Diving in Thailand for 4 days and 4 nights
Best of Thailand Dive Cruise: Surin, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon and Richelieu Rock
We designed this itinerary as the ultimate long weekend diving gateway in Thailand!
Join us for some amazing dives in Surin and Similan national parks!
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)
- 4 dives at RICHELIEU ROCK (thailand's best dive sites and one of the world's best!
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How to reach Ranong: Daily flights from Don Muang Airport to Ranong AirAsia: 11:45 -> 13:00 Nok Air : 14:40pm -----> 15:50pm We can arrange an airport pick up (250thb). You can also come by night buses for around 700thb (21h-5am). |
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Day 1: The first day will be concentrated around Surin Island. This National Park is not dived by many other boats but it is a very good spot for macro life such as ghost pipe fish, frog fish and nudibranchs and the first place where we can see Whale Sharks and Mantas. There are also many Jenkins Stingray, sweetlips, potatoes groupers and Barracudas around and the regular sighting of Humphead Parrotfish, Eagle Ray and Reef Sharks.
We will do 2 morning dives in the north of Surin Island and go down to the southern part of Surin national park in the afternoon… We will visit the Sea Gypsies village and ends the day with a night dive around 19.00. There is an opportunity to see Jenkins Stingray, Napoleon fish, a lot of sweetlips, Barracudas, Humphead Parrotfish, Manta Ray, Eagle Ray, Reef Sharks and plenty of nudis etc.. |
Beautiful giant seafans
Sea Gypsies on Surin Island
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Trevalies on the coral reef...
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Day 2: 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 and it is not uncommon to end the dive in a tornado of barracudas.
For the afternoon, we will go dive Koh Tachai Pinnacle, a very fishy dive site with schooling barracudas, trevalis, sweetlips and batfishes. This is also a good spot to see whale sharks so keep your eyelids peeled! We usually plan a sunset dive at Tachai Pinnacle to watch the fish hunting action before the night. On Koh Tachai you will have the choice between a sunset dive or Black Water dive (+500thb option) And then enjoy a fantastic Barbecue :) |
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Day 3: 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 4 dives on this stunning dive site before heading back to Ranong.
Day 4: Desaturation day on the beach or in Ranong. We can drop you off at Koh Phayam early morning for a day unwinding on a stunning beach or bring you back straight to Ranong (around 10am) If you decide to stay on Koh Phayam, there are many speed boats who can bring you back to Ranong in 45 minutes to be on time for an evening flight back to Ranong. And for the lucky ones who can spend an extra day, you could also spend the night in one of its lovely beach bungalows. If you prefer to come back to Ranong you can go explore the hot springs or discover its delicious southern cuisine or awesome massages! |
Whale shark in the blue
Flights back to Bangkok 3 choices:
NokAir: 17:30- 19:00 or 08:05 -09:30 AirAsia: 13h40- 14h55 (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 leaving Ranong at 8pm and arriving in Bangkok around 5am. |
Best of Thailand 4 days: Surin,Koh Tachai, Koh Bon and Richelieu Rock
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4 days/4 nights, 12 Dives
Evening - Morning Price per diver 2023-2024: THB 25,500 in Standard Cabin THB 30,250 in Deluxe Cabin THB 33,750 in Master Cabin |
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INCLUDED
• Full accommodation and board (Breakfast, Lunch, afternoon bites, Dinner) • All soft drinks, drinking water, fresh coffee & tea • Fresh fruits, yogurt & snacks all-day • 12 L scuba tank, Weights & Weight Belt • PADI Professional Dive Guide (for up to 4 divers) • up to 12 Dives • Towels, reef-friendly amenities • Sea kayak and hammock |
NOT INCLUDED
. Marine Park Fee * 2,200 THB / diver *subject to government's change . COMPULSORY IF YOU DON'T HAVE YOUR OWN: - PERSONAL INSURANCE (General Travel insurance is highly recommended) - Computer rental 300 THB/day - Equipment rental 600 THB/ day . OPTIONS: - 15L Tank 250 THB / day or 750 THB for the whole cruise - Nitrox : 250 THB/tank or 2,400 THB for the whole cruise - Private guide 3,000 THB/day - Optional Blackwater dive 500 THB/ dive . COURSES: - PADI Courses - Photographer private coaching . Transfers to and from the boat on-demand (prices) . Alcoholic drinks and cigarettes . Gratuity/ tips (1000 THB / day /pers is common practice) |
Note: This itinerary is provided as sample itinerary and can be modified by The Smiling Seahorse based on weather forecast or other unforeseen circumstances.
Some of our cruises are also leaving in the morning and coming back in the morning.
Or we could do a departure in the evening and come back in the morning for a little supplement.
Black water dives are unguided and only suitable to experienced divers.
Some of our cruises are also leaving in the morning and coming back in the morning.
Or we could do a departure in the evening and come back in the morning for a little supplement.
Black water dives are unguided and only suitable to experienced divers.
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*8 days diving around the undiscovered Mergui Archipelago
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"Superb liveaboard diving with The Smiling Seahorse" by
Gregg, written on
March 03, 2023
A solid, clean and very well run Dive Boat. Just came off of a 3 day quickie trip with my wife at some if the signature sites in the Surin and Similan Island Marine Park.. Very good food and plenty of it. Great crew and my dive guide Janes was outstanding. Will return one day!!
