...............DiveSiteProfile.............. Richelieu Rock 40m - 1m depths, Avg temp - 28*
With plenty of macro-life like Ghost Pipefish and Harlequin Shrimps, and several WhaleShark visits each season, it's easy to see why Richelieu Rock is always voted "Best Divesite in Thailand".
Located 30 miles north of the Similans, Big Blue makes day trips to Richelieu 3 times a week.
.......................Profile........... ........ The Similan Islands
Just 60km west of Khao Lak, the Similan Islands are spectacular chain of nine granite islands, each with tropical jungle, brilliant white sandy beaches and surrounded by warm, crystal clear water which is teeming with colorful marine life and stunning corals. Calm, protected bays make it great for snorkeling too!
Big Blue Koh Tao
Can't make it to Khao Lak for the Similan season (October to May)? Are you looking for lots of diving on a limited budget? If so check out Big Blue Koh Tao.
Big Blue on Sairee Beach, Koh Tao
If you’re looking to do the most amount of diving in the shortest time, then a Liveaboard is the best way to see the dive sites of the Similan and Surin Islands. Imagine waking up to look out your window at a pristine empty beach. Then spending your days diving world class divesites and enjoying long surface intervals filled with fun and relaxation, while at nights dining on first class meals. Welcome to liveaboard diving.
Liveaboard diving is one of the most enjoyable and cost-effective ways to get in a lot of dives. Let me give you an example.
Our popular day-trips to the Similans start at 8:30 am and include 2 dives and an hour lunch on the beach, then return at 4:00pm. It's an exciting day and a great way to see the Similans if you're limited on time. At 5600b, it's the lowest cost way to dive the Similans.
However, if you look at per-dive value, the 14-dive Pawara trip comes in at 2100b per dive, which is much less than the cost of day trip diving. If you factor in that you have your room and food included, then liveaboard diving is the only way to go if you have 4 days. Add to this, the extra time you can spend on the beach, or on the sun deck, and that you can do night dives, and you'll see that there is no better way to dive.
Big Blue Diving Khao Lak operates the M/V Pawara, a luxury liveaboard making 4-day / 4-night tours around the Similan and Surin islands from November 1st to April 30th.
At 35 meters in length, the Pawara is by far one of the largest boats cruising in the Similans. With ensuite toilets and hot showers in each cabin and spacious indoor and outdoor lounges, its also one of the most luxurious. Click here to read all about the Pawara and see pricing options.
We know that not everyone may be able to come on the exact dates of one of the Pawara trip dates, or it might not be within everyone's budget. For that reason, we do offer other liveaboards as a service to our customers.
MV Parinee
Their trips are segmented in to 3-day modules (instead of 4), one covering South Similans, one covering North Similans and one covering Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, and Richelieu Rock. Sign up for just one segment, or join on for all 3 and go for 9 days. They’re known for adding little extras in to their trip like taking customers hiking on trails on the islands between dives. They also have 2 certified dive medics on their staff.
Price: From 15,900b per 3-day segment. Equipment: Not Included (+ 400b/day) Marine Park Fee: Included Schedule: – click here
MV Black Manta
The Black Manta is a luxury liveaboard Similar to the MV Pawara. It is equipped with Master and Deluxe cabins both with ensuite toilets, and there are also standard rooms which do not have toilets or showers. A trip on the Black Manta visits sites at the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock.
Price: 28,000b for standard, or 35,000b and 38,000b for ensuite rooms. Equipment: Not Included Marine Park Fee: - Not Included Schedule: – click here
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