French Kiss Divers - Sairee - Koh Tao
The team at French Kiss Divers - Sairee brings a distinctly Gallic flair to Koh Tao’s dive scene, and we’re here for it. They’ve really carved a niche for divers who appreciate instruction delivered with a certain je ne sais quoi, especially if you’re looking for CMAS or FFESSM certifications. We particularly love their focus on smaller groups, which makes a huge difference whether you're taking your first breaths underwater or advancing to Divemaster. It feels less like a factory and more like a club. Walk into their shop and you’ll often hear French spoken, but don’t let that intimidate you; the welcome is always warm and multilingual. We’ve found their instructors incredibly patient, guiding new divers through the Baptême or Open Water with calm confidence. For those already certified, their fun dives are well-organised, getting you out to Chumphon Pinnacle or Southwest without feeling rushed. Our favourite tip: grab a coffee from their cafe before the morning boat, and try to snag a spot on the back deck for the ride out – the breeze off the Gulf is fantastic. They strike a great balance between professional instruction and that relaxed, holiday vibe we all crave.
- Location
- Koh Tao, Thailand, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- 10.099490, 99.830480
- 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, Marine Conservation
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Address
- 17/26, Moo1, Koh Tao, 84360
- Languages
- French
Dive Sites Near French Kiss Divers - Sairee
French Kiss Divers - Sairee 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