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.
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