Far Islands off Pattaya

The "Far" or "Outer" islands off Pattaya require about 75 to 90 minutes to reach by dive boat from Pattaya. The islands form a chain running from north to south. The consensus seems to be that the diving is better around the outer islands than around the inner islands. However, the outer islands, being more exposed, are very weather dependent and may not be accessible during the rainy season, from May to October.