Diving bases and accommodations in Pattaya and on Koh Chang
In Pattaya, you take a dive center’s day boat to the islands off the coast. Koh Larn, Koh Sak, and Koh Khrok are close by and sheltered, and Seafari takes beginners and dive courses there. Further out lies the HTMS Khram at Koh Phai, the first ship the Navy sank off Pattaya to create an artificial reef. At Samae San south of Pattaya, you dive in waters supervised by the Navy, and since 2024, also at two patrol boats off Koh Chuang. On Koh Chang, the boats depart from Bang Bao, heading to the HTMS Chang and the national park around Koh Rang. Koh Mak Divers also runs trips there from Koh Mak.
This booklet lets you choose a dive center and accommodation together. It compares the dive centers and the houses nearby, which center and house reef belong to which house, and how far the walk to the boat is. For each accommodation, it states whether there is space to rinse and dry your equipment and if an early breakfast is available. For non-diving days, the booklet lists restaurants and excursions, each with a map link.
You will receive an A5-format PDF that you can read on your phone or tablet while on the go and print as a booklet at home.