Diving in Thailand's North Andaman sites for 5 days and 4 nights
Similan Koh Bon, Tachai and Richelieu Rock
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Itinerary of our dive cruise:
Thailand still counts some of the best dive sites in the world and this trip offers just the best Thailand has to offer! We will embark The Smiling Seahorse at 6pm on departure day in Phuket Tian Sin Pier and wake up on the dive site the next morning! Day 1; departure from Phuket at 6 pm Day 2: Similans Islands Day 3: Koh bon and Koh Tachai Day 4: Richelieu Rock Day 5: 3 dives at Koh bon and Boonsung Wreck and back in Tap Lamu by 6 pm, free transfer to Khao Lak (up to Big Buddha) |
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In Similan islands we may visit: Koh Bon & 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. After playing with Manta’s we will go south to another dive site in Similan National Park. Your cruise director will choose from various dive sites in the Northern part of the Similan Islands. You will love the view from the boat on some idyllic islands with lush green forest surrounded by white sand beaches. Here we dive for the usually great viz and hope to spot leopard sharks, blue spotted stingray, school of snappers and fusiliers, emperor fish, clown trigger fish and more tropical colourful fish as well as some Moray eels, turtles and mantis shrimps living in the rocky areas. In the South Similan Islands sites like Elephant Head, Donald Duck Bay, Deep six, west of Eden, Rocky Point and Anita's reef Good chances there to spot whale shark, turtles, mantas, reef sharks, Napoleons... After the night dive, it's time for our infamous BBQ night...! 
Hawkbill turtle over reef
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A beautiful tiger tail seahorse
Richelieu Rock, is always 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.
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Moorish Idols on the reef
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Happy divers behind giant seafan
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Boonsung Wreck photographer unknown
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Boonsung Wreck:
The Boonsung Wreck is a 60 meters tin mining vessel that sank in 1984 about 12 nautical miles from Tap Lamu pier. It now sits in 20m of water and is a magnet for an incredible amount of marine life. Boonsung is on a flat sandy sea bed at a depth of around 20 meters. Around this wreck, which locals describe as “fish soup,” you will encounter clouds of snappers, fusiliers, batfish, and trevally and if you look for the special things living within the wreck and in the surrounding sand... Crocodile fish, stonefish, scorpionfish, lionfish, ornate ghost pipefish and much more with the cutest inhabitants of this site, the Nudibranchia! |
Best of Thailand: Similan Islands (Koh Tachai, Koh Bon), Richelieu Rock and Boonsung Wreck
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5 days/4 night, 15 Dives
From Phuket 6 pm to Khao Lak, Tap Lamu 6 pm Price per Diver: THB 31,000 in Standard Cabin THB 36,000 in Deluxe Cabin THB 38,500 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 15 Dives including night dives • Towel, shower gel • Sea kayak and hammock |
NOT INCLUDED:
• Marine Park Fee* 2200-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 2,900 THB 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.
Black water dives are unguided and only suitable to experienced divers.
