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Exploring the Best Dive Sites in Thailand

 

From late October to early May, while the M/V Scuba Explorer is in the Andaman Sea, we offer two types of cruises:

Our main Similan / Surin Cruise tours the Similan Island National Marine Park, Ko Bon, Ko Tachai, Richelieu Rock, and the Surin Island National Marine Park. You will spend 4 nights on the ship, and have 3 full days of diving with opportunities for optional night dives as well. Below you will find a detailed itinerary of our cruise. Further down the page you will find Cabin Prices.

Our other cruise isn't as frequent, we only have 5 scheduled for the 2008-2009 season, but it combines the above cruise with a short 2 night trip in the South Andaman Sea. We call it the Andaman Safari. The Scuba Explorer first vistis dive sites such as Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Ko Haa, and Ko Phi Phi before returning briefly to Phuket and then cruising north to the Similan archipelago to begin the Similan / Surin Cruise. You can jump down the page directly to the itinerary and prices.

O, if you just want to experience the Hin Daeng / Hin Muang portion of the Andaman Safari you certainly can. Check Cabin Prices here. Please check the Andaman Safari Itinerary for more information on the Hin Daeng / Hin Muang segment of the trip.

All times may be subject to change due to weather conditions.

Similan / Surin Cruise Itinerary (12 dives)

Day 1
7:30 PM
Meet at the Kata Diving Service shop in Kata
8:00 PM
Transfer to where the Scuba Explorer is moored, either Patong or Chalong
9:00 PM
Boat Briefing, Equipment Setup, and Departure
Days 2 & 3
6:00 AM
Arrive in the Similan National Marine Park
7:00 AM
1st Dive Briefing
8:30 AM
Breakfast (Western and Thai)
10:30 AM
2nd Dive Briefing
12:30 PM
Lunch (either Western or Thai)
2:30 PM
3rd Dive Briefing
3:00 PM
Snack
4:30 PM
4th Dive Briefing
7:00 PM
Dinner (Western and Thai) for those not doing a Night Dive
7:00 PM
5th Dive Briefing (optional Night Dive)
8:15 PM
Dinner for the Night Divers
Day 4
7:00 AM
1st Dive Briefing
8:30 AM
Breakfast (Western and Thai)
10:30 AM
2nd Dive Briefing
12:30 PM
Lunch (Western and Japanese-style Curry Rice)
2:30 PM
3rd Dive Briefing
3:00 PM
Snack
4:30 PM
4th Dive Briefing
7:00 PM
BBQ Dinner Party (Western and Thai)
Day 5
8:30 AM
Breakfast (Western and Japanese)
11:00 AM
Disembark at either Patong or Chalong
12:00 PM
Return to Kata Diving Service shop and transfer to Hotel

 

Similan / Surin Cruise Prices per Person (all prices are in Thai Baht)
You can use the to convert to your currency.
Suite Cabin
38,000 Baht
Deluxe Cabin
33,500 Baht
Standard Cabin
29,800 Baht
National Park Entrance Fees
1400 Baht
Optional Night Dives
1000 Baht/Dive (Rental Torch 200 Baht)
Traditional Thai Massage
500 Baht/Hour
Rental Equipment
Full Set: 800 Baht/Diving Day
Regulator: 250 Baht, BCD: 250 Baht, Wetsuit 150 Baht, Fins: 75 Baht, Mask: 75 Baht

 

Andaman Safari (19 Dives)

The Andaman Safari combines a short trip visiting dynamic dive sites in the South Andaman Sea such as Ko Haa, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, and Ko Phi Phi, with our regular island hopping Similan and Surin Cruise above. You'll spend 6 nights on board and have 5 full days of diving. Below you'll find a detailed itinerary of the South Andaman Sea segment of our Andaman Safari. Day 3 of the itinerary below combines with Day 1 of the Similan / Surin itinerary above.

 

 
Departure Date
Return Date
 
  October 30 November 3  
  December 9 December 17 *December 11 - 12 will be spent on Phuket
  December 28 January 3  
  March 18 March 24  
  April 29 May 5  

 

Andaman Safari Itinerary (South Andaman Segment - 7 Dives)

Day 1
7:30 PM
Meet at the Kata Diving Service shop in Kata
8:00 PM
Transfer to where the Scuba Explorer is moored, either Patong or Chalong
9:00 PM
Boat Briefing, Equipment Setup, and Departure
Day 2
7:00 AM
1st Dive Briefing
8:30 AM
Breakfast (Western and Thai)
10:30 AM
2nd Dive Briefing
12:30 PM
Lunch (either Western or Thai)
2:30 PM
3rd Dive Briefing
3:00 PM
Snack
4:30 PM
4th Dive Briefing
7:00 PM
5th Dive Briefing (Night Dive), the 5th Dive may be moved to Day 3
8:15 PM
Dinner (Western or Thai)
Day 3
7:00 AM
1st Dive Briefing
8:30 AM
Breakfast (Western and Thai)
10:30 AM
2nd Dive Briefing
12:30 PM
Lunch (Western or Thai)
2:30 PM
3rd Dive Briefing
5:00 PM
Disembark at either Patong or Chalong, or remain on boat to continue Similan / Surin Cruise
6:00 PM
Return to Kata Diving Service shop and transfer to Hotel



Andaman Safari Prices per Person (all prices are in Thai Baht)
You can use the to convert to your currency.
Suite Cabin
54,000 Baht
Deluxe Cabin
46,800 Baht
Standard Cabin
41,600 Baht
National Park Entrance Fees
1400 Baht (for the Similan / Surin portion)
Optional Night Dives
1000 Baht/Dive (Rental Torch 200 Baht)
Traditional Thai Massage
500 Baht/Hour
Rental Equipment
Full Set: 800 Baht/Diving Day
Regulator: 250 Baht, BCD: 250 Baht, Wetsuit 150 Baht, Fins: 75 Baht, Mask: 75 Baht

 

Hin Daeng / Hin Muang Cruise Prices per Person (all prices are in Thai Baht)
You can use the to convert to your currency.
Suite Cabin
22,000 Baht
Deluxe Cabin
18,500 Baht
Standard Cabin
16,500 Baht
National Park Entrance Fees
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Traditional Thai Massage
500 Baht/Hour
Rental Equipment
Full Set: 800 Baht/Diving Day
Regulator: 250 Baht, BCD: 250 Baht, Wetsuit 150 Baht, Fins: 75 Baht, Mask: 75 Baht