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Dive Trips

Blue Guru dive centre runs a number of dive trips for certified divers. Their experienced PADI Instructors can show you the best of Koh Phra Thong diving. Also they arrange day/multi-day diving trips to the Surin Islands and the world class Richelieu Rock.

beautiful soft corals

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Go Pro on Koh Phra Thong

Becoming a PADI professional has never been easier. Blue Guru has an array of divemaster programs to suit your budget and taste. In all cases DM trainees will be kept busy at our base on Koh Phra Thong.

Assisting on courses, guiding ceritified divers in the Surin Islands and practising skills in the bay. All this and much more are part of the life of aspiring divemasters. Take the plunge to a new more rewarding life!

PADI rescue diver course in thailand with blue guru diving

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Whale Shark Program

As the dive centre located closest to Richelieu Rock, Blue Guru on Koh Phra Thong is keen to do everything they can to protect this world famous dive site’s most awesome visitor – the whale shark. Whale sharks are the world’s largest fish & are docile plankton eaters, so diving or snorkelling with these magnificent creatures is an amazing experience.

magnificent whale sharks in thailand

Unfortunately whale sharks are an endangered species. More research & action is needed to monitor their migrations & prevent extinction before it’s too late. Blue Guru is a registered operator and proud supporter of PADI's Whale Shark Project.

identify whale sharks by the patterns on their sides

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Dive & Activity Packages

Golden Buddha Beach Resort and Blue Guru dive centre bring you a selection of the island's most popular activities packaged to appeal to specific interests, offering great value for money.

kayaking between koh ra and koh phra thong

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koh phra thong divesite blacktip cave

Blacktip Cave - Koh Phra Thong Local Thailand Dive Sites

Location: Middle-northern ocean side of Koh Pling Yai
Type: Scattered boulders and cave
Depth: 5-12m
Life: Batfish, emperor angelfish, lined surgeon fish, blacktip reef sharks, honeycomb moray

Pinnate Batfish

Scientific name: Platax Pinnatus
Size: Up to 45cm
More: Juveniles are encountered in mangroves and inner sheltered reefs where they seek shelter in caves or under ledges. Adults are generally solitary and found under overhangs of steep outer reef slopes to a depth of at least 20 m. Feeds on algae as well as jellyfish and other gelatinous zooplankton.

 

Emperor Angelfish

Scientific name: Pomacanthus Imperator
Size: Up to 40cm
More: Juveniles are encountered under ledges, or in holes of outer lagoon patch reefs. Large adults inhabit ledges and caves in areas of rich coral growth on clear lagoon, channel, or seaward reefs.
Feed on sponges and other encrusting organisms. Young and adults may clean much larger fishes such as sunfish.

 

Lined Surgeonfish

local dive black tip cave at Koh Phra Thong
Scientific name: Acunthurus Lineatus
Size: Up to 40cm
More: Adult usually forms schools and commonly found in shallow gutters. Juvenile solitary and secretive on shallow rubble habitats.
The large male controls well-defined feeding territories and harems of females. Herbivorous but also feeds on crustaceans. The species is almost continually in motion.

 

Blacktip Reefshark

Scientific name: Carcharhinus melanopterus
Size: Up to 200cm
More: Inhabits shallow water close inshore on coral reefs and in the intertidal zone (reef flats). Occurs singly or in small groups. Prefers fishes but also feeds on crustaceans, cephalopods and other molluscs. Shy towards divers.
Vivaporous -2 to4 young of 46 to 52 cm are born per litter.

 

Honeycomb Moray Eel

Scientific name: Gymnothorax favagineus
Size: Up to 300cm
More: White with black blotches and interspaces forming a honeycomb pattern. Blotches variable between individuals and size, often in relation to habitat. Inhabits reef flats and outer reef slopes of continental reefs.
Often in holes with cleaner wrasses or shrimps. Feeds on cephalopods and small fishes.


PADI Dive Courses

PADI courses in thailand by blue guru diving

Diving courses on Koh Phra Thong are conducted by the PADI Instructors from Blue Guru. A full range of PADI courses are offered up to Assistant Instructor. Also 18 different PADI specialty courses for refining skills and knowledge.

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PADI 1 Day Specialties

PADI 1 day specialties in thailand by blue guru diving

Try one of these PADI 1 Day Specialties to improve your knowledge and diving skills.

Boat Diver
Drift Diver
Multilevel Diver
Navigation

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PADI 2 Day Specialties

PADI 2 day specialties in thailand by blue guru diving

Take your diving abilities to the next level with these more indepth 2 Day Specialties.

Deep Diver
Search & Recovery
Digital Underwater Videography
Night Diver

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Thailand Divemaster Training

thailand divemaster internship

Blue Guru offer all inclusive Divemaster internships with scuba diving in the Surin Islands & Richelieu Rock. With exclusive tropical beaches and genuine local diving direct from the shore - training in such a location is a rare opportunity.

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Mr. Chuoi Bar and Huts

restaurant and bar at mr chuois

Mr. Chuoi's bar and huts is an excellent budget accommodation option for the intrepid traveller. Situated close to a private bay, surrounded by nature, with freshly prepared food and an excellent little bar - everyone enjoys their stay with Mr. Chuoi.

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Camping on Koh Phra Thong

camping enclosure at koh wahs resort koh phra thong

There are some opportunities to camp at Ko Wah's place, near the northern tip of the island. His resort has been left idle, but sheltered camping areas, wash facilities and an excellent club house remain. Also it has some of the best beach on the island

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