Racha Noi & Yai / Phi Phi Islands – Phuket
To make this trip even better, the neighbouring bigger island Racha Yai has 5 different wrecks and a largely scattered artificial reef of concrete cubes and other sunken items. All of these artificial reef structures, items and wrecks attract a considerable variety of fish and some distinctly unique and rare other species.
Introduction
Racha Noi is the primary Manta Ray hot spot for Phuket.
It is a cleaning station that often brings back these mesmerising creatures of the sea for us in this shallow waters of the many dive-sites and the bays around the island.
Racha Noi is also very diverse, with many areas of various coral growth and has deeper places with hidden spots among the large granite boulders.
Trip Schedule
Saturday – Day 1
04:00 PM – Meet at Changi Airport
06:00 PM – Arrive Phuket
07:00 pm – Check in Hotel (Free and easy)
Sunday – Day 2
07:10 AM – Pick-up from your hotel
08:30 AM – Depart from Chalong pier
09:00 AM – Open buffet breakfast
10.00 AM – Dive 1
12:00 PM – Lunch and rest
01:00 PM – Dive 2
02:00 PM – Snacks and fresh fruit service
03:00 PM – Dive 3
04:00 PM – Pancakes, fresh fruits and departure from the Island
05:30 – 06:30 PM – Arrive at the pier
07:00 PM – Arrive at your hotel
Monday – Day 3
07:10 AM – Pick-up from your hotel
08:30 AM – Depart from Chalong pier
09:00 AM – Open buffet breakfast
10.45 AM – Dive 1
12:00 PM – Lunch and rest
01:00 PM – Dive 2
02:00 PM – Snacks and fresh fruit service
03:00 PM – Dive 3
04:00 PM – Pancakes, fresh fruits and departure from the Island
05:30 – 06:30 PM – Arrive at the pier
07:00 PM – Arrive at your hotel
Tuesday – Day 4
11:00 AM – Check out Hotel,
12:00 PM – Group Lunch.
01:00 PM – Shop around (Free & easy)
06:00 PM Transfer to Airport (Return to SIN)
09:00 PM Arrive in SIN
The itinerary above is still subject to changes. Suitable for beginner and advanced divers. PADI Courses available as well.
*If you gather a group of 5 divers or more, pick ANY weekend till end of 2018!
Let us know your preferred dates and we’ll arrange the rest for you.
Dive Site Information
Racha Noi is the more isolated of the two islands and is a popular dive-site for more experienced divers, as the depths are generally greater and the currents frequently stronger than at its sister island to the North.
You will encounter huge underwater boulders that offer a good chance to see manta rays and whale sharks.
The northern tip of the island offers an opportunity for a good multilevel dive along a large pinnacle where spotting larger marine life like Reef Sharks and Stingrays is common.
Off the southern point is a nice drift dive along some spectacular scenery as you find yourself on top of a large rock formation surrounded by deep water.
On the southwest side there is a wooden ship-wreck that draws a lot of interesting reef fish.
Racha Noi offers many opportunities for an enjoyable and rewarding deep-dive but due to the potential for strong currents here many of the dive shops will only bring divers here who have an advanced certification.
What's Included
• 6 dives
• accommodation transfers
• some meals & bed linen
• twin share accommodation
• guided orientation dives
• Gear Rental
What's Excluded
• International flights to and from Singapore
• some meals
• additional personal purchases
• taxes and charges
• PADI Courses
Dive Trip Requirements
• Valid passport and Visa (if applicable)
• Cash in Singapore or local currency (Malaysian Ringgit; RM)
• Personal Medication
• Travel Insurance (recommended)
• Able to snorkel/swim in the sea
• Minimum of PADI Open Water Diver Certification or equivalent (for leisure diver)
Equipment needed for the excursion:
Sun cream, hat, flip flop or sandals, swimming suit, beach wear, towel, camera
How to Get There
Via ferry or speedboat from jetty.
Payment Terms
SGD 100 deposit required upon confirmation of booking of accommodation and dive trip.
Payment payable once upon confirmation of booking of
accommodation and or with dive trip package/s.
Equipment Rental
Rates (SGD)/ Per Day :
Dive Torch : SGD 10
Dive Computer : SGD 15
Dive Computer - D4i : SGD 30
Camera : SGD 35
Disclaimer
Estimated rates for booking, Exact cost of dive trip booking depends on each dive itinerary and arrangement package. Invoice on the payment details will be sent to your personal email account upon booking.
Includes Boat transport, and for each pax meal - Breakfast, Lunch and transport back and forth to your hotel or resort or hostel
accomodation.
If you will like to book for the accomodation for a stay for 1 Night or more for yourself and family members or for a tour group etc. , please indicate for your accomodation booking, for the number of days/nights of stay here in Singapore, and we will arrange for you.
Subjective to availability.
An invoice will be sent to you via email on the separate payment charges for accomodation stay.
Applicable to local and foreign visitors :
• The arrangement of the sequence of the itinerary is subject to change with/without prior notice.
• In the event that the venue of attraction is closed to visitors, it will be replaced with an alternative venue if possible.
• May request for travel itinerary from us via email.
• During trade fairs or the peak season, accommodation stay may not be inclusive.
All dive trip/s are subjected to the weather conditions and change in itinerary.
If the dive trip unfortunately has to postpone or cancelled, there can be a request for arrangement for another dive trip. Subjected to approval and availability of boat charters.
Cancellation Policy
Any change in trip dates after booking confirmation will be subjected to SGD 100 administrative fees per change/s.
Full fees will be charges for packages cancelled or postponed with less than 28 days notice.
If you cancel less than 28 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, full payment will be non-refundable.
If more than 28 days, 50% of the package price will be forfeited with an administrative charge of SGD 50 Payable to the dive shop.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
* The timings are as estimated proposed. Diving trip is subjected to road / traffic / tide / weather conditions on the day of trip.
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
All dive trip/s are subjected to the weather conditions and change in itinerary.
If the dive trip unfortunately has to postpone or cancelled, there can be a request for arrangement for another dive trip.
Subjected to approval and availability of boat charters.
Passport & Visa Requirements
Please check you have the required travel documents before booking your dive trip. Ensure that your passport has at least 6 months validity from your time of entry into Thailand.
