Mermaids Dive Center in Pattaya, Thailand

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/

Reef Conservation with Bangkok Patana School. Reef Conservation is a big part of our diving life here at Mermaids and beyond our Clean Up the Beaches and Reefs efforts we have been working with Bangkok Patana School, Bangkok since 2012 in creating artificial reefs down in Samaesan. This trip saw an exciting new location found, new structures being placed and some amazing coral transplanting happening. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com

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/

Rayong Pinnacles Dive Trips. It was an early Saturday morning start but everyone was really excited to get going and dive the Pinnacles and the Petra Wreck on the way back to the pier. After checking in at Mermaids and getting dive equipment fitted, we were soon on our way. The dives on the Pinnacles gave us plenty of marine life and a whole load of healthy corals. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com

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/

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/

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/

Why 1st Aid and CPR Courses are important - Have you ever seen an accident and thought “I wouldn’t know where to start in helping this situation…”? Accidents can be avoided by putting safety above all else. However, sometimes putting safety first doesn’t mean that something can go wrong either at the work place, on vacation, or even at home. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/why-1st-aid-and-cpr-courses-are-important/

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

Choosing The Right Fins - Any dive professional or experienced scuba diver can tell you that dive equipment really does make the difference. Be it something necessary for scuba like a BCD or something that seems less so, like a torch or accessory. No matter how important or trivial a piece of equipment may seem, there is a reason it was invented in the first place.Today we will be breaking down 3 of our most popular fins. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/choosing-the-right-fins/

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/

Learn to Dive in Thailand - The PADI Open Water Course with Mermaids Dive Center Have you always dreamed of scuba diving? Imagine swimming over coral reefs and discovering some of the incredible marine life of Thailand. This is what dreams are made of and it’s all possible when you learn to dive in Pattaya. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/learn-to-dive-in-thailand/

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/

Happy New Year 2019. Wishing you 12 months of success, 52 weeks of laughter, 365 days of fun, 8760 hours of joy, 525600 minutes of good luck and 31536000 seconds of happiness. Happy New Year to all our divers, friends and family. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com

Merry Christmas Everyone. From all the Staff at Mermaids Dive Center, we wish all our divers, friends and family a Very Merry Christmas. Time to go diving soon to work off all that Turkey and chocolates. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com

Why you should take the PADI Advanced Course - Contrary to belief - you don't have to be “advanced” to take the PADI Advanced Open Water course. It’s designed to advance your diving, so you can start right after earning your PADI Open Water Diver certification with Mermaids Dive Center. The PADI Advanced course helps build confidence and expand your scuba skills through different Adventure Dives. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/why-you-should-take-the-padi-advanced-course/

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

Pattaya Past and Present - Thailand is affectionally known as “The Land of Smiles”. Thailand is a must-see tourist destination and offers a wide range of uniqueness around every corner. Varying landscapes from the mountains in the north to the tropical beaches in the south. Each city presenting the local culture in a distinct way. A place that is at the top of the list, a city like no other, is Pattaya. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/pattaya-past-and-present/

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/

January 26, 2019 Rayong Pinnacles Trip. Included in the price: Optional Transport from Mermaids, Jomtien Center 3 dives over the day (air tanks only – nitrox is not available) Hot lunch with water and hot drinks Mermaids Dive Support team to assist divers Lots of fun! Book your place now, this trip is very popular. If you are driving down in your own vehicles, we have the GPS co-ordinates for you. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com