French Kiss Divers - Mae Haad - Koh Tao
French Kiss Divers in Mae Haad brings a relaxed, professional vibe to Koh Tao's busy dive scene. We’ve always appreciated their emphasis on small groups, which, on a crowded site like Chumphon Pinnacle, makes a real difference. They run a tight ship, perfect for those wanting to tackle a PADI course or just enjoy some fun dives without feeling rushed. If you're staying on the Mae Haad side of the island and prefer a dive centre with a bit of French flair and a focus on personal attention, they’re a solid choice.
- Location
- Koh Tao, Thailand, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- 10.082882, 99.823630
- Phone
- 077 332 458
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.frenchkissdivers.com/
- Certification Agencies
- CMAS, FFESSM
- Courses
- yes
- Address
- 25/3, Moo2, Koh Tao, 84360
- Languages
- French
Dive Sites Near French Kiss Divers - Mae Haad
French Kiss Divers - Mae Haad provides access to 15 dive sites in Koh Tao.
- All Scuba
- Anemone Life - 5-18m (reef)
- Ao Hin Ngam
- Ao Khai Koh Chan - 5-25m (pinnacle)
- Ao Luek
- Ao Tanot
- Ao Wong Duen - 14m (reef)
- Ao Yui - 14m (reef)
- Aqualung - 10-25m (reef)
- BB Divers
- BBDivers - 5-18m (reef)
- BBDivers - 5-18m (reef)
- BIG SEA 5 - 30m (wreck)
- Blueberry Hill
- Blue Horizon Diving
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