Pattaya Dive Centre
Diving Pattaya Frequently Asked Questions

Booking

How can I book a diving Pattaya trip or learn to dive course?
Why book direct online?
Can I pre-pay by Pay/Pal / credit/debit card??
What does pre-online-booking offer me?
What if I change my mind after booking?
Can you arrange accommodation and flights?

How can I book a diving Pattaya trip or learn to dive course?

You book by simply filling out our booking form which will email us your requested information, You will then be taken to a secure online link to confirm your booking with a deposit then our sales team will book you in.

Why book direct online?

You will save immediately by booking direct with us as our prices dont include any agent booking fees also leaving a deposit allows us to better plan your trips and courses and arrange taxi pick ups if required.

Can I pre-pay by Pay/Pal / credit/debit card??

Yes, we will send you a secure payment authorisation link once you complete our booking form, where you can input your details and it will process the payment and send you a reservation confirmation once payment has been authorised

What does pre-online-booking offer me?

You will be able to request a specific guide or instructor easily, have a confirmed place on a boat or course securing taxi pick up if required AND certain special offers can only be claimed via online booking.

What if I change my mind after booking?

If you decided that actually you want start your diving later we will do our best to accommodate you, we need at least 24hrs notice so please let us know asap!

Can you arrange accommodation and flights?

No, we cannot arrange flights, but we do have a number of hotels we can recommend to you, all within walking distance of the dive centre. Just see our recommended accommodation links or contact us to ask for the current list.

General Questions

What is the weather/ Visibility like diving Pattaya?
Can I begin my PADI course at home to save time while I’m on holiday?
Can my children learn to dive?
I wear contact lenses - is this a problem?
What equipment should I take?
What Tanks are available?
Do I have to dive with a guide?
What are the rules associated with flying and diving/diving and flying?
How do I know that I am diving with a reputable dive centre?
Do I have to be a strong swimmer to go diving?
Where can I find further information and advice?

 

What is the weather/ Visibility like diving Pattaya?

Pattaya Thailand has all year round sunny warm weather.
Average daily water temperatures are about 30 degrees celsius and visibility Ranges from 5m to 18m.
Good conditions vary between April - Sept and really good conditions generally are best experienced between Oct - March

*Please note: Above is average intended to be used as a guide only.

Can I begin my PADI course at home to save time while I’m on holiday?

Yes you can with PADI ELearning you can log in online direct via our dive centre and complete your knowledge development sections meaning you can hit the water as soon as you arrive in Thailand :)

Can my children learn to dive?

8 - 10 year olds can have an introduction to the art of breathing underwater on a Bubble maker course. A qualified instructor will introduce your kids to breathing underwater and play fun games in the shallow waters of a swimming pool, at a maximum depth of 2 metres. Children aged 10 - 15 years old can take a Junior Open Water Diver course following exactly the same format as the adult course. Maximum depth is 12 metres for 10 - 12 year olds.

I wear contact lenses - is this a problem?

Not at all - in this case you have the option of closing your eyes during mask removal exercises, or not wearing your contact lenses at all, in which case you could choose try or purchase one of our optically corrected masks.

What equipment should I take?

For your own comfort and safety if you have your own diving kit we recommend you bring it. If your doing Full equipment is included and for diving you can choose to rent form us our quality MARES and CRESSI Equipment if you wish (only 600baht for full kit)

What Tanks are available?

We use 12 ltr Aluminium tanks as standard, we have a limited number of 15 ltr tanks we tend to only recommend for deeper dives please ensure you mention this request on booking and we'll do our very best to confirm and forfill this for you at no extra charge.

Do I have to dive with a guide?

We ask you to dive with a guide for your first dive at least unless you are very familiar to diving Pattaya, After this it will be at the discretion of your guide (who is responsible for your safety) to decide whether you may dive with your buddy. Divers holding the PADI Scuba Diver qualification must dive with a guide at all times.

What are the rules associated with flying and diving?

Diving after flying does not generally cause any reason for concern, however there are considerations associated with flying after diving. Any dangers come from excess nitrogen in our body’s tissues from breathing compressed air at depth. For this reason, to avoid the risk of decompression sickness we recommend that you do not fly for a minimum of 24 hours after your last dive.

How do I know that I'm diving with a reputable dive centre?

We are a PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) 5 Star IDC Dive Centre accredited and operate to the highest professional standards, so you can rest assured you're in safe hands.

Do I have to be a strong swimmer to go diving?

You will need to have a reasonable level of fitness and be comfortable in the water to try out Scuba Diving but are not required to perform any swim tests on Discover scuba try days. However, If you want to under go license training for your PADI you will need to be able to swim 200m unaided (or 300m in mask, fins & snorkel). There is no time limit for this and you may use any swimming strokes you like. You will also need to float and tread water for 10 mins, again using any methods that you like.

Where can I find further information and advice?

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