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North Andaman — Similan, Surin & Richelieu | Issara Liveaboard
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North Andaman — Similan, Surin & Richelieu | Issara Liveaboard

21–26 October 2026 • Issara Liveaboard

  • 21–26 October 2026
  • 6 days / 5 nights
  • 15 dives
  • Issara Liveaboard

A northern Andaman liveaboard covering the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock and the Surin Islands. 6 days, 5 nights, 15 dives, sleeping aboard Issara Liveaboard in air-conditioned cabins.

Dates
21–26 October 2026
Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Dives
15 dives
Boat
Issara Liveaboard
Recommended level
Open Water and above (Advanced recommended)
Dive sites
Similan Islands • Koh Bon • Koh Tachai • Richelieu Rock • Surin Islands

Trip highlights

  • Richelieu Rock — the Andaman's top dive site, and its best whale shark odds
  • Tachai Pinnacle, a big granite pinnacle thick with fish
  • Elephant Head Rock, the swim-throughs that made the Similans famous
  • Three night dives, torches lighting up the reef after dark
  • Aboard Issara Liveaboard — air-conditioned cabins with en-suite bathrooms

About this trip

A liveaboard along the northern Andaman route, taking in the dive sites that made Thailand's reputation — from the giant granite boulders and clear water of the Similans through to Richelieu Rock, the horseshoe-shaped pinnacle in open water where whale sharks turn up more often than anywhere else in the Andaman. Across four full diving days you get 15 dives without losing hours motoring back to shore each evening: the boat stays out at the sites, so you dive each pinnacle at the hour it's actually best.

Itinerary

  1. DAY 1

    Bangkok – Phuket – board the boat

    • Depart Bangkok (BKK) for Phuket (HKT) — flights arriving no later than 19:00 recommended
    • 19:00 Van pickup at Phuket International Airport (HKT) to the pier
    • 20:00 Welcome dinner on board
    • Underway to the Similan Islands
  2. DAY 2

    Similan Islands — 4 dives

    • Dive 1 — Zodiac (check dive)
    • Dive 2 — West of Eden
    • Dive 3 — Three Trees
    • Dive 4 — Numchai (night dive)
  3. DAY 3

    Richelieu Rock & Surin Islands — 4 dives

    • Richelieu Rock — the Andaman's number one dive site
    • Richelieu Rock
    • Richelieu Rock
    • Surin (night dive)
  4. DAY 4

    Koh Tachai & Koh Bon — 4 dives

    • Dive — Tachai Pinnacle
    • Dive — Tachai Pinnacle
    • Dive — Koh Bon
    • Dive — Bon Bay (night dive)
  5. DAY 5

    Koh Bon & Similan — 3 dives

    • Dive — Koh Bon
    • Dive — Elephant Head Rock
    • Dive — Shark Fin Reef
    • Leave the dive site for the pier
  6. DAY 6

    Disembark – Phuket

    • Arrival at the pier and disembarkation
    • 09:00 Van transfer to Phuket International Airport (HKT) — flights after 12:00 recommended

What's included / not included

Included

  • 15 dives (max 4 per day — 3 day dives + 1 night dive)
  • Cabin accommodation on board, 2 persons per room
  • Full-board meal plan, plus snacks, drinking water, tea and coffee
  • Van transfer Phuket Airport (HKT) – pier, both ways
  • Dive accident insurance
  • SCUBANINE guides and crew with you for the whole trip

Not included

  • Scuba equipment rental, 600 THB per day
  • Dive computer rental, 350 THB per day
  • Dive torch rental, 150 THB per day
  • Travel to and from Bangkok – Phuket
  • Entrance fees and national park fees
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Gratuities for the crew

Terms & notes

Payment terms
1. Deposit of 8,000 THB on booking
2. Full payment of the remaining balance 60 days before departure
3. The deposit is non-refundable in all cases

Please note: the itinerary shown is an example only. We reserve the right to change the itinerary or specific dive sites; the final call is made on the day based on weather and sea conditions, for the safety of everyone diving.

Frequently asked questions

What certification level does this trip need?

Open Water Diver and above. Some sites — Hin Muang, Hin Daeng and Tachai Pinnacle — can carry current, so Advanced level or around 20 logged dives is recommended. If you're not sure, message us and we'll talk it through.

Does the price include dive equipment?

No, equipment is charged separately: 600 THB per day for a full set, 350 THB per day for a dive computer and 150 THB per day for a torch. You can reserve gear when you book the trip.

How much is the deposit, and is it refundable?

The deposit is 8,000 THB on booking, with the balance due 60 days before departure. The deposit is non-refundable in all cases, but it can be transferred to another person.

Which flights should I book?

Arriving, book a flight landing at Phuket (HKT) no later than 19:00 — the van leaves the airport at 19:00. Going home, book after 12:00, as the van leaves the pier at 09:00.

What is the food like on board?

All meals are included, full board, with snacks between dives and drinking water, tea and coffee throughout. Let us know in advance about vegetarian meals or any allergies.

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