SSI Wreck Diver in Koh Tao - Price, Duration & Booking

Name: SSI Wreck Diver in Koh Tao
Price: 10100 INR
Availability: InStock

Course overview

The SSI Wreck Diving specialty on Koh Tao is built around the HTMS Sattakut, a scuttled navy ship that has become one of the Gulf's best-known artificial reefs. You learn to survey and navigate the wreck while marine life such as grouper, batfish and barracuda patrols its decks.

What you’ll learn

Plan and conduct safe wreck dives within recreational limits
Survey and map a wreck's structure and hazards
Use reels and guide lines for orientation and exit
Maintain precise buoyancy to avoid silt and entanglement
Understand wreck-penetration risks and emergency procedures
Identify the life that colonises sunken structures

Prerequisites

Minimum age 15
SSI Advanced Adventurer or equivalent
Deep Diving specialty recommended for deeper wreck profiles
Diver medical clearance signed by a physician

What's included · What's not

Included

SSI Wreck Diving digital training via MySSI
Wreck dives on the HTMS Sattakut
Reel, line and navigation techniques
Wreck survey and mapping practice
Limited-penetration line-following skills
SSI Wreck Diving digital certification

Not included

Flights and airport transfers
Accommodation
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Gratuities

The SSI Wreck Diver pathway

The SSI Wreck Diving specialty runs through the digital MySSI platform and counts toward the SSI Specialty Diver and Master Diver recognition ratings. It covers survey and safe limited-penetration techniques.

Where you'll dive in Koh Tao

The specialty is taught on the HTMS Sattakut, a navy vessel sunk off Koh Tao that now hosts grouper, batfish and barracuda. The Gulf is warm at 28-30C and divable year-round, with the best wreck visibility from March to May.

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Not included? Sort the rest of your trip

Flights and accommodation aren’t part of the course price, here’s how to book them around your dates.

Getting there

Fly into Koh Samui (USM) · 5-6 hours from India.

Where to stay

Hotels and stays near the dive sites, compare rates and book direct.

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day1

Theory & wreck planning

Complete the SSI digital wreck-diving theory and review reels, lines and survey techniques.
Day1

Survey dives

Dive the HTMS Sattakut to survey the wreck and practise mapping and line skills.
Day1

Navigation dives

Further dives refining orientation, reel use and limited-penetration line following on the wreck.

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Frequently asked questions

Which wreck is used?

Koh Tao's main wreck site is the HTMS Sattakut, a former Thai navy ship sunk as an artificial reef.

Will I go inside the wreck?

The course covers safe survey and limited-penetration techniques with reels and lines, staying within recreational training limits.

What do I need to start?

SSI Advanced Adventurer or equivalent. The Deep specialty is recommended for deeper sections of the wreck.

How long does it take?

The specialty is usually completed in a single day of wreck dives plus the digital theory.

When is the best time to dive Koh Tao?

Peak season is Feb–Sep, clearest visibility, calmest seas. Shoulder (Oct–Nov) is still good with fewer crowds.

Do Indians need a visa for Thailand?

Visa on arrival. Confirm latest requirements before booking flights.

How long is the flight from India?

5-6 hours · one-way fares around ₹15K-25K.

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