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Diving in Thailand's South Andaman sites for 5 days/ 4 nights

Dive from Phuket to Koh Lanta and Tarutao National parks

South Andaman dive sites in Thailand
Itinerary of our dive cruise:
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Thailand still counts some of the best dive sites in the world and this trip offers just the best Thailand has to offer!
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​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 2 to 4th: We will plan 4 dives per days around Koh Lanta National park and Tarutao National Park.
Day 5 :Last day 3 dives (last one at 3pm) and back in Phuket Tian Sin Pier around 6pm.
Tiger tail seahorse in south Andaman
Tigertail in Thailand

Dive sites around Phuket

Still part of Phang-Nga province, about 45km East of Phuket, Koh Phi Phi islands has a large number of limestone dive sites  covered in coral with some fun swim throughs and beautiful Gorgonian seafans make a perfect photo prop!
Watch out for Leopard and black tip reef sharks often seen in the area!
Racha Yai, Racha Noi and King Cruisers are other options we can explore.

Koh Lanta National Park

Koh Haa, Hin Daeng and Hin Muang make up the ​Koh Lanta National Marine Park.
Koh Haa (number 5 in Thai language)  is a group of 5 islands sitting together between Hin Daeng and Phi Phi and is part of the Ko Lanta National Marine Park.

We may dive Ko Haa Lagoon, Ko Haa Neua, and Ko Haa Yai where we may pass through more swim-throughs and encounter plenty of 
marine life from small to big: Seahorses and ornate ghost pipefish will make macro maniacs happy,  morays eels, octopus, hawksbill turtles, and marble rays will entertain everyone and if you are lucky you might even meet a leopard sharks or an Oceanic Manta ray!

Hin Daeng & Hin Muang are two pinnacles in the open ocean, surrounded by deep waters. The visibility on these two sites is usually excellent and the dramatic underwater landscape makes a perfect setting for the many creatures we come to encounter here.
The main attraction here are pelagic sightings such as manta ray and whale shark but the site has plenty of things to see beside the gentle giants such as schools of barracudas, millions of fusiliers, cuttlefish, bluefins trevally, snappers and more. 
Manta ray in Hin Daeng in Muang
Snorkeling with a Giant Manta ray

Tarutao National park & Koh Lipe

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School of Barracudas
Tarutao National Marine Park in the southern Thailand territory of Satun counts over 70 islands (the Butang bunch).

Not far from the Malaysian border, and only 30 nautical miles north of Langkawi, this preserved territory is pretty undiscovered.

Koh Lipe is the only inhabited island, home to the Chao Ley ( a tribe of Sea Gypsies), a few resorts and many types of birds. It is surrounded by white sand beaches and beautiful dive sites.

Best of the South Andaman in Thailand (Lanta and Tarutao National Park)
5d4n South andaman
5 days/4 night, up to 15 Dives
Departure Phuket Tian Sin Pier 6pm
Return Phuket 6pm

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 5 Nights 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. ​


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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
        • 4D Thailand from Ranong 5pm-7pm
        • 5D Thailand: Surin and Similan
        • 6D Thailand: Surin and Similan end to Ranong
        • 7D North Andaman: Surin and Similan from Ranong
        • 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
        • 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
    • 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
    • Accommodation in Ranong
    • SHA+ hotels in Phuket
    • Bungalows in Koh Phayam
    • 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
    • Whale shark expedition - 4 Feb 2023 - North and South
    • Manta rays expedition - 19 Mar 2023
    • Photo clinic + Blackwater 23 Jan 2024
    • UW Photo clinic North Andaman 31 Jan 2024
    • Manta rays expedition - 18 Feb 2024
    • Whale Shark Special - 19 Mar 2024 - North and South
  • gallery
    • Photos
    • Videos
  • CONTACT
  • BLOG
    • Most popular posts