Pattaya Scuba Diving & Snorkeling Day Trip
Coral Island Reefs, HTMS Khram Shipwreck Dives & PADI Certified Divemasters
Duration
Full Day (6–7 Hours)
Tour Price
Meet-up Location
Bali Hai Pier / Pattaya Hotel Pickup
Tour Overview & Description
Coral Island Reefs, HTMS Khram Shipwreck Dives & PADI Certified Divemasters
Discover the vibrant underwater world of the Gulf of Thailand on a full-day scuba diving and snorkeling excursion to Pattaya's Near and Far Islands. Pattaya is historically Thailand's diving birthplace and is world-renowned for year-round diving conditions and spectacular military shipwreck dive sites.
Certified divers can explore famous sunken navy wrecks like the HTMS Khram and HTMS Kood alongside coral pinnacles teeming with sea turtles, barracudas, and stingrays. Non-certified travelers and families can enjoy guided introductory Discover Scuba dives or snorkel over shallow coral gardens accompanied by experienced PADI Divemasters.
Places Covered & Highlights
Experience the highlights and sights included on this journey
Top Dive Sites
- HTMS Khram & HTMS Kood Wrecks: Spectacular scuttled naval vessels sitting in 15–30m depths encrusted in corals and schooling jacks.
- Koh Rin (Far Islands): Premier outer island dive site featuring pristine soft coral walls, nurse sharks, and hawksbill sea turtles.
- Koh Sak & Koh Larn Reefs: Sheltered shallow bays with calm waters, ideal for colorful snorkel exploration and introductory scuba diving.
Full-Day Comfort
- Spacious 20-Meter Dive Boat: Custom dive vessel with sun deck, shaded saloon, gearing-up stations, freshwater showers, and marine toilets.
- Hot Onboard Buffet Lunch: Freshly cooked Thai buffet, hot tea, coffee, seasonal fresh tropical fruits, and chilled drinking water.
- PADI Professional Supervision: Small dive groups (maximum 4 divers per PADI Divemaster) ensuring personalized safety and attention.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Comprehensive breakdown of services included in this package
✅ Inclusions
- ✓ Full-day boat excursion to Pattaya's Near or Far Islands (2 dive sites)
- ✓ Complete scuba diving equipment (BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask, fins, weights, tanks)
- ✓ Certified PADI Divemaster / Instructor guiding
- ✓ Hot cooked buffet lunch, fruits, coffee, tea, and drinking water
- ✓ Snorkeling gear for non-diver companions
- ✓ Comprehensive dive accident insurance
❌ Exclusions
- ✗ Hotel transfers to pier (available as optional private transfer)
- ✗ Underwater digital photography service (optional on-board hire)
- ✗ Nitrox tank fills (available for certified Enriched Air divers)
- ✗ Crew gratuities
Tour Information & Practical Guidelines
Essential details for a smooth, comfortable and memorable experience
Tour Timing
Departure: 08:30 AM from Bali Hai Pier, returning by 03:30 PM.
Daily departures subject to marine conditions.
Transport & Transfers
Meeting at Bali Hai Pier, South Pattaya. Hotel transfers available upon request.
What to Bring
Certification card and logbook (for certified divers), swimwear, beach towel, reef-safe sunscreen, sunglasses, and dry bag.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about this Pattaya activity
Can beginners without a dive license try scuba diving?
Yes! We offer the 'PADI Discover Scuba Diving' program where complete beginners receive a safety briefing, shallow water skill practice, and 1-on-1 instructor guidance to dive to a maximum depth of 12 meters.
What marine life can we expect to encounter in Pattaya?
Divers regularly spot green sea turtles, hawksbills, blue-spotted stingrays, moray eels, barracudas, batfish, cuttlefish, and diverse macro life including seahorses and nudibranchs.
How long must I wait after diving before flying?
According to international PADI medical guidelines, divers must wait at least 18 hours after completing multi-dive profiles before boarding commercial aircraft flights.
Can non-diving family members join the boat as snorkelers?
Absolutely! Non-divers and snorkelers can relax on the sun deck, swim in protected island bays, and enjoy the freshly prepared lunch.
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