French Kiss Divers - Chalok - Koh Tao
The team at French Kiss Divers - Chalok are our go-to for diving in Koh Tao if you’re looking for a genuinely personal experience, particularly for French speakers. They really nail that relaxed, friendly vibe, making it perfect for anyone who wants to take their time and feel completely at ease, whether that’s for a first-time Baptême or working through your Divemaster. We love that they keep groups small; it means you’re not just another face in the crowd, and we think that’s crucial for learning and enjoying your dives. What makes them stand out? It’s the attention to detail and the genuine passion. We’ve had some fantastic fun dives with them, heading out on their custom longtail for a morning trip to sites like Aow Leuk, where we often spot stingrays tucked under coral heads. Their instructors are sharp, always pointing out things you might miss – a camouflaged stonefish or a tiny nudibranch crawling along a sponge. If you’re learning, they’re incredibly patient, taking the time to explain skills until they click. Our favourite memory is a quiet afternoon dive at Shark Island with one of their instructors, watching the bannerfish schooling and the soft corals sway. They run a tight ship with their Aqualung and Mares gear, well-maintained and comfortable, which, after a few dives, you really appreciate. This isn't a factory; it’s a dive shop run by divers who truly care.
- Location
- Koh Tao, Thailand, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- 10.070136, 99.828070
- Phone
- 077 456 725
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.frenchkissdivers.com/
- Certification Agencies
- CMAS, FFESSM
- Courses
- Baptême, Open Water, Advanced, Rescue, Specialties, Fun Dives, Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, Instructor, Divetech, Conservation Marine
- Address
- 14/48, Moo3, Koh Tao, 84360
- Languages
- French
Dive Sites Near French Kiss Divers - Chalok
French Kiss Divers - Chalok provides access to 15 dive sites in Koh Tao.
Other Dive Centres in Koh Tao
Best Time to Dive in Koh Tao
The warmest water temperatures in Koh Tao occur in May, averaging 30.6°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.3°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 28.3°C
- February: 28.6°C
- March: 29.3°C
- April: 30.2°C
- May: 30.6°C
- June: 30.2°C
- July: 30.0°C
- August: 29.7°C
- September: 29.4°C
- October: 29.2°C
- November: 29.3°C
- December: 28.6°C
Marine Life in Koh Tao
Home to 56 recorded species including 35 reef fish, 11 sharks & rays, 4 other, 2 hard corals, 1 clams & mussels, 1 sea urchins.
Notable Marine Life
- Stony coral (Porites lutea) - Hard Corals
- Jack (Selar crumenophthalmus) - Reef Fish
- Largescaled Terapon (Terapon theraps) - Reef Fish
- Butterfish (Scatophagus argus) - Reef Fish
- Flying Gurnard (Dactyloptena gilberti) - Reef Fish
- Lattice monocle bream (Scolopsis taenioptera) - Reef Fish
- Blackedged Blaasop (Arothron immaculatus) - Reef Fish
- Star Blaasop (Arothron stellatus) - Reef Fish
- Fluted clam (Tridacna squamosa) - Clams & Mussels
- Short Mackerel (Rastrelliger brachysoma) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Koh Tao
Based on average water temperature of 29.5°C, currents 14 cm/s.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories