The Toy Dive Center - Koh Tao
The Toy Dive Center keeps things refreshingly local on Koh Tao, which we always appreciate on an island that can feel a bit oversaturated. While many operations here focus on the beginner Open Water market, The Toy carves out a niche in instructor training. We’d suggest them if you’re looking to make the leap to pro, or if you simply prefer a centre with a quieter, more focused vibe away from the daily churn of discovery dives. They’re a solid choice for serious divers looking for dedicated instruction, and their connections to local sites mean they often know the best spots to find particular critters.
- Location
- Koh Tao, Thailand, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- 12.659054, 101.637670
- Phone
- +66816643953
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.facebook.com/The-Toy-Dive-Center-101021051380950
- Courses
- Instructor_training
- Address
- 103/5 Moo 3, T. Kram, Rayong, 21190, THA
Dive Sites Near The Toy Dive Center
The Toy Dive Center 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