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Sail Rock seen from above, rising out of the blue Gulf of Thailand.

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for Koh Phangan

Everything we tell our divers on the boat, written down: where to dive, what you will see, when to come and how to dive safely. Written by our instructors in Chaloklum.

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Our guides

Dive site Sail Rock seen from above, rising out of the blue Gulf of Thailand.

Sail Rock diving guide

Depths, the Chimney, currents, seasons and what lives on the best dive site in the Gulf of Thailand.

Big animals A whale shark gliding through open blue water at Sail Rock.

Whale sharks in Koh Phangan

When they come, how often we see them, and how to behave in the water if one swims past.

Fish ID A diver beside a large school of jacks at Sail Rock.

Marine life guide

The fish and creatures you will meet at Sail Rock and Koh Ma, with our own photos and their names.

Safety A diver equalising during the descent.

Health and safety

Flying after diving, diving with diabetes, signs of decompression sickness, colds and the animals not to touch.

Planning Dive boats moored around Sail Rock, seen from the air.

Koh Phangan vs Koh Tao

An honest comparison of the two islands for diving and for learning to dive.

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Conditions, visibility this week, which course fits you: send us a message and an instructor will answer.

New on the blog: the best time to dive in Koh Phangan, month by month

Planning the rest of your trip? Ferries, places to stay, beaches and what to do on the island: the Koh Phangan travel guide on Phanganist

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