Snorkeling and Try Scuba in Pattaya: Shallow Reef Dive

Breathe underwater at 6 meters, then snorkel the same reef with the group.

A full-day snorkeling and try scuba activity in Pattaya waters combines a guided shallow dive to 6 meters in the morning with afternoon snorkeling around the same islands. The instructor briefs you on the boat, walks you through basic exercises in shallow water, then leads a 45-minute guided tour of the coral reef. Hot lunch and drinks are served between dives. Hotel pickup and all equipment are included. Minimum age is 15.

The experience

Pattaya islands hold shallow reefs that work for first-time divers. The boat picks you up from your hotel and carries you out to the site, where the instructor runs through your scuba gear and lets you practice breathing through the regulator before you enter the water. Once you're comfortable in the shallows, he takes you down to a maximum depth of 6 meters for a guided tour of the coral that lasts around 45 minutes. The whole morning is built around keeping you at ease: the instructor stays at your side, the water is warm and clear, and the depth is shallow enough that you surface quickly if anything feels off.

After the dive, the boat moves to a rest spot where a hot buffet lunch and drinks are served. The afternoon shifts to snorkeling at a different location. A snorkel guide is there if you want assistance, but you're free to move at your own pace across the reef. The full day runs eight hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• All scuba and snorkel equipment.
• one morning try dive with instructor to 6 meters.
• afternoon snorkeling with in-water guide.
• hot buffet lunch and drinks on the boat.
• round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off from Pattaya.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (15 to 50 years) · Under 15: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Demanding physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Trip Thai Tour

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and stays with you throughout the shallow dive, so first-timers and non-swimmers can follow every step. If you've never breathed underwater and want to try it without committing to a full certification course, the 6-meter depth and instructor support make this the entry point.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What happens during the try scuba dive in Pattaya?

The instructor takes you through basic exercises in shallow water first, then leads a 45-minute guided tour of the coral reef at a maximum depth of 6 meters. He stays with you the entire time and shows you how to breathe and move underwater before you explore.

Is the snorkeling part guided or can I go on my own?

A snorkel guide is present in the afternoon and will assist if you need help, but you can also snorkel independently at your own pace around the reef.

What's included in the full day?

All scuba and snorkel equipment, the instructor for the morning dive, a snorkel guide for the afternoon, hot lunch and drinks on the boat, and round-trip hotel pickup from Pattaya are included.

How long is the entire activity?

The full day runs eight hours from hotel pickup to drop-off, with the morning dive, lunch break, and afternoon snorkeling all built into that time.

What's the minimum age to try scuba diving here?

Participants must be at least 15 years old to join the try dive and snorkeling activity.