The Similan Islands are one of the Top Ten dive destinations in the world that you do not want to miss, either as a scuba diver or a snorkeler. The Similan diving and Surin Islands National Park is only open from October 15 to May. These Islands are located off the West coast of Thailand in the Andaman Sea, dive. The Islands have something for everyone at every age and ability. Shallow tropical coral reefs, soaring pinnacles, with massive coral gardens, and a breeding ground for the Hawksbill turtle. The diversity of the underwater world is amazing, which the diving islands can offer.

All our diving trips are fully supervised by our experienced dive instructors.

Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock. Further North from the Islands are the islands of Koh Bon. Koh Bon is nice and has shallow bays, the place where you can find the Manta Rays, walls, and ridges, which offer a great location to hang around to watch Manta Rays and the Whale Sharks.

Richelieu Rock has a collection of pinnacles that form a crescent just north of the Surin Islands. This dive site is worth several dives as it's far too big to be done in one or even 2 dives. Similan to see the giant Oceanic Manta-Ray, Stunning corals, unlimited macro, and the largest fish in the sea, the Whale Shark, is a common sight here. The trip to dive Islands is a life that stays with you for many years to come and waits till you return in the future.

Sample itinerary

Day 1:

• 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Pick-up at Phuket Airport to Thap Lamu Pier.
• 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Pick-up at Phuket Meeting point in Phuket area to Thap Lamu Pier.
• 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Pick-up at the hotel in the Khaolak area to Thap Lamu Pier.
• 7:00 PM - Arrival at MV Deep Andaman Queen. Welcome Drinks - Cabin Allocation - Staff Introduction. Boat Briefing - Welcome Dinner.
• 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM - Boat Departure.

Day 2: (4 Dives)

• 6:30 AM - General Diving Rules / Safety Briefing.
• 07:30 AM - 07:00 PM - Three day dives around the Similan Islands. Visit Island No.4 / Enjoy paradise with a beautiful white sandy beach.
• 07:00 PM - 07:45 PM - Night dives at Honeymoon Bay (Island No.4).

Day 3: (4 Dives)

• 07:00 AM - 01:00 PM - Two dives around Similan Islands.
• 02:00 AM - 06:30 PM - Two dives around Koh Tachai Island, Koh Bon Island.

Day 4: (4 Dives)

• 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM - One early morning dive around Koh Tachai Island.
• 10:30 AM - 06:30 PM - Three dives around Richelieu Rock & Surin Island.

Day 5: (2 Dives)

• 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Two dives around Shark Fin Reef. Arrive at Chalong Pier.
• 6:00 PM - Drop off from Chalong Pier to the Hotel in the Phuket Area.

Rich Andaman waters host manta rays, whale sharks, reef sharks, hawksbill turtles, and vast schools of tropical fish, with vibrant coral gardens and macro life thriving around pinnacles and walls—delivering constant underwater action without repeating the dive details.

The last dive will be on the final day of the trip. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive.

(*) The itinerary description is provided by the boat operator. Sample itineraries and maps are for illustrative purposes only, and the exact route and sites visited may change based on local regulations, guest experience, weather, and logistics at the Captain’s discretion.