Sairee Cottage Diving Team

Dedicated. Passionate. Professional.

Trevor

Trevor

Founder / Big Boss

Originally from north Dublin. Travelled the world and fell in love with the island life style. Opened his own dive shop in 2007 and now takes great pride in making sure all our customers receive the special treatment they deserve on their dream diving holiday.

Bear

Joined: 2009 / General Manager

Left the UK in 2002, arrived in Koh Tao the same year and never really left. PADI & SSI Master Instructor. Technical Deep Instructor and mixed gas diver having conducted dives over 100m / 330ft deep.

Bear
Denja

Denja

Joined: 2015 / Master Scuba Diver Trainer

A PADI Instructor since 2010. Denja has mastery of SCUBA instruction, always knowing how to get her students to feel comfortable in the water.

Barry

Joined: 2009 / Equipment Specialist & Master Scuba Diver Trainer

Barry is the in-house equipment technician, PADI instructor and speed boat captain. His extensive knowledge on equipment and the local dive sites make Barry one of the best dive leaders around.

Barry

Emmy

Joined: 2024 / Master Scuba Diver Trainer

Originally from England, Emmy found her second home here on Koh Tao. With a deep passion for the ocean and its fascinating inhabitants, she’s thrilled to share her love of diving with you. Whether you’re taking your first dive, or looking to advance your skills, Emmy is here to guide you through every step of your underwater adventure!

Marcel

Joined: 2015 / PADI Platinum Course Director

Originally from Holland, Marcel is our PADI Platinum Course Director and Specialty Dive Instructor Trainer, teaching monthly PADI IDC and MSDT courses. He achieved Platinum Status from PADI within his first year and kept it until this day – Now taught over 10000+ students on all levels, he continues to inspire new dive pros.

Marcel

Paddy

Joined: 2022 / Underwater Photographer

“In south west London I was born and raised, in the ocean is where I spend most of my days, chilling out diving and thriving all cool, shooting some pics of a barracuda school, While both my dogs are up to no good, Running and sniffing round the neighbourhood” Let me teach you an incredible Underwater Photography Course!

Toni Team

Toni

Joined: 2022 / PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer

This is Toni.  Originally from Finland he escaped the colder waters to get stuck in this tropical paradise, always ready to share his passion for underwater world and give the best possible experience for student’s

Alex

Joined: 2025 / PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer

Alex landed in Koh Tao in 2024 and never looked back. Born in Poland, forged by spreadsheets and reborn in a wetsuit, Alex has found her true calling underwater. Now known for her signature green fins, Alex can be found helping new divers feel comfortable, confident and excited to explore the ocean.

Alex Team

Martin

Joined: 2022 / Master Instructor

While travelling South East Asia in 2015 Martin arrived on Koh Tao and hasn’t left. Working his way up from an advanced diver to a PADI Master Instructor, now full-time teaching our PADI Divemaster Course. Martin has taught countless students from discover scuba diving to IDC candidates. “Teaching people new skills then watching them progress, fall in love and find a passion for the ocean has to be the best part of being a Scuba Diving Instructor.”

Our Captains

Small Boat Captain
Big Boat Captain