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Koh Doc Mai

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Duration

4,5 hours

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English, Slovak/Czech

Overview

Koh Doc Mai literally means “flower island”. This little limestone island stretches vertically down 24-28 m, creating a wall all around. There are many cracks and crevices along the walls at all depths, but the most frequented visit is a big cave and small cave located on the east side of the island. There is no access onto the island.

A good variety of small creatures make this site a favourite for dive operators. Tiger-tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish and anglerfish are among the species frequently found along the walls. Go slowly and check crevices in the wall or the sea fans, and you may spot them when they move.

The walls are also a paradise for macro photographers, as colourful nudibranch, flatworms, tiny white-eyed morays and groups of 10 or more dancing shrimp are guaranteed to make an appearance. Do examine cracks and small crevices for giant morays, and enjoy the schools of yellowline snapper, trevally and fusilier that usually swim along the wall.

Dive slowly if you do not want to miss the small creatures Koh Doc Mai is famous for.

Tip: Do not forget to check our Daily Speedboat Tours

Price and Diving packages

  • Price for two dives: 4,000 THB
  • Full equipment rental 1,000 THB per day
  • Payment methods: CASH or apps Revolut/Wise/Paypal
  • 6+ dives – get 15% discount
  • 8+ dives – get 20% discount
  • 10+ dives – get 25% discount

Transfer

Roundtrip transfer is not included in the price.

  • Elixir resort – 400 THB (5 mins. drive)
  • Loh Pared Beach Area (Santhiya Resort, Royal Yao Yai, Blue Bay resort, Yao Yai Resort) – 700 THB (15 mins. drive)
  • North of Koh Yao Yai (Anantara, Koh Yao Yai Village, Hillside resort, Thiwson, Baan Taranya – 800 THB (25 mins. drive)

Price of the transfer is always roundtrip and is per car. We split the costs, if there are more guests from the same area. Please send us resort name and your room number to arrange the transfer and pick up.

We recommend renting a motorbike to come to our office (250 THB/day). There is very little traffic on Koh Yao Yai and motorbike is also great way to explore the island.

Highlights

  • Type: Wall / Slope Reef / Drift
  • Visibility: Vis 10-20 m
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Current: Mild – Strong

Itinerary

Departure time

Our departure times vary due to tide table to get best possible diving conditions with no or mild currents. We confirm the departure time by email or by Whatsapp. Please come at least 30 minutes ahead of the departure time.

Paperwork and equipment

We check your diving certification, you fill the diving form and try diving equipment if needed.

Transfer to the dive site

We move to the Loh Jark pier by car (600m) or together by motorbikes and get on the boat. It takes 20 minutes to get to the dive site.

Two open water dives

Each dive takes max 50 minutes or 50 bars level whatever comes first with 1 hour surface break during which we serve fresh fruit. Soft drinks are available during the whole trip.

After diving session

We cruise back after the second dive and arrive to the office to fill the logbooks and get some good deserved beer and share the experience :)

Return to the resort

You are free to stay with us or return to your resort only after 5 hours in total time to enjoy the rest of the day.

Included/Excluded

  • Speedboat
  • Dive guide
  • 2 diving tanks
  • Diving weight
  • Water and fresh fruit onboard
  • Full diving equipment (regulator, BCD, 3mm short wetsuit, fins and mask) - 1,000 THB/person
  • Transfer (See FAQs)

Durations

4.5 hours

Tour's Location

FAQs

How do I get to your location? Is transfer included in the price?

Roundtrip transfer is not included in the price.

  • Elixir resort – 400 THB (5 mins. drive)
  • Loh Pared Beach Area (Santhiya Resort, Royal Yao Yai, Blue Bay resort, Yao Yai Resort) – 700 THB (15 mins. drive)
  • North of Koh Yao Yai (Anantara, Koh Yao Yai Village, Hillside resort, Thiwson, Baan Taranya – 800 THB (25 mins. drive)

Price of the transfer is always roundtrip and is per car. We split the costs, if there are more guests from the same area. Please send us resort name and your room number to arrange the transfer and pick up.

We recommend renting a motorbike to come to our office (250 THB/day). There is very little traffic on Koh Yao Yai and motorbike is also great way to explore the island.

Do I need an Open Water Diver (OWD) certification?

Yes, OWD certificate is required for all our diving trips with the exception of our SCUBA diving courses.

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