4D3N : Similan Islands Dive
The Similan Islands National Park is situated 85 km north-west of Phuket and 65 km west of Khao Lak. It consists of nine islands known for long white coral sand beaches, crystal blue waters and providing some of the best scenery in Thailand. The islands are home to a huge variety of marine life of which many are rare and endangered species. It is the best place for diving and snorkeling in Thailand and one of the best diving spots in the world.
Introduction
Soft white powdery beaches, crystal clear turqoise waters, and tropical jungles crown all 9 islands of Similan, while below the water surface, a diverse landscape of giant boulders, deep canyons, caves, walls and coral gardens, together with moray eels, snappers, barracudas, triggerfish, unicornfish, leopard sharks, white and black tip reef sharks and batfish await.
Items To Bring Along For Dive Trip :
Sun cream, hat, flip flop or sandals, swimming suit, beach wear, towel, camera
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.
Dive Site Information
Best Time To Dive :
March – November. Traditionally, the dive season starts in late February and ends in early November.
Dive Sites :
Coral Garden
Boulder City
Shark Fin Reef
Bird Rock (Chinese Wall)
Stonehenge
Hideaway Bay
East of Eden
Deep Six
Beacon Beach
Beacon Point
Beacon Reef
Fantasy Reef
Turtle Rock
North Point
Batfish Bend
Breakfast Bend
Snapper Alley
Christmas Point
Donald Duck Bay
Anita’s Reef
Coral Reef
Elephant (Head) Rock
Great for:
Advanced, Photography
Highlights:
Cow tail rays, leopard sharks, whale sharks, tropical fish
Depth:
5 – >40m
Visibility:
20 – 30m
Currents:
Can be strong
Surface conditions:
Calm
Water temperature:
26 – 29°C
Number of dive sites:
>15
Experience level:
Beginner – Advanced
Recommended Length of stay:
3-5days
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What's Included
2N accommodation
2 way land transfer between airport to resort
2N full board accommodation on yatcht or twin set engine
Up to 9 guided boat dives and 2 guided night boat dives for certified divers
Air tanks and weights provided
Torch for night dives
What's Excluded
Air fare bewteen Singapore and Similan islands
Dinner meal
Dive Trip Requirements
Valid passport and Visa (if applicable)
Cash in local currency (Thai Baht; THB)
Personal Medication
Travel Insurance (recommended)
Able to snorkel/swim in the sea
Minimum of PADI Open Water DiverCertification or equivalent (for leisure diver)Getting there:
Fly from Singapore to Phuket, Thailand. (approximately 2 hours)
Speedboat from Phuket to Similan Islands. (approximately 2.5 hours)
How to Get There
Fly from Singapore to Phuket, Thailand. (approximately 2 hours)
Speedboat from Phuket to Similan Islands. (approximately 2.5 hours)
Payment Terms
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
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.
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
1N extension from SGD 190 onwards.
Rooms:
Standard package is based on twin-sharing accommodations.
All rooms are air-conditioned. There are 6 standard cabins with 2 bunk beds each, and 2 master cabins with 1 queen bed each. There are 3 restrooms/showers to be shared among all guests.
Meals:
All meals are provided on the liveaboard.
Time difference:
Similan is 1 hour behind Singapore (GMT +7)
Amenities:
Sundeck
Diving:
Hop off the boat and dive!
Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
Miscellaneous:
Currency accepted:
THB
Credit cards accepted:
Passport & Visa Requirements
Countries with a 30-day visa-free entry
