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.
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