Duration
10 nights
Skill level
Open Water
Overview
Coral gardens
Stunning natural topography
Abundant marine life
Something for every diver
Rich Culture
Join Thailand Master on this unique liveaboard itinerary exploring some of the very best scuba diving that Thailand and the Andaman Sea has to offer. Over the course of 10 nights, the liveaboard diving itinerary combines highlights of our 6 nights Similan and Surin Islands itinerary with 4 nights Southern Thailand allowing you to experience the delights of Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Haa and Koh Lipe along with the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock and the Surin Islands; Truly the Best of Thailand.
Dates & Prices
What's included:
-
Thailand return shared transfers between the local airport and the liveaboard on days of embarkation and disembarkation
transfers are at set times, transfers outside the set times will incur an extra cost - Full board accommodation (based on shared occupancy)
- Tea, coffee, fruit juice & soft drinks
- Up to 4 dives daily
- 11 litre (80 cuft) cylinder with air fills
- Weights, weight belt and SMB
Obligatory surcharges:
- Marine Park & Port Fees
- Flights
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- On board merchandise
- Alcoholic drinks
- Soda/fizzy drinks
- Crew and dive guide gratuities
Maps & Itinerary
Similan Islands National Park
Established as a national park in 1982 and originally comprising nine islands, Mu Koh Similan National Park boundaries were extended in 2014 to encompass Koh Bon and Koh Tachai creating a protected area which covers over 140 square kilometres.
East-facing dive sites are mostly sheltered, fringing reefs with gentle slopes ranging in depth from 5-25 metres and predominantly made up of hard coral. Sites on the western side of the islands feature giant granite boulders reaching depths of 40+ metres and creating canyons, tunnels, swim-throughs, archways and caverns which, being more exposed to the open ocean, are prone to strong and often unpredictable currents.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle is possibly the most well-known of Thailand’s dive sites. Barely visible from the surface, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping boasts prolific and diverse marine life with stunning soft and hard corals playing host to an abundance of colourful reef fish and macro delights.
Surin Islands National Park
Comprising 5 islands in close proximity to each other, the reefs and outcrops of the Surin Islands archipelago offer some of the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. Marine life includes 4 species of turtles, reef sharks, leopard sharks, blue-spotted rays, moray eels and much, much more.
Koh Haa National Park
With a name that translates as Five Islands, there are several dive sites around these amazing islands where you can explore pinnacles, walls, boulders, caverns, and swim-throughs to discover the varied marine life that has made these islands their home.
Hin Daeng & Hin Muang
These two isolated pinnacles are best known for manta ray and whale shark encounters. Almost perpetual good visibility and dramatic topography, combined with huge numbers of fish, make for excellent liveaboard diving.
Koh Lipe
This beautiful, pristine island near Langkawi Island and the Malaysian border harbours some amazing dive sites. As some of these are very exposed, strong currents are common and should be expected.
Your cruise director will schedule up to four dives per day; 3 day dives and a sunset or night. This totals approximately 32 dives over 11 days / 10 nights. The diving day is scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing and Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation period, briefing and Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation period, briefing and Dive 3
- Snack relaxation period, briefing and Dive 4, where possible
- Dinner
The itinerary above is an example only and is subject to change depending on local regulations and restrictions, guests’ experience, weather conditions and logistics, and is at the Captain’s discretion. Adverse weather can affect this route which includes several overnight sailings.
PLEASE NOTE: In some cases, the 10 night Best of Thailand itinerary may be split into 4 nights Southern Thailand combined with 6 nights Similan & Surin Islands to accommodate guests who are not able to do the whole 10 night duration. However, should there be a need to do so for any reason, it simply means that guests can embark or disembark in Chalong while others remain on board as Thailand Master travels between the Southern Islands and the Similan Islands. This does not impact on the areas visited over the course of the full 10 nights or the total number of dives that are possible.
Accommodation
9.12
Rated excellent
Nitrox
Surcharge
Wifi
No
Equipment
Surcharge
Tech friendly
No
Thailand Master is a traditional Indonesian sailing yacht offering liveaboard dive holidays in Thailand and Myanmar, comfortably accommodating 18 divers. It boasts a spacious dive deck with plenty of storage space for all your dive gear.
Friendly and experienced, our boat and dive crew are there to meet your every need, making your diving holiday in Thailand and Myanmar unforgettable.
Extras
Marine Park Fees, equipment rental, Nitrox and courses can be pre-booked and pre-paid at the time of booking your liveaboard holiday.
Marine Park & Port Fees | Per person |
|---|---|
Southern Thailand – 4 / 5 nights | 50 USD (non-diver $35) |
Similan & Surin Islands – 4 nights | 50 USD (non-diver $35) |
Similan & Surin Islands – 6 nights | 65 USD (non-diver $35) |
Best of Thailand – 10 nights | 115 USD (non-diver $70) |
Mergui Archipelago (Myanmar) – 7 nights | 280 USD* |
Mergui Archipelago (Myanmar) – 10 nights | 350 USD* |
Myanmar Visa | 50 USD* |
The applicable marine park fees for your itinerary will be added to your onboard extras to be paid on the boat.
*Please note: Fees for Myanmar itineraries can only be paid in USD cash which must be in pristine condition (no creases, tears, stains, pen marks, staples, etc.) otherwise the banknotes will not be accepted.
Equipment | 4 nights | 6 nights: | 7 nights | 10 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full set* (excluding Computer & Torch) | 109 USD | 155 USD | 171 USD | 264 USD |
BCD | 35 USD | 50 USD | 55 USD | 85 USD |
Fins (incl. booties) | 14 USD | 20 USD | 22 USD | 34 USD |
Mask | 14 USD | 20 USD | 22 USD | 34 USD |
Regulators | 35 USD | 50 USD | 55 USD | 85 USD |
Wetsuit (3mm shorty) | 32 USD | 45 USD | 50 USD | 77 USD |
Dive Computer | 35 USD | 50 USD | 55 USD | 85 USD |
UW Torch/Flash light | 14 USD | 20 USD | 22 USD | 34 USD |
Upgrade to 13ltr (100 cuft) cylinder | 46 USD | 65 USD | 72 USD | 111 USD |
*Full equipment set includes BCD, Regulators, Wetsuit, Mask, Fins and Snorkel only. We recommend pre-booking equipment to ensure availability and correct sizes are on board.
On-board prices may be subject to change without notice. Although we endeavour to keep information as up-to-date as possible, please be aware that prices might be different on your cruise.
Price | |
|---|---|
Per diving day | 31 USD |
4 nights | 109 USD |
6 nights | 155 USD |
7 nights | 171 USD |
10 nights | 220 USD |
On-board pricing is subject to change without notice. Although we try to keep information as up-to-date as possible, please be aware that prices may be different on your cruise.
Beer | 2.50 USD |
Wine (per bottle) | 27.50 USD |
Merchandise: T-Shirt | 12.50 USD |
Kayaking (subject to availability) | Free |
PADI Courses | Cost: |
|---|---|
PADI EANx- Nitrox | 125 USD |
PADI Advanced Open Water | 250 USD |
Other PADI Speciality Courses | Please enquire* |
PLEASE NOTE: The course prices listed above are for completing the practical (diving) elements only. Additional costs apply for course study materials and certification registration.
You can register for online learning for PADI Advanced Open Water and PADI EANx (Nitrox) here.
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