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

Dive from Phuket to Koh Lanta and Tarutao National parks

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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Day 1: Appointment at Phuket Tian Sin Pier from 12pm to 2pm
​We will embark The Smiling Seahorse at 4pm​ 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 2 dives (last one at 3pm) and back in Phuket Tian Sin Pier around 4pm.
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)
5 days/4 night, up to 14 Dives
Departure Phuket 4pm
From Phuket, Tian Sin Pier 4pm
to Phuket Tian Sin Pier 4 pm

Price per Diver 2023-2024:
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, 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 14 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 1,000 THB for the whole cruise
-  Nitrox : 250 THB/tank or 2,900 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.
Black water dives are unguided and only suitable to experienced divers. ​
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Review: 5, based on 176 reviews "Please don't go there : there might be no room for my next trip !" by , written on March 28, 2023
A wonderful cocktail that brings together the best ingredients for an exceptional diving holiday : STAFF of both crew and diving teams (which are actually one team) is great, always extremely helpful in making sure you get the most of your trip. They do ensure your safety (no compromise) and pleasure with fun and with the right level of discretion. The BOAT is great, recent and very well thought to ensure a great LOGISTICS : rotations' management is extremely efficient, you are never in a rush and never waiting, planning is extremely smart and makes each day a succession of calm and active sessions to the rhythm of the dive. FOOD is outstanding and offers a constant mix of both Thai and international meals (we never had the same dish twice). Not but not least DIVES are wonderful with a great selection of fantastic spots and unique experiences (don't miss the BLACK WATER dive experience which is simply outstanding).. Our diving guide JULIAN WIDMER - special shout-out - is a highly skilled diving professional (he ensured our Nitrox training) and a great expert of species who loves sharing his passion, and so easy going !. Great atmosphere, super experience. NB : If you are not trained in Nitrox, taking the training is a must
★★★★★ by Emmannuel February 28, 2023
reviewed at Tripadvisor