Trip Overview
Embark on the ultimate 7-day, 6-night diving safari covering Thailand’s finest dive sites from the southern Andaman Sea to its northern jewels. Explore dramatic walls, soft coral-covered pinnacles, manta ray hotspots, and the iconic Richelieu Rock—all in one unforgettable expedition aboard the luxurious MV DiveRACE Class X.
Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Dives
Up to 22 Dives
Departure
VISIT PANWA PIER
Requirements
Minimum Open Water certification (Advanced strongly recommended)
️Dive sites and schedule may change due to weather, currents, sea conditions, or captain's discretion for safety.
itinerary route
1
Koh Haa Lagoon
A serene lagoon surrounded by limestone peaks, offering shallow coral gardens and crystal-clear visibility. Perfect for relaxed dives among schooling fish and colourful reefs.
2
Hin Daeng
A dramatic crimson pinnacle dropping into the deep, blanketed in red soft corals. Known for manta ray encounters and pelagic visitors cruising along the reef edge.
3
Hin Muang
Thailand’s deepest dive site, famous for its purple soft coral walls that disappear into the blue. Whale sharks and mantas often glide by in open water.
4
Koh Haa Cathedral
A breathtaking cavern system where sunlight filters through the rock, illuminating schools of fish and soft coral-covered walls. Ideal for adventurous divers who love dramatic light play.
5
Koh Haa Neua
The northernmost site of the Koh Haa group, featuring steep walls, swim-throughs, and rich coral growth. A favorite for spotting nudibranchs, shrimps, and reef fish in calm conditions.
6
Bida Nok
A limestone island near Phi Phi with steep walls, hard corals, and sandy slopes. Blacktip reef sharks, turtles, and cuttlefish are often seen cruising the reef.
7
Shark Point
A vibrant multi-pinnacle site covered in soft corals and sea fans. Leopard sharks sometimes rest on the sandy bottom while schools of tropical fish swirl above.
8
Koh Doc Mai
A vertical limestone wall draped in sponges, corals, and macro life. Seahorses, nudibranchs, and ornate ghost pipefish make this a photographer’s dream site.
9
Hideaway Bay
A calm and sheltered site. Sandy patches and vibrant coral bommies teeming with reef fish and macro life with Tuna Wreck nearby.
10
Deep Six
A dramatic granite rock playground with swim-throughs, sea fans, and sloping walls where barracudas, trevallies, and sometimes reef sharks patrol the blue.
11
Elephant Head Rock
Named for its unique rock formation, this iconic pinnacle offers swim-throughs, overhangs and channels filled with schooling fish, moray eels, and the occasional leopard shark.
12
Donald Duck Bay
Famous for its white sand beach and “Sail Rock” viewpoint, this shallow bay offers relaxing dives with an array of reef fish.
13
North Point
A stunning series of boulders descending into the deep, where divers can spot white-tip reef sharks, sea fans, and graceful rays gliding past in the currents.
14
Koh Bon
Renowned as an oceanic manta ray cleaning station, Koh Bon features steep limestone walls covered in soft corals and a ridge that attracts pelagic visitors.
15
Koh Tachai
A vibrant granite dome known as The Pinnacle with tornadoes of barracuda and swirling trevally schools. A hotspot for oceanic manta rays or the occasional whale shark.
16
Surin Islands
Clear waters with extensive coral reefs in the shallows — a great place to dive and see reef sharks or the occasional Napoleon wrasse.
17
Richelieu Rock
Thailand’s most famous dive site — a horseshoe-shaped limestone pinnacle bursting with soft corals, seahorses, and schooling fish, sometimes visited by whale sharks.
18
Boonsung Wreck
A fish-lover’s paradise near the mainland, this easy wreck dive teems with honeycomb morays, nudibranchs, and dense schools of snapper and fusiliers.
Day 1
Arrival & Embarkation
- Hotel or airport pick-up in Phuket area
- Embarkation begins around 6:00 PM
- Welcome briefing, boat orientation & safety procedures
- Equipment setup & cabin check-in
- Dinner served onboard
- Overnight cruise to southern dive sites near Hin Daeng & Hin Muang
No diving on embarkation day
Day 2
Hin Daeng & Hin Muang – Deep Purple Wonders
Planned Dive Sites (4 dives):
- Hin Muang – Thailand’s deepest pinnacle, covered in purple soft corals, potential for whale sharks and mantas
- Hin Daeng – Vertical walls, schooling trevally, tuna, and oceanic mantas
- Hin Muang (2nd dive) – Macro life like nudibranchs and longnose hawkfish
- Hin Daeng (Sunset Dive) – Larger pelagic sightings at dusk
Overnight cruise to Koh Haa
Day 3
Koh Haa & Phi Phi – Caverns and Coral Gardens
Planned Dive Sites (4 dives):
- Koh Haa Cathedral – Spectacular caverns and swim-throughs
- Koh Haa Lagoon or Chimney – Pinnacles, turtles, scorpionfish
- Bida Nok or Bida Nai – Blacktip reef sharks, healthy reef slopes
- Palong Wall (Night Dive) – Night critters, crustaceans, and hunting predators
Overnight cruise to the Similan Islands
Day 4
Similan Islands – Iconic Reefs & Boulder Sites
Planned Dive Sites (4 dives):
- Elephant Head Rock – Swim-throughs, reef sharks, massive granite structures
- West of Eden – Colorful soft and hard coral gardens
- Three Trees or North Point – Barracudas, garden eels, macro life
- Hideaway Bay (Night Dive) – Crustaceans, Spanish dancers, and octopus
Overnight anchorage in a sheltered Similan bay
Day 5
Koh Bon & Koh Tachai – Pelagic Encounters
Planned Dive Sites (4 dives):
- Koh Bon Ridge – Manta rays, napoleon wrasse, hunting trevally
- Koh Bon Ridge or Pinnacle (if conditions permit) – Advanced dive, deeper terrain
- Koh Tachai Dome – Strong currents, large schooling fish, manta sightings
- Koh Tachai Reef (Sunset Dive) – Soft coral gardens, sweetlips, and leopard sharks
Overnight cruise to Richelieu Rock
Day 6
Richelieu Rock – Macro Magic & Big Fish Action
1 dive at Surin Island
3 dives at Richelieu Rock, subject to tides and visibility:
- Dive all day at Richelieu Rock, subject to tide and visibility
- Stunning soft coral coverage
- Seahorses, ghost pipefish, harlequin shrimp, frogfish
- Schooling barracuda, snapper, and seasonal whale sharks
Special BBQ Dinner served onboard
Overnight cruise toward final dive sites near the mainland
Day 7
Wreck & Reef Finale
Planned Dive Sites (2 dives):
- Boonsung Wreck – Artificial reef teeming with life: honeycomb morays, nudibranchs
Lunch served onboard after diving
Disembark & transfer to hotels/airport by approximately 1:30 PM at Thap Lamu Pier
