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Dive
Pattaya & Samae San
The main scuba diving areas around Pattaya
are located in what we call the "Far
Islands". These are the second ring
of islands about 20-30 kilometers from
Pattaya. The islands are controlled by
The Navy, and no permanent structures
are built there (boat traffic is also
a minimum). These islands include Koh
Kin, Koh Man Wichai, Koh Keung Badaan,
Koh Hu Chang and Koh Phi. Altogether we
have up to 20 different dive sites with
visibility ranging from 5 - 15 meters.
There are many different types of soft
and hard corals, and large schools of
Jacks, Barracuda and Tuna. Blue spotted
Stingrays, Porcupine Pufferfish and Moray
Eels can be spotted on virtually every
dive. The Samae San/Sattahip area has
similar diving conditions, with the added
attraction of two large intact shipwrecks.
The Petchburi Bremen is an old freighter
sunk in 21 meters of water in the Khram
Channel (Sattahip). It's home to many
Grouper and Barracuda. The Hardeep is
a cargo ship sunk in 28 meters during
the World War II era. This ship is completely
intact, and can be navigated from bow
to stern entirely inside!! Let our experienced
guides show you how good diving can be
only 2 hours from Bangkok!
Dedicated
Dive Boat
Mermaid's dive boat is an 18 meter (60
foot), purpose built scuba diving boat,
which we have converted for scuba diving.
This is the finest dive boat sailing Pattaya
waters.
Features
include:
Tanks, compressor and weights on board
100% oxygen with demand delivery system
Dive platform at water level Hot lunches
cooked on board for all trips Fresh water
showers after the dives Experienced captain
and crew Class room with television and
video Coral Diving
Coral dives around Pattaya are surprisingly
good. The somewhat limited visibility
is more than compensated for by the huge
variety of marine life and abundant coral
formations. Our trips include two dives,
lunch and a qualified PADI Divemaster
or Instructor to supervise the trip.
Wreck
Diving
The highlight of Pattaya diving is the
two superb shipwrecks, The Bremen and
The Hardeep. These steel cargo ships are
intact, and can be penetrated by divers
with proper training
Overnight
Trips
Overnight trips to the Samae San area
conducted on a regular basis, featuring
diving at the Hardeep Wreck, Shark Fin
Rock and Shark Islands. The trip includes
7 dives, all meals, drinks, and an evening
Bar-B-Q. Longer trips, as well as trips
to Hin Alhambra (Chantaburi) and Koh Chang
(Trat), are scheduled for holiday weekends.
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