Smiling Seahorse Itinerary

Thailand - North Andaman (Ranong - Phuket) 6N

Day 1:
The appointment point is at our dive center for check in between 2pm and 4pm. ​We will leave from Ranong around 4pm. It’s also possible to get picked up at Koh Phayam around 6pm. Dinner will be served onboard.

Day 2: Surin Island
The first day will be concentrated around Surin Island. 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 2 quite enjoyable drift dives. After the third dive 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.

Day 3: Richelieu Rock
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.

Day 4: Similan National Park, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai
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. 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 colorful fish as well as some Moray eels, turtles and mantis shrimps living in the rocky areas.​ Koh Tachai Pinnacle where we usually have a very fishy dive: barracudas, trevalis, sweetlips, batfish a very nice dive spot. This is also a good place to see whale sharks so keep your eyelids peeled!

Days 5-6: South Similan, sites like Elephant Head, Donald Duck Bay, Deep six, west of Eden, Rocky Point and Anita's reef.
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, mantas, reef sharks, and Napoleons. After the night dive, it's time for our infamous BBQ night.

Day 7: Racha islands

Racha Yai (also known as Raya Yai or Raja Yai) is a highly sought-after diving spot located near Phuket. It is situated approximately 15 km south of Chalong Bay, where dive excursions depart from, and can be visited all year round. The island boasts shallow bays and reefs with depths reaching up to 25 meters, making it suitable for divers of all skill levels. It is a popular destination for training new divers and is also an ideal location for a scuba review or an easy dive in clear water. ​Although Racha Yai Island is relatively small, measuring about 3.5 km long and 1.5 km wide, it offers sufficient protection from windy conditions and can be dived at any time of the year. There are approximately 6 named dive sites located around the island, mostly on the east coast, making Racha Yai a great choice for diving during the low season when winds blow from the west. We will make 2 dives here in the morning before we are heading back to Phuket at 4pm.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.