Diving liveaboard in Thailand and Myanmar
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      • North Andaman Thailand >
        • Similan Islands
        • Surin Islands >
          • Richelieu rock
        • The essential Underwater photo Guide to diving Thailand
      • South Andaman Thailand >
        • Phuket & Koh Phi Phi National Parks
        • Koh Lanta National Park
        • Koh Lipe and Tarutao National Park
      • Mergui Archipelago >
        • Marine life in the Andaman Sea
        • Burma's best dive sites
        • The Ultimate Underwater photo Guide to diving Burma
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    • Marine life in Thailand's Andaman Sea
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      • Continue diving education
      • Rescue diver
      • Professional Dive Courses
      • Hone your dive skills with a specialty course
      • Photo coaching in Thailand on the Smiling Seahorse
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    • 10 things to do around Ranong
  • PROMO
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    • Special Expeditions >
      • Ultimate Underwater photo combo expeditions
      • Blackwater expedition 23 Jan 2024
      • UW Photo clinic North Andaman 31 Jan 2024
      • Special Marine Biology - 18 Feb 2024
      • Whale Shark Special - 19 Mar 2024 - North and South
      • Manta rays expedition - 20 April 2024
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Liveaboards in Burma and Thailand

Dive off the beaten track at the most beautiful sites of the Andaman Sea!

Reef friendly and photographers ready liveaboard!

Our Brand new boat, The MV Smiling Seahorse
Our boat, The MV Smiling Seahorse
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We are a reef-responsible dive operator respectful of nature and particularly well suited to accommodate underwater photographers.​
Reef-friendly organic products are available on board
Reef-friendly organic products are available on board
Located on the Thailand / Burma border, at the port of Ranong, The Smiling Seahorse offers diving cruises in the Andaman Sea from the Mergui Archipelago in Burma to Koh Lipe in the south of the Andaman Sea in Thailand, close to the Malaysian border , passing through the Surin and Similan Islands.

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Operating since 2012...
We organize day trips and liveaboard dive cruises from 5 to 9 days from Ranong, Khao Lak and Phuket in Thailand. Every cruise includes breathtaking sites,
flawless​ onboard service, outstanding local and international cuisine 4 times a day, and lifelong memories. We are extremely proud to be recognized as one of the best in the area and share our love of the sea with a tight-knit community of equally passionate divers.

New exclusivity for advanced divers!

Black Water diving option now on all our cruises!
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Although we have now heard of Blackwater diving for a few years, it is not yet developed in Thailand and I only tried it for the first time 2 years ago from our boat in the Similan Islands ( Thailand), and guess what? ... we loved it!
We now invite you to try this new way of night diving with us ...
Black Water diving option now on all our cruises!


an eye under the sea. Burma's dive cruises
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Established in the Thai border town of Ranong, this was an obvious choice for the headquarters of The Smiling Seahorse Dive Center. Setting up shop in this little known place allows us quick and easy access to the best dive sites in both Burma and Thailand. 
           
Diving in Thailand is particularly exceptional, in the national parks of the Surin and Similan Islands where we only visit the best sites. We like to go to the Surin Islands, which are much less visited; as well as Koh Bon and Koh Tachai, the best dive sites north of the Similans.
In the part south of Phuket, we visit the national parks of Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta (Hin Daeng Hin Muang, Koh Ha), Taruato (including Koh Lipe, the most famous island of the park).

Diving in Burma, a new adventure...
Burma, now known as Myanmar, offers an off-the-beaten-track playground for adventure seekers.
One of the reasons why we love to dive there so much is the diversity of the underwater life in Myanmar as well as the Diversity of the dive sites of the Mergui Archipelago and the secrets of the Burma Banks on the edge of the continental shelf where you will not see. no other dive boat for days.
Are you curious about what other magnificent creatures you can find while diving in Burma? Check out our page dedicated to Diving in Burma
The Myanmar's borders are now open! 
SEE OUR SCHEDULE FOR OUR NEW ITINERARIES 2023-2024!
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The Smiling Seahorse

170 Ruangrat Rd, Tambon khao nivet, Mueang Ranong District, Ranong 85000​
Phone: +66860110614​
​Mail: info@thesmilingseahorse.com

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  • When & Where
    • Schedule and Prices
    • Itineraries & Calendars
    • Destinations >
      • North Andaman Thailand >
        • Similan Islands
        • Surin Islands >
          • Richelieu rock
        • The essential Underwater photo Guide to diving Thailand
      • South Andaman Thailand >
        • Phuket & Koh Phi Phi National Parks
        • Koh Lanta National Park
        • Koh Lipe and Tarutao National Park
      • Mergui Archipelago >
        • Marine life in the Andaman Sea
        • Burma's best dive sites
        • The Ultimate Underwater photo Guide to diving Burma
  • ABOUT
    • Our Boat >
      • DELICIOUS FOOD
    • Diving in Thailand
    • Diving in Myanmar/Burma
    • Blackwater diving in Thailand
    • Marine life in Thailand's Andaman Sea
    • Dive Courses >
      • Learn to Dive
      • Continue diving education
      • Rescue diver
      • Professional Dive Courses
      • Hone your dive skills with a specialty course
      • Photo coaching in Thailand on the Smiling Seahorse
    • Guest Book
    • FAQ
  • Plan your trip
    • Our hotels recommendations
    • Khao Sok National Park
    • Taxi services >
      • Taxi services to and from Ranong
      • Taxi services to and from Phuket
      • Taxi services to Tap Lamu and Khao Lak
    • 10 things to do around Ranong
  • PROMO
    • HOT DEALS
    • Special Expeditions >
      • Ultimate Underwater photo combo expeditions
      • Blackwater expedition 23 Jan 2024
      • UW Photo clinic North Andaman 31 Jan 2024
      • Special Marine Biology - 18 Feb 2024
      • Whale Shark Special - 19 Mar 2024 - North and South
      • Manta rays expedition - 20 April 2024
  • gallery
    • Photos
    • Videos
  • CONTACT
  • BLOG
    • Most popular posts