Route Description - Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock and Surin Island
7 Days 6 Nights
Maximum:22 Dives
Day 1 – Departure Day
•Check-in Time: By 4:00 PM at Loma Diving Adventure Dive Center, Khao Lak
•Equipment setup and completion of formalities.
•6:00 PM: Transfer by minibus to Thap Lamu Port
•8:30 PM: Embarkation, boat briefing, dinner, and overnight departure to the Similan Islands.
?? Day 2 – Similan Islands (4 dives)
•Check dive at Similan Island #4
•Additional dives around Island #7
•Optional beach time available
•Relax and get into the rhythm of liveaboard diving!
?? Day 3 – Similan Islands (4 dives)
•Dive iconic sites like Elephant Head Rock and Island #8
•Opportunity to see sharks, rays, and vibrant reef life
•Island #8 beach visit included – enjoy white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters
?? Day 4 – Similan Islands & Koh Bon (4 dives)
•Morning dives at Island #9 – the northernmost Similan Island
•Afternoon transfer to Koh Bon, renowned for manta ray sightings
•Dives include Koh Bon Ridge and Koh Bon Pinnacle
•Best manta season: Mid-December to April
?? Day 5 – Koh Tachai (4 dives)
•Explore Koh Tachai Pinnacle, a dynamic site with turtles, leopard sharks, and the possibility of manta rays or even whale sharks
•One of the most "fishy" sites in Thailand with large pelagic activity
?? Day 6 – Surin Islands & Richelieu Rock (4 dives)
•Begin with an early dive at Surin Islands
•Then head to Richelieu Rock – consistently ranked among the Top 10 dive sites in the world
•Expect everything from seahorses, ghost pipefish, and nudibranchs to barracuda, tuna, squid, manta rays, and whale sharks
•Final night on board while sailing back toward Thap Lamu
?? Day 7 – Return Day (2 dives)
•Early morning dives at Koh Tachai and Koh Bon
•Return to Thap Lamu Port around 2:30–3:30 PM
?? IMPORTANT: Please allow 24 hours after your last dive before flying.