{"id":10137,"date":"2025-03-05T19:19:28","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T12:19:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/?p=10137"},"modified":"2026-06-25T17:25:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T10:25:57","slug":"el-mejor-buceo-en-aguas-abiertas-de-koh-tao","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/es\/best-open-water-diving-koh-tao\/","title":{"rendered":"El mejor buceo en aguas abiertas de Koh Tao"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10137\" class=\"elementor elementor-10137\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-59f74735 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"59f74735\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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This expert guide covers everything a diver needs to plan their trip in 2026: seasonal diving conditions with visibility and temperature data, the top dive sites by experience level, when and where to see whale sharks, how to choose the right dive school, what the RAID Open Water course actually involves, and the essential safety principles every new diver should know before entering the water.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>The best open water diving in Koh Tao starts with understanding how this small island became one of the world\u2019s most reliable training and dive destinations. Whether you are planning your first certification or building on existing experience, Koh Tao offers a rare balance of calm conditions, consistent visibility, and a high concentration of professional dive schools.\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its evolution from a quiet island into Thailand\u2019s diving hub explains why it continues to attract divers at every level. With accessible sites, structured training pathways, and diverse marine life, Koh Tao is not just easy to dive; it is designed for progression, making every dive part of a well-supported journey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/the-history-of-koh-tao\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koh Tao\u2019s evolution<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps explain why it consistently ranks among the world\u2019s top diving destinations.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Why Koh Tao is a Global Diving Destination<\/b><\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17227\" src=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-diving-underwater-in-Koh-Tao.webp\" alt=\"Beginner diving underwater in Koh Tao\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-diving-underwater-in-Koh-Tao.webp 1500w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-diving-underwater-in-Koh-Tao-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-diving-underwater-in-Koh-Tao-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-diving-underwater-in-Koh-Tao-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-diving-underwater-in-Koh-Tao-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beginner-diving-underwater-in-Koh-Tao-600x338.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>Koh Tao sits within the Chumphon Archipelago on the western edge of the Gulf of Thailand. Despite covering just 21 square kilometres, the island punches well above its weight as a diving destination for reasons that go beyond the scenery:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Year-round warmth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 Water temperatures sit between 26 and 30\u00b0C throughout the calendar, making every month diveable without a heavy wetsuit<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reliable visibility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 Even outside peak season, visibility rarely drops below 10 metres, and frequently exceeds 25 metres from March through to October<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accessible dive sites<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 All major sites are reachable within a short boat journey, with the longest trips to outlying pinnacles taking around 50 minutes<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Certification value<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 Open Water courses on Koh Tao are priced competitively without compromising on standards, making it one of the most cost-effective places in the world to get certified<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Progressive diving<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 The range of sites covers every level, meaning you can complete your Open Water course and progress to Advanced, Rescue, and beyond without leaving the island<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Marine biodiversity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 Turtles, barracuda, stingrays, reef sharks, moray eels, and seasonal whale sharks all share the same reefs, making every dive genuinely unpredictable in the best possible way<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>Diving Conditions in Koh Tao for the Best Open Water Diving Experience<\/b><\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17229\" src=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Divers-enjoying-underwater-.webp\" alt=\"Divers enjoying underwater\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Divers-enjoying-underwater-.webp 1500w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Divers-enjoying-underwater--300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Divers-enjoying-underwater--1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Divers-enjoying-underwater--768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Divers-enjoying-underwater--18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Divers-enjoying-underwater--600x338.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>Understanding the seasons before you book is one of the most practical things you can do. The island is influenced by two monsoon cycles, and each shapes the diving experience in different ways.<\/span><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Season<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Months<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Visibility<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Water Temp<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Conditions<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Best For<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Peak dry season<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">March to May<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 to 30 metres<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29 to 30\u00b0C<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calm and flat<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whale sharks, beginners, photography<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>South west wind<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June to September<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 to 25 metres<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28 to 29\u00b0C<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choppier west coast; east coast calm<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced sites, East Coast diving<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Best visibility<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">September to October<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 to 40 metres<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28 to 29\u00b0C<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Settling and calm<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photography, fun dives, quieter island<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>North east monsoon<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">November to January<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 to 20 metres<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26 to 28\u00b0C<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Variable, occasionally rough<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budget travel, flexible schedules<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Post monsoon<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">February<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 to 30 metres<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27 to 28\u00b0C<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasingly settled<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relaxed diving, photography<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h2><b>What each season actually means for your trip:<\/b><\/h2><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">March to May is peak season for a reason. Seas are flat, visibility peaks, and this is the primary whale shark window driven by plankton blooms in warming water. The island is at its liveliest but also its most competitive for boat space<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June to September brings south west winds that push operators to east coast sites, which stay calm and clear throughout. Whale sharks are still occasionally sighted, and visibility holds well<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">September to October is arguably the finest diving of the year for those with flexibility. The wind drops, crowds thin, and visibility can reach extraordinary levels, at times exceeding 30 metres at depth<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">November to January is the northeast monsoon. Conditions are unpredictable, but Koh Tao&#8217;s sheltered position means diving is rarely cancelled entirely. Operators simply adjust their site selection to what the sea allows<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">February marks the return of reliability. Visibility climbs, seas settle, and the island transitions quietly into peak season ahead<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>Top Dive Sites for the Best Open Water Diving Experience<\/b><\/h2><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Dive Site<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Depth<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Level<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Marine Life Highlights<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Japanese Gardens<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 to 15 metres<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginner<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eagle rays, sea turtles, and coral diversity<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Mango Bay<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 to 15 metres<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginner<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sandy slopes, coral gardens, ideal for first dives<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Twins<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 to 18 metres<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginner to Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue spotted stingrays, clownfish, and excellent night diving<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>White Rock<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 to 22 metres<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinnacles, coral overhangs, and diverse reef fish<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Green Rock<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 to 25 metres<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swim throughs, boulders, and strong fish life<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Chumphon Pinnacle<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14 to 40 metres<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barracuda schools, trevally, and occasional whale sharks<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Sail Rock<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 to 40 metres<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermediate to Advanced<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vertical chimney, dense marine life, prime whale shark territory<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>HTMS Sattakut<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 to 30 metres<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deliberately sunk naval wreck, colonised by marine life<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h2><b>By experience level, here is where to focus:<\/b><\/h2><h3><b>Beginners:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japanese Gardens and Mango Bay offer the most confidence-building conditions on the island<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shallow depths, minimal current, and abundant reef life make early dives feel exciting rather than overwhelming<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both sites are used throughout the Open Water course and regularly produce turtle and ray sightings from the very first dive<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Intermediate divers:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White Rock and Twins deliver variety and consistent marine life on every visit<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twins is one of the best night dive sites on the island, rewarding divers who slow down and look carefully at the reef structure<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green Rock&#8217;s network of swim-throughs adds a navigational element that makes it a strong choice for divers building confidence at depth<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Advanced divers:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chumphon Pinnacle is the benchmark dive on Koh Tao and one of the finest advanced sites in the Gulf of Thailand<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 40 metre descent along granite towers covered in anemones, surrounded by circling barracuda and trevally, is the kind of dive that stays with you<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The HTMS Sattakut wreck adds a distinctive alternative, with the naval vessel now thoroughly colonised by reef life throughout its structure<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>Choosing the Right Dive School in Koh Tao<\/b><\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17230\" src=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/La-Bombona-Diving-in-Koh-Tao.webp\" alt=\"La Bombona Diving in Koh Tao\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/La-Bombona-Diving-in-Koh-Tao.webp 1500w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/La-Bombona-Diving-in-Koh-Tao-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/La-Bombona-Diving-in-Koh-Tao-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/La-Bombona-Diving-in-Koh-Tao-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/La-Bombona-Diving-in-Koh-Tao-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/La-Bombona-Diving-in-Koh-Tao-600x338.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With over 50 dive schools operating on an island you can cross in under an hour, the choice can feel overwhelming. The honest truth is that the quality of your Open Water experience depends far less on which certification agency you choose and far more on the school you walk through the door of on day one.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are the criteria that actually matter:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Instructor-to-student ratio<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 Smaller groups mean more time with your instructor underwater, more individual feedback after each dive, and a safer overall experience. A ratio of one instructor to four students is the standard worth looking for<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Instructor experience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 Years of teaching on Koh Tao specifically matter. Instructors who know the local sites, the currents, and the conditions make better decisions for their students<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Equipment condition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 Ask directly how frequently equipment is serviced. Regulators, BCDs, and dive computers should be maintained on a regular schedule, not replaced only when they fail<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Certification depth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 Most schools on Koh Tao certify to 18 metres. A small number certify to 20 metres, which opens up a broader range of sites immediately after qualifying<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Safety record and protocols<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 A reputable school will be transparent about their emergency procedures, their links to the nearest hyperbaric chamber, and how they handle medical assessments before students enter the water<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Environmental responsibility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 Schools that integrate<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/marine-conservation-koh-tao\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marine conservation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into their teaching produce divers who understand what they are looking at and why it is worth protecting<\/span><\/span><\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ul><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Expert tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.futuremarketinsights.com\/reports\/diving-tourism-market\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reef World Foundation&#8217;s 2025 Impact Report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> confirmed that dive operators following the Green Fins code of conduct reduced environmental threats by 26%. When shortlisting dive schools on Koh Tao, asking whether they follow Green Fins standards is a quick and reliable indicator of how seriously they take both safety and conservation.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The schools worth considering are those willing to answer all of the above questions directly, without deflecting to price or promotional claims.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>RAID Open Water: What the Course Actually Involves<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The RAID Open Water certification is a modern, skills-focused qualification that prepares divers to explore dive sites to 20 metres independently worldwide. Unlike older certification models that prioritise getting students through quickly, RAID places deliberate emphasis on buoyancy, situational awareness, and environmental understanding from the very first session.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course runs across approximately three and a half days:<\/span><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Day<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Time<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>What Happens<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Day 1<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From 16:00<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet your instructor and fellow students, complete paperwork, introduction to the RAID online theory system, and a fundamental dive equipment<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Day 2<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From 08:00<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classroom academics covering dive physics, equipment operation, and safety principles, followed by a full pool session practising mask clearing, buoyancy control, and emergency procedures<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Day 3<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From 08:00<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First two open water dives at genuine reef sites, applying pool skills in a real environment, with instructor feedback after each dive<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Day 4<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From 07:00<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final two deeper open water dives, completing all required skills, finishing around 11:00 as a certified diver<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3><b>What certification to 20 metres means in practice:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to the majority of Koh Tao&#8217;s dive sites immediately after qualifying, including Twins, White Rock, and Green Rock<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A recognised qualification accepted by dive operators worldwide, with no additional steps required<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The foundation for progression directly into Explorer 30, Night Diving, and Rescue Diver courses without additional prerequisites<\/span><\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The depth advantage is practical rather than simply a number. Most of the genuinely interesting reef topography on Koh Tao sits between 15 and 20 metres, and being certified to that depth means you reach it on the very first fun dive after your course rather than working towards it later.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Essential Safety Principles for Open Water Divers<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diving safely is not complicated, but it does require consistent habits built from the very first session. These are the principles that matter most for new divers heading into Koh Tao&#8217;s water:<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Before you enter the water:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete your medical questionnaire honestly before beginning any course. Certain conditions require physician clearance before diving, and a good school will insist on this rather than waive it through<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conduct a full buddy check before every dive, without exception. BCD inflation and deflation, regulator function, weight system, and computer settings should be confirmed each time, regardless of how familiar the equipment feels<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attend your dive briefing actively. Knowing the site layout, the maximum depth, the planned duration, and the agreed signals before descending prevents the majority of avoidable problems<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Underwater:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Master buoyancy before worrying about anything else. Good buoyancy control protects the reef, conserves air, reduces fatigue, and makes every other skill easier to execute<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your dive buddy in sight throughout the dive. Separation is the most common precursor to incidents, and maintaining proximity costs nothing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitor your air continuously, not just when you remember to. The standard return pressure is 50 bar, and experienced divers begin their ascent well before this point rather than at it<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never touch, chase, or attempt to ride marine life. Understanding<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/marine-life-koh-tao\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">local marine life behaviours<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before you dive makes encounters safer and more rewarding for both diver and animal<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ascend slowly, always. A rate of no faster than 9 metres per minute and a 3-minute safety stop at 5 metres are standard practice on every dive<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>After the dive:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log every dive, including conditions, depth, duration, and any notable sightings. A well-maintained logbook is the record your future instructors and divemasters will use to assess your experience<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rehydrate properly after each dive. Dehydration is a risk factor for decompression sickness that is entirely within your control<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allow adequate surface intervals between dives. Follow your dive computer&#8217;s guidance rather than rushing back into the water<\/span><\/span><\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ul><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Safety insight:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dansa.org\/blog\/2022\/12\/04\/what-dive-computers-don-t-know#:~:text=Influenced%20by%20the%20environment%2C%20exercise,adequate%20levels%20lost%20through%20diving.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Divers Alert Network<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> advises drinking at least 500 ml of water before your first dive, as dehydration increases the risk of decompression sickness.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The habits formed during an Open Water course tend to persist throughout a diver&#8217;s career. Instructors who emphasise these principles from day one, rather than rushing through them to reach the fun part, produce safer and more capable divers in the long run.<\/span><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><h2><b>Experience the Best Open Water Diving Koh Tao with La Bombona Diving<\/b><\/h2><p><b>Ready to begin your underwater adventure at Thailand\u2019s premier diving destination?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La Bombona Diving<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers the best open-water diving experience on Koh Tao with expert instruction, modern equipment, and unmatched safety standards.<\/span><\/p><p><b>\u2713 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RAID Open Water certification in just 4 days<\/span><\/p><p><b>\u2713 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small class sizes for personalised attention<\/span><\/p><p><b>\u2713 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern, well-maintained diving equipment<\/span><\/p><p><b>\u2713 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to Koh Tao\u2019s premier dive sites<\/span><\/p><p><b>\u2713 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experienced multilingual instructors<\/span><\/p><p><b>\u2713 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehensive safety protocols and training<\/span><\/p><p><b>\u2713 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marine conservation education included<\/span><\/p><p><b>\u2713 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible scheduling to match your travel plans<\/span><\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Open Water Certification: \u0e3f11,000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Everything included for your complete diving journey<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbdivingkohtao.com\/open-water\/\"><b>Start Your Diving Adventure Today<\/b><\/a><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 ocean dives over 4 days | All equipment included | Worldwide certification recognised<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h2><b>FAQs\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93de4e0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"93de4e0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a968416 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"a968416\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1770\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1770\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can I dive in Koh Tao without any experience? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1770\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8baa3c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d8baa3c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1770\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d7d00b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2d7d00b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03bef7e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"03bef7e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, no prior experience is needed to begin an Open Water course or Try Dive on Koh Tao. Training starts in shallow, calm water under direct instructor supervision before progressing to reef dives.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1771\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1771\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How much does an Open Water course cost in Koh Tao? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1771\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-851f475 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"851f475\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1771\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c502208 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c502208\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b09cc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b09cc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Water courses on Koh Tao are among the most competitively priced in the world. Costs vary by school, but most include all equipment, certification fees, and open-water dives in the course price.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1772\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1772\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is Koh Tao good for diving if I am scared of the ocean?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1772\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1936ab2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1936ab2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1772\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6faa587 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6faa587\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93de15c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"93de15c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koh Tao is genuinely one of the best places to overcome ocean anxiety. Warm, clear, shallow water and small instructor groups mean nervous beginners build confidence quickly, often surprising themselves within the first session.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1773\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1773\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How far in advance should I book a dive course in Koh Tao? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1773\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5720515 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5720515\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1773\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edf4ae5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"edf4ae5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e98288a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e98288a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During peak season from March to May, booking at least one week ahead is advisable, particularly for small group schools. Outside peak months, a few days&#8217; notice is usually sufficient for most courses.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1774\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1774\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can I see whale sharks on every dive at Sail Rock? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1774\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6665eac e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6665eac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1774\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96835e3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"96835e3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83317ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"83317ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whale shark sightings at Sail Rock are never guaranteed on any single dive. 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