Liveaboards
Trip C
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock and Surin Island
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock and Surin Island
7 Days / 6 Nights – Up to 22 Dives
Day 1 – Departure
Check-in no later than 4:00 pm at the Loma Diving Adventure Dive Center in Khao Lak for equipment preparation and formalities. At approximately 6:00 pm, transfer by minibus to Tablamu Harbour. Boarding, boat briefing, and dinner on board. The MV Bavaria departs around 8:30 pm.
Day 2 – Similan Islands (4 dives)
We begin with a check dive at Island #4, followed by dives at Island #7.
Day 3 – Similan Islands (4 dives)
We explore some of the best dive sites of the Similan Islands, including Elephant Rock and the sites around Island #8. A shore excursion to Island #8 with its white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters is also included.
Day 4 – Similan Islands & Koh Bon (4 dives)
The morning begins with 2 dives at Island #9, the northernmost island of the Similan group.
We then continue to Koh Bon, renowned for regular manta ray encounters at the main reef and Koh Bon Pinnacle. Two further dives are planned here. The best chances for manta sightings are between mid-December and April.
Day 5 – Koh Tachai (4 dives)
This day is dedicated to Koh Tachai, with four dives at this spectacular site.
Known for turtles and leopard sharks, it also offers encounters with manta rays and, with some luck, even a whale shark around the Tachai Pinnacle.
Day 6 – Surin Islands & Richelieu Rock (4 dives)
We start with a morning dive at the Surin Islands, before heading to Richelieu Rock – one of Thailand’s most legendary dive sites. Here you can find a breathtaking variety of marine life: from seahorses and ghost pipefish to schools of barracuda, groupers, wrasse, tuna, and octopus. Encounters with manta rays and whale sharks are also common. We complete three dives at Richelieu Rock, before beginning our return journey south via Koh Tachai and Koh Bon.
Day 7 – Return via Koh Tachai & Koh Bon (2 dives)
Our final day includes one dive at Koh Tachai and one last dive at Koh Bon.
Afterwards, we return to Tablamu Harbour, with arrival scheduled between 2:30 and 4:30 pm.