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Surin to Similan Islands Liveaboard The Junk Liveaboards
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Surin to Similan Islands Liveaboard The Junk Liveaboards
Surin to Similan Islands Liveaboard The Junk Liveaboards
Surin to Similan Islands Liveaboard The Junk Liveaboards
Surin to Similan Islands Liveaboard The Junk Liveaboards
Surin to Similan Islands Liveaboard The Junk Liveaboards
Surin to Similan Islands Liveaboard The Junk Liveaboards
Surin to Similan Islands Liveaboard The Junk Liveaboards
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Surin to Similan Islands Liveaboard The Junk Liveaboards
Surin to Similan Islands Liveaboard The Junk Liveaboards
Surin to Similan Islands Liveaboard The Junk Liveaboards
Surin to Similan Islands Liveaboard The Junk Liveaboards
Surin to Similan Islands Liveaboard The Junk Liveaboards
Surin to Similan Islands Liveaboard The Junk Liveaboards
Surin to Similan Islands Liveaboard The Junk Liveaboards
Surin to Similan Islands Liveaboard The Junk Liveaboards
Surin to Similan Islands Liveaboard The Junk Liveaboards
Surin to Similan Islands Liveaboard The Junk Liveaboards
Surin to Similan Islands Liveaboard The Junk Liveaboards
Surin to Similan Islands Liveaboard The Junk Liveaboards
Surin to Similan Islands Liveaboard The Junk Liveaboards
Khao Lak Similan & Surin Islands Liveaboard
Khao Lak Similan & Surin Islands Liveaboard
7 Days • Weekly
Dive with The Junk Liveaboards
Price per person:
Regular price
$2,375.00 AUD
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$2,375.00 AUD
Regular price
$2,375.00 AUD
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This six-night liveaboard sails from Thap Lamu in Khao Lak through the Similan and Surin Islands national parks in the Andaman Sea. The route links the granite boulder reefs of the Similans with the manta hotspots of Koh Bon and Koh Tachai, then heads north to the Surin Islands and Richelieu Rock, with around 19 dives over the week.
Fin through swim-throughs between house-sized granite boulders while leopard sharks rest on the sand below. Drift along the West Ridge at Koh Bon watching for a manta sweeping in from the blue, then search the soft corals of Richelieu Rock for seahorses, anemonefish and pharaoh cuttlefish, keeping one eye on the blue for a passing whale shark. Night dives bring out octopus and hunting morays, and most days end with a sunset dive.
Trip Highlights & Key Regional Features
- Richelieu Rock: a horseshoe-shaped pinnacle east of the Surins, smothered in soft coral, with seahorses, pharaoh cuttlefish, octopus and the chance of a whale shark. Sheltered corners make it workable even when the current runs.
- Koh Bon: the best manta site on the route. The West Ridge drift passes Napoleon wrasse and giant morays.
- Koh Tachai: Twin Peaks pinnacle draws turtles and barracuda, with mantas and whale sharks most likely from late January to April.
- Similan Islands: Elephant Head Rock, Boulder City, Christmas Point and Deep Six, with swim-throughs, leopard sharks, whitetip reef sharks and giant trevally.
- Surin Islands: Torinla Pinnacle, Hin Kong and Turtle Ledges, rich in hard coral and far quieter than the Similans.
- Khao Lak wrecks: Boonsung and Premchai in about 18 m, covered in nudibranchs and shrimp, when time and conditions allow.
- Visibility and water: often 20 to 40 m, sometimes up to 50 m, in 28 to 30 °C water.
What's Included
What's Included
- Return shared transfer between Phuket Airport or your Phuket or Khao Lak hotel and the boat
- 6 nights full board in your chosen cabin, based on shared occupancy
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and fresh fruit
- Unlimited tea, coffee, fruit juice and soft drinks
- Up to 4 dives per day, about 19 dives in total, with dive guides
- Aluminium (AL80) cylinder with air, weights and weight belt
- Surface marker buoy (SMB) for the whole trip
- Personal setup area and storage crate on the dive deck
- Cabin towels and a personal deck towel, plus shampoo and shower gel
- Camera prep space, charging and rinse tanks
- Island visits, including a Moken village visit where conditions allow
Itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1: Board in Khao Lak
Shared transfer from Phuket Airport or your Phuket or Khao Lak hotel to Thap Lamu Pier. Board at 19:00, then briefings and dinner.
Days 2 to 5: Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin Islands and Richelieu Rock
Up to 4 dives a day: 3 day dives plus a sunset or night dive. A typical day runs light breakfast and dive 1, full breakfast and dive 2, lunch and dive 3, a snack, then dive 4 and dinner. The cruise director sets the route and sites each day around weather and current.
Day 6: Final dives
Usually 2 morning dives and 1 after lunch, then the boat cruises back towards port.
Day 7: Disembark
Breakfast, then disembarkation at Thap Lamu between 09:00 and 10:00 and shared transfer to your hotel or the airport.
Allow at least 24 hours between your last dive and your flight.
Shared transfer from Phuket Airport or your Phuket or Khao Lak hotel to Thap Lamu Pier. Board at 19:00, then briefings and dinner.
Days 2 to 5: Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin Islands and Richelieu Rock
Up to 4 dives a day: 3 day dives plus a sunset or night dive. A typical day runs light breakfast and dive 1, full breakfast and dive 2, lunch and dive 3, a snack, then dive 4 and dinner. The cruise director sets the route and sites each day around weather and current.
Day 6: Final dives
Usually 2 morning dives and 1 after lunch, then the boat cruises back towards port.
Day 7: Disembark
Breakfast, then disembarkation at Thap Lamu between 09:00 and 10:00 and shared transfer to your hotel or the airport.
Allow at least 24 hours between your last dive and your flight.
Agencies
Agencies
- AIDA
- Apnea Academy
- Apnea Total
- CMAS
- FII
- Molchanovs
- PADI
- PFI
- RAID
- SSI
- NAUI
- SDI
Languages
Languages
- English
Meeting Point
Meeting Point
Important
Important
Requirements
- Open Water certification (PADI, SSI or equivalent) with at least 10 logged dives
- Underwater photography in the national parks: Advanced Open Water and/or 40+ logged dives
- A dive computer for every diver (rental available)
- Travel and dive insurance covering diving to your certification level, evacuation and recompression treatment
- Diver medical questionnaire. Any "yes" answer needs a doctor's certificate dated within the last 12 months
- Maximum depth 30 m. Junior divers follow junior certification limits and need a parental consent form
- Some sites have strong current
Mandatory fees (paid on board, per person)
- Marine park and port fees: USD 80 per diver, USD 45 per non-diver
- Fuel surcharge: USD 60 (USD 10 per night)
Optional extras (USD)
- Nitrox for the trip: $175
- 15 L cylinder: $70
- Full rental set (no torch or computer): $150
- Dive computer: $50. BCD, regulator or wetsuit: $50 each. Mask, fins or torch: $25 each
- PADI Advanced Open Water (on-board training): $250
- PADI Enriched Air Nitrox (on-board training): $125
- Beer: $2.50. Wine: $27.50 per bottle
- Gratuities (5 to 10% of trip price is customary)
PADI eLearning and certification fees are paid to PADI separately. Card payments on board carry a 3.5% surcharge.
Cancellations
Cancellations
Life happens so we keep cancellations simple. Enjoy free cancellation for 14 days from the time of booking or find an equally qualified suitable replacement up to 30 days prior to diving.
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