Calypso Dive Center Tanote Bay - Koh Tao, Thailand
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silverquill
N 10° 05.144 E 099° 50.882
47P E 592919 N 1115011
This is one of two dive shops at Tanote Bay on the island of Koh Tao in the gulf of Thailand, known as one of the premier dive sites in Asia.
Waymark Code: WMJQQT
Location: Thailand
Date Posted: 12/19/2013
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The word is out that Koh Tao is one of the least expensive and most beautiful places in the world to acquire one's diving certification.
Take a rough road over the mountain to picturesque Tanote bay on the island's east side. There are a handful of resorts, some more rustic than others, a gorgeous beach interspersed with the boulders, another common feature of Koh Tao, and two dive shops.
The Calypso, perched on the edge of the beach has that informal island feel, but the quality of the gear and the personnel here are professional. In addition to diving instruction, there are various trips to the beautiful diving sites along the coast.
Here is just one small excerpt from the web site for the
Calypso Dive Center:
"The picturesque Tanote Bay is located on he south-east side of Koh Tao and has easy access to all dive sites. It is 4.5 km away from Ban Mae Haad, via an adventurous and steep road. The name “Tanote” is derived from the word “Tanot”, which is a type of palm tree, only seen in this bay.
There are five resorts that have little bungalows, placed under palm trees. The beach is 200 m long, scrambled with beautiful boulders. These create a home for many colourful fishes between the different and healthy corals. Our experienced divers also enjoy to dive straight from the shore and to explore the reef on their own.
This bay offers you a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. Accommodation is limited and you won’t find any night life"