When is the best time to dive Twins (Koh Tao)?

The typical diving season is January to December. Conditions vary year to year, so confirm locally before booking.

Thailand · Koh Tao

Twins (Koh Tao)

Q: Is Twins (Koh Tao) good for snorkelling?

Yes - snorkelling is viable here. Shallow rock tops and sandy patches make it snorkelable in the shallow zone, though not explicitly marketed as a snorkel site

Also known as: Twin Peaks

Best time to dive

January to December

What you might see

BarracudaLikely
Moray eelPossible
Sea turtlePossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Shallow rock tops and sandy patches make it snorkelable in the shallow zone, though not explicitly marketed as a snorkel site

Safety notes

Minimal - low current, moderate depth; general Koh Tao hazards (surface boat traffic, occasional fishing line) apply

Permits & fees

No National Marine Park fee (Koh Tao outside protected marine park designation); only the general 20 THB island tourist/pier fee

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Koh Nang Yuan

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.