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Roctopus™ | Koh Tao Diving Center

A Sairee Beach dive school that keeps groups small, which is the thing that actually matters here.

4.9(2,315)
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Daily 09:00–18:00

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Full opening hours
Monday09:00–18:00
Tuesday09:00–18:00
Wednesday09:00–18:00
Thursday09:00–18:00
Friday09:00–18:00
Saturday09:00–18:00
Sunday09:00–18:00

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Why go, and how to do it well

Small groups are the reason to book here. Koh Tao has more dive schools than you can count, and the difference between a good week and a wasted one usually comes down to how many people your instructor is watching at once. This one runs PADI courses and fun dives with numbers low enough that you get actual attention, which matters enormously if you're nervous in the water or doing your open water from scratch.

Beginners are well served, but so are certified divers just after a couple of tanks. The sites around the island deliver coral, swim-throughs, turtles and reef sharks, and the team knows which ones suit which conditions. Multilingual staff, equipment that's kept in decent shape, and instructors who won't rush you through skills you haven't nailed. If you want a party-first dive school, this isn't quite that, and I'd say that's a point in its favor.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026

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Roctopus™ | Koh Tao Diving Center: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roctopus™ | Koh Tao Diving Center worth visiting?

Roctopus™ | Koh Tao Diving Center holds a 4.9★ rating from 2,315 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated activities & tours in Koh Tao.

What are the opening hours of Roctopus™ | Koh Tao Diving Center?

Roctopus™ | Koh Tao Diving Center is typically open 09:00–18:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.

When is the best time to visit Roctopus™ | Koh Tao Diving Center?

The best months to visit Koh Tao are March – September (calmest water, best visibility), with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January & July – August — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: November (monsoon swell peaks).

Where is Roctopus™ | Koh Tao Diving Center located?

Roctopus™ | Koh Tao Diving Center is at 17, Sairee Beach, Tambon Ko Tao, Koh Tao, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84360, Thailand, in Koh Tao. Getting around Koh Tao: Walking around Sairee and Mae Haad; Motorbike rental (฿200–300/day; some concrete roads are extremely steep).

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