Gentle Giant · Thailand · 4 nights
This liveaboard journey explores Thailand's vibrant underwater landscapes, offering an unforgettable dive experience through its stunning marine ecosystems. Over five days, divers can explore world-famous dive sites like Richelieu Rock, Elephant Head Rock, and Tachai Pinnacle. The trip promises diverse activities tailored to each day's unique conditions, including exciting night dives. Guests can look forward to delicious meals and relaxation, alongside transfers and expert guidance, making this an ideal adventure to discover Thailand's underwater treasures.
Day 1 marks the embarkation in Thap Lamu, with pick-up from the airport or hotel in the late afternoon. Guests will settle into their cabins and enjoy dinner before the boat departs from the pier, beginning the exciting liveaboard adventure.
The morning begins with a wake-up call, followed by a zodiac check dive. Today's diving focuses on the Similan Islands, known for their stunning underwater topography adorned with soft corals, sea fans, and sponges. Dive sites like West of Eden often feature impressive rock formations and diverse reef fish. The schedule includes multiple dives throughout the day, with opportunities for both day and night diving.
Dive sites: West of Eden, Elephant Head Rock, Numchai Bay
Today's dives explore the regions of Koh Bon and Tachai Pinnacle, renowned for their pelagic encounters. These sites are often frequented by large marine life, including manta rays and occasional whale sharks. The underwater topography frequently features schools of trevallies, fusiliers, and barracudas. The day includes multiple dives, providing ample opportunities to witness the vibrant marine ecosystem.
Dive sites: 3 Trees, Koh Bon, Tachai Pinnacle, Tachai Reef
Today is dedicated to diving at Richelieu Rock, a world-class site known for its horseshoe shape and incredible marine diversity. This pinnacle is often considered one of Thailand's best dive sites, boasting vibrant soft corals and a rich array of macro life, including ornate ghost pipefish and cleaner shrimps. It's also a hotspot for larger pelagic species, with occasional whale shark sightings. Multiple dives are planned to fully explore this celebrated location.
Dive sites: Tachai Pinnacle, Richelieu Rock
The final day begins with an early wake-up call for the last dives of the trip. The morning dive includes the Boonsung Wreck, an artificial reef teeming with life and offering a bustling environment for various marine species. After the last dive and lunch, guests will transfer back to the pier and their hotel.
Dive sites: Tachai Island, Boonsung Wreck