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Post by **carol** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:45 pm

Where is the nearest place to snorkle with clear water and lots to see

Post by **buksida** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:06 pm

Read on ...

http://www.huahinafterdark.com/forum/hh ... t9428.html

http://www.huahinafterdark.com/forum/ba ... t8690.html

http://www.bangsaphanguide.com/

Koh Talu is the closest place where coral grows (2 hours south).

Super Joe · Post by **Super Joe** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:16 pm

Hi Carol,

I know you asked for the nearest, but slightly further away is Koh Tao, a beautiful island with good snorkelling. Bit more than a weekend trip, 3-4 days minimum really. Great sunsets, BBQ set-ups on the beach etc etc
There's a bit here about it.
http://www.huahinafterdark.com/forum/koh-tao-t9031.html

I haven't been to Bang Saphan yet but will try to soon.
Buksida would you say the underwater life and water quality etc is a lot better in Koh Tao than Koh Talu in Bang Saphan ?

SJ

Post by **buksida** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:21 pm

Super Joe wrote: Buksida would you say the underwater life and water quality etc is a lot better in Kao Tao or similar ?

SJ

For diving I would say Koh Tao, plenty of different dive sites with lots to see and good depths - the only problem being it gets very crowded.

For snorkeling or free diving I'd rate Koh Talu, make sure you charter a boat and go to the two smaller islands (Koh Sing and Sang) where the rest of the tourists don't go. The coral is cleaner and more pristine there, I posted this a few months ago the last time I dived there:

http://www.huahinblog.com/2007/09/05/di ... ng-saphan/

Will be doing it again this weekend hopefully so will post the report.

Super Joe · Post by **Super Joe** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:41 pm

Thanks, I was reading the 'boat trip' page on the Bang Saphan site, which is here for anyone who's interested:
http://www.bangsaphanguide.com/bangsaph ... ctions.htm

The beach down there gets a bit crowded though by the look of it: http://www.bangsaphanguide.com/img/gallery/rs02-l.jpg

I'll probably bump into you down there one weekend soon.

SJ

Post by **HughHO** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:56 am

Am I guessing right that Bangsaphan has no enriched air?
Does Chumphon have any nitrox fills......
Enax is GOOOOOOOOOOD stuff!

Post by **buksida** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 12:31 pm

No EAN in Bangsaphan, you're lucky to get regular fills and the only dive shop there is shut half the time!

Chumphon maybe better but I haven't been for a while so don't know the current status.

Post by **carol** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 6:57 pm

How long will the drive be to koh talu / bang saphan ??

Post by **Norseman** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:22 pm

It will take between 1 1/2 to 2 hours by car from Hua Hin to Bang Saphan and about 30 mins boat ride to Koh Talu.

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