Diving in Thailand's North Andaman sites for 6 days and 5 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! Day 1: Embark on The Smiling Seahorse at 6pm in Tap Lamu and wake up on the dive site the next morning! |
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Day 2 to 5th: We will plan 4 dives per days around Surin and Similan National Parks.
Last day 2 dives on last day and back in Ranong around 8pm. Dive sites we may visit in Surin islands includes: Koh Chi in the north of Surin Island, Torinla in the South offering enjoyable drift dives, Surin bay, yellow rock and some nice night dives in the bays... There is an opportunity to see Jenkins Stingray, Napoleon fish, a lot of sweetlips, Barracudas, Humphead Parrotfish, Manta Ray, Eagle Ray, Reef Sharks and giant morrays... 
Hawkbill turtle over reef
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Woman Sea Gypsy
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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Butterfly fish in Thailand
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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. |
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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...! |
School of Barracudas
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Whale shark in the blue
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Best of Thailand: Surin & Similan Islands (Koh Tachai, Koh Bon) and Richelieu Rock
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6 days/5 night, 18 to 19 Dives
From Khao Lak Tap Lamu 6pm to Ranong 8pm Price per Diver: THB 45,000 in Standard Cabin THB 47,000 in Deluxe Cabin THB 50,000 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 19 Dives including night dives • Towel, shower gel • Sea kayak and hammock |
NOT INCLUDED:
• Marine Park Fee* 2400-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 3,600 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.
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"Amazing Liveaboard and the friendliest crew!" by
renslo1, written on
March 10, 2021
Spent 4 night aboard the Smiling Seahorse and enjoyed every minute of it! The diving was exceptional, boat incredibly comfortable, crew attentive and food was great! Really had an amazing time and can’t wait to be back. Cherry on the cake was that Franck the owner of the boat went around dive groups taking photos of all of us, which was incredibly nice and a fantastic souvenir.
