Khao Lak Similan & Richelieu Rock Liveaboard
Khao Lak Similan & Richelieu Rock Liveaboard
6 Days • Monthly
Dive with Andaman Scuba
This four-day dive cruise leaves Khao Lak in the evening and heads north through Thailand's Andaman Sea. The first full day is in the Similan Islands, followed by Elephant Rock and the North Similans. From there you move to the open-water pinnacles of Koh Bon and Koh Tachai, then the Surin Islands and Richelieu Rock near the Myanmar border. There are 15 dives in total, including night dives on scheduled evenings and a beach stop in the Similans.
You swim between granite boulders and through gaps that open onto coral gardens, where small reef fish dart in and out of the cracks. At Koh Bon you hover beside the ridge and scan the blue, because this is where manta rays turn up. At Richelieu Rock you work slowly around the pinnacle while schools of fish wrap around it, and in season a whale shark may pass close by. After dark your torch picks out the small animals that only come out at night.
Trip Highlights & Key Regional Features
- 15 dives over 4 diving days, with night dives where scheduled
- Granite boulders, swim-throughs and coral gardens in the Similan Islands, including Elephant Rock
- Koh Bon and Koh Tachai, known for pelagic encounters and current-swept pinnacles
- Richelieu Rock, with possible whale sharks and schools of fish
- Reef dives in the Surin Islands
- Look for manta rays, reef sharks, schools of pelagic fish and macro life
- A beach stop in the Similan Islands
What's Included
What's Included
- Transfers to the boat from Khao Lak, or from Chalong, Kata, Karon and Patong on Phuket
- All meals and non-alcoholic drinks
- 15 planned dives
- 12 L tanks and weights
- Dives guided by English-speaking instructors
Itinerary
Itinerary
Boarding: Khao Lak
Board at 19:30 and sail overnight to the Similans.
Day 1: Similan Islands
Daytime dives around the Similans, a beach stop and a night dive where scheduled.
Day 2: Elephant Rock, North Similans and Koh Bon
Dives at Elephant Rock and in the North Similans, then move on to Koh Bon.
Day 3: Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock
Pinnacle dives at all three sites, plus a night dive around the Surin Islands.
Day 4: Surin Islands and Richelieu Rock
Final dives, then sail south to disembark.
Dive sites and times can change depending on weather and sea conditions.
Agencies
Agencies
- SSI
Languages
Languages
- English, Thai
Meeting Point
Meeting Point
Important
Important
Requirements
- Minimum certification: Advanced Open Water or equivalent. Minimum age: 16.
- If you haven't dived in the last 12 months, you need a scuba review first.
- You must complete a medical statement, and any "Yes" answer needs written clearance from a doctor.
- Dive insurance is required.
Mandatory fees
- Thai national park fees, paid in cash when you board: THB 500 (about USD 15) per park plus THB 200 (about USD 6) per diving day, about THB 1,800 (USD 53) for this trip.
Optional extras
- Single occupancy: 75% supplement. Sharing a cabin with someone of the same gender is free.
- Nitrox, 15 L tanks and rental equipment: prices on request.
- Alcoholic drinks and massages: prices on request.
Cancellations
Cancellations
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