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Taco Divers Koh Tao

A Sairee Road dive shop built around small groups, and it shows most on a first Open Water course.

5.0(3,304)
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Daily 08:00–20:00

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Full opening hours
Monday08:00–20:00
Tuesday08:00–20:00
Wednesday08:00–20:00
Thursday08:00–20:00
Friday08:00–20:00
Saturday08:00–20:00
Sunday08:00–20:00

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Why go, and how to do it well

If you're learning to dive on Koh Tao and the sheer number of shops on Sairee has you paralyzed, this is the sort of place I'd point a nervous first-timer toward. The pitch is small groups and patient instruction, which matters more than anything else when you're twelve meters down trying to remember how to clear a mask. PADI courses run from Open Water upwards, and certified divers can join guided fun dives out to the reefs the island is known for. Gear rental is on site, so you don't need to arrive with anything but a swimsuit.

Koh Tao's diving is the reason most people come, and the water here forgives beginners in a way that few other places do. Experienced divers will find the fun dives worth doing, though the real strength of a shop like this is the teaching side.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026

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235 Sairee Rd, Tambon Ko Tao, Amphoe Ko Pha-ngan, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84360, Thailand

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Taco Divers Koh Tao: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taco Divers Koh Tao worth visiting?

Taco Divers Koh Tao holds a 5.0★ rating from 3,304 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated activities & tours in Koh Tao.

What are the opening hours of Taco Divers Koh Tao?

Taco Divers Koh Tao is typically open 08:00–20:00 — 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 Taco Divers Koh Tao?

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 Taco Divers Koh Tao located?

Taco Divers Koh Tao is at 235 Sairee Rd, Tambon Ko Tao, Amphoe Ko Pha-ngan, 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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