Trip Overview
Join us aboard the MV DiveRACE Class X for an unforgettable 5-day, 4-night diving adventure through Thailand’s most iconic dive destinations. Explore the vibrant reefs of the Similan Islands, glide with mantas at Koh Bon and Koh Tachai, and marvel at the marine spectacle of Richelieu Rock.
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Dives
Up to 14 Dives
Departure
Thap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak
Requirements
Minimum Open Water certification (Advanced certification is recommended)
️ Please note: Dive sites and schedules are subject to change depending on sea conditions, currents, weather, and captain’s discretion for safety.
itinerary route
1
Hideaway Bay
A calm and sheltered site perfect for check dives. Sandy patches and vibrant coral bommies teeming with reef fish and macro life with Tuna Wreck nearby.
2
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.
3
Elephant Head Rock
Named for its unique rock formation, this iconic pinnacle offers swim-throughs, overhangs and channels filled with schooling fish, ribbon eels, and the occasional leopard shark.
4
Donald Duck Bay
Famous for its white sand beach and “Sail Rock” viewpoint, this shallow bay offers a relaxing sunset or night dive with an array of reef fish.
5
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.
6
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.
7
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.
8
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.
9
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.
10
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
- Scheduled Pick up from Hotels / Airport
- Embark at Tap Lamu Pier (boarding from 6:00 PM onwards)
- Welcome briefing, boat orientation & safety procedures
- Equipment setup and cabin check-in
- Dinner served onboard
- Overnight cruise to the Similan Islands
No diving on embarkation day
Day 2
Similan Islands – Granite Boulders & Reef Life
- West of Eden – Hard corals, turtles, macro life
- Elephant Head Rock – Swim-throughs, large boulders, reef sharks
- Three Trees or North Point – Reef sharks, garden eels, and pristine coral gardens
- Hideaway Bay (Night Dive) – Nocturnal marine life and reef critters
Overnight anchorage in sheltered bay
Day 3
Koh Bon & Koh Tachai – Manta Territory
Planned Dive Site
- Koh Bon Ridge – Manta rays, napoleon wrasse, reef sharks
- Koh Bon Ridge or Pinnale (if conditions allow) – Advanced-level deep site
- Koh Tachai Dome – Schooling barracuda, jacks, tuna, mantas
- Koh Tachai Reef (Sunset Dive) – Leopard sharks, soft corals, sweetlips
Overnight cruise north to Richelieu Rock
Day 4
Richelieu Rock – Thailand’s Crown Jewel
1 dive at Surin Island
3 dives at Richelieu Rock, subject to tides and visibility:
- Vibrant soft coral gardens teeming with macro life
- Pipefish, harlequin shrimp, frogfish, cuttlefish, and seahorses
- Occasional whale shark sightings (seasonal)
- Schooling snapper, trevally, and barracuda
Ideal for macro photographers and big fish lovers alike
BBQ dinner served
Overnight cruise south toward mainland
Day 5
Wreck Diving & Return to Shore
Planned Dive Sites:
- Boonsung Wreck – One of the best artificial reefs in the area
Lunch onboard after last dive
Disembark & transfer back to Khao Lak/Phuket ~13:30hrs arrival at Thap Lamu Pier
