Enrol in a PADI Scuba Diver course and become a certified scuba diver with this 2-day scuba diving course in Pattaya, Thailand. Perfect for travellers without any prior scuba diving experience, this course begins with theory lessons designed to introduce the basic concepts of scuba. Soon, you'll make progress with active training sessions in the swimming pool. Before you know it, you'll have completed two open water dives in the Gulf of Thailand, exploring the oceans up to a maximum depth of 40 feet. A certified dive instructor will always be around to guide you throughout the course.
NOTE: All prices in this package are subject to fluctuations based on international currency exchange rates at the time of booking.
Destination
Scuba diving near Pattaya is a popular adventure sport with fascinating dive sites sprinkled all around the Pattaya far islands, the Pattaya near islands and the Samae San islands. Depending on the exact dive spot selected by your dive instructors, you can expect to spot a wide range of marine life from moray eels, barracudas and sting rays to bamboo sharks, sea turtles and sea urchins.
White sandy sea floors at the dive spots are well decorated with patches of vibrant coral reefs, large rocks and colourful sponges. Visibility conditions at almost all dive spots near Pattaya are relatively good for most of the year, with the normal range extending from 20-40 feet.
Destination highlights
Complete two open water scuba dives in Pattaya, Thailand. | Learn scuba diving in small group with personalized attention. | Earn your PADI Scuba Diver certification. | Swim alongside beautiful fishes and explore lively coral reefs. | Explore future certification courses in scuba diving.
Day 1 of the PADI Scuba Diver course in Pattaya: Theory + pool training
You'll be picked-up from your hotel in Pattaya by 08:00 hrs. A private vehicle will transfer you to the dive center. Here, you'll meet your dive instructor and begin training for the PADI Scuba Diver certification. With video lessons and theory modules, you'll learn the basic principles of diving.
You'll also get practical experience as you enter the swimming pool for active training sessions. You'll put the theory to test and prepare for tomorrow's open water dives. The day's session ends by 16:30 hrs. You'll be dropped-off back to your hotel in Pattaya. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
No accommodation is provided.
Get started with theory lessons and pool training sessions. No meals are provided today, but the dive center is located close to a few restaurants where you can have lunch at your own expense.
Day 1 Milestone
Pattaya
Pattaya
08:00 AM
Food
No meals are provided today
Veg | Non Veg
Day 2 of the PADI Scuba Diver course in Pattaya: Two open water dives!
You'll be picked-up from your hotel in Pattaya by 08:00 hrs. A private vehicle will transfer you to a boat that will take you to several of the dive sites in the Gulf of Thailand. As you enjoy a scenic boat ride, your dive instructor will continue briefing you on the specifics of today's dive sites.
Over the course of the day, you'll complete two open water dives, swimming down to a maximum depth of 40 feet. Wearing a wetsuit, you'll work with your instructor to demonstrate your skills, practice essential techniques and simply swim around to explore the corals. Lunch is served on the boat, between the two dives. The day's session ends by late afternoon with a drop-off to your hotel in Pattaya. Your trip ends here.
Your trip ends by late afternoon.
Complete two open water dives in the Gulf of Thailand. Today's meal package includes lunch, served on the boat. A vegetarian lunch can be served only if prior notice is given.
Day 2 Milestone
Pattaya
Pattaya
08:00 AM
Food
Lunch
Veg | Non Veg
Day 1 Milestone
Pattaya
Pattaya
08:00:00
Day 2 Milestone
Pattaya
Pattaya
08:00:00
Food
No meals are provided today
Veg
Egg
Food
Lunch
Veg
Egg
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Cancellation policy
For any cancellations made to the Pattaya scuba diving course: no refunds.
In case of no show: no refunds.
All refunds are subject to fluctuations based on international currency exchange rates at the time of cancellation. Accordingly, refunds may be subject to a foreign currency premium/discount.
All refunds will be processed after deducting international payment transfer fees. Please check with us what these charges will be for this Pattaya scuba diving course.
Rules on trip
Consumption of alcohol, drugs, tobacco products and cigarettes is strictly prohibited during the Pattaya scuba diving course.
Travellers are requested to treat the local culture with respect and avoid littering, defacing property and monuments and causing general disturbance.
Travellers are required to follow instructions of the dive instructor during the Pattaya scuba diving course.
Additional instructions, booking policies, terms and conditions
Hotel pick-up and drop-off is included in this package for all hotels in Pattaya city. Accordingly, please inform the tour operator regarding the address of your hotel a day prior to your scheduled scuba diving session.
Travellers from outside Thailand are requested to carry enough cash in the local currency to cover all personal and incidental expenses.
All prices displayed are subject to fluctuations based on international currency exchange rates at the time of booking. Accordingly, prices may be subject to a foreign currency premium/discount at the time of booking.
The tour operator reserves the right to cancel or alter the itinerary of this scuba diving course in Pattaya depending upon unforeseen circumstances like weather conditions. Any extra costs incurred due to such changes are borne by the traveller.
Dive down to a depth of 40 feet in the Gulf of Thailand.
Spot a wide range of exotic marine life.
Swim alongside schools of tiny fishes and colourful corals.
Explore gorgeous dive spots with lively coral reefs!
Learn the essential skills of scuba diving.
Train with a certified dive instructor.
Dive down to a depth of 40 feet in the Gulf of Thailand.
Explore gorgeous dive spots with lively coral reefs!
Swim alongside schools of tiny fishes and colourful corals.
Explore gorgeous dive spots with lively coral reefs!
Spot a wide range of exotic marine life.
Practice your skills in active pool training sessions.
Explore gorgeous dive spots with lively coral reefs!
Includes / Excludes
Includes
Pick-up and drop-off between hotels in Pattaya and the dive center
Boat transfers between the dive center and dive spots
Two open water dives
All equipment required for scuba diving
Services of certified dive instructors and support crew
PADI Scuba Diver course material
PADI Scuba Diver certification (after successful completion of the course)
Lunch and refreshments on day 2
All government permits and charges
International payment transfer charges
All applicable taxes
Excludes
Travel arrangements between your home city and Pattaya
Personal expenses like additional meals, beverages, apparel, gear etc.
Any costs arising due to unforeseen circumstances like bad weather, natural calamities etc.
Any additional cost due to fluctuations based on international currency exchange rates at the time of booking
Anything not mentioned in inclusions
What to Wear
What to Wear
Swim-wear
Extra pair of clothes
Slippers or sandals
Not to wear - Expensive jewellery or watches
Heavily embellished swimwear
What not to Wear
Loose clothing that will tangle around you while swimming
Restrictive clothing
Flip-flops
Equipment / Gear
We Provide
All equipment required for scuba diving
Boat for transfers between dive center and dive spots
Private vehicle for hotel pick-up and drop-off in Pattaya
PADI Scuba Diver course material
You need to get
Towel
Swim-wear
Camera
ID card
Rucksack
Water bottle
Cap/hat
Swimming goggles
Additional local currency
Medical Kit
Please carry specific personal or prescribed medication, personal first-aid kit.
Directions towards the Pick up Point
Pattaya is well-connected to most major countries of the world via frequent flights to Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport. You can board a flight to the airport and then travel to Pattaya, located 3-hr drive from Bangkok, via a bus or private cab/taxi. You'll be picked up from your hotel or place of accommodation in Pattaya.
Directions towards the Start Point
The tour operator will arrange your transport to the start point of the Pattaya scuba diving course.