Thank you for booking a trip on MV Hallelujah, we look forward to welcoming you onboard soon.
If you have any specific questions please free to contact Paul or our duty manager:
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Important Embarkation Information
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Online Check-In
Already booked on the MV Hallelujah?
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When you arrive at MV Hallelujah please have the following handy:
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- Passport
- Diving Certification Cards (or the SSI/PADI phone application)
- 2,300 Thai Baht in cash for the marine park fees
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Arriving in Thailand
The closest airport to Khao Lak is Phuket International Airport, which is approximately 1 1⁄2 hours away.
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Khao Lak
Your ideal starting point for your
Similan Liveaboard Trip on MV Hallelujah
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You can get a local taxi from the airport upon arrival; this should cost around 1,600 THB. Or your may be able to arrange a transfer from your hotel. The simpler and usually cheaper option is to get the local transfer.
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Where to stay in Khao Lak
There is plenty of great accommodation in Khao Lak. If it helps, these are some of our preferred places to stay:
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Riverside Guesthouse
Budget Accommodation
Simian Liveaboards allow you to do the most amount of diving, in the shortest possible time, without ever feeling rushed. The MV Hallelujah offers 14 dives on our 4 day cruise. Staff are professional and experienced. Dive groups are kept small. Enjoy the many spacious relaxation areas around the boat, en suite bathrooms and delicious International buffet food all at an unbeatable price. Book directly with Big Blue Diving and enjoy:[/az_column_text][az_column_text][booking_product_helper shortname=”riverside”][/az_column_text][az_buttons buttonlabel=”Book A Room” buttonlink=”https://www.booking.com/hotel/th/riverside-guesthouse.en.html?aid=1859881&no_rooms=1&group_adults=1&room1=A&label=RS” buttonsize=”button-large” buttonalign=”textaligncenter” buttoncolor=”custom” custombuttoncolor=”#01162d” custombuttontextcolor=”#ffe030″ custombuttontexthovercolor=”#01162d”][az_blank_divider height_value=”9″][az_box_icon icons_select=”icon_standard” icon_mode=”yes-icon” icon_type=”az_fontawesome” icon_az_fontawesome=”fa-check” title=”Early Bird Discounts”][/az_box_icon][az_blank_divider height_value=”9″][az_box_icon icons_select=”icon_standard” icon_mode=”yes-icon” icon_type=”az_fontawesome” icon_az_fontawesome=”fa-check” title=”Price Match Guarantee”][/az_box_icon][az_blank_divider height_value=”9″][az_box_icon icons_select=”icon_standard” icon_mode=”yes-icon” icon_type=”az_fontawesome” icon_az_fontawesome=”fa-check” title=”Excellent support”][/az_box_icon][az_blank_divider height_value=”9″][az_box_icon icons_select=”icon_standard” icon_mode=”yes-icon” icon_type=”az_fontawesome” icon_az_fontawesome=”fa-check” title=”Perfect dive groups”][/az_box_icon][az_blank_divider]
Arriving in Thailand
The closest airport to Khao Lak is Phuket airport, which is approx. 1 1⁄2 hours away.
Most nationalities can get a visa on arrival. Please check the link below or contact your embassy before travelling to Thailand.
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Did You Know?
The Similan Islands are open from
15th October to 15th May
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60 km west of Khao Lak, the Similan Islands are a spectacular chain of nine granite islands.
Tropical jungle and brilliant white sandy beaches are surrounded by warm, crystal clear water.
The surrounding Andaman Sea is teeming with colourful marine life and stunning corals.
Koh Bon & Koh Tachai
North of the Similan Islands, but part of the same national park, lie Koh Bon and Koh Tachai.
Have your chance to go diving with Giant Manta Rays at the magnificent Koh Bon,
Koh Tachai is often a highlight on a Similan Liveaboard with its huge schools of bigger fish.
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Similan Islands Diving
Day Trips
Big Blue Diving are the proud operators of the Blue Dolphin; a Similan Islands diving Speedboat designed by divers for divers. The Blue Dolphin is the most convenient way to see the Similans. If you don’t have time for a Similan Liveaboard, then get to Thailand’s best dive sites in only 1 hour. Our weekly schedule begins in early November and ends in April. Enjoy diving in the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock 3 times a week![/az_column_text][az_blank_divider height_value=”3″][az_buttons buttonlabel=”Similan Islands Diving Day Trips” buttonlink=”http://www.bigbluedivingkhaolak.com/similan-islands-diving/” buttonsize=”button-large” buttonalign=”textaligncenter” buttoncolor=”custom” custombuttoncolor=”#01162d” custombuttontextcolor=”#ffe030″ custombuttontexthovercolor=”#01162d”][az_blank_divider height_value=”30″]
Similan Islands Diving Schedule
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Monday:
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Koh Bon & Koh Tachai
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4,900฿
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Tuesday:
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Richelieu Rock
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5,100฿
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Wednesday:
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The Similan Islands
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4,700฿
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Thursday:
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Richelieu Rock
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5,100฿
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Friday:
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Koh Bon
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4,700฿
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Richelieu Rock
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5,100฿
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Sunday:
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The Surin Islands
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4,700฿
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Marine Park Fees +700฿
Full Equipment Set (if required) +500฿
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Thailand’s best dive site
Stunning soft corals, huge diversity of marine life and an occasional Whale Shark.
Richelieu Rock is the furthest North of all the dive sites on the West coast of Thailand.
So far North in fact, most Similan Islands diving day trip boats cannot get there.
Don’t worry, Big Blue’s Similan Liveaboard typically does 3 dives there each trip,
and our Similan Islands diving day trips go to Richelieu Rock 3 times a week!
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Diving Courses
Big Blue offers SSI and PADI courses from Beginner to Professional level and in most European languages. Come diving in the Similan Islands with us, either for a diving day trip, or a full Similan Liveaboard. Our highly trained staff love their work and all have years of experience looking after guests and giving them the diving holiday of a lifetime. Just look at his little face, and the student seems to be having fun too. Click to learn more about the following courses:
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