6D5N South to North Andaman Dive Safari
6D5N South to North Andaman ITINERARY
NEW SIMILAN ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK REGULATIONS
- guests must have tour insurance (covered by DiveRACE)
- guests must indicate passport details to national park beforehand
- national park tickets must be bought before trip departure
*Due to the above new regulations coming into effect on 15th Oct 2018, dive itinerary would be subjected to changes if necessary.
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Day 1 |
0 dives |
Scheduled pick up (between 4-8pm)
Transfer to Chalong pier, Phuket, to MV DiveRACE Class E for welcome and Dinner on board
Sail overnight to Southern Islands
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Day 2 |
4 day dives |
Dives at Phi Phi Islands & Racha Yai and overnight sailing to Similan Islands
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Day 3 |
3 day dives + 1 night dive |
Dives around Similan Islands (Shark fin reef / elephant head rock / West of Eden) & 1 night dive (snapper alley / Honeymoon Bay)
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Day 4 |
4 day dives |
Dives around Similan Islands (Xmas Point / North Point) & Koh Bon (Ridge / Pinnacle)
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Day 5 |
4 day dives |
Dives around Koh Tachai (Pinnacle) & Richelieu Rock.
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Day 6 |
2 day dives |
Dives at Boonsung wreck or MV Sea Chart wreck and Premchai wreck. Return to Thap Lamu pier by 1.30pm. Transfer back to hotel by 5pm/ Airport by 3.30pm.
* Note: if you have to fly on the day of arrival (day 6) you will NOT be able to dive the last 2 dives or reschedule. This is to allow for your minimum surface interval/No Fly Time (as recommended by PADI).
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**Please take note that DiveRACE reserves the right to:
- make changes to the timing and destination of the trip in the event of any unforeseen circumstances.
- imposed a fuel surcharge if necessary
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Embark @ Chalong Pier, Phuket
Disembark @ Thap Lamu Pier, Near Khao Lak
Dive Trip Package
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What is included? |
What is excluded? |
- All nights’ accommodation on board.
- All meals (Western & Thai) snacks, hot beverages, coffee, tea, Milo
- Towel, toiletries, daily cabin services
- Fresh hot towel and drink after every dive
- Tanks, weight belt, weights
- Dive guides
- Free Scheduled Pick Up/ Drop Offs anywhere in Phuket/ Khao Lak
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- All flights & hotels stay
- National Marine Park fee
- Dive & travel insurance
- Massage services
- Laundry services
- Soft drinks, alcohol
- Nespresso coffee
- Diving gear subject to availability
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Dive Site Information
Water Temp: 27-30 degrees Celsius
Visibility: 10-40 meters
Dive Experience: Suitable for all levels
Best Time to Dive: November to mid-April
Additional Trip Notes
National Marine Park fee: 2,000THB/ diver, 1,200THB/ non-diver. Fees to be collected in CASH at beginning of trip (Thai baht).
Transfers range between 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on where guests are staying.
Dive Insurance is compulsory for this trip. We also strongly advise you to get travel insurance. Please check your travel insurance policy for your diving needs. We recommend Diver Alert Network or DAN Asia Pacific if you are not covered.
Trip Extra Services
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Description |
Pricing |
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Thai Massage |
600THB per hour |
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Soft drink |
40THB |
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Beer |
80THB |
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Nespresso Coffee |
60THB |
Equipment Rental
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Item Name |
Rental Cost |
Lost Equipment charges |
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Buoyancy Control Device |
250THB per day |
12000THB |
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Regulator |
250THB per day |
15000THB |
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Mask |
100THB per day |
1200THB |
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Fins |
100THB per day |
5000THB |
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Wetsuit |
250THB per day |
5000THB |
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15L Aluminum Tank |
350THB per day |
N.A. |
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Underwater Torch |
Free of Charge |
2000THB |
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Dive Computer |
350THB per day |
12000THB |
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Full Set (Mask, Fins, Wetsuit, BCD, Reg) |
700THB per day |
N.A. |
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Nitrox Fills |
300THB per fill
Buy 6 get 1 free |
N.A. |
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2lb Lead Weights |
Free of Charge |
250THB per piece |
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Weight Belt |
Free of Charge |
300THB |