Pattaya Scuba Adventures - Koh Tao

Pattaya Scuba Adventures, based on Koh Tao, is a PADI 5 Star Dive Centre. We’ve found they run a pretty solid operation, especially if you’re looking to get certified or push your PADI ratings further. Their focus is clearly on instruction, and they do it well, making them a good pick for newer divers or those who appreciate a structured learning environment. If you want to spend your Koh Tao trip ticking off courses, this centre will get you there without fuss.

Location
Koh Tao, Thailand, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
12.927187, 100.877220
Website
https://travel.padi.com/dive-center/thailand/pattaya-scuba-adventures/
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star Dive Center [padi:25256]
Address
Chonburi, Thailand

Dive Sites Near Pattaya Scuba Adventures

Pattaya Scuba Adventures provides access to 15 dive sites in Koh Tao.

Other Dive Centres in Koh Tao

Best Time to Dive in Koh Tao

The warmest water temperatures in Koh Tao occur in May, averaging 30.6°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.3°C
  • February: 28.6°C
  • March: 29.3°C
  • April: 30.2°C
  • May: 30.6°C
  • June: 30.2°C
  • July: 30.0°C
  • August: 29.7°C
  • September: 29.4°C
  • October: 29.2°C
  • November: 29.3°C
  • December: 28.6°C

Marine Life in Koh Tao

Home to 56 recorded species including 35 reef fish, 11 sharks & rays, 4 other, 2 hard corals, 1 clams & mussels, 1 sea urchins.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Koh Tao

Based on average water temperature of 29.5°C, currents 14 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories