The optimum dive sites in the Pattaya area are called the Far Islands. These islands are located about 20km from Pattaya and are looked after by the Royal Thai Navy, ensuring that only divers and snorkelers enjoy these waters. These islands boast white, sandy beaches and are perfect for the beginner or the experienced diver. Passengers and snorkelers can enjoy a lazy day out on the boat enjoying the sunshine. Mermaids Dive Center visits these sites every day. The islands include Koh Rinn with the Pinnacles of North and South Rock either side. Diving at Koh Man Wichai to experience the stunning coral wall with the resident marine life. There are about 20 dive sites in this area and Mermaids Dive Center gives you the opportunity to explore them all. See the abundance of soft and hard corals, Batfish, Moray Eels, Jacks, Trevallys and Barracudas. These can be seen on most dive sites along with Blue Spotted Stingrays, Turtles, Puffer Fish and Moray Eels. The HTMS Khram wreck was sunk by the Royal Thai Navy in 2003 as an artificial reef. Located at 30m, this wreck is perfect for penetration through the engine room. The shoals of fish will leave you breathless as well as the sheer multitude of hard and soft corals. HTMS Khut and Matapon joined the Khram to offer premium wreck diving in this area. Located in Samae San, The “Hardeep” is a WW2 Thai Steamship wreck sunk at 28m. This cargo ship is 60m long and can be penetrated from bow to stern. The Hardeep offers the best wreck experience in the local area and is on Mermaids dive schedule every day.
Posted on: Thu, 10 Oct 2013 07:07:53 +0000
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