Pattaya Water Sport

Pattaya’s location on the Eastern seaboard and its reputation as a seaside resort with a tropical climate mean the town lends itself ideally to water sports. Here you can find most types of water sports from jet-skis to snorkelling; parasailing to deep-sea diving; water-skiing to yacht racing; sailing in a dinghy; diving in beautiful coral coves and swimming in the warm tropical waters.

For parasailing, the boats will pick you up from the Bali Hi Pier and take you out to the pontoons where instruction to novices and experts alike will be given. This pursuit cannot be undertaken on windy days, and safety is a key factor. A parasailing experience, however, will give you an unforgettable and fabulous view of Pattaya Bay.

Sailing is very popular in Jomtien, where various national and international regattas take place and smaller boats are readily for hire. Many sailors like to sail over to Koh Larn or one of the smaller islands for the day and return in the afternoon. The yacht clubs in Jomtien are all mentioned in the local English directories available in Pattaya; however, you can also rent a dinghy by the hour from the beach.

Diving is a very popular pursuit on the Eastern seaboard and Pattaya has several specialist companies with five star PADI instructors and supervisors. There are many dive sites around Pattaya and with an all year round diving season, the profusion of coral and fish, a sea temperature of around 28 degrees and cheap prices, this is a favourite venue for many divers from all over the world.

Swimming in the sea is very popular with both Thais and Europeans. Don’t be surprised if the Thais go in fully clothed. They are not used to showing intimate areas in public, and it’s warm enough to dry off very quickly when they get out. With the sea at roughly the same temperature as the air, swimming in the sea is very pleasant, and in the hot season in Pattaya the same 28 degrees in the sea seems very cooling.