Mermaids Dive Center in Pattaya, Thailand

Apeks RK3 fins in exciting new colors - The Apeks RK3 Fins have always been popular with divers and now they've added some exciting new colors to the range. We've got them in store at Mermaids in Black, Grey. White, Orange, Yellow and Pink. Come in and pick up a pair, they've been voted the best fins on the market.     The specs are impressive and all the colors come in a range of sizes. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/apeks-rk3-fins-in-exciting-new-colors/

Samaesan Diving Photos - Samaesan has everything a diver could want. We've got the Hardeep Wreck dives for Advanced Divers but beginner divers aren't left out with the coral island dives and amazing marine life waiting to be spotted. The Samaesan Coral Islands boast Nudibranches, Seahorses and a few more other surprises in between (Whale Shark spotted recently) It's also home to beautiful soft and hard corals. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/samaesan-diving-photos/

Mermaids International Clean Up Day 15th September 2018 - We’ve just completed our 2nd Mermaids International Clean Up Days with the 4th Annual Inter Schools Day on Saturday 15th September 2018. In total there were 154 participants involved from transport and cooking breakfast to diving and snorkeling, we are proud of everyone’s efforts involved to clean our adopted Island of Koh Sak. https://youtu. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/mermaids-international-clean-up-day-15th-september-2018/

PADI Outstanding Contribution to Continuing Education Award - Every year PADI Asia Pacific proudly acknowledges outstanding contribution from a group of PADI Retail and Resort Association members with a recognition plaque. The amount of these sought-after awards are presented to less than 10% of the membership. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/padi-outstanding-contribution-to-continuing-education-award/

Pattaya PADI IE September 2018 - It's always an exciting moment when you become PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor and many Congratulations to Jesse and Valentina for acing your Instructor Development Course with Mermaids PADI Course Director Russell Martin and excelling on the PADI Examinations. The PADI Instructor Development Course is the most sought after Professional Diving Qualification. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/pattaya-padi-ie-september-2018/

Mermaids International Clean Up Day 8th September 2018 - It's our 11th year of Mermaids International Clean Up Days and we completed Day 1 of 3 with the 4th Annual Inter Schools Day on Saturday 8th September 2018. With 120 participants involved from transport and cooking breakfast to diving and snorkeling, we are proud of everyone's efforts involved to clean our adopted Island of Koh Sak. https://youtu. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/mermaids-international-clean-up-day-8th-september-2018/

Whale Shark at Koh Rong Nang - Exciting day on board Mermaids 1 when divers spotted this beautiful Whale Shark just off of Koh Rong Nong in Samaesan. It's a rare opportunity for us to see Whale Sharks and especially at this time of the year but thanks to the quick actions of Andrew, PADI Divemaster, he captured it in all it's glory. Thank you Andrew, your video is amazing. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/whale-shark-at-koh-rong-nang/

Mermaids August Diving Mail - Koh Chang is coming up in November and it's the perfect weekend to get away with some great wreck diving thrown in. We leave Mermaids on Friday 16th November 2018 at 11am. We return back to Pattaya on Sunday 18th in the evening. Included in the weekend package is 2 days of diving on air (6 dives in total on the HTMS Chang Wreck) 2 nights accommodation on a sharing basis with breakfast. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/mermaids-august-diving-mail/

Night Dive on the Hardeep Wreck - Night diving is always a thrilling dive, no matter what PADI certification level you are. We added a wreck into the mix and took it to a whole new level in diving. Night diving on the Hardeep Wreck can be daunting, but it is also the best night dive you will ever experience anywhere. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/night-dive-on-the-hardeep-wreck/

Spotlight on Koh Sak Island - Here at Mermaids Dive Center, one of our dive boats, Mermaids 4, is located at Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya. From this pier, we have access to dive the islands neighboring the city. Islands such as Koh Larn and Koh Phi are just a few of the locations that provide an abundance of marine life to be enjoyed. Another island we frequently visit is the island of Koh Sak. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/spotlight-on-koh-sak-island/

Mermaids Diving Mail - The currents are in a twist on Saturday 12th August and it’s prefect drifting conditions onto the Hardeep Wreck. Spend the morning dive with a nice easy descent down the line onto the Hardeep and explore inside and out. In the afternoon we’ll drop in and drift towards the Hardeep and hit the wreck. Itching to do a night dive on the Hardeep? It’s happening on the 25th August. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/mermaids-diving-mail/

27 October, 2018 Be A Know It All - Do The Fish ID Specialty. Ever been asked what that Fish was? Did you know the answer? Astound your dive buddies with your Fish Knowledge and do the PADI Fish ID course with these experts. Special only for Saturday - 4,000 baht for the course and an extra 2,100 baht if you want to be certified. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com

Was Gordon lucky? Or is it perfection? - Scuba Divers have more a lot more fun than non-divers do. There's a lot of reasons that inspire people to become divers. It may be a family member or a friend or just an online ad. When you start diving, you will also start seeing changes in your life. Scuba divers become more aware of the environment and they have a different understanding of man’s place in the world. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/was-gordon-lucky-or-is-it-perfection/

From Texas To Thailand #7 Being an Instructor - So there I was, certified PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. After more than half a year of hard work and dedication, I achieved what at one point seemed unreachable. Days went by when I would wake up and forget I was one of “them”. The guys I looked up to everyday around the shop. Needless to say, I was definitely feeling accomplished. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/from-texas-to-thailand-7-being-an-instructor/

Regents International School Secondary Round Square Week 2018 - This week wraps up round two of Round Square Weeks with Regents International School Pattaya. This week we had a group a bit older and instead of snorkeling, they were all getting certified to dive at different levels! We had a whopping 14 PADI Open Water Students, 9 PADI Advanced Open Water Students, and I was put in charge of the PADI Rescue Student (that's right I was in charge of you Ms. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/regents-international-school-secondary-round-square-week-2018/

When you want to go diving but there's a science project due - What do you do as a teenager when you have a science project due but you really want to go diving? What's more fun? The Science Project or diving? We know what every teenager is going to answer, so we took to the water and combined both. Watch the video results here. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/when-youve-got-a-science-project-to-do-but-want-to-go-diving/

Regents International School Primary Round Square Week 2018 - Today wraps up an amazing week with Regents International School Pattaya with the primary school students snorkeling with us for their round square program. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/regents-international-school-primary-round-square-week-2018/

ISC Pattaya Open Day Fair - Join in on the fun at the International School of Pattaya on Thursday 14th June at the ISC Pattaya's inaugural ‘Open Day Fair’. Your Mermaids Dive Center Team will be there. It's a great way of bringing the school community together before school breaks up for the holidays. Join them from 1.30pm onwards and support our local community. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/isc-pattaya-open-day-fair/

Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2018 - We had an amazing night on board Mermaids 4 in the Pattaya Bay watching the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2018. The Pattaya International Fireworks Festival is an annual event and takes place at  Beach Road in Central Pattaya. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/pattaya-international-fireworks-festival-2018/

From Texas To Thailand #6 PADI IDC - What do you think of when you hear the term Dive Instructor? Maybe you are thinking of a diving professional that is qualified to teach scuba. Maybe you think of a nice little island with beautiful beaches. Perhaps you think of a beach bum with a crazy hairstyle that goes diving for a living. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/from-texas-to-thailand-6-padi-idc/

Get your PADI dive license with us any time - It's Super Saturday here at Mermaids Dive Center. We've got Mermaids 4 heading out to the Pattaya Islands. The weather is great and it's a perfect day to do a PADI dive course with your favorite PADI Dive Instructors at Mermaids Dive Center. Down in Samaesan, the Hardeep Wreck dive and the local coral dives for certified divers are happening. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/get-your-padi-license-with-us/

From Texas To Thailand #5 Divemaster Course - At long last it was time! It was finally my time to actually start my first dose of professional PADI training! Now that all my prerequisites had been completed, I was thrilled to call myself a “Dive Master Candidate” or “DMC” for short. At this point in my journey, I had already been with Mermaids for about 3 months. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/from-texas-to-thailand-5-divemaster-intern/

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About Us. Mermaids Dive Center Professional Staff 5 STAR PADI DIVE CENTER, PADI TRAINING COURSES AND DIVE TRIPS Welcome to Mermaids Dive Center Since opening, Mermaids have focused on Scuba Diving Education and training courses. Mermaids Dive Center was the first center in the Pattaya area of Thailand to be awarded with the PADI CDC (Career Development Center) status. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com

About Us. Mermaids Dive Center Professional Staff 5 STAR PADI DIVE CENTER, PADI TRAINING COURSES AND DIVE TRIPS Welcome to Mermaids Dive Center Since opening, Mermaids have focused on Scuba Diving Education and training courses. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com

Cool Fish Facts #1 The Cuttlefish - The octopus is one of the most well-recognized animals in the sea, but what about their lesser-known cousins? Squid and cuttlefish may not get as many Hollywood roles as their eight-armed relatives, but they’re equally as interesting. Take a minute to explore these tentacled invertebrates—and learn how to tell them apart. Let’s start with what they have in common. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/cool-fish-facts-1-the-cuttlefish/

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From Texas To Thailand #4 Rescue Course - P https://www.teamjapandiving.com/from-texas-to-thailand-4-rescue-course/

May 2017 Newsletter - We've been having some amazing dive trips and fun events with you over the last couple of months and there's a lot more planned for the rest of 2017 https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/may-2017-newsletter/

April 2017 Newsletter - ソンクラン休暇のシミランクルーズの御報告です！！今回のツアーはサメサン近くのウタパオ空港から出発。プーケットまで片道1.5時間のフライトです。 https://www.teamjapandiving.com/april-2017-newsletter/

April 2017 Newsletter - Manta Rays และอีกหลากหลายที่เราได้เจอกันบนทริปล่าอันดามันเหนือล่าสุดของเรา ช่างเป็นทริปที่น่าประทับใจยิ่ง ลูกทริปส่วนใหญ่ออกเดินทางจากพัทยาไปขึ้นเครื่องที่สนามบินอู่ตะเภา ซึ่งใช้เวลาเพียง 45 นาทีจากตัวเมือง https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.co.th/april-2017-newsletter/

April 2017 Newsletter - Manta Rays and more on our dive trips near and far. This time we headed out to the Similan Islands for some unforgettable diving. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/april-2017-newsletter/

March 2017 Newsletter - It's every divers dream to see at least one whale shark in their lifetime. Our divers were treated to a surprise appearance by one on the Hardeep Wreck in Samaesan. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/march-2017-newsletter/

PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) Packages - To be trained as a PADI diving instructor is superb and if your training was through a dive internship, certainly one of ours then you will find your dive skills and knowledge very well honed ready for a dive career. Some new dive professionals would rather have some experience behind them for confidence prior to approaching possible dive employers for scuba work. https://www.teamjapandiving.com/padi-master-scuba-diver-trainer-msdt-packages/

PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) Packages - To be trained as a PADI diving instructor is superb and if your training was through a dive internship, certainly one of ours then you will find your dive skills and knowledge very well honed ready for a dive career. Some new dive professionals would rather have some experience behind them for confidence prior to approaching possible dive employers for scuba work. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/padi-master-scuba-diver-trainer-msdt-packages/

PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor Packages - If you're a scuba diver, you obviously already have a passion for the adventurous lifestyle - if you're not, you must be looking to change and start living life to the fullest. PADI scuba dive instructors spend their work days scuba diving. https://www.teamjapandiving.com/padi-open-water-scuba-instructor-packages/

PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor Packages - If you're a scuba diver, you obviously already have a passion for the adventurous lifestyle - if you're not, you must be looking to change and start living life to the fullest. PADI scuba dive instructors spend their work days scuba diving. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/padi-open-water-scuba-instructor-packages/

PADI IDC Packages for Certified Divemasters - If you are a Divemaster and want to become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, this package is for you. IDC and Instructor Examination held at our operations center in Pattaya (Jomtien), Chonburi, Thailand. This is the first professional “internationally recognized” rating on the PADI ladder but can be used as a passport to work in most countries world wide. https://www.teamjapandiving.com/padi-idc-packages-for-certified-divemasters/

PADI IDC Packages for Certified Divemasters - If you are a Divemaster and want to become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, this package is for you. IDC and Instructor Examination held at our operations center in Pattaya (Jomtien), Chonburi, Thailand. This is the first professional “internationally recognized” rating on the PADI ladder but can be used as a passport to work in most countries world wide. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/padi-idc-packages-for-certified-divemasters/

PADI Divemaster Packages - DM interns learn to scuba dive and become a PADI professional Divemaster within our intensive 4 month diving internship program. (The program can be shortened if you require). This course is held in Pattaya (Jomtien), Chonburi, Thailand. https://www.teamjapandiving.com/padi-divemaster-packages/

PADI Divemaster Packages - DM interns learn to scuba dive and become a PADI professional Divemaster within our intensive 4 month diving internship program. (The program can be shortened if you require). This course is held in Pattaya (Jomtien), Chonburi, Thailand. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/padi-divemaster-packages/

20 October, 2018 Drift The Wall at Koh Man Wichai. We are drifting down the stunning coral wall at the West Side of Koh Man Wichai ending up into the bay. Spot Giant Pufferfish, Barracudas, Turtles, Cuttlefish and of course the beautiful corals along the way. 2nd Dive will be exploring the bay and the "Fingers" on the East Side where Moray Eels are hiding amongst the corals and crevices. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com

PADI Master Scuba Diver (MSD) Packages - Mermaids internship scuba diving programs cater for all budding scuba divers. Our dive facilities are always in demand for the diver that wishes to follow a career in scuba diving, whether this is as a dive master or an instructor. https://www.teamjapandiving.com/padi-master-scuba-diver-msd-packages/

PADI Master Scuba Diver (MSD) Packages - Mermaids internship scuba diving programs cater for all budding scuba divers. Our dive facilities are always in demand for the diver that wishes to follow a career in scuba diving, whether this is as a dive master or an instructor. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/padi-master-scuba-diver-msd-packages/

February 2017 Newsletter - เหลืออีกเพียงไม่กี่ที่แล้วครับสำหรับทริปดำน้ำเกาะช้างวันที่ 17 กุมภาพันธ์นี้ เรือหลวงช้างเป็นเรือที่ถูกจมลงเพื่อเป็นแนวปะการังเทียมในบริเวณเกาะ่ช้างเมื่อวันที่ 22 พฤศจิกายน ปี คศ 2012 ตัวเรือมีความยาวถึง 100 เมตร https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.co.th/february-2017-newsletter/

February 2017 Newsletter - 2月17日に開催予定のチャン島レックツアーは残席僅か！HTMS CHANGは1944年に建造され2012年11月22日に漁礁として沈められた全長100ｍの沈船です https://www.teamjapandiving.com/february-2017-newsletter/

February 2017 Newsletter - Only a few spaces left on the Koh Chang Wreck Lovers Weekend on the 17th February. Open Water Certification is fine for this trip as the depths vary for all levels of divers. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/february-2017-newsletter/

Happy New Year It's 2017 - We have confirmed 6 dives again on the HTMS Chang wreck and it’s happening from the 17th to 19th February 2017. The great news is that you can do this weekend as an Open Water Diver. Book now. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/happy-new-year-2017/

December 2016 Newsletter - ปีที่ผ่านมาถือเป็นปีที่สนุกสนานและน่าตื่นเต้น มีทริปดำน้ำต่าง ๆ ทั้งใกล้ไกล มีวันที่สนุก มีการเลี้ยงฉลอง งานปาร์ตี้ BBQ กิจกรรมต่าง ๆ มากมาย รวมถึงวันที่เราเปิดตัวอุปกรณ์ดำน้ำใหม่ที่ https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.co.th/december-2016-newsletter/

December 2016 Newsletter - 今年1年マーメイドダイブセンターをご利用頂き有り難うございました。ファンダイブやステップアップコースは随時開催可能ですのでまたのご利用をお待ちしております。 https://www.teamjapandiving.com/december-2016-newsletter/

December 2016 Newsletter - 2016 has been a fun filled year with lots of exciting trips near and far. We've had fun days, BBQ's, lots of events and we had launched a new equipment range in Thailand right here at Mermaids. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/december-2016-newsletter/

November 2016 Newsletter - ทริปนี้จะมีขึ้นในวันที่ 18 พฤศจิกายนนี้แล้ว เป็นทริปสำหรับผู้ที่รักการดำน้ำเรือจมสุด ๆ ถือเป็นทริปที่ได้รับความนิยมสูงสุดของเราเลยก็ว่าได้ ตอนนี้ยังพอมีที่เหลือนะครับรีบ https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.co.th/november-2016-newsletter/

November 2016 Newsletter - レックダイビングというと深場を想像するかもしれませんがチャンレックは水深5ｍからﾏｽﾄがあるのでオープンウォーターの方でもダイビングを楽しめます。 https://www.teamjapandiving.com/november-2016-newsletter/

November 2016 Newsletter - Coming up on the 18th November is the Mermaids Koh Chang Wreck Lovers Trip. It's one of the most popular trips we run and we only have a couple of spaces left, so hurry and book. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/november-2016-newsletter/

A BBQ celebration at Mermaids after our day of cleaning up the reef at Koh Sak on our International Clean Up The Reef Day. Join us for fun times and a well deserved pat on the back for helping our environment.

Come and join PADI Course Directors Terry Wilkins and Russell Martin for a fun filled Emergency First Response Instructor Course. We can’t promise to get Russell swinging to Staying Alive but we can try!

Come and join us for this fantastic Similan Island Liveaboard Trip on board the M/V Tapana. She’s recently been refurbished and looking very smart. We will dive the Similan Islands during the day and 1 on a night. We will spend one day with 4 dives on the world famous Richelieu Rock. In 2017 we were stunned to have 2 Whale Sharks on 1 dive here. In total, it’s 15 dives over four days and we should see the Whale Shark/s and the Manta Rays again this year! Diving Days are on the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th April.

We’ve got some unbeatable dive packages just for you. Buy 5 days of diving for 13,000 baht! For 35,000 baht the Mermaids Dive Center 20 days package is great value. The pack can be shared amongst a number of people, or used by your friends for diving days on our boats at Pattaya and Samaesan. Our Dive Packages never expire.

From Texas To Thailand #4 Rescue Course - PADI Rescue Course During my internship thus far, I spent a lot of time on the boat or in the pool with fellow divers. As my time and experience increases in these environments, I started to notice the potential hazards that divers are exposed to. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/from-texas-to-thailand-4-rescue-course/

From Texas To Thailand #3 Open Water to Advanced - The latest installment from Tex on his move to Thailand. He's completed PADI Open Water and Advanced and is about to embark on his PADI Rescue Course. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/from-texas-to-thailand-3/

It's HOT - Aqualung Rogue BCD - Aqua Lung have released their hottest BCD ever - The Rogue. It's design is minimalist but with everything you need as an accomplished diver. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/its-hot-aqua-lung-rogue-bcd/

TDEX Dive EXPO 2018 - 2 https://www.teamjapandiving.com/tdex-and-padi-business-academy-2018/

TDEX Dive EXPO 2018 - It was great to be back at the Thai Dive Expo held at the Queen Sirikit Center in Bangkok from 10th to 14th May 2018. We met some amazing people in the Industry, networked with our suppliers and welcomed on board new divers with Mermaids Dive Center. We had some great offers and top of the list was our 25 Day Dive Packs. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/tdex-and-padi-business-academy-2018/