Real Divers Pattaya PADI 5 STAR IDC Center

Located in Jomtien, Pattaya, Real Divers Pattaya is a British family-operated dive centre with over two decades of experience in the region. As a PADI 5 Star IDC Centre, they provide a high level of instruction for those looking to progress through the PADI system or start a new career in diving.

The centre is particularly well-suited for divers looking to maximise their time underwater. By using 12-metre speedboats for local trips, they reduce travel time to just 15 minutes, ensuring you spend more of your day exploring the reefs and wrecks rather than commuting.

The centre is run by a British family and has been established since 2005. This long-standing presence in Chonburi reflects their deep knowledge of the local dive sites and local maritime conditions.

Instruction is available in both English and Thai. Because they are a 5 Star IDC Centre, the facility is equipped to train professional-level divers, including those pursuing the PADI Divemaster, Instructor, and Specialty Instructor certifications.

For those seeking a career change, the centre offers intensive professional programmes ranging from one to six months in duration.

The centre offers the full spectrum of PADI certifications. Beginners can start with Discover Scuba Diving or the PADI Open Water Diver course, with further progression through the PADI Scuba Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver levels.

For those pursuing professional qualifications, the centre provides training for Rescue Diver, Divemaster, and PADI Instructor. They also offer the PADI IDC (Instructor Development Course) and Specialty Instructor training.

Specialty courses and foundational training like the Enriched Air Diver and EFR CPR First Aid are also available to enhance your diving skills.

The fleet includes 12-metre speedboats used for shorter excursions, allowing for quick transit to nearby sites. These are ideal for those wanting to maximise their bottom time during a dive.

For longer outings, the centre operates a 20-metre charter boat. This vessel supports full-day trips and is used for various excursions including night dives.

Full rental kit is available on-site, including Scubapro BCDs, regulators, masks, snorkels, fins, and Suunto dive computers. This allows you to dive without the burden of carrying heavy equipment.

Nitrox is available for use, catering to divers looking to extend their no-decompression limits.

The wrecks and reefs in the area serve as artificial habitats for a variety of marine life. You can regularly encounter Hawksbill turtles, rays, and pufferfish while exploring the sites.

The marine environment is known for its vibrant life, with various species of fish and crustaceans inhabiting the structures of the HTMS wrecks.