Aow Leuk

Max Depth: 18 meters
Diver Rating: Novice
Average Visibility: 15-25 meters

With crystal clear warm water and a smooth sandy bottom Aow Leuk must be one of the best locations to learn to dive in the world. Situated on the Southeast of Koh Tao its depth ranges from ten to eighteen metres. There are also rock formations, boulder corals and other coral tors to stimulate interest.

Those who know what to look for will see masked porcupine fish and black-spotted puffers, Jenkins Whiptail rays and blue spotted fan-tail rays but all will see the many cowries, cushion stars and nudibranchs. Green and hawksbill turtles are found.