The Dearly Dive Koh Tao - Koh Tao

The team at The Dearly Dive Koh Tao are exactly the kind of people you want to dive with. They’ve got this infectious calm, perfect for anyone taking their first breaths underwater. We love them especially for their Open Water courses; they really shine when teaching new divers, striking that perfect balance between thorough instruction and keeping things light. The boats are never packed, which is a big plus for us – no elbowing for space on the deck or feeling rushed in the water. We usually head out to sites like Twins or Japanese Gardens, often getting there before the bigger boats. Seeing those anemonefish darting through their homes, or spotting a curious hawksbill turtle glide past without a flotilla of divers behind it, makes a real difference. For fun dives, they’re pretty flexible, often happy to do longer bottom times if the conditions are good and everyone's air consumption allows. Our favourite part? They really listen to what you want to see, rather than just sticking to a fixed itinerary. We'd suggest asking about their morning trips; sometimes you can snag a second dive at a less-frequented spot after the initial rush.

Location
Koh Tao, Thailand, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
10.071076, 99.828310
Email
[email protected]
Website
https://www.thedearlykohtaohostel.com/diving
Certification Agencies
PADI
Courses
PADI Open Water, PADI Advanced Open Water, Discover Scuba Diving, Fun Dives, PADI EFR, PADI Rescue Diver, PADI Divemaster | PADI | PADI | PADI | PADI | PADI
Price Range
budget

Dive Sites Near The Dearly Dive Koh Tao

The Dearly Dive Koh Tao 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

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