Scuba Diving In Pattaya

Koh Laren is one of the most renowned places for scuba diving in Pattaya. It’s a wonderful little island located in the Gulf of Thailand. Koh Laren has six beaches and a number of spots to visit like the Big Buddha on the mountain overlooking Tawaen. Scuba dive on its clear white sand azure beaches. At Koh Laren rent Glass bottom kayaks to see the ocean floor, spend some time at New Zip Line near Naul Beach and don’t forget to checkout the samae beach and the main village (naban) which have new floating piers. All the beaches at Koh Laren have facilities of restaurants, bathrooms and showers. A perfect location as it’s for water sports like scuba diving, the place is also suitable for spending some relaxing hours with the gentle sounds of the ocean and a warm sun. 

The island has a big collection of colourful fishes and coral reefs that extends all along the seashore. Its distinguishable coral reefs and beaches make it a perfect spot for not only professional scuba divers but also beginners. If one’s lucky enough they might even have an encounter with octopus and seahorse, there are about 40 different species of seahorses present at the island. Because Koh Sak has been turned into a national park, there is no permanent settlement on this island anymore. The hawksbill turtle and bamboo sharks have become its primary residents. A number of bamboo sharks that surround the north natural horseshoe shaped bay of this island serves as a caution for avid scuba divers, however the island remains to be a trendy destination for divers. 

The island is situated 8 km away from Pattaya to the right of Koh Larn, on the eastern part of its only beach, it has a flatter shore with white sand which is perfect for scuba diving. The island is famous for its talented carving masters who live in Ang Sila, a fishing village. The best and unusual sort of souvenirs are acquired from the western and southern parts of the island from which can be availed of carved stone figures. Along the western part, 3-4 metre deep underwater beneath the rocky shores stretches, a coral reef studded with thousands of sea anemones which look like colourful sea flowers. Due to it's not so deep coral reef studded shores it serves as the perfect place for scuba diving. Visitors would be required to travel the island by renting a speed boat at Bali Hai Pier. 

The 6 km stretched beach is one of the exotic beaches on Jomtien island. It forms an important part of the eastern coastline of the Gulf of Thailand. It’s a quieter gateway from the noises of the pattaya city, and therefore it is generally preferred for its quietness and adventurous activities. The place is perfect for windsurfers and water sports. Along with scuba diving in its beautiful shores visitors can also experience the cultural side of Thailand. At the beach one can explore a range of things from Thai cuisine restaurants to elegant cabaret shows, the Floating Market Pattaya and shop for some souvenirs. 

 The small uninhabited island with an area of only 0.5 sq.km takes visitors close to the wild nature which has been left untouched by civilization. Towards the northern part of the relief of the island there are slightly sloping rocky shores, in the south and east it is flat. From the flatter side of the island one would reach the beaches with white little sand and clear emerald waters. Due to its beautiful coral reefs studded with actinias, sea-urchins, rays, medusas, moray fish, barracuda fish, black reef sharks, other unusual fish and sea creatures the island is the perfect place for scuba diving. Visit the isolated island from sea tour to island by big boat or a speed boat to immerse yourself into the bright and colourful underwater world. 

The site is located north of the Koh Rin island where the island has slightly sloping rocky shores. It is one of the prominent sites for scuba diving, the soft corals here illuminate the seafloor. Witness the beauty of coral reefs, colourful fishes and don’t be surprised if you encounter small grey bamboo sharks under the large rocks. If you get lucky on the day of diving you might happen to see the pelagic Barracuda, hacks and even a school of tuna here. As the site faces strong currents sometimes, beginners are advised to do scuba diving here only with a trainer.  

Also called the Elephant island in Thai, it’s part of the Mu Ko Chang National Park and one of the largest and most popular of the islands in eastern Thailand. The island’s main beaches are all on the west coast but White Sand beach is in the north and Lonely beach in the south and somewhere between is Klong Prao the longest beach on the island. Scuba diving is one of the most popular sports here as the place is less crowded and very less known, it’s usually quiet here. Dive into the world of corals, tuna fishes and the colourful world of underwater creatures.  

Located 10 km south of Samae San Pier, the island of Koi Chan is the south easternmost island in the Samae San chain. On the bay with no to little currents, find the shallow areas perfect for beginner divers. Find the stingrays hiding under the sand all over here, watch out for shallow coral heads laced with soft sponges, fans and baby fish. To enjoy the beauty of the corals, swim to the southeast corner of the island on the seaward side where large rocks covered in sea fan, whip coral, hard and soft coral are located.

The rocks resemble a shark fin, might look very small from outside but inside let yourself immerse in the large reef. Feel yourself lost in the large areas of stag horns, brain corals, barrel sponges and anemones. One a good diving day, it’s the best site to go to where marine life is plentiful and varied. Go deeper towards the southeastern side of its 16m vertical wall, which is the best attraction of Shark Fin Rock. Move towards the north-western side and enjoy the sightseeing of black spotted stingrays.