Diving liveaboard in Thailand and Myanmar
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        • The essential Underwater photo Guide to diving Thailand
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  • ABOUT
    • Our Boat >
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      • Ranong Departures >
        • 3D Thailand: Surin National Park
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        • 5D North Andaman Ranong-Khao Lak
        • 6D Thailand: Surin and Similan end to Ranong
        • 7D Thailand: All of Surin and Similan
        • 8D Thailand: North & South
        • Alternative itineraries for full charter >
          • 4D4N Evening to morning - Surin Similan
      • Khao Lak Departures >
        • 5D North Andaman from Khao Lak to Phuket
        • 5D North Andaman: All of Surin and Similan
        • 5D North Andaman Khaolak - Ranong
        • 6D North Andaman: All of Surin and Similan
        • 6D North Andaman: From Khao Lak to Ranong
        • 7D North Andaman: All of Surin and Similan
        • 7D North Khao Lak to Khao Lak
        • 8D North & South Andaman Thailand
      • Phuket departures >
        • 5D North Andaman from Phuket
        • 5D South Andaman: Lanta and Tarutao National Parks
        • 6D North Andaman: Phuket to Khao Lak
        • 8D Thailand: South & North
        • 8D Andaman South & North Phuket-Ranong
    • Blackwater diving in Thailand
    • Marine life in Thailand's Andaman Sea
    • Diving in Myanmar | Burma dive cruises >
      • 6D Burma : South Mergui Archipelago
      • 7D Burma: dive Black Rock
      • 8D Burma: Undiscovered Mergui
      • 9D Burma: Exploration trip
    • Dive Courses >
      • Learn to Dive
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      • Photo coaching in Thailand on the Smiling Seahorse
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    • 10 things to do around Ranong
    • Covid-19 news & infos >
      • COVID-19 update travel to Thailand
      • Covid-19 protection on-board
  • PROMO
    • HOT DEALS
    • Manta rays expedition - 19 Mar 2023
    • 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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The Smiling Seahorse Scuba Diving Hot Deals

New Itineraries, themed cruises, deals and more for 2022-23

The Smiling Seahorse world reopening offer
We have great offers and new itineraries for the new 2022-2023 season!
We are all hopeful of a reopening of Burma and so we have prepared some itineraries for you in the Merguis archipelago...
Good news about traveling to Thailand:
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- No more Thailand Pass
- More proof of vaccination requested before your departure
- The National Parks of Thailand no longer require proof of vaccination for permit applications.
Of course, we continue to take the necessary safety and hygiene measures to protect our customers and our crew.
​-The Myanmar's borders will be open for our next diving season!
SEE OUR SCHEDULE FOR OUR NEW ITINERARIES 2023-2024!

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Our best special itineraries for 2022-2023-2024!


9D8N expeditions to learn more about Manta Rays in Thailand. From Ranong on the 19th March to Phuket on the 27th of March 2023

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From Ranong on the 
19th of Mar 2023 (5pm) to Phuket Tian Sin Pier on the 27th of Mar 2023 (3pm) 

9 days/ 8 nights, up to 29 Dives
Price per diver:

THB 68,000 in Standard Cabin

THB 72,000 in Deluxe Cabin
THB 76,000 in Master Cabin

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What are the best dive sites to see Manta rays in Thailand?

​Manta rays in Thailand are found both in the North and  South Andaman, the most famous dive sites for Manta Ray are Koh Haa, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang in the South
as well as Koh Bon and Koh Tachai in the North Andaman.
We will visit them all and many more!

Jamie, is a Marine biologist and Manta rays conservationist, she will be happy to answer all the questions you may have about Giant Mantas and the many other species she is passionate about...

We will maximize our chances to encounter Manta rays, but while they are not guaranteed, we are sure to see a lot more!

A cruise focused on UW photo technics and Blackwater diving in Surin and Similan islands

What is Blackwater diving?
Blackwater diving is an extraordinary new way of night diving!
You will dive on top of very deep water with no other reference than a downline fitted with powerful lights. 
Blackwater dives give us the opportunity to encounter marine life never seen on usual dives, such as all types of larvae and baby fish, crabs or shrimps still floating mid-water until they are strong enough to settled down on the reef or deep sea creatures who will never visit a reef such as this Paper Nautilus we encountered last March!

How will this cruise work?
We will plan 3 day dives and 1 Blackwater dives per day!
The days will be something like this:
7am, wake up, coffee, briefing
8am 1st day dive
09:00 substantial breakfast
12:00 2nd day dive 
13:00 lunch
16:00 3rd day dive 
17:00 Snack and watch the sun go down 
20:00 4th dive, Blackwater 
21pm Dinner.
Whale sharks expedition
Date: from Phuket Tian Sin Pier
on the 23th Jan 2024 (6pm)
to Khao Lak, Tap Lamu
​on the 29th Jan 2024 (3pm)

7 days/ 6 night, 22 Dives
Price per Diver:
THB 51,500 in Standard Cabin
THB 56,500 in Deluxe Cabin
THB 60,500 in Master Cabin

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Underwater photo clinic around Richelieu Rock. On the 31st January 2024

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From the 31st January (6 pm)
to 7th of February 2024 (3 pm)
​From Khao Lak to Khao Lak


8 days/ 7 night, 22 Dives
Price per Diver:
63000 THB in Standard cabin
65000 THB in Deluxe cabin
68000 THB in Master cabin
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The focus of this cruise will be Richelieu Rock: Thailand's #1 dive site where we can expect the most productive dives.

The itinerary will look something like this...
31/1: Departure from Tap Lamu pier around 6 pm, cruise by night to Surin islands
01/2: 4 day dives at Surin Islands (macro) + sunset dive or night dive
02/2: 4 day dives at Richelieu rock + 1 sunset or night dive
03/2: 4 day dives at Richelieu rock + 1 sunset or night dive
04/2: 4 dives at Richelieu Rock + 1 sunset dive and our barbecue
05/2: 3 dives at Richelieu Rock + 1 blackwater dive
06/2: 2 dives at Koh Tachai, 1 dive at Koh Bon + 1 sunset dive + ​1 Blackwater dive
​07/2: 1 dive at Koh Bon, 1 dive at Boonsoon wreck and back
A photo clinic animated by award winning Alex Tyrrell...
After working in Myanmar and Indonesia, Alex Tyrrell became the photographer at a luxury dive resort in the Philippines where he taught photography classes and workshops for 4 years before opening his own business in Thailand in 2012. 

2024...

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From Phuket Tian Sin
18th of Feb 2024 (6 pm)
To Khao Lak, Tap Lamu
 
 26th of Feb 2024 (3 pm) 


9 days/ 8 nights, up to 29 Dives
Price per diver:

THB 68,000 in Standard Cabin

THB 72,000 in Deluxe Cabin
THB 76,000 in Master Cabin

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9 days/ 8 night, 29 Dives

From Khao Lak Tap Lamu on the
19/03/2024-18:00
to Phuket​ Tian Sin Pier on the
27/03/2024-15:00

Whale Shark Expedition
North and South Andaman THAILAND
Price per diver:
THB 68,000 in Standard Cabin
THB 72,000 in Deluxe Cabin
THB 76,000 in Master Cabin


Our new itineraries combining North and South Andaman

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8D7N South and North Andaman
8D7N North and South Andaman

If you want the most unique Myanmar diving experience in the world, the Mergui Archipelago is for you...

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6D5N Myanmar diving cruise
For all other dates, check out our Schedule and prices:
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Book more than a year in advance and get a 10% discount!
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Discount on Nitrox packs 

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For those who want to make all their dives on Nitrox:
         - Nitrox Packages : 
  • 6 dives: THB 1100
  • 10 dives: THB 2000
  • 15 dives: THB 2900
  • 17 dives: THB 3400 
  • 21 dives: THB 4100 
  • 23 dives: THB 4500
  • 25 dives: THB 4800
  • 29 dives: THB 5400  
        - Normal Price: 250 THB per Nitrox tank
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Take Nitrox Course onboard MV Smiling Seahorse only THB 6000

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We offer a honeymoon dive package:
- reservation of the double cabin
- flower petals on the bed upon arrival
- Fruit basket in the cabin
- 1 bottle of superior red wine
Price: 5,000 THB supplement / couple

Charter the boat

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Being with friends or your family, you can get the boat to yourself!
You can either book for one of our planned cruise and get two free spots: up to 16 people onboard for the price of 14.
We can organise dives, of course but also many other activities such as beach hoping, kayaking in the mangrove, visiting the deserted islands and much more on tailor made itineraries.
​Contact us for more details

Liveaboard combo - combine two of our trips and save

Combine any two trips of your choice and get a 2000thb discount!
* Combo price not compatible with Charter offer

Extend your holidays, we take care of it all :)

You want to spend some time on a paradise island or trekking in the jungle? But don't want to bother with the fastidious work to plan it? We'll do it for you!
Plan the rest of your trip

Buy your own diving equipment for a bargain

We are renewing again our rental gear and would like you to benefit of this opportunity to score a bargain!
Retail price 32,000 THB, now only 17,000 THB
Still in very good condition but not new:
BCD Rover + Regulator Rover 2S + Octopus Rover + Gauge Mission 2. 

Size S, M or L available.
The Mares Rover BCD has all the features you need, it is rugged and could be classed as the 'off road' of BCD's. The BCD is mostly constructed from Cordura 1000 and as such is not subject to color fading and provides superior toughness. Custom shaped pockets keep the octopus and instruments close at hand. Height adjustable shoulder buckles to fit a variety of body shapes.
Of course if you want to by new gear, we also have a large catalogue to choose from: Suunto, Scuba Pro, Seac, Ano torches etc...
Check out our new dive gear
Can't find what you're looking for here? Chances are it will be on our schedule and prices page
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170 Ruangrat Rd, Tambon khao nivet, Mueang Ranong District, Ranong 85000​
Phone: +66860110614​
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  • When & Where
    • Schedule and Prices
    • Destinations >
      • North Andaman Thailand >
        • Similan Islands
        • Surin Islands >
          • Richelieu rock
        • The essential Underwater photo Guide to diving Thailand
      • South Andaman Thailand
      • 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
    • Guest Book
    • Diving in Thailand in 2022-2023 >
      • Ranong Departures >
        • 3D Thailand: Surin National Park
        • 4D3N North Andaman Ranong-Khao Lak
        • 5D Thailand: Surin and Similan
        • 5D North Andaman Ranong-Khao Lak
        • 6D Thailand: Surin and Similan end to Ranong
        • 7D Thailand: All of Surin and Similan
        • 8D Thailand: North & South
        • Alternative itineraries for full charter >
          • 4D4N Evening to morning - Surin Similan
      • Khao Lak Departures >
        • 5D North Andaman from Khao Lak to Phuket
        • 5D North Andaman: All of Surin and Similan
        • 5D North Andaman Khaolak - Ranong
        • 6D North Andaman: All of Surin and Similan
        • 6D North Andaman: From Khao Lak to Ranong
        • 7D North Andaman: All of Surin and Similan
        • 7D North Khao Lak to Khao Lak
        • 8D North & South Andaman Thailand
      • Phuket departures >
        • 5D North Andaman from Phuket
        • 5D South Andaman: Lanta and Tarutao National Parks
        • 6D North Andaman: Phuket to Khao Lak
        • 8D Thailand: South & North
        • 8D Andaman South & North Phuket-Ranong
    • Blackwater diving in Thailand
    • Marine life in Thailand's Andaman Sea
    • Diving in Myanmar | Burma dive cruises >
      • 6D Burma : South Mergui Archipelago
      • 7D Burma: dive Black Rock
      • 8D Burma: Undiscovered Mergui
      • 9D Burma: Exploration trip
    • Dive Courses >
      • Learn to Dive
      • Continue diving education
      • Rescue diver
      • Professional Dive Courses
      • Hone your dive skills with a PADI specialty course
      • Photo coaching in Thailand on the Smiling Seahorse
    • 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
    • Covid-19 news & infos >
      • COVID-19 update travel to Thailand
      • Covid-19 protection on-board
  • PROMO
    • HOT DEALS
    • Manta rays expedition - 19 Mar 2023
    • 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