Firstly, did you know that the number one destination for diving tourism and learning to dive is Thailand? Secondly, this means you are guaranteed the best quality of diver training and facilities where there are the most PADI certifications per year in the world! When you learn to dive in Thailand you can rest assured you’ll be taught the best diving techniques with the most up-to-date PADI training materials.
Beginner Dive Course Options
As you browse the internet, you will see the slogans “Get Your PADI” and “PADI, The Way The World Learns to Dive” These quotes directly refer to the PADI Open Water Course.
What is the PADI Open Water Course?
PADI ( The Professional Association of Diving Instructors) is the world’s largest diver training organization. Furthermore, they certify more divers per year than any other scuba training organization and have more PADI dive centers across the globe than anyone else. The PADI Open Water Course is the entry-level diver certification course that will enable you to learn to dive and “Get Your PADI” or get your first scuba diving license.
Why Learn Scuba Diving with Pattaya Scuba Adventures?
Diver Safety
Besides the PADI Safety Standards being a priority during our PADI Dive Courses, Our experience and knowledge also lend to increasing these safety aspects in all that we do.
Small Dive groups:
Maximum of 4 students per class but usually you will be the only one taking the course… so 1 on 1 lesson!
Personalized Diver Training:
we take our time and train you at your own pace. Some diver training locations are busier than others, meaning the instructors, no matter how much they wish they could, simply can’t offer the same level of personal attention that we can.
Quality dive equipment:
We use well-maintained Scubapro and Cressi dive equipment which is well serviced/replaced every year.
Great Dive Instructors:
friendly and experienced only scrapes the surface of our dive team. Our Instructors are renowned for making a learn-to-dive experience a fun and memorable one and our mission is not to just help you learn to dive, but to initiate you into our scuba diving family!
Diver Training in different languages:
Our main instructors are English and Thai which means our Instructors can speak, British English, American English, Thai English, and English in just about any accent! If you can speak English but would prefer the Learn to Dive in Your Own Language for the tests and quizzes, no problem! We offer The PADI Open Water Course In 16 Different Languages via PADI e-Learning. Complete all your Theories in your language and then come and learn to dive with us not worrying about language issues because underwater we all speak the same language!!
Great diving location:
learn to dive in Pattaya where you can be there in less than 90 minutes from Bangkok. With a ton of amazing hotels, restaurants, and activities Pattaya is an amazing place to be, especially if you stay in the Pratumnak Hill Area which is quiet, tranquil, and beautiful. It’s far enough away from the central Pattaya Beach Road to escape, while you are still close enough to pop into there if you want to. The Pattaya Islands offer some of the best diver training grounds in Thailand and are some of the dive sites in the world to see a seahorse, Hawksbill sea turtles, and a variety of underwater critters!
Why Learn Scuba Diving In Pattaya
Pattaya was the first home of Scuba diving in Thailand. The very first PADI dive center registered was located just off Pattaya Beach way back in 1970! Since then the scuba diving industry, PADI dive courses, and diver training have spread out far and wide to make Thailand Diving one of the world’s most popular scuba diving destinations!
Pattaya was the first major diving location in Thailand because of its location during the Vietnam war and its dive sites were some of the best diver training ground around. Pattaya became an infamous Thailand holiday destination in the years to follow due to its number of beer bars and ladies that once serviced the military R&R presence that was here in Pattaya. Nowadays, you can still find the remanence of old Pattaya in certain soi and the world famous Walking Street. However, the city has long since grown up around these beer bar sois and gogo bar attractions to become a much more diverse experience and Thailand holiday destination.
Why Choose Pattaya For Diving in Thailand?
Pattaya is So Much More Than You Have heard about or Read!
Come and Experience It For Yourself!
Closest, fastest dive destination from Bangkok.
Pattaya Hotels and Resorts offers all budgets from 300 thb ($10) a night to 4000 thb ($120) a night.
Restaurants and cuisine from around the world, eat from only 40thb ($1) or splash out on sunset first-class restaurants for a little more… Obviously ☺
3 enormous mega shopping malls with cinemas, bowling, branded shops, and outlets.
Traditional Tourist Attractions such as Temples, Sanctuaries, and Giant Buddha Statues.
Famous Night Markets and Street Cuisine to browse and experience.
World-class nightlife not just in the beer bars. Clubs, Restaurants, and attractions are open all hours for exploration.
3 Major Scuba Diving Areas More than 15 Islands dive sites nearby.
3 Major International Hospitals for extra safety and peace of mind.
Home of Pattaya Scuba Adventures, a PADI Dive Center unlike any other.
Come and Learn To Dive in Pattaya Thailand!
PADI Open Water Course in Pattaya Details:
Overview: learn the basics and get certified as a PADI Open Water diver in 3 days.
The PADI Open Water Course certification is recognized worldwide not only for scuba diving in pattaya and allow you to dive independently (as buddy pair) to up to 18 meters deep anywhere in the world, for life!
The Open Water Course is in three parts:
1. The Theory: with the classic 4-day option you’ll spend a day with us watching videos and taking your quizzes and exams the classic way. To avoid this and cut your course to 3 days, complete e-learning and videos before the course. You will only need to take a quick test upon arrival and go straight to the water training if you completed the PADI e-learning before arrival.
2. Confined Water Dives to learn basic scuba skills: You will complete this part in the pool. This is where we show you and teach you the basic scuba diving skills you need to learn to dive safely.
3. Open Water Dives to use your skills and explore underwater. You will go diving in Pattaya for 4 scuba dives during the dive course. These training dives will allow you to reproduce what you have learned in the pool and to make sure you can dive safely. Afterward, if all goes well, you will be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver and can join any fun dive trips just like any other divers!
Open Water Course Price:
Start Any Day Courses
15,990thb (Include PADI eLearning, 3 Days Training, 1 pool day, and 2 boat days making four open water training dives all equipment rental and validation of your PADI Dive card included).
16,990thb (Including E-learning Premium + training videos, quizzes, and exams to complete BEFORE you arrive. Then 1 pool day and 2 boat days making four open water training dives all equipment rental and validation of your PADI Dive card included).
We also Offer A Learn To Dive Buddy Discount if you get your PADI with a friend and book together!
There are many scuba diving schools in Thailand and Pattaya but choose Pattaya Scuba Adventures if you are looking for not only a personalized, professional experience but also a friendly relaxed, fun one. We enjoy meeting new people and love sharing our local Pattaya diving and local area experience. Read our reviews on Facebook or check out Tripadvisor and see how our amazing team loves to take care of you to make your Thailand diving experience extra special!
What’s next?
Do you want to improve your diving skills? Do you want to feel comfortable underwater?
You can take the advanced open water course as soon as you are Open water certified.
You can also take a “specialty dive course” and much more…
