Aqua Tao
Aqua Tao
5
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Monday
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Diving school and Snorkeling Trip. We offer try scuba diving for begginers, Open Water Course Our school is located in Mae Haad, in the pier Area
Koh Tao, Thailand
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2024
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daaby
Québec68 contributions
Feb 2020
I went snorkeling with them yesterday. Great day, it all starts with an information session on the boat on the way to the 1st stop. They showed us pictures of fish, turtles etc. that we could see during the day. We were 2 groups (7 & 8pers) and 3 guides. They drag a buoy if someone needs to rest or needs help. They constantly monitor us to make sure everyone is okay and alert us if they see interesting things underwater. Only 2 stops (1hrs - 1 1/2 ch) instead of 5 (20-30mins ch) on the other excursions posted on the island but in my opinion it is enough! We took full advantage! The sandwich, the fruit offered between the 2 stops was delicious. Super nice team and the captain of the boat is very nice and smiling! I highly recommend AquaTao for snorkeling (and diving based on reviews) Thanks everyone!
Written 20 February 2020
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Frederic H
5 contributions
Sept 2024 • Friends
This French diving club on a human scale is located outside the port of Mae Haad next to the hospital (practical for hypochondriacs). After passing my diving baptism in May 2024 I decided to continue the underwater adventure and pass the Open Water certification with Aquatao.
The team is very professional and welcoming, the pedagogy used is adapted according to the students and their levels. I was oriented and answered my questions directly from France
par Whatapps.
The website is comprehensive and very clear about Things to do with recommendations on transport, hotels and advice.
The equipment supplied is among the best on the Scubapro Point of Sale for stabilizers and Suunto for computers, which is a guarantee of quality and professionalism.
The boat that brings us diving is very clean with spaces for storing our belongings with a water, tea, pineapple refreshment space and a lounge floor with giant cushion to relax between each dive.
The shop is welcoming with a classroom, coffee/tea corner, bar/dining area that allows you to taste French touch sandwiches (charcuterie and French cheese for nostalgics), and allows you to relax in a friendly place after diving.
You have the possibility to buy ecological products including sunscreens that are not harmful to corals.
Regarding the training, Antoine communicated to me the passion for diving, I felt really safe for a neophyte person, we were constantly briefed on all situations, what we could see, the path taken, we arrived each time in front of the boat it allowed us to avoid palming on the surface every time.
Now that I’m Certified I think I’ll continue to take the next steps at Aquatao.
The team is very professional and welcoming, the pedagogy used is adapted according to the students and their levels. I was oriented and answered my questions directly from France
par Whatapps.
The website is comprehensive and very clear about Things to do with recommendations on transport, hotels and advice.
The equipment supplied is among the best on the Scubapro Point of Sale for stabilizers and Suunto for computers, which is a guarantee of quality and professionalism.
The boat that brings us diving is very clean with spaces for storing our belongings with a water, tea, pineapple refreshment space and a lounge floor with giant cushion to relax between each dive.
The shop is welcoming with a classroom, coffee/tea corner, bar/dining area that allows you to taste French touch sandwiches (charcuterie and French cheese for nostalgics), and allows you to relax in a friendly place after diving.
You have the possibility to buy ecological products including sunscreens that are not harmful to corals.
Regarding the training, Antoine communicated to me the passion for diving, I felt really safe for a neophyte person, we were constantly briefed on all situations, what we could see, the path taken, we arrived each time in front of the boat it allowed us to avoid palming on the surface every time.
Now that I’m Certified I think I’ll continue to take the next steps at Aquatao.
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Written 2 September 2024
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Saelia1
Vitry-sur-Seine, France82 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
I highly recommend Aqua Tao, where I did 12 dives and my friend his open water SSI followed by several fun dives.
The team is excellent. Super qualified, serious when it comes to learning and safety, and friendly and fun in moments of relaxation. Coco and Guillaume, the owners, bring a great spirit to the club.
We don't joke about safety and yet, we very often laugh when the moment is right! We had a wonderful time and we thank the whole team very much. Kevin who passed the open water and accompanied us during my friend's first dives, Robin our dive master during the fun dives, Jo, Baptiste, Lilou, Arsène, Antoine for their good humor and their professionalism.
Extremely well maintained equipment, comfortable boat, friendly club where you quickly feel at home. The proof: we extended our stay by 3 days to continue diving!
I recommend 100%!
The team is excellent. Super qualified, serious when it comes to learning and safety, and friendly and fun in moments of relaxation. Coco and Guillaume, the owners, bring a great spirit to the club.
We don't joke about safety and yet, we very often laugh when the moment is right! We had a wonderful time and we thank the whole team very much. Kevin who passed the open water and accompanied us during my friend's first dives, Robin our dive master during the fun dives, Jo, Baptiste, Lilou, Arsène, Antoine for their good humor and their professionalism.
Extremely well maintained equipment, comfortable boat, friendly club where you quickly feel at home. The proof: we extended our stay by 3 days to continue diving!
I recommend 100%!
Written 23 December 2023
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Dream00934989411
4 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
A big thank you to the great Aqua Tao team for introducing us to the beautiful seabed of Koh Tao. A great discovery for us, experienced divers, who have explored the seabed of many places around the world. Well-preserved coral gardens and numerous schools of fish. We feasted. Top organization, great boat, very good equipment. A special thank you to Sandra and Marc who were great guides. We 100% recommend this diving club, do not hesitate to call them.
Written 23 May 2024
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Chiara B
13 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Best dive school I have ever been to !
Lovely competent teachers! Modern gear, great boat and the best energy and experience ! Go there even if there are many many schools this is the one to go to. Emir the owner also speaks perfect English as does kiara my guide. They know exactly what they are doing and are very open about everything (visibility ect. ) Thanks guys for such a wonderful experience ! 10/10 we will come back and miss you guys !
Lovely competent teachers! Modern gear, great boat and the best energy and experience ! Go there even if there are many many schools this is the one to go to. Emir the owner also speaks perfect English as does kiara my guide. They know exactly what they are doing and are very open about everything (visibility ect. ) Thanks guys for such a wonderful experience ! 10/10 we will come back and miss you guys !
Written 12 February 2020
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Ag67
Strasbourg, France5 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
Aquatao is a very professional diving club.
We chose to do a diving baptism first then we continued with open water.
Antoine our instructor is very friendly, takes his time for explanations and each diving briefing is very clear.
The aquatao boat is beautiful, clean and the crew (the captain and his assistant) is super friendly!
They serve us coffee, water, cupcakes and fruit after each dive.
The theory is very well explained which allows to be quickly comfortable in practice.
I strongly recommend this club.
Thank you Aquatao for what you put us through.
We chose to do a diving baptism first then we continued with open water.
Antoine our instructor is very friendly, takes his time for explanations and each diving briefing is very clear.
The aquatao boat is beautiful, clean and the crew (the captain and his assistant) is super friendly!
They serve us coffee, water, cupcakes and fruit after each dive.
The theory is very well explained which allows to be quickly comfortable in practice.
I strongly recommend this club.
Thank you Aquatao for what you put us through.
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Written 7 September 2024
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David D
2 contributions
Sept 2024 • Solo
A big thank you to all this great team, who once again shared their good humor, professionalism and teaching of diving.
It was safely that I enjoyed these wonderful underwater walks around Koh Tao where turtles, whale shark, fish of all kinds and corals were at the rendezvous.
It is with top equipment and excellent framing that you will enjoy all this....please treat yourself.
Big up to all.
Happy season and see you next year.
It was safely that I enjoyed these wonderful underwater walks around Koh Tao where turtles, whale shark, fish of all kinds and corals were at the rendezvous.
It is with top equipment and excellent framing that you will enjoy all this....please treat yourself.
Big up to all.
Happy season and see you next year.
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Written 10 November 2024
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Antho7192
Suresnes, France16 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Very good FD with Tom! Center attentive and with good equipment. The explanations before the dive are precise. It’s also nice to be able to get a visual overview of the fish we can see. Good humor reigns on the boat and you will definitely have a great day.
Written 8 August 2023
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Marion D
Auch City, France4 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Serious center. You can go there with your eyes closed. The team is great, the atmosphere warm. Thank you Antoine for sharing your knowledge with us and for accompanying us for this Open Water. Thank you for your teaching, your rigor and your kindness…
Namaste 🙏
Marion
Namaste 🙏
Marion
Written 4 March 2024
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TEDDY A
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • Solo
Hello. I spent my open water at Aquato. Great team, good atmosphere and good instructor. Thank you Marc for accompanying me on this training. Thank you for your teaching, your rigor and your kindness... See you soon, for new dives!!!
teddy
teddy
Written 19 February 2024
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Bonjour peut on venir sans avoir réserver pour faire du snorkeling ?
Written 18 August 2019
bonjour, vous pouvez venir nous voir au centre quand vous voulez.. cependant nous ne pouvons pas garantir qu'il y aura de la place … le nombre de participants est limité pour garantir un encadrement de qualité à nos snorkelers … n'hésitez pas à nous contacter directement par Messenger ou WhatsApp… merci à vous
Written 4 September 2019
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