Trip Overview
Join us aboard the MV DiveRACE Class X for an unforgettable 6-day, 5-night liveaboard journey through the most celebrated dive sites in Thailand. Discover the majestic Similan Islands, encounter graceful manta rays at Koh Bon and Koh Tachai, and experience the marine marvels of Richelieu Rock, one of the world’s top-rated dive sites.
Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Dives
Up to 18 Dives
Departure
Tap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak
Requirements
Minimum Open Water certification (Advanced certification is recommended)
️ Please note: Dive sites and schedules are subject to change due to weather, sea conditions, and the discretion of the captain and cruise director. Your safety and diving experience are our top priorities.
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, moray 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 hotel/airport (Khao Lak/Phuket area)
- Embarkation begins from 6:00 PM at Tap Lamu Pier
- Welcome briefing, safety orientation, and equipment setup
- Dinner served onboard
- Overnight cruise to the Similan Islands
No diving on embarkation day
Day 2
Similan Islands – Reef Life & Granite Formations
- Hideaway Bay – Lush coral gardens, turtles, and nudibranchs
- West of Eden – Lush coral gardens, turtles, and nudibranchs
- Deep Six – Swimthroughs, turtles, and reef sharks
- Honeymoon Bay (Night Dive) – Cuttlefish, crustaceans, and reef critters
Anchorage at a protected bay for the night
Day 3
Similan Islands – Reef Life & Granite Formations
Planned Dive Sites (weather permitting):
- Elephant Head Rock – Stunning granite swim-throughs and reef sharks
- Three Trees – Garden eels, schooling fusiliers, reef sharks
- Christmas Point – Boulders, schooling travelly, turtles
- Turtle Rock (Night Dive) – Cuttlefish, crustaceans, and reef critters
Overnight cruise north to Richelieu Rock
Day 4
Koh Bon & Koh Tachai – Giant Encounters
Planned Dive Sites:
- Koh Bon Ridge – Manta cleaning station, moray eels, napoleon wrasse
- Koh Bon Ridge or Pinnacle (weather & current permitting) – Deep site with pelagics
- Koh Tachai Dome – Schooling barracuda, jacks, and potential mantas
- Koh Tachai Reef (Sunset Dive) – Leopard sharks, batfish, soft coral walls
Overnight cruise north to Richelieu Rock
Day 5
Richelieu Rock – Macro Heaven & Big Fish Drama
1 dive at Surin Island
3 dives at Richelieu Rock, subject to tides and visibility:
- Massive schools of snapper, trevally, and barracuda
- Seasonal whale shark sightings
- Macro gems: seahorses, harlequin shrimp, frogfish, ghost pipefish
- Photogenic soft coral coverage with resident cuttlefish and scorpionfish
A paradise for wide-angle and macro photographers alike
BBQ dinner served onboard
Overnight cruise south toward mainland dive sites
Day 6
Wreck Diving Finale
Planned Dive Sites:
- Boonsung Wreck – Nudibranchs, lionfish, pufferfish, and honeycomb morays
Lunch served after diving
Return to Thap Lamu Pier
Disembarkation & transfers at approx. 1:30 PM
