Mermaids Dive Center in Pattaya, Thailand

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/

New i100 Dive Computer from Aqua Lung - It's fun, it's functional and it's the new i100 Dive Computer from Aqua Lung. We've got them in stock in basic black or blue/black and all for the crazy price of 6,999 baht (only valid until 31st March 2019) The i100 computer will also retain all your settings and calculations between battery changes, so you don't have to worry about losing your dive info. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/new-i100-dive-computer-from-aqua-lung/

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/

ISC 2nd Annual Fun Day Fair - We love getting involved in our local community and attending School fun days is a great way of showing our support and having some fun too. This one was for the International School of Chonburi (ISC) and it's the 2nd year they have run and we've attended this event. ISC is a young school having opened in 2009. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/isc-2nd-annual-fun-day-fair/

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/

New Aqua Lung Rogue BCD for Ladies - Aqua Lung are proud to introduce the NEW Aqua Lung Rogue BCD for ladies and we've got to agree, it's one of the super cutest BCD's ever. These guys sure know how to get it right with comfort, fit, quality and style for ladies. And it won't break the bank either. The Rogue BCD quickly rose to become Aqua Lungs top selling BCD due to it's super light weight and the unique modular design. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/new-aqua-lung-rogue-bcd-for-ladies/

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/

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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/

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/

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From Texas to Thailand #2 Discover Scuba Diving - There I was, with my plans derailed, my optimism challenged and the choice of my next step unclear. After purchasing the basic set of snorkeling equipment from Mermaids Dive Center, I obtained a sense of their professionalism and knowledge. It was because of these characteristics; the only sensible option was to explore what else Mermaids had to offer. https://www.mermaidsdivecenter.com/from-texas-to-thailand-2/