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: Appointment at Khao Lak, Tap Lamu Pier from 12pm to 2pm Embark on The Smiling Seahorse at 4pm in Tap Lamu Pier and wake up on the dive site the next morning! Day 2 to 5th: We will plan 4 dives per days around Surin and Similan National Parks. Last day 3 dives and back in Ranong around 7pm. |
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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 Dives
From Khao Lak Tap Lamu 4pm to Ranong 7pm Price per Divers 2023-2024 THB 42,000 in Standard Cabin THB 47,000 in Deluxe Cabin THB 50,500 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 18 Dives • Towels, reef-friendly amenities • Sea kayak and hammock |
NOT INCLUDED
. Marine Park Fee * 2,400 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 1,250 THB for the whole cruise - Nitrox : 250 THB/tank or 3,600 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.
Black water dives are unguided and only suitable to experienced divers.
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The Smiling seahorse Andaman Dive cruises
Review:
5, based on
176 reviews
"Exceptionnel" by
Olivier, written on
March 16, 2023
I spent a week on your boat recently, from February 20 to 25 in the Similan.
I want to tell how happy I was during this week on this boat.
The crew (Thai) and the organization were remarkable in every way and I thank you for sharing with them the pleasure I had to spend this week on board.
The navigation, the cleanliness of the boat, the kindness of the crew and the quality of the welcome were perfect.
The quality and diversity of the food were also very good (except for the scale on the way back...).
The Dive Staff (James, Mint, Joon and Julien) is just as friendly and competent, we had a great time with them.
Of course, I would like to give a special mention to Julien who accompanied us during the whole week and shared with us his passion and his knowledge of the sites.
I congratulate Franck and Camille on this project and the quality of the service.
I will surely pack my bags again very quickly for a new moment with you.
Good day, and good continuation...
