{"id":883,"date":"2024-09-09T02:38:20","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T02:38:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/?page_id=883"},"modified":"2026-04-15T10:21:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T10:21:27","slug":"chumphon-pinnacle","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/en\/dive-sites\/chumphon-pinnacle\/","title":{"rendered":"Chumphon Pinnacle"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section has_dark_background=&#8221;yes&#8221; full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_123456789{background-color: #192753 !important;}&#8221;][vc_row boxed_layout=&#8221;yes&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<ul id=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"breadcrumbs\"><li class=\"item-home\"><a class=\"bread-link bread-home\" href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/en\/\" title=\"Home\">Home<\/a><\/li><li class=\"separator separator-home\"> &gt; <\/li><\/ul><div class=\"course-price-wrapper\"><h3>Chumphon Pinnacle<\/h3><div class=\"bt-course-price\"><a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/en\/prices\/#fun-diving\" class=\"button fasc-button\">BOOK NOW<\/a><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<em>Chumphon Pinnacle is a premier deep dive site located northwest of Koh Tao, consisting of one main granite pinnacle and several smaller rock clusters teeming with marine life.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>With depths ranging from 14 to 36 meters, it is a favorite for Advanced and Nitrox divers seeking encounters with giant groupers, schools of chevron barracuda, and seasonal whalesharks.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The site\u2019s topography is carpeted in magnificent sea anemones; its distance from the island typically ensures superior visibility, making it Koh Tao&#8217;s most reliable site for big fish action.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Explore Chumphon Pinnacle Deep Dive Site<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Chumphon Pinnacle dive site is considered to be one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/en\/dive-sites\/\">best dive sites<\/a> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gulf_of_Thailand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gulf of Thailand<\/a>, and is located approximately a 45-minute boat ride from the main pier on Koh Tao.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1259\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1259\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1259\" src=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-advanced-open-water-course-in-koh-tao-Thailand.jpg\" alt=\"padi advanced open water course in koh tao\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-advanced-open-water-course-in-koh-tao-Thailand.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-advanced-open-water-course-in-koh-tao-Thailand-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-advanced-open-water-course-in-koh-tao-Thailand-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-advanced-open-water-course-in-koh-tao-Thailand-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1259\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">PADI Advanced Open Water Course<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/en\/prices\/#fun-diving\">BOOK NOW<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Deep Diving at Chumphon Pinnacle<\/h3>\n<p>Chumphon Pinnacle offers scuba divers a kaleidoscope of color and marine diversity, and quite often whale sharks can be seen cruising through the dive site.<\/p>\n<p>It is one of the most popular <a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/en\/koh-tao\/\">dive sites on Koh Tao<\/a> due to its sheer abundance of marine life, and many dive centers will conduct <a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/en\/padi-specialty-courses\/deep-diving\/\">deep specialty<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/en\/padi-specialty-courses\/nitrox-enriched-air\/\">nitrox specialty<\/a> courses here up to a maximum depth of 40 meters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Approximately 12 kilometers northwest of Koh Tao<\/p>\n<p><strong>Depth:<\/strong> Max 40 meters, Min 14 meters \u2013 Average 22 meters<\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of site:<\/strong> Large granite main rock pinnacle with smaller large granite rocks off the southwest and north side.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Level:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/en\/padi-diving-courses\/advanced-open-water-course\/\">Advanced Open Water Diver<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Conditions:<\/strong> Outerlying dive site that is subject to currents and adverse weather<\/p>\n<p><strong>Average Visibility:<\/strong> 10-40 meters<\/p>\n<p>Scuba diving at Chumphon Pinnacle, Koh Tao, is widely considered to be one of the best dives in the entire Gulf of Thailand.<\/p>\n<p>It is a large granite rock pinnacle that emerges from the seabed at around 30 meters depth and rises up to 14 meters from the surface. The <a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/en\/marine-conservation-courses\/\">variety of marine life<\/a>, along with the stunning rock formations, make this a truly memorable dive.<\/p>\n<p>Many of the dive centers operate trips in the mornings or afternoons to Chumphon Pinnacle with dive boats departing around 7am or 12:15pm.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1255\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1255\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1255\" src=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-advanced-open-water-course-in-koh-tao.jpg\" alt=\"padi advanced open water course in koh tao\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-advanced-open-water-course-in-koh-tao.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-advanced-open-water-course-in-koh-tao-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-advanced-open-water-course-in-koh-tao-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-advanced-open-water-course-in-koh-tao-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1255\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Environmental Awareness<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/en\/prices\/#fun-diving\">BOOK NOW<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Diverse Marine Life<\/h3>\n<p>At the top of the main rock pinnacle, sea anemones and their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thainationalparks.com\/species\/amphiprion-perideraion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">symbiotic partners\u2014Pink Anemonefish<\/a>\u2014hide from predators within the protective reach of the sea anemones&#8217; stinging tentacles.<\/p>\n<p>As you descend onto the dive site, <a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/en\/marine-conservation-courses\/coral-watch-course\/\">rich coral reefs<\/a> come into view with a variety of hard and soft corals, creating a colorful, diverse, and vibrant underwater scene.<\/p>\n<p>Expect to see abundant fish life and a wide variety of fish species, including anemonefish, angelfish, butterflyfish, clownfish, groupers, trevally, snapper, surgeonfish, batfish, triggerfish, moray eels, and trumpetfish.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a macro enthusiast, look closely in the cracks and crevices of the rocks for interesting macro life like <a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/en\/marine-conservation-courses\/underwater-naturalist\/\">nudibranchs<\/a>, shrimp, crabs, and scorpionfish.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, every diver hopes for pelagic encounters. Look out for larger species of marine life in the blue water around the rock pinnacle, such as barracuda, Bryde&#8217;s whales, and whale sharks, who are frequent visitors often passing through the dive site.<\/p>\n<h3>Schools of Fish<\/h3>\n<p>The visibility at Chumphon Pinnacle dive site can be excellent, sometimes reaching up to 40 meters, which makes it a great location for underwater photography.<\/p>\n<p>At its best with clear visibility, Chumphon Pinnacle is spectacular with huge schools of trevally and snapper swirling around like a silver tornado ball.<\/p>\n<p>You will also see large numbers of pickhandle barracuda, fusiliers, and batfish that appear suspended in the water column off the main rock pinnacle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Barracuda Rock at Chumphon Pinnacle:<\/strong> If the conditions permit and with good visibility, divers can swim southwest off the main rock pinnacle and explore Barracuda Rock, which is a rock pinnacle itself that attracts huge schools of fish.<\/p>\n<p>If you get in close with good buoyancy, you will see lots of macro marine life including banded shrimp hiding in the small crevices and if you look further into the cracks, quite often you will discover Jann&#8217;s pipefish.<\/p>\n<p>Chumphon Pinnacle is the dive site with the most whale shark sightings, and if you are lucky, you may get to see more than one on the same dive.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1253\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1253\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1253\" src=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-fun-diving-in-koh-tao.jpg\" alt=\"fun diving in koh tao\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-fun-diving-in-koh-tao.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-fun-diving-in-koh-tao-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-fun-diving-in-koh-tao-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-fun-diving-in-koh-tao-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1253\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fun Diving Trips in the Gulf of Thailand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/en\/prices\/#fun-diving\">BOOK NOW<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Chumphon<\/strong> Pinnacle<strong> Whale Sharks<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Look out for giant barracuda, king mackerel, and the occasional sailfish swimming off the main rock pinnacle, who are waiting patiently for an opportunity to ambush their unsuspecting prey and catch themselves lunch.<\/p>\n<p>Whale shark sightings are reported to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/kohtaowhalesharks\/?locale=et_EE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thai whale sharks group<\/a> so they can be compared to previous visits and monitored for injuries, to check their gender, and report any behavioral anomalies.<\/p>\n<p>Chumphon Pinnacle offers divers fun, educational, and exciting dives, and every diver has a story to tell when returning from the dive site. It is well worth the 45-minute boat trip.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1091\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1091\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1091\" src=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-advanced-open-water-course-on-koh-tao-in-thailand.jpg\" alt=\"padi advanced open water course on koh tao in thailand\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-advanced-open-water-course-on-koh-tao-in-thailand.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-advanced-open-water-course-on-koh-tao-in-thailand-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-advanced-open-water-course-on-koh-tao-in-thailand-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-advanced-open-water-course-on-koh-tao-in-thailand-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1091\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Advanced Open Water Diving Course<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/en\/prices\/#fun-diving\">BOOK NOW<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Fun Diving at Chumphon Pinnacle<\/h3>\n<p>Chumphon Pinnacle is <a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/en\/padi-diving-courses\/open-water-course\/\">not suited to beginner divers<\/a>, and experienced divers need to follow best practice diving at all times, both underwater and at the surface.<\/p>\n<p>Divers should consider these additional best practices about diving at Chumphon Pinnacle and be alert at all times.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Currents:<\/strong> The currents can be variable at Chumphon Pinnacle, so it is important to be an experienced diver with <a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/en\/padi-specialty-courses\/peak-performance-buoyancy\/\">good buoyancy control<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Depth:<\/strong> The depth of the dive can range from 14 meters to 40 meters, so make sure you are properly certified for deep diving and carry extra equipment if appropriate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dive Shops:<\/strong> Many dive shops on Koh Tao offer day trips to Chumphon Pinnacle. Be sure to choose a reputable shop such as <a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/\">Isla Tortuga Divers<\/a> with experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/en\/pro-level\/padi-diving-instructor-course\/\">PADI diving instructors<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1309\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1309\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1309\" src=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-underwater-adventures-koh-tao.jpeg\" alt=\"Koh Tao Tropical Island Paradise in Thailand\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-underwater-adventures-koh-tao.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-underwater-adventures-koh-tao-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-underwater-adventures-koh-tao-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-underwater-adventures-koh-tao-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1309\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Abundant Marine Life on Koh Tao<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/en\/prices\/#fun-diving\">BOOK NOW<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Specialty Courses at Chumphon Pinnacle<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/en\/fun-diving\/\">Fun diving<\/a> or taking <a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/en\/padi-specialty-courses\/\">specialty courses<\/a> such as Deep, Nitrox, or Underwater Photography at Chumphon Pinnacle is an amazing experience that divers will not forget.<\/p>\n<p>With stunning underwater scenery, abundant marine life, and the potential for exciting encounters, it is no surprise it is considered one of the top dive sites in Thailand.<\/p>\n<p>For certified divers with the appropriate certification, you may want to consider adding Enriched Air (nitrox) to your dives, to extend your bottom time and spend longer having fun.<\/p>\n<p>With its rich coral reefs and diverse marine life, Chumphon Pinnacle dive site is a true underwater paradise.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Message us to ask<\/a> about our dive site trip schedule and our <a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/en\/accommodation\/\">accommodation options<\/a> on Koh Tao.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"course-price-wrapper\"><h3>Book Chumphon Pinnacle<\/h3><div class=\"bt-course-price\"><a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/en\/prices\/#fun-diving\" class=\"button fasc-button\">BOOK NOW<\/a><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; 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The site is known for its abundant fish life and occasional pelagic visitors.<\/p>\n<p>\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                    <h3 class=\"accordion-header\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#faq1\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\r\n                        When is the best time to dive at Chumphon Pinnacle?\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                    <div id=\"faq1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse show\" data-bs-parent=\"#faq\">\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                        <\/p>\n<p>Diving is possible year-round, but visibility and conditions can vary. The best visibility is often from May to September. Whale shark sightings are more frequent during these months.<\/p>\n<p>\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                    <h3 class=\"accordion-header\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#faq2\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\r\n                        How do I get to Chumphon Pinnacle from Koh Tao?\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                    <div id=\"faq2\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse show\" data-bs-parent=\"#faq\">\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                        <\/p>\n<p>Most dive centers on Koh Tao offer trips to Chumphon Pinnacle. The dive site is approximately a 45-minute boat ride from the main pier on Koh Tao.<\/p>\n<p>\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                    <h3 class=\"accordion-header\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#faq3\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\r\n                        Can I do specialty courses at Chumphon Pinnacle?\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                    <div id=\"faq3\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse show\" data-bs-parent=\"#faq\">\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                        <\/p>\n<p>Yes, Chumphon Pinnacle is an excellent site for specialty courses such as Deep Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, and Underwater Photography due to its depth and diverse marine life.<\/p>\n<p>\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                    <h3 class=\"accordion-header\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#faq4\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\r\n                        What makes Chumphon Pinnacle the most famous dive site in Koh Tao?\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                    <div id=\"faq4\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse show\" data-bs-parent=\"#faq\">\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                        Chumphon Pinnacle is widely considered the crown jewel of the Gulf of Thailand. It is a massive offshore granite pinnacle that rises from a sandy bottom at 35 &#8211; 40 meters to within 14 meters of the surface.<\/p>\n<p>Its scale is breathtaking, featuring a main pinnacle carpeted in a forest of sea anemones and several smaller satellite pinnacles like&nbsp;<strong>Barracuda Rock<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>At Isla Tortuga Divers, we love this site because it offers a true big ocean feel, with swirling schools of Trevally and Snapper that often resemble a silver tornado.\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                    <h3 class=\"accordion-header\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#faq5\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\r\n                        Is Chumphon Pinnacle suitable for beginner divers?\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                    <div id=\"faq5\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse show\" data-bs-parent=\"#faq\">\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                        Due to its depth and the potential for moderate to strong currents, we primarily recommend Chumphon Pinnacle for&nbsp;<strong>Advanced Open Water<\/strong>&nbsp;divers or those currently enrolled in their Deep Diver specialty.<\/p>\n<p>While the top of the pinnacle is at 14 meters, the most exciting marine life and topography are found between 20 and 30 meters.<\/p>\n<p>At our 5-Star center, we prioritize safety; if you are an Open Water diver, we can guide you here only if conditions are perfect, but we highly recommend having your Advanced certification to truly explore the site&#8217;s hidden swim-throughs and deeper ridges.\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                    <h3 class=\"accordion-header\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#faq6\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\r\n                        When is the best time to see Whale Sharks at Chumphon Pinnacle?\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                    <div id=\"faq6\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse show\" data-bs-parent=\"#faq\">\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                        While Whale Sharks are wild and sightings are never guaranteed, Chumphon Pinnacle is statistically the best place in the region to encounter them.<\/p>\n<p>The peak Whale Shark Seasons are typically&nbsp;<strong>March to May<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>September to October<\/strong>, when plankton blooms attract these gentle giants.<\/p>\n<p>At Isla Tortuga Divers, we stay in close contact with the local diving network to track sightings.<\/p>\n<p>We often run early morning trips to Chumphon during these months to give our guests the best chance of a quiet, intimate encounter before the site becomes busy.\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                    <h3 class=\"accordion-header\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#faq7\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\r\n                        What kind of marine life can I expect to see besides the big pelagics?\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                    <div id=\"faq7\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse show\" data-bs-parent=\"#faq\">\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                        While everyone hopes for a Whale Shark, the resident marine life is spectacular in its own right. You will see massive&nbsp;<strong>Giant Groupers<\/strong>&nbsp;skulking in the shadows, dense schools of&nbsp;<strong>Chevron Barracuda<\/strong>, and Queenfish hunting in the blue.<\/p>\n<p>The cracks and crevices of the granite are home to White-Eyed Moray Eels, Banded Boxing Shrimp, and Scorpionfish.<\/p>\n<p>The anemone beds on the summit are a photographer&#8217;s dream, filled with hundreds of Pink Anemonefish (Nemos) darting among the swaying tentacles.\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                    <h3 class=\"accordion-header\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#faq8\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\r\n                        Why do you recommend using Nitrox (Enriched Air) for this site?\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                    <div id=\"faq8\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse show\" data-bs-parent=\"#faq\">\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                        Because the average depth at Chumphon Pinnacle is often greater than 20 meters, your No-Decompression Limit (NDL) can disappear quickly on standard air.<\/p>\n<p>Using&nbsp;<strong>Nitrox 32%<\/strong>&nbsp;allows you to stay at depth significantly longer, giving you more time to wait for pelagic visitors or to explore the deeper satellite rocks.<\/p>\n<p>As an industry authority on gas management, Isla Tortuga Divers highly recommends the Enriched Air specialty for anyone planning a Double Chumphon trip, ensuring you get the most bottom time for your adventure.\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_section has_dark_background=&#8221;yes&#8221; full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_123456789{background-color: #192753 !important;}&#8221;][vc_row boxed_layout=&#8221;yes&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Chumphon Pinnacle is a premier deep dive site located northwest of Koh Tao, consisting of one main granite pinnacle and several smaller rock clusters teeming with marine life. 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