Real Divers
Real Divers
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Real Divers is a British PADI 5 STAR IDC Center and we run dive and snorkeling trips to the Pattaya coal islands 9am to 2pm. We also run all PADI certification courses from beginner such as PADI Open water diver to Professional ratings. We run our daily trips from our large 12 metre speedboats which is great for snorkelers and first time divers as we can get our speedboat to shallow water where you can stand up. For first time divers (no need to be a swimmer) we run the discover scuba diving experience where you get to dive a shallow coral reef with a dive Instructor and have a great chance to see large turtles and many other fish/marine life. The PADI Open water course is the first certification course and takes 3 days to complete. The Open water course has elearning so you can complete the knowledge side of the course and exams online at your own speed so when you turn up for the in water training it's all diving complete (1 day pool, 2 days ocean diving completing 4 coral dives.
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Rhydian Nelson
Bridgend, UK11 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
I've recently passed my PADI Open Water Diver with Real Divers and I could not recommend them highly enough.
My family have been willing me to take up diving for years but I have always been too apprehensive and put it off. This time though, I finally decided to bite the bullet. Peter was very helpful in helping me to select the appropriate course.
I chose to do the theory online via PADI eLearing, which meant I could complete the course in 3 days, leaving enough time between my final dive and my flight.
The first day was the confined water diving with Neil and "Peaky", who did a great job at explaining everything in an easy to understand way which helped to settle any nerves.
The second day was the open water dives 1 and 2 with James and "Peaky". I must admit I did panic slightly on the first descent, but again the guy's did a brilliant job of calming me down which allowed me to really enjoy the rest of the diving that day.
The final day of diving was with James and Neil. Having completed dives 1 and 2, for me, after completing the required skills, today was really about trying to control my buoyancy and breathing techniques. By the end of the dive I didn't want to leave the water.
All the guys at Real Divers are so easy to talk to and get along with, and what stands them out is that safety is always their number one priority and they really want you to pass the course, not just for them but for you. I am extremely appreciative of the everyone at Real Divers for helping me to achieve something that I didn't know I would be able to do. I would encourage anyone who is apprehensive as I was, to just go for it, you won't regret it.
I have to mention Kat as well, who picked us up and dropped us off at our accommodation each day, and collected the food. She is so nice and easy to get along with - we had a really good laugh every day. Also, if you decide to take the life changing decision to take up diving with Real Divers, please bring a refillable water bottle so you don't have to use the plastic bottles of water provided.
My family have been willing me to take up diving for years but I have always been too apprehensive and put it off. This time though, I finally decided to bite the bullet. Peter was very helpful in helping me to select the appropriate course.
I chose to do the theory online via PADI eLearing, which meant I could complete the course in 3 days, leaving enough time between my final dive and my flight.
The first day was the confined water diving with Neil and "Peaky", who did a great job at explaining everything in an easy to understand way which helped to settle any nerves.
The second day was the open water dives 1 and 2 with James and "Peaky". I must admit I did panic slightly on the first descent, but again the guy's did a brilliant job of calming me down which allowed me to really enjoy the rest of the diving that day.
The final day of diving was with James and Neil. Having completed dives 1 and 2, for me, after completing the required skills, today was really about trying to control my buoyancy and breathing techniques. By the end of the dive I didn't want to leave the water.
All the guys at Real Divers are so easy to talk to and get along with, and what stands them out is that safety is always their number one priority and they really want you to pass the course, not just for them but for you. I am extremely appreciative of the everyone at Real Divers for helping me to achieve something that I didn't know I would be able to do. I would encourage anyone who is apprehensive as I was, to just go for it, you won't regret it.
I have to mention Kat as well, who picked us up and dropped us off at our accommodation each day, and collected the food. She is so nice and easy to get along with - we had a really good laugh every day. Also, if you decide to take the life changing decision to take up diving with Real Divers, please bring a refillable water bottle so you don't have to use the plastic bottles of water provided.
Written January 28, 2020
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Hi Rhydian,
Thank you for the great review about your Padi Open water course. Neil and Peaky are very good team and you will have a lot of fun as you learn to scuba dive with them. The team work very hard to make sure everyone has a cool day out on the boat with plenty of good advice about scuba diving and the local dive sites plus the joke as well lol. Kat works very hard behind the scenes at RD and very good at getting the diving logistics to work out. We hope to see you again Dive Safe team Real Divers.
Written January 29, 2020
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Charles W
1 contribution
Feb 2020 • Solo
I have been doing my advanced open water course with the guys at Real Divers the past two days, and what an amazing team they are! As well as having a good laugh and a joke, they were extremely professional and safe. They take their time with every individual on board and make sure you’re all comfortable before, during and after the dive.
I would really recommend this company to anyone in the area, i have never done a review but felt like it was needed due to how impressed i was!
I would really recommend this company to anyone in the area, i have never done a review but felt like it was needed due to how impressed i was!
Written February 6, 2020
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Hi Charlie,
Thanks for the really nice review about your Padi Advanced course. The team really like to mix in and have fun day out on the boat we are glad that you appreciate our 100 % safety record the team works very hard to mix safety and fun together. Good luck with your Rescue course and i hope to see you back in sunny Jomtien for more fun diving. Dive Safe Team Real Divers.
Written February 8, 2020
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Roy C
1 contribution
Feb 2020
Thoroughly recommend these guys for anyone looking for Dive training in Thailand. I just completed my Advanced Open water course and was met with professionalism and due consideration for me as a student diver without being patronising or officious. In fact these guys managed to strike that rare balance between relaxed professionalism whilst checking all is safe for you behind the scenes and advising accordingly. Plus they all have a great sense of humour for the guys from Essex - even ‘though I’m from South of the river...😀. They will look after you.
Written February 10, 2020
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Hi Roy,
Thank you very much for diving with us and also making a great review about your Padi Advanced course. The team works on safe dive trip will equal a fun day out for everyone and the guys work very hard to make this happen. The experience and knowledge of the team helps our dive students to get the best from this sport. We hope to see you back in the Land of Smiles again for more diving adventures. Dive Safe Team Real Divers.
Written February 12, 2020
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Andreas E
Stockholm, Stockholms Län, Sweden8 contributions
Feb 2020
I contacted the dive center at FB a few days before when I was interested in getting some diving.
No problems and reasonably quick answers.
Received confirmation email and info about deposit and payment.
I was picked up by the dive center taxi in the morning at 0900 at my apartment.
Once at school I was welcomed and informed about how today's dive sites.
One wish would have been a little better info on site at the dive center about how the schedule is intended during the day. That we go to the boat from the dive center, about 50m. Going out to the dive site (s) and after all 3 dives we go back and have lunch at the dive school as a finish. Then today's activities end around 1500. Just a friendly wish from a PADI Pro.
The dive sites were good, the staff was very good.
Safety thinking is excellent!
A big plus is that the owners have the right mentality when it comes to diving!
"You take nothing, you touch nothing, and you leave nothing but bubbles!"
If you do not follow this basic rule, you go out of the water directly and do not stop at GO!
Keeping in mind is that the dive boat is a speedboat, which means it swings more and is less room to move in the boat, compared to the large two-story dive boats.
I can really recommend the guys at the dive center.
One funny thing is that you are close to "Sesame street",
because they have a Big Bird divemaster ...
No problems and reasonably quick answers.
Received confirmation email and info about deposit and payment.
I was picked up by the dive center taxi in the morning at 0900 at my apartment.
Once at school I was welcomed and informed about how today's dive sites.
One wish would have been a little better info on site at the dive center about how the schedule is intended during the day. That we go to the boat from the dive center, about 50m. Going out to the dive site (s) and after all 3 dives we go back and have lunch at the dive school as a finish. Then today's activities end around 1500. Just a friendly wish from a PADI Pro.
The dive sites were good, the staff was very good.
Safety thinking is excellent!
A big plus is that the owners have the right mentality when it comes to diving!
"You take nothing, you touch nothing, and you leave nothing but bubbles!"
If you do not follow this basic rule, you go out of the water directly and do not stop at GO!
Keeping in mind is that the dive boat is a speedboat, which means it swings more and is less room to move in the boat, compared to the large two-story dive boats.
I can really recommend the guys at the dive center.
One funny thing is that you are close to "Sesame street",
because they have a Big Bird divemaster ...
Written February 12, 2020
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Hi Andreas,
Thank you for the great review about your dive trip with the RD team and Big Bird lol. Rd are very committed to protecting the environment for other divers to enjoy and you are right just leave bubbles simple as that. The Reef Seeker is designed to take only 10 divers and that still leaves room to move around with ease. Its nice to leave later in the morning make 3 dives and be back early afternoon so our divers have the rest of the day to enjoy Pattaya City. We hope to see you again Big Bird will still be wearing the yellow out fit lol. Dive Safe Team Real Divers.
Written February 13, 2020
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Jim H
Aruba9 contributions
Sep 2020 • Friends
I’ve been diving with Real Divers since 2006. Recently I went on a special night dive The organization As far as safety and logistics were top notch and speaks to their professionalism. The dive sites are well chosen and you will see many natural wonders that the Pattaya’s seas has to offer. Real Divers has the staff to provide the beginner, novice, and experienced diver, and those seeking to further their diver education and certification. I strongly recommend you try a speed boat dive where you can get two dives in , at wonderful sites in less than four hours. Specially dives such as night, wreck and tech can be easily be arranged I recommend checking them out, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
Written September 27, 2020
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Hi Jim,
Wow those years have gone fast lol. Its so nice to have divers/friends who still like to dive with us. You have seen how we have grown from a small dive center to a Padi IDC 5 star dive center. We have had many members of staff and divers who have helped us to reach and achieve our goal. The Speedboat has now become one of the most popular ways to dive and its really showing that our divers do like to dive this way. We hope to keep our high standard of safe diving going and thank you for the very kind review. Dive Safe Team Real Divers.
Written September 29, 2020
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Moon Bae
Davis, CA4 contributions
Sep 2019
Got my open water certification here.
Neil was such an amazing instructor, and he just made everything better.
Peter, Neil and another sorry my dude I forgot your name were chill and relaxed, but were serious when needed to be.
Their safety first approach made helped me build up my confidence and learned a lot about diving.
Hopefully, I get to go back sometime this year?
Neil was such an amazing instructor, and he just made everything better.
Peter, Neil and another sorry my dude I forgot your name were chill and relaxed, but were serious when needed to be.
Their safety first approach made helped me build up my confidence and learned a lot about diving.
Hopefully, I get to go back sometime this year?
Written February 24, 2020
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Hi Moon,
Thank you for taking the time to make this great review about your Padi Openwater course with Neil as your dive Instructor. Neil is a fun guy to have on your diving course he puts 100% into making the best diving students as you have seen and now become. The Divemaster was Jimmy who has now become a Padi Dive Instructor and is teaching in Sweden. We are very happy that you enjoyed your course at RDs and we all hope to see you back here for more diving adventures. Dive Safe Team Real Divers.
Written February 25, 2020
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mjai
3 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
I always wondered why this diving center is called the "Real Divers", but then I understood once I did the Padi Open Water Course with them. They take their jobs very seriously and will not let you pass the certification if you don't deserve it. You have to earn it. Their (Peter and Neil's) dive center is 20-25+ years old and they teach you themselves so you get trained by a really experienced people.
Peter: The Big Daddy, runs the show there and responds to all your queries very quickly via email.
Neil: My dive instructor, extremely patient and he guided me at every step. He makes the dives and the course really comfortable and fun.
Rest of the team with Kathy, Peeky, Brandon and my fellow Divers and even the speed boat captain were absolutely great and had the best diving experience with them. Planning to come back for the Advance Level Course soon with them.
Highly recommend doing your Padi courses with them.
Peter: The Big Daddy, runs the show there and responds to all your queries very quickly via email.
Neil: My dive instructor, extremely patient and he guided me at every step. He makes the dives and the course really comfortable and fun.
Rest of the team with Kathy, Peeky, Brandon and my fellow Divers and even the speed boat captain were absolutely great and had the best diving experience with them. Planning to come back for the Advance Level Course soon with them.
Highly recommend doing your Padi courses with them.
Written February 23, 2020
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Hi MJ,
Thank you for the very nice review about your Padi Openwater course. The team had alot of fun on the dive course with you. You did very well on your buoyancy control and was diving very well on your last 2 dives. I am very happy that you like how hard the RD Team work and their 100 % safety factor plus making the trip fun for everyone. We hope to see you back in Pattaya Fun City for more fun diving. Dive Safe Team Real Divers.
Written February 25, 2020
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Anirban Mahapatra
Bangkok, Thailand2 contributions
Jun 2020
I returned to Real Divers for a day's fun diving in end-June. I say 'returned', because I got my Open Water certification from them in February, which was a fabulous experience in itself.
I'm now logging dives to gather more practice before furthering my learning, and the two casual dives I did with them on this trip came with lots of new practical knowledge. Being that time of year when the tides were at their lowest, the currents unpredictable and the visibility not the best, the dives turned out to be greatly experiential for a new diver like me. Divemaster Brandon and divemaster-in-training Lilly did a fabulous job in the water, always erring on the side of caution given the prevailing conditions, yet ensuring the group had a superb day out.
Can't wait to go back for my Advanced Open Water training with them later this year.
I'm now logging dives to gather more practice before furthering my learning, and the two casual dives I did with them on this trip came with lots of new practical knowledge. Being that time of year when the tides were at their lowest, the currents unpredictable and the visibility not the best, the dives turned out to be greatly experiential for a new diver like me. Divemaster Brandon and divemaster-in-training Lilly did a fabulous job in the water, always erring on the side of caution given the prevailing conditions, yet ensuring the group had a superb day out.
Can't wait to go back for my Advanced Open Water training with them later this year.
Written July 29, 2020
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Hi Anirban,
Thank you for the great review and it was terrific to see you back with team RD again.The new Divemasters are really doing well as you have seen and they all work on the priority of safety equals fun and great diving for our customers / friends. The Monsoon weather is a pain but we are nearly at the end of the season now and cant wait to get the decent diving weather in soon. We look forward to seeing you again and will have some great dives on your Padi Advanced course. Dive Safe Team Real Divers.
Written August 2, 2020
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Mark
Hua Hin, Thailand2 contributions
Dec 2020
booked 2 days fun diving with real Divers for 10th and 11th December. An excellent choice , Neil and his team were very laid back and extremely professional., with a major emphasis on dive safety. Sensible meeting time of 9:00am and after 3 dives returned to shore at 2:30pm leaving plenty of time to discover other entertainment options in Pattaya. Real Divers sennd out a monthly fact sheet/update re dive trips , if your interested in Diving contact them and subscribe to their monthly factsheet. I recommend Real Divers to anyone interested in diving in the Pattaya area, I will be returning for sure.
Written December 14, 2020
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Hi Mark,
Thanks for the great review about your 2 days diving. The team really enjoyed diving with you and chilling out on the boat as well. The times we start and return are very popular with our local divers and as you said the rest of the day to explore Pattaya City. We have a 100 % safety record at RD and aim to keep that going. The monthly update is a great way to keep all our divers updated and to keep in contact with everyone. The Team wishes you Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. Dive Safe Team Real Divers.
Written December 15, 2020
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Hans Ehlers
2 contributions
Sep 2020 • Solo
I went for a dive trip with Real divers, 6 dives on a weekend. They had a special dusk and night dive session and the following day 3 coral dives by speedboat. Especially the speed boat makes it very convenient for weekend trips from Bangkok. Great attitude, professional staff, taking care of individual wishes and very flexible. Great experience
Written September 28, 2020
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Hi Hans,
Thank you for the very kind review about your weekend diving with the team. The night dive was fun and so nice to be able to offer this our divers. The speedboat has become the most popular way to dive these days you can start later make 3 dives and still get back before 3pm plus no more busy piers as we leave from the beautiful Jomtien beach. The Team are very friendly professional and like to to help our divers to get the best from the local dive sites. I wish you all the best with your diving resort and i hope to see you back in the Land of Smiles for more fun diving. Dive Safe Team Real Divers.
Written September 29, 2020
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I have done a scuba dive earlier in Phuket and would I like to take a PADI course
1) What’s the duration and the cost
Written February 16, 2019
Y. F
Wenzhou, China
Hi I’m short-sighted (500 degrees). Will you offer corrective scuba mask for one day trips?
Written January 22, 2019
Y. F
Wenzhou, China
Hi I’m short-sighted (500 degrees). Will you offer corrective scuba mask for one day trips?
Written January 22, 2019
Hi it would be best if you used contact lenses most dive centers dont provide masks with corrective lenses if you get into diving you should buy a mask which will be ok for your eye sight.
Written January 23, 2019
hi i'm open water diver.
my log is 213.
i want to diving at tommorow.
how much is two diving?
Written January 17, 2019
Hi we are fully booked tomorrow we are diving Sunday if that works for you please call 087 602 1411 and ask for Neil
Written January 18, 2019
Do they have any course for people who cant swim? Any type of basic diving?
Written December 23, 2018
Hi yes we do Discover scuba diving is fun to make and non swimmers can join in as well please send me an email and ill send you more information on this.
Written December 26, 2018
How much do you charge to pick up at Laem Chang for 2 people only to snorkel???
Written November 18, 2018
Hi Thanks for the message the location is out of our taxi zone so you would have to make your own way to Jomtien and back after the boat trip. The price is 2,000 baht per person. If you need anymore information please send me a email. Thanks Neil
Written November 18, 2018
How much do you charge to pick up at Laem Chang for 2 people only to snorkel???
Written November 18, 2018
Hi Thanks for the message the location is out of our taxi zone but we can organise a taxi to pick you up and drop you off after the boat trip. The price is 2,000 baht per person for snorkelling. If you need anymore information please send me a email. Thanks Neil
Written December 10, 2018
7/21にシュノーケリングを楽しむ予定です
宿泊先はセントラルパタヤのThe bay biew hotel pattayaです
ツアー料金と行先を教えてください
ヤイ島を考えていますが、他にも良いシュノーケリングスポットがあればOKです
Written July 5, 2018
Can you please email me and then i can give you all the information schedules and prices.
Thank you.
Written July 5, 2018
varunasavan
Bengaluru, India
Hi..how much do u charge for one person..for first time dive..
Written July 2, 2018
The price is 3,900B but we do have group discounts. Price includes speedboat trip, Pro instruction, rental equipment, 2 dives, under water photos, DSD wall chart, lunch/snacks/drinks and pick up and return to your hotel.
Email me if you would like to book.
Thank you
Written July 5, 2018
Hi, We are 4 friends planning to visit Pattaya from July 04 to July 08. Wanted to enquire about the scuba diving and snorkelling activities alongwith the costs involved. We are all first time divers with basic swimming experience.
Written June 2, 2018
Hi thanks for the message if you can go to the real divers website sorry cant put that info on here look at contacts send me an email and i can send you the back the information you need. Regards Neil.
Written June 3, 2018
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