Diving in Thailand for 4 days and 3 nights

Best of Thailand Dive Cruise: Surin, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon and Richelieu Rock

EVENING TO EVENING

We designed this itinerary as the ultimate long weekend diving gateway in Thailand!
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Join us for some amazing dives in Surin and Similan national parks!
  • 4 dives at Surin island (some of the best macrolife in Thailand)
  • 2 dives at Koh Bon (manta cleaning stations)
  • 2 dives at Koh Tachai (schools of barracudas, trevalis and a great whale shark spot)
  • 2 dives at RICHELIEU ROCK (thailand's best dive sites and one of the world's best!)
Day 1: Departure day: meeting time in our Dive Shop 14.00-16.30.
​​We will leave from Ranong around 5pm. 

How to reach Ranong:
3 daily flights from Don Muang Airport to Ranong
NokAir : 06:10->07:35 
AirAsia: 11:45 -> 13:00
NokAir : 14:55 -> 16:30 (latest flight you can take on the day of departure)
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We can arrange an airport pick up (250thb). You can also come by night buses for around 700thb (21h-5am).
  • ​Day 2: wake up on Surin Island! this national park is usually quiet as it is far for the boats coming from the south but it is a very good spot for macro life such as nudibranchs as well as rays!

  • We will do 4 dives in Surin National park on this day!
There is an opportunity to see Jenkins Stingray, Napoleon fish, a lot of sweetlips, Barracudas, plenty of big groupers, Humphead Parrotfish, Manta Ray, Eagle Ray, Reef Sharks, zebra sharks, etc...
It is also possible to visit the sea gypsies village from time to time.
After dinner onboard, we will leave for the Similan National Park
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Zebra shark
Hawkbill turtle over reef
Hawkbill turtle over reef
  • Day 3: At Koh Bon we will make 2 dives, one at the ridge and one at Koh Bon Pinnacle. The main attraction here are Manta Rays but when they are not around, there is plenty of tropical fish to look at. There is also a very good chance for Whale Shark and Zebra Sharks. 
  • Then we will go dive Koh Tachai Pinnacle, a very fishy divesite with schooling barracudas, trevalis, sweetlips and batfishes. This is also a good spot to see whale sharks/ mantas so keep your eyelids peeled!
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  • On Koh Tachai you will have the choice between a sunset dive or Black Water dive (+500thb option)
  • And then enjoy a fantastic Barbecue :)
  • Day 4: Richelieu Rock, is listed in the top 10 dive sites in the world! It can be described as a big aquarium. Here we find more or less everything … ​Richelieu Rock is one of the places in Thailand  to see Whale Shark but also seahorses and plenty of kinky cuttlefish action. We will make 2 dives here starting very early before we are heading back to Ranong. ​
  • We will be back in Ranong around 7pm on time for you to jump on the night bus heading back to Bangkok on time to go to work on Monday morning. Or spend a lazy night in a hotel in Ranong before flying back the next day.
  • Your last dive will be around 11am so you can safely fly back to Bangkok on Air Asia flight taking off at 1h40pm.
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Ko Bon
Whale shark in the blue
Flights back to Bangkok 3 choices:
NokAir:  17:30- 19:00 or 08:05 -09:30
AirAsia: 13h40- 14h55 (first flight you can take safely)
​(don't forget your 24h no flight time after the last dive...)

Buses: you can also go back to Bangkok by bus in one of the VIP buses with fully reclining seats for about 700thb arriving in Bangkok around 5am.
Best of Thailand 4 days: Surin,Koh Tachai, Koh Bon and Richelieu Rock
4 days/3 night, 10 Dives
​From Ranong 5pm
To Ranong 8pm

Price per diver:
THB 22,500 in Standard Cabin
THB 27,000 in Deluxe Cabin
THB 31,500 in Master Cabin
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                            INCLUDED:                                                                       
•  Full accommodation and board 
(Breakfast, Lunch, afternoon bites, Dinner) 
•  All soft drinks, drinking water, filter coffee & tea
•  Fresh fruits, yoghurt & snacks 
•  12 Liter Alum. Cylinders, Weights & Weight Belt 
•  PADI Professional Dive Guide 
•  up to 10 Dives including Nights dives
•  Towel, shower gel
•  Sea kayak and hammock 
                            NOT INCLUDED:

•  Marine Park Fee*         2000-THB / diver
        *subject to change without prior notice
•  PERSONAL INSURANCE COMPULSORY 
•  Alcoholic drinks and cigarettes 
•  Equipment rental (600 THB/ day) 
•  Computer rental (300 THB/day) 
•  PADI Courses
•  Nitrox : 250 THB/tank or ฿2,000 for the whole cruise
•  Optional Black Water dive (500 THB/dive)
•  Photographer coaching
•  ​Private guide 2500 THB/day
•  Transfers to and from Ranong on demand (prices)
Note: This itinerary is provided as sample itinerary and can be modified by The Smiling Seahorse based on weather forecast or other unforeseen circumstances.
Black water dives are unguided and only suitable to experienced divers. 

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Exceptional Liveaboard, I had great time!!
Review: 5, based on 139 reviews "Exceptional Liveaboard, I had great time!!" by , written on April 19, 2021
As a dive instructor myself, I can reccomend The Smiling Seahorse with confidence. Everything was exceptional from beginning to the end. The boat is spacious and well maintained, rooms are equipped with a comfy bed and an AC that works great, they provide the costumers with everything needed. The crew, both Thai boat crew and diving guides, were friendly and smiley all the time. It felt as if they were genuinely happy to have us there :) which obviously makes the entire experience much much better! The food was delicious and different each day, beyond my expectations! We were served either meat or vegan and vegetarian options so each one could find something to satisfy themselves. Snacks were always available, my belly was happy all the time. I loved in particular their commitment to keep our seas safe by providing soap, shampoo, conditioner and sunscreen, all 100% reef safe! That's great guys!!! The guides were professional and knowledgeable, practiced safe diving and were willing to answer every question. Diving gear was in good condition. Franck, the owner, a cheerful guy with big heart and big smile was there to for every question, any help needed, I could really feel his dedication to his business and the love he has for what he does. He's also a great photographer! and super knowledgeable about marine life. The diving were spectacular, we were lucky to have great visibility. I read some comments here complaining about the diving conditions, which are beyond the crew's control obviously, so I must say sea conditions are always changing :) but yeah we were very lucky to have great conditions! Overall I highly recommend the Smiling Seahorse! go have fun and never stop making bubbles:) Thank you to all the staff, I enjoyed every moment! see you soon!
★★★★★ by Oria R April 19, 2021
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