Rain was falling on Ranong when we reached the boat, but the sky cleared as soon as we got away from main land...
Rain was falling on Ranong when we reached the boat, but the sky cleared as soon as we got away from main land and apart from 1 or 2 short rain showers, we had a clear blue sky and bright sun the whole trip!
This was a special dolphin trip as we got two pods of dolphins giving us a show. On the first sunset, dolphins appeared in the distance right under a rainbow, a truly magical moment and we were surprised to get to experience an even more incredible moment when 40 dolphins accompanied the boat for a good 30 minutes on our way to Koh Tachai. We saw babies close to their mums playing in the wake of the boat and visibility was so clear we could see them right under the surface as if we were part of the same world!!!
This was a special dolphin trip as we got two pods of dolphins giving us a show. On the first sunset, dolphins appeared in the distance right under a rainbow, a truly magical moment and we were surprised to get to experience an even more incredible moment when 40 dolphins accompanied the boat for a good 30 minutes on our way to Koh Tachai. We saw babies close to their mums playing in the wake of the boat and visibility was so clear we could see them right under the surface as if we were part of the same world!!!
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This was the second trip of the season and it was a blast underwater as well as above water with a bunch of awesome guests that really made the difference!
A few return guests as well as teachers on holidays, that’s all it takes to create good vibes ;)
Congrats to Petra, Maurice, Julien and Dominic who completed their Enriched Air Nitrox certification, to Alek who completed the Adventure deep and night dive and to Erin (10 years old) and (Tintin, 12 years old) who enjoyed the cruise like pros and learned new technics to dive in current when needed with minimal efforts.
A few return guests as well as teachers on holidays, that’s all it takes to create good vibes ;)
Congrats to Petra, Maurice, Julien and Dominic who completed their Enriched Air Nitrox certification, to Alek who completed the Adventure deep and night dive and to Erin (10 years old) and (Tintin, 12 years old) who enjoyed the cruise like pros and learned new technics to dive in current when needed with minimal efforts.
Our cutest guest ever! 10 and 12 years...
The underwater adventure started really well on Surin islands on our first day the highlight for one group being a Hawksbill turtle, a bunch of Thecacera Sp AKA Pikachu, some huge Jenkin wipe ray and a very nice school of sweetlips…!
Another group got lucky spotting napoleon fish, hump head parrot fish and a guitarfish at night.
Another group got lucky spotting napoleon fish, hump head parrot fish and a guitarfish at night.
Thecacera Nudibranch
 Beautiful green turtle and coral reef |  Sweetlips in formation for the show |
Second day was split between Koh Bon and Koh Tachai, with beautiful conditions, mild current and good visibility, we were delighted to be alone on their premier dive sites…
The reef was absolutely stunning, teeming with life from the millions of glassfish and the squads of predator darting at them, making it look like a wave constantly moving!
Jacks, barracuda and this very friendly Titan triggerfish ;)
The reef was absolutely stunning, teeming with life from the millions of glassfish and the squads of predator darting at them, making it look like a wave constantly moving!
Jacks, barracuda and this very friendly Titan triggerfish ;)
 reef teeming with life  Titan triggerfish at Koh Tachai |  Giant seafan at Koh Bon |  Marine landscape in Koh Tachai  Scorpion fish at Koh Bon |
We headed south west of Koh Tachai until we found enough depth (about 80m) for the Blackwater dive, (a new service on offer on every single trip this season).
We were very pleased with the water quality, so clear with almost no particles ! Baby ribbon eels were everywhere! Absolutely mind blowing !
We also spotted some surgeon fish larvae, shinny little crabs, minuscule krill and this baby needle fish at the end of the dive posing for me below the surface…
We were very pleased with the water quality, so clear with almost no particles ! Baby ribbon eels were everywhere! Absolutely mind blowing !
We also spotted some surgeon fish larvae, shinny little crabs, minuscule krill and this baby needle fish at the end of the dive posing for me below the surface…
 Baby ribbon eel on black water dive  Needlefish on black water dive |  Baby surgeonfish on black water dive  Cool tiny crab on black water dive  Baby pufferfish on black water dive |
Last but not least, our last 4 dives were spend enjoying the riches of Richelieu Rock, once more alone on the dive site!
Myriads of glassfish carpeted the entire reef!
The concentration of marine life is exceptional, from the tiniest tiger egg cowrie to the biggest school of giant trevallies constantly circling the rock crossing path with barracudas, longnose emperor fish and jacks.
Myriads of glassfish carpeted the entire reef!
The concentration of marine life is exceptional, from the tiniest tiger egg cowrie to the biggest school of giant trevallies constantly circling the rock crossing path with barracudas, longnose emperor fish and jacks.
 Trevallies hunting glassfish at Richelieu Rock  Red grouper on a beautiful barrel sponge |  Red groupers, glassfish and soft coral  Cowrie at Richelieu Rock |
Longnose Emperor hunting
Beside the incredible dives we all enjoyed, atmosphere onboard was excellent. Some fun board games in between dives got very popular and everyone loved our barbecue feast and dancing the night away after the last dive.
I can’t wait to get wet again! For those out of Thailand, have you heard that Thailand has finally reopened to international travelers? Only 1 test, 1 night and you’re free to enjoy this yourself. What are you waiting for? ;)
I can’t wait to get wet again! For those out of Thailand, have you heard that Thailand has finally reopened to international travelers? Only 1 test, 1 night and you’re free to enjoy this yourself. What are you waiting for? ;)
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