Liveaboard diving in Similans, Bon Island, Tachai Island and Richelieu Rock

The Similan Islands:
Are a National Marine Park located about 90 kilometers of the North West Coast of Phuket. It is a collection of 9 islands that without a doubt, provide world class diving in crystal clear waters where the visibility can exceed 40 meters. The Similan Islands offer underwater views of huge fan corals, endless reefs and rock formations and an exciting variety of marine life.


Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock:
On the way to Richelieu Rock heading North East away from the Similans we pass two other great dive destinations in Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Both being renowned for there Manta Ray sightings. The Bon and Tachai Islands offer some nice diving at Surrounded Island. 20 Km south-east of the Surin Islands lies Richelieu Rock which offers an incredible variety of marine life including the majestic Whale shark.

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Vessel - the MV Vilai Samut Side View Middle Deck Top Deck

Ocean Divers operates variety of live aboard trips. The MV Vilai Samut, Ocean Divers liveaboard boat explores the Similan Islands, Surin, the Burma Banks, the Mergui Archipelago, Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. Our ship is equipped to carry 22 passengers and an 8 man crew. It is fully equipped and stocked to make sure you enjoy the whole trip. The ship contains 8 air conditioned cabins, large diving area and ample shower facilities allowing you to dive and relax in complete comfort. The Vilai Samut is able to hold 10,000 liters of fresh water, has reserve fuel tanks, a backup generator , ship to shore communication equipment, mobile telephone and a well put together medical first aid kit. The Ship also also carries emergency oxygen in the unlikely event that a diver might require it.

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