The Premier Scuba Diving School in Pattaya
Welcome to Copperband Scuba Academy Pattaya, a professional and friendly scuba diving academy located in the vibrant coastal city of Pattaya, on the beautiful Gulf of Thailand.
We specialise in scuba diving courses, beginner dive experiences, and guided dive trips in Pattaya, Samaessan and Rayong helping people from around the world discover the incredible underwater world of Thailand.
Whether you’re trying scuba diving for the first time or continuing your diving education, our mission is simple:
Provide safe, professional, and unforgettable scuba diving experiences in Pattaya.
Learn to Scuba Dive in Pattaya
If you have ever dreamed of breathing underwater, Pattaya is one of the best places in Thailand to learn scuba diving.
At Copperband Scuba Academy Pattaya, we offer a full range of scuba diving experiences and training programs including:
• PADI Discover Scuba Diving for beginners
• PADI Open Water Diver certification
• PADI Advanced diving courses
• PADI Specialty scuba courses
• Guided fun dives around Pattaya islands
Our experienced instructors provide personalised scuba training in small groups, ensuring every diver receives the attention and confidence they need underwater.
Diving in Pattaya, Thailand
The waters surrounding Pattaya offer some of the most accessible dive sites in the Gulf of Thailand. We dive unique divesites which we discovered and no other dive centres in Pattaya dive.
Just a short boat trip from the city, divers can explore the Pattaya Near Islands and Pattaya Far Islands, known for their coral reefs, tropical marine life, and warm clear water year-round.
Divers frequently encounter:
🐠 Tropical reef fish
🪸 Vibrant coral formations
🐢 Sea turtles
🐙 Octopus and cuttlefish
🐟 Barracuda and snapper schools
With calm conditions and warm water, scuba diving in Pattaya is ideal for both beginners and experienced divers.
A Professional Dive School with a Personal Approach
At Copperband Scuba Academy Pattaya, we believe learning to dive should be relaxed, safe, and enjoyable.
That’s why we focus on:
✔ Small dive groups
✔ Patient and experienced instructors
✔ Modern and well-maintained dive equipment
✔ High safety standards
✔ A fun and welcoming diving environment
We want every diver to leave with confidence, skills, and unforgettable memories of diving in Thailand.
Our Passion for the Ocean
Diving gives us a unique window into the ocean, and we believe it comes with responsibility.
At Copperband Scuba Academy Pattaya, we actively promote:
• Responsible diving practices
• Marine life protection
• Coral conservation awareness
• Ocean education
By teaching divers to respect the marine environment, we help ensure Thailand’s underwater ecosystems remain healthy for future generations.
Why Divers Choose Copperband Scuba Academy Pattaya
Visitors looking for scuba diving in Pattaya choose us because we combine professional instruction with a genuine passion for the ocean.
Our divers appreciate:
✔ Friendly international instructors
✔ Personal attention and small groups
✔ Flexible course schedules
✔ Fantastic Pattaya island dive trips
✔ A relaxed and welcoming dive community
Many of our guests start as beginners and return later as certified divers exploring the underwater world with us again and again.
Join Us and Discover Diving in Pattaya
Whether you want to try scuba diving for the first time, complete your Open Water certification, or explore the reefs around Pattaya, the team at Copperband Scuba Academy Pattaya is ready to guide you.
The ocean around Pattaya is waiting.
Start your scuba diving adventure in Thailand today.
Best Scuba Diving in Pattaya Starts Here
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Our key Features
We run Daily dives from Pattaya to 3 locations:
We start all of our days from Pattaya. We collect Divers from their Local Hotels and make our way to the pier to meet the Dive Boat.
#1
Pattaya Islands
The Islands off of the Coast of Pattaya are split in 2 sections, the Near Islands and the Far Islands. There are Shipwrecks to explore and stunning Coral Dives. We alternate between Pattaya and Samaesan daily.
#2
Samaesan Islands
The home of one of the hardest Shipwreck Dives you may ever do, SS Saddhadib. Known locally as The Hardeep, due to it being a hard deep dive. Our expert instructors will safely guide you around the Wreck with some stunning penetration sites suitable for Advanced Divers.
Around The Hardeep wreck are a number of beautiful coral reefs which we will explore with you.
#3
Rayong
Want to go further afield? 2 hours from Pattaya are the dive sites of Rayong. Subject to the time of year (monsoon season closes the dive sites between May to October) we can arrange transport and diving at the stunning dive sites around the Rayong Coast Line.
Copperband Scuba Academy is established by experienced and enthusiastic Scuba Diving Instructors. Our aim is to provide a fun, safe and enjoyable experience Scuba Diving from and around Pattaya, Thailand’s popular tourist destination. We dive 365 days a year and offer a full day of diving from stunning traditional Thai Boats. All of our trips include free transfer from your local hotel and Lunch and refreshments on board.
Visit us at our Dive Centre (currently under renovation July 2024). We love talking Scuba and have a range of equipment from major brands on display and for sale. We can arrange for servicing of your equipment also while you are here.
We offer a full range of certified Courses and have instructors that can start your next course the next day when you book with us. Our instructors are all Qualified, Experienced and very fun to dive with. You wont regret learning with us at Copperband Scuba Academy.