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Post Dive for Life Live-Aboard
Similan-Surin Islands
25 to 29 October 2008
4 Days 4 nights
Prices per person in Thai Baht
30,400 sharing Double Bed Cabin
28,500 sharing Bunk Bed Cabin
Our preferred vessel for this trip is the M/V Colona which has lovely comfortable eating and relaxation areas including shaded deck and 50 sq. meter sun deck with panoramic views. Colona takes a maximum of 14 guests. All cabins are en-suite with air con, mini-bar and large windows. Only one cabin has a double bed all others are bunk beds.
Price includes
- Phuket airport pick-up on day of sailing
- Phi Phi island pick-up on day of sailing for
DfL participants
- hotel transfers to and from dive boat at begining
and end of the trip
- all meals and snacks on board
- unlimited tea, coffee, water
- unlimited tank refills and weights
- unlimited diving within safe recreational limits
Price does not include
- scuba equipment hire 20 USD per day
- optional dive computer 5 USD per day
- alcoholic beverages & soft drinks
- Thai National Marine Park Fees
Booking Terms and Conditions
Please read information on Main Live-Aboard Page |
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Similan Islands National Marine Park
Visibility 20-40m. Depth 3-40m. The Similans can certainly lay claim to being one of Asia's top dive destinations, with over 30 different dive sites. East-facing dive sites feature gently sloping reefs and drop-offs with impressive gardens of sea anemones, flourishing hard and soft corals, and teeming fish populations.
The dive sites on the western side are quite the opposite. Here, giant granite boulders tumble down to the seabed to depths of 40m or more. Strong currents keep the gaps between the boulders free from build-ups of sand, leading to the development of a network of tunnels, archways and caverns that provide exciting swimthroughs.
The currents also provide nutrients for masses of gorgonians, crinoids, seafans and lush soft corals. Pelagic fish as whale sharks, reef sharks, mantas, eagle rays, barracudas, travellies, tuna ands jacks are frequently observed.
The Surin Islands, which are also included in Thailands national park system, consist of two main densely forested islands and are home a number of Sea Gypsies, or Chao Le, as well as a wide variety of fauna.
World-famous Richelieu Rock lies only 10 miles away to the southeast. Richelieu Rock is a horseshoe-shaped pinnacle of rock rising from the sandy bottom at 35 metres to just break the surface at low tide. Constantly bathed in nutrient-rich water, Richelieu Rock supports an in incredible diversity of marine life, from cuttlefish, mantas to whale sharks. Richelieu Rock is a perfect dive site for repetitive multi-level diving to extend your underwater time to experience its wonders.
"The Feb 2006 Similan/Surin trip was fabulous! The landscapes above and below the water were absolutely beautiful, and the service by all staff was excellent. The Nautica is well-equipped, well laid out, and definitely not crowded like many other liveaboards. Between dives, we had time to chill out, read, chat, laugh, or nap. Sunrises, sunsets and starry night skies from the sundeck were a joy!"
"Adam did a great job organizing the trip. He's sensitive, very personable, and knows how to ensure that everyone's needs are taken care of. It was a truly relaxing and memorable vacation. I'm looking forward to diving with Rainbow Scuba again." Bian Tan, Singapore
March, 2006
Pictures from all our previous live-aboards including Similan Islands in Feb 2006 can be seen by following the links on our Photos Page
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