Jomtien Dive Center

Located in the Chonburi province near Pattaya, Jomtien Dive Center has been an established part of the local diving community since 2008. As a PADI 5 Star IDC centre, it serves as a significant hub for both recreational divers and professionals looking to advance their careers.

The centre operates its own large boats, allowing for organized trips to nearby reefs and the island of Samaesan. These excursions include amenities such as on-board toilets and a full Thai lunch, ensuring you are well looked after while out on the water.

The centre is recognised as a PADI 5 Star IDC facility, meaning it is equipped to conduct high-level professional training. This makes it a primary destination for those pursuing Divemaster, Instructor, or even Staff Instructor qualifications.

Instruction is delivered in English, and the team is structured to support a wide range of skill levels. From children's Bubblemaker programs to advanced technical training, the staff is trained to manage everything from recreational discovery dives to professional development.

The curriculum covers the full spectrum of PADI certifications. You can begin with Discover Scuba Diving or the Bubblemaker programme for younger divers, progressing through Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver.

For those looking to specialise, the centre offers various PADI Specialties and Rescue Diver training. Professional pathways are a core focus here, with courses available for Divemaster, IDC (Instructor Development Course), MSDT (Master Scuba Trainer), and Staff Instructor levels.

The centre operates its own fleet of large boats for excursions. These vessels are equipped with toilets and provide shade for divers between sessions. During full-day trips, a complete Thai lunch is served on board.

Nitrox is available for use on these trips, catering to divers looking to extend their bottom time. The boats provide access to both local Pattaya reef sites and the clearer waters around Samaesan.

The facility provides a comprehensive range of equipment for hire, including regulators, fins, masks, and wetsuits. This allows you to travel light and rely on well-maintained kit for your dives.

Nitrox is available on-site for divers wishing to use enriched air for their recreational or professional training.

The reefs in this region are home to a variety of larger marine life. You can regularly encounter turtles and various species of fish, alongside crabs and sharks.

Macro life and smaller inhabitants are also present, including various crabs found throughout the local reef habitats.

The area around Pattaya and Samaesan is accessible to divers of all levels. The reefs provide a variety of shallow environments suitable for both recreational and professional training.