Getting married underwater is not a new craze in Thailand. In a place where you can easily learn to dive and get your license within days the facility to also get married whilst diving is not unusual here. Scuba diving is a popular pastime amongst many people however it can be costly to learn in the UK and once you’re qualified diving clubs can be expensive to be part of too. If you want to enjoy your qualification and diving capabilities most people would recommend diving overseas.

With its incredible clear water and stunning underwater wildlife Thailand is the perfect place to learn how to scuba dive. You will come across animals such as turtles, manta rays and whale sharks to name a few. For as little as 10,000 baht (around £200 british pounds) you can become a fully qualified scuba diver. This enables you to dive underwater anywhere (after qualifying) without an instructor.
If you are on holiday to get married or just on honeymoon this is a cheap activity where you can both learn something new together and take the experience and qualifications home with you. It could be a pastime you enjoy together to remember the amazing time you had whilst in Thailand. There’s a lot to Thailand above water but there’s so much underneath you may as well enjoy that too!
The most famous place to get married underwater in Thailand is in a place called Trang. The event takes place from around the 10th of February to the 15th of February every year off Pak Meng beach in southern Thailand’s Trang district (dates vary each year).
Generally everyone around the region at the time gets involved in the whole ceremony. Locals and tourists alike join the celebration.
The main service is above water were the couples participate in traditional Thai wedding ceremonies over three days. The couple wear traditional handmade outfits and each couple spend around five minutes underwater signing the marriage certificate. Afterwards they are escorted to the honeymoon suite by a happy, older married couple as per tradition.
Although all participants wear diving equipment for the underwater ceremony it isn’t essential to be a qualified diver for the experience. Specific details are available on request.

More recently the district has opened an ‘eco tourism’ inland route south of the town centre in the Palian district. The route allows you access to elephant riding experiences, white water rafting and the chance to meet the Sakai, a tribal community in the Banthat mountains.
The purpose of this new development is to encourage tourists to enjoy the incredible inland nature and scenery that the location has to offer as well as the underwater ‘rainforest’ the area is so famous for.
So what are you waiting for? Are you ready to take the plunge for real?