Diving

  Thailand

• Other Cities in Thailand: 
Rural Areas

Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: Koh Tao- all year round. Surin Islands between Nov and May

Description: The Andaman Sea, off Ranong hosts some of the most beautiful, clear blue water that you will find in Thailand. About 9 hours to the south you will come across the Surin Islands. The Islands offer some of the best snorkeling and diving on the Andaman Coast. Koh Surin is a National Park and is only open between 16 November to 16 May.

Some of the best dive sites can be found off Koh Tao, in the Gulf of Thailand, due to the clear waters and deep water close to shore. You can dive all year round here, with sheltered sites around the Island.

The chance to obtain your PADI certificate or if you are already a qualified Open Water diver, you can still come along for the ride. If you are PADI qualified, you have the opportunity of living aboard a dive boat in the Surin Islands. Further details and price are available on request. There are different diving qualification levels, each of which is prerequisites before undertaking the next level of diving. Further details are available on request.

Highlights: Both dive sites offer the chance to see many different species of coral and other marine life and you could be lucky enough to encounter whale sharks, barracudas, leather-back turtles, sting rays and pilot whales.

Qualifications: None

Cost in US$: 500 USD or 300 GBP for 1 week on Koh Tao

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Thailand Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Venus Volunteering Thailand's Mission Statement: Venus Volunteering was set up to allow like minded people to visit Thailand, whilst at the same time helping the local communities in different ways, through various volunteering projects and volunteering programs. Our experienced staff have travelled extensively throughout SE Asia and therefore have an in depth knowledge of the countries and areas we visit and work in. This will ensure that you get the most out of your stay, with Venus Volunteering, as well as having fun along the way. Venus Volunteering works with and helps the local communities in Thailand to make a better life for the local people in different ways such as teaching English, school development and nursing programmes. We also have animal welfare volunteering programmes and you can do your bit to look after sick and injured turtles and elephants. If you love exercise you can try your hand at Muay Thai boxing or we also have a diving programme that you can choose.

Year Founded: 2009