Similan Diving Safaris and their Dive Team welcome you aboard our liveaboard m/v Dolphin Queen.
We do a 4 days & 4 nights Scuba diving Safari aboard our liveaboard the Dolphin Queen. There are 11 day dives, 3 night dives, each dive group is 4 divers to 1 PADI dive guide, this means a nice relaxed dive in a small group. We will dive all the best major dive sites the Similan & Surin Marine National Park Islands have to offer.
Liveaboard guests should arrive for equipment check at our divecenter no later than 4pm. Departure from Similan Diving Safaris dive center in Khaolak to Taplamu pier (14km) is at 6pm in the evening.
On arrival aboard the M/V Dolphin Queen you will be introduced to our dive staff & boat crew, then you will be shown to your cabin, later you will receive a full boat brief to familiarize you with the running of the boat and the rules and safety procedures aboard the Dolphin Queen.
Before dinner is a good time to assemble and check your equipment with your guide ready for your first dive in the morning. After dinner aboard the Dolphin Queen we depart at around 8pm. Sit back and enjoy the cruise to the similan islands with a star filled night. Arrival is at around midnight. Traveling by night is the best so you can sleep and wake up fresh in the Similan Islands ready for your 1st amazing dive.
We do 2 days diving in the Similan islands after the Similan islands, we head north to an island famous for Manta Rays, Koh Bon.
Then we head north west to one of the best dive sites Thailand has to offer, Koh Tachai, after a fantastic dive at Tachai onto the Surin islands with the famous Richelieu Rock. (check our Dive Sites page).
Here is the typical day Schedule with Similan Diving Safaris aboard the Dolphin Queen:
1st Day, wake up call @ 06.30 am. You receive a light breakfast, fresh coffee & some toast and fresh fruits. For after your dive you can order, boiled eggs, fried eggs, omelet, pancakes, French toast, sausages, ham. We also serve German brown bread, muesli, corn flakes, oats, and lots of fresh fruits always on the table: water melon, banana’s, pineapples, oranges. Electrolyte drinks are free for you to drink at any time during the safari this helps to prevent dehydration.You will receive a Dive site and Dive Safety briefing before every dive.
All dives are Multi level dives. All divers must dive with a buddy. All of our dive guides have computers and are experienced with all the dive sites. some of them have a minimum of 1,000, dives in the Similans this means if you have any special requests e.g., Sea Horse, Ghost pipe fish, nudibranchs, this is the team who can find then for you. All major European languages and Swedish are spoken by our guides.
1st dive at 07.30 am, The first dive is what we call a check dive, we can check how is the air consumption is of the divers and put them in the groups of the same air consumption if they wish. Dive time is 55 min, then we do a 5 min safety stop. With most of the dives you are picked up by the liveaboard or our dingy this makes for easy stress free diving.
After breakfast you have 3hrs in-between dives. You can go to the beach with our 40hp dinghy, and take a walk on deserted beaches, or trek on some of the jungle trails, snorkel on the reefs, cool off in your A/C cabin or just relax on the boat with the new friends you made on this fantastic diving safari. Fish books are on board for you to read.
2nd Dive at 11.30 am. After your second amazing dive lunch time is at 13,00,hrs After lunch you can visit the islands or just relax aboard M/V Dolphin Queen, also you can always snorkel around the boat as the boat is moored near the islands.
3rd Dive 15.30 pm. After your dive snacks, fruits & drinks are served till your night dive. Snorkeling, swimming, or visit the beach. We have a kayak for your enjoyment in-between dives.
4th Dive 7pm. The night dive or a dusk dive can be arranged if you like.
20.00 pm. Dinner. Relax, talking and reflecting on the days beautiful creations you have seen together with your new friends. We have lots of fish books aboard for you to learn what you have seen today.
We have a Videographer aboard you may want to see your video on our DVD player. To relax your body and mind after diving, traditional Thai massage is available onboard. We do 3 days diving and on the 4th day we do 2 dives in the morning then head back to khaolak, arrival at the Taplamu pier is around 2pm in the afternoon, this gives you time for your onward travel.
What to bring with you aboard the Dolphin Queen for your Safari:
For your convenience you should bring only a small bag you don’t need much clothing on your Safari, you may leave any excess baggage or valuables at our dive center or at your hotel.
Here is a list of what you should bring:
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Towel |
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Some clothing like shorts and t shirt. |
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Sun glasses, a hat and sun cream for the day time as the temperature can be around 30c to 35c during the day |
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Bathroom kit |
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Dive Card |
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Little money for beer and drinks. Beer is only served after your last dive |
If you are a PADI diver and don't have your card for some reason we can check with PADI online in minutes. We have log books for sale and digital cameras and dive computers for rent onboard m/v Dolphin Queen. We have a full Medic First Aid kit onboard so you don't need worry about sea sickness, upset stomach, plasters, and other minor aliments.
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