Diving in Thailand for 6 days and 5 nights
Best of Thailand Dive Cruise: Surin, Similan 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!
How to reach Ranong: Daily flights from Don Muang Airport to Ranong AirAsia: 11:45 -> 13:00 Nok Air : 14:40pm -----> 15:50pm (latest flight you can take on the day prior to departure) We can arrange an airport pick up (250thb). You can also come by night buses for around 700thb (21h-5am). For the return: We will arrive at Koh Phayam around 6pm and Ranong 7pm. |
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Day 2: The first day will be concentrated around Surin Island.
Surin Island is not dived by many other boats but it is a very good spot for macro life such as ghost pipe fish, frog fish and nudibranchs and the first place where we can see Whale Sharks and Mantas. There are also many Jenkins Stingray, sweetlips and Barracudas around and the regular sighting of Humphead Parrotfish, Eagle Ray and Reef Sharks. We will start out at Koh Chi in the north of Surin Island and go down to the southern part of Surin Island where we will make 4 quite enjoyable drift dives… We sometimes go visit the Sea Gypsies on Surin Island. The night dive will be around 19.00. There is an opportunity to see Jenkins Stingray, Napoleon fish, a lot of sweetlips, Barracudas, Humphead Parrotfish, Manta Ray, Eagle Ray, Reef Sharks etc.. After dinner onboard, we will leave to Koh Bon. |
Zebra shark
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Koh Bon Pinnacle
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Day 3 and 4: At Koh Bon we will make 2 dives, one at the ridge and one at 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.
At Koh Bon we will make 2 dives, one at the ridge and one at Koh Bon Pinnacle. Koh bon is a well known cleaning site for Manta Rays and the site most frequented by them in Thailand. There is also a very good chance to spot a Zebra Shark on the pinnacle. For the afternoon dive, 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 and we will keep in touch with other boat if Mantas or Whale sharks have been sighted in the last few days. |
Similan Islands
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You will love the view from the boat on some idyllic islands with lush green forest surrounded by white sand beaches, the visibility is usually very nice on Similan islands and we hope to spot leopard sharks, blue spotted stingray, school of snappers and fusiliers, emperor fish, clown trigger fish and more tropical colorful fish as well as some Moray eels, turtles and mantis shrimps living in the rocky areas. Whale sharks are also commonly spotted there so keep an eye being your head for a gentle giant passing above!
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Marine turtle over reef
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School of Barracudas
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Koh Tachai...One of the smaller islands of the Similans archipelago
Whale shark in the blue
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Day 5: we are going further south to the Similan islands with the famous dives sites Elephant Head, Donald Duck Bay, Deep six, west of Eden, Rocky Point and Anita's reef. Good chances there to spot whale shark, turtles, Manta, reef sharks, Napoleons...
Then dive Koh Tachai Pinnacle where we usually have a very fishy dive: barracudas, trevalis, sweetlips, batfish a very nice dive spot. Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock are the best places to see whale sharks so keep your eyes opened!
Day 6: 3 dives on Richelieu Rock, is always listed in the top 10 dive sites in the world! And you will quickly understand why! Not only is it a great place to see Whale Sharks but it can also be described as a big aquarium with more or less everything … from seahorses to jack fish and plenty of kinky cuttlefish action. We will make 3 dives here starting very early before we are heading back to Ranong at 4pm. |
Best of Thailand 5 days: Surin & Similan Islands (Koh Tachai, Koh Bon) and Richelieu Rock
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6 days/5 night, 18 Dives
From Ranong at 4pm to Ranong 7pm Price for divers 2023-2024: 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, 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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"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...
