visits Koh Tao's top sites, which may include Sail Rock, Chumphon Pinnacle, and Southwest Pinnacle. The exact sites and dive order depend on weather and sea conditions on the day.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes three guided dives, full scuba equipment, tanks and weights, a professional dive guide, buffet lunch onboard, drinking water, tea, coffee, light snacks, and dive insurance.

What time does the boat depart and return?

Check-in is at 7:45 AM, and the boat departs at 8:00 AM. The tour returns to Koh Tao at approximately 3:00 PM.

Can I see whale sharks on this dive?

Whale sharks may be spotted during their season, but sightings are not guaranteed and depend on weather, sea conditions, and timing.

What marine life will I see?

You can expect to see schools of tropical fish, barracuda, giant groupers, trevally, batfish, and sea turtles. Other species depend on the dive sites visited and conditions.

Can I arrange special meals?

Yes, special dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. Mention your needs when you book.

How long after diving can I fly?

You must allow at least 18 hours between your final dive and your flight to reduce the risk of decompression sickness.