Published on Nov, 2023
I booked a day trip to Koh Phangan on a whim, and ended up staying 3 days once I found Blue Horizon Diving.
Koh Phangan has some lovely snorkel sports on the Northwest side. I rented some quality equipment from Blue Horizon, and ended up wanting more--so I tagged along on their dive boat to Sail Rock the following day.
Apparently, the water is usually cloudy with low visibility during the monsoon season (Nov/Dec), and the waters are rougher. Despite rain and waves, I had a wonderful time snorkeling around Koh Ma, as approached from the oceanside by boat. The corals were vibrant and many fish to be seen. Later, at Sail Rock, I had the exciting experience of being surrounded by HUGE schools of fish. Cris took the time to educate me on the marine biology of the area. I hadn't received this on the other dive tours I joined on the island, so this detail elevated the experience.
I went on the florescence night tour twice--it was that magical! Despite the cloudy water, the coral reefs looked like something out of "Avatar". We saw squid, pufferfish, rays, and other creatures dancing by. The corals were so vibrant in various colors, I don't understand why this type of diving is more popular,. It's one of those thing you must do at least once in your life--you will miss out if you don't include this in your itinerary.
Blue Horizon Diving as a company is ethical, eco-conscious, knowledgeable about ecology, sustainability, and science. By far the most informative and interesting tour companies I've ever joined. I appreciated their avoidance of single-use plastics and personal safety precautions for their customers.
Cris and his team are kind, personable, talented, and attentive. As a solo female traveler, I always felt safe and in good company.
I am planning on returning for beginner SCUBA instruction in May, when there is good visibility and a chance to see whale sharks!
