Diving Koh Tao and Chumphon Aboard the Tapana Catamaran

The Tapana Catamaran is a brand new, twin hull dive boat. It's very nicely appointed and, for the most part, very convenient. During the monsoon season the boat does weekend live aboard dive trips from Chumphon. We made the trip by driving from home in Korat to our condo in Cha Am and then on to Chumphon.

On the way we stopped at a new restaurant, Ribs Mann, near Khao Yai National Park.

Bay at Prachuap Khiri Khan

Prachuap Khiri Khan

Ao Manao (Lemon Bay)

New Pier at Thap Sakae

Buddha Image at Wat Thang Sai

Looking north from Wat Thang Sai

Looking south from Wat Thang Sai

Tapana Catamaran approaching the pier in Chumphon

Cabin aboard Tapana

Northern Gulf Sunrise

Eastern side of Koh Tao at Hin Wong Bay

Tapana Main Deck

Tapana Sun Deck with hot tub

Nap time....

Sushi!

Sunrise near Koh Ngam Yai

Koh Ngam Yai and Koh Ngam Noi

Som Tam

Boat Crew

Mam learns how to use a surface marker buoy (SMB)

Triangle Pinnacle

Triangle Pinnacle (this is the best the diving got...)

Koh Lak Ngam

Short video I made of the Tapana with a few underwater shots.