Embark on an unforgettable adventure to Thailand’s most beautiful dive sites! Dive into remote locations and enhance your skills with optional Sidemount Diving Workshop by Ricardo Trabulo, along with an Underwater Photography Workshop led by Nadine Bauer. Explore the World’s Best Dive Sites, including Richelieu Rock, and make lifelong memories on MV Giamani!
The North Andaman Sea off Thailand offers a dive paradise, featuring renowned sites like Richelieu Rock, known for its diverse marine life including whale sharks and vibrant corals. Koh Tachai and Koh Bon provide thrilling drift dives with encounters with pelagic species. Elephant Head Rock offers adventurous swim-throughs and caves inhabited by unique creatures. Discover a world of wonders beneath the waves in this captivating region.
TRIP DATES
3th – 10th March 2025 (7D / 7N)
LIMITED SPACES
TRIP OVERVIEW
DEPARTURE DAY
- 15:30-16:00 Board MV Giamani
- Boat Briefing – Equipment setup
- Cruise to Similan Islands – approx. 8 hours
- Overnight in Similan Island #4
*departure time may vary depending on arrival & boarding time of the last guest.
DAY 1
- 06:30 – Wake up call and light breakfast
- 07:30 – Dive #1:Honeymoon Bay
- 09:00 – Breakfast
- 11:00 – Dive #2: West of Eden
- 12:30 – Lunch
- 14:30 – Dive #3: Elephant Head Rock
- 16:00 – Snack and Beach Visit at Island n8
- 17:30 – Dive #4: Breakfast Bend
- Overnight in Similan
*Scuba Diving schedule & sites may vary based on sea & weather conditions
DAY 2
- 06:30 – Wake up call and light breakfast
- 07:30 – Dive #5: Christmas Point
- 09:00 – Breakfast
- 11:00 – Dive #6: Koh Bon Ridge
- 12:30 – Lunch
- 14:30 – Dive #7: Koh Tachai Pinnacle
- 16:00 – Snack
- 17:30 – Dive #8: Koh Tachai Reef
- Overnight at Koh Tachai
*Diving schedule & sites may vary based on sea & weather conditions
DAY 3
- 06:30 – Wake up call and light breakfast
- 07:30 – Dive #9: Surin Islands
- 09:00 – Breakfast
- 11:00 – Dive #10 Surin Islands
- 12:30 – Lunch
- 14:30 – Dive #11: Surin Islands
- 16:00 – Snack
- 17:30 – Dive #12: Surin Islands
- Overnight at the islands
*Dive schedule & sites may vary based on sea & weather conditions
DAY 4
- 06:30 – Wake up call and light breakfast
- 07:30 – Dive #13: Richelieu Rock
- 09:00 – Breakfast
- 11:00 – Dive #14 : Richelieu Rock
- 12:30 – Lunch
- 14:30 – Dive #15: : Richelieu Rock
- 16:00 – Snack
- 17:30 – Dive #16: : Richelieu Rock
- Overnight at Koh Tachai
*Dive schedule & sites may vary based on sea & weather conditions
DAY 5
- 06:30 – Wake up call and light breakfast
- 07:30 – Dive #17 Koh Tachai
- 09:00 – Breakfast
- 11:00 – Dive #18:Koh Tachai
- 12:30 – Lunch
- 15:00 – Dive #19 Koh Bon Island
- 16:00 – Snack
- 18:30 – Night Dive #20: Koh Bon Island
- Overnight at Koh Bon
*Diving schedule & sites may vary based on sea & weather conditions
DAY 6
- 06:30 – Wake up call and light breakfast
- 07:30 – Dive #21 Deep Six
- 09:00 – Breakfast
- 11:00 – Dive #22 Boulder City
- 12:30 – Lunch
- 15:00 – Dive #23 Shark Fin Reef
- 16:00 – Snack
- 18:30 – Night Dive #24 Honeymoon Bay
- Overnight sail back to Phuket Island
*Scuba Diving schedule & sites may vary based on sea & weather conditions
LAST DAY – DISEMBARK
- 07:30 – Wake Up
- 08:00 – Breakfast
- 09:00 – Disembark and transfer to Hotel / Airport
Early Disembarkation is available on request.
Included:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Snack and Dinner
- Soft drinks, Drinking water, Coffee, Tea
- Tanks and Weights
- Dive Guide / Instructor (Max 5:1)
- Government Tax
- Basic Tour Accident Insurance
- Double/Twin Shared en-suite Cabin
- Sidemount and Underwater Photography Workshop (Please pre-book)
Excluded:
- Marine Park Fees (payable cash on board)
- Hotel Transfers
- Dive Equipment Rental
- Diving Accident Insurance
- Nitrox
- Alcoholic Drinks
SIDEMOUNT WORKSHOP BY RICARDO TRABULO
Have you ever been curious about sidemount diving? Now’s your chance! Join us on our upcoming trip and experience sidemount diving firsthand with Instructor Ricardo Trabulo. Sidemount diving offers a unique perspective underwater, providing greater flexibility and comfort. Whether you’re a seasoned diver or new to the sport, this is an exciting opportunity to expand your diving skills and explore the underwater world in a whole new way.
TRY SIDEMOUNT (FREE OF CHARGE) – PRE-BOOKING MANDATORY
- Practical preparation (equipment setup)
- Theoretical briefing
- One dive in Sidemount configuration
- No certification
- Sidemount harness + regulator included
RECREATIONAL SIDEMOUNT COURSE (200 €) – PRE-BOOKING MANDATORY
- Includes training materials and academic presentation
- One confined water dive
- Four open water dives
- Certification
- Sidemount harness + regulator included
SIDEMOUNT TUNE-UP (100 €) – PRE-BOOKING MANDATORY
- Including academic presentation
- One confined water dive
- Two open water dives
- No certification
- Sidemount harness + regulator included
UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP BY NADINE BAUER
Have you ever dreamed of capturing the breathtaking beauty of the underwater world? Learn the art of underwater photography from Nadine Bauer. From mastering the settings on your GoPro to exploring the capabilities of a DSLR, Nadine will share all the tricks of the trade. Plus, dive deeper into the editing process with an additional workshop to enhance your images and bring your underwater memories to life like never before. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to take your underwater photography skills to the next level!
WIDE-ANGLE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP (FREE OF CHARGE) – PRE-BOOKING MANDATORY
- Two hour academic presentation and equipment set-up
- One open water dive (incl. model)
- Two hour debriefing – editing process
- No certification
- No camera equipment included – rental available
WIDE-ANGLE PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE (300 €) – PRE-BOOKING MANDATORY
- Includes training materials and academic presentation
- One confined water dive
- Four open water dives
- Debriefing and editing process
- Certification
- No camera equipment included – rental available
PRICE PER PERSON
Deluxe Cabin: 122,500 THB / per person
Master Cabin: 140,000 THB / per person
RICARDO TRABULO
With more than 20 years in the diving industry, Ricardo Trabulo brings a wealth of experience. Having spent 9 years as a tour leader on MV Giamani, he knows the dive spots like the back of his hand. Ricardo’s expertise in diving, especially sidemount, is unmatched. You can trust in his knowledge and guidance to make your diving experience unforgettable.
With a background in biology, Nadine brings a unique perspective to her photography, capturing the underwater world in stunning detail. As a full-time diving instructor and photographer, she seamlessly combines her passion for diving, biology, and photography to create captivating images. Nadine’s extensive knowledge in all three fields ensures that her work not only showcases the beauty of marine life but also highlights its scientific significance.
NADINE BAUER
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