Rich marine life, crystal clear waters, & white beaches
Set sail on our luxury vessel and dive into the natural beauty of Thailand. Located in the Andaman Sea in southern Thailand, the beautiful Similan and Surin islands are a scenic group of islands. Above the water topography is stunning; lush vegetation tops the islands giving way to granite boulders or white sandy beaches, surrounded by crystal clear water. But, it is what lies beneath the surface that allows the Similans and Surin Islands to lay claim to being two of the most famous scuba diving destinations in the world.
Immerse yourself in colorful reefs, lush corals, impressive sea fans and an incredible variety of marine life including whale sharks, giant oceanic manta rays, leopard sharks, green turtles, and hawksbill turtles.
This idyllic tropical setting, as well as the exciting and varied diving opportunities, make this a perfect vacation and diving trip. Click here to register your interest.
Limited to 8 Guests and Guests 18+ years of age only
Itinerary
Arrival - Mu Koh Similan
Day 1
Arrive in Thailand and transfer to your ship for the next 6 days. The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites: Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita's Reef, and Three Trees. Under the surface, you may see Leopard (zebra) sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, and boulder formations that are wonderful to dive into. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. Whitetip reef sharks, batfish, trevally, and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders.
What's included: Ground transportation, onboard cabin, breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Koh Bon
Day 2
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays are often seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, octopus, giant moray eels, Great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster, and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerging boulders to coral gardens.
What's included: Onboard cabin, breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Koh Tachai
Day 3
Koh Tachai Island is located at the northern most tip of the Similan National Park. It is one of the latest additions to the National park area together with the island of Koh Bon. The island measures 12 square kilometers and is located 54 km from the Baan Nam Khem Pier. On Koh Tachai you will find beautiful white beaches and azure crystal clear waters all around it. The Andaman Sea around it is very suitable for SCUBA diving and snorkeling. The mighty whale sharks and manta rays are often spotted here feeding in the rich waters.
What's included: Onboard cabin, breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Richelieu Rock
Day 4
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronephthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, a variety of moray eels, tiger tail seahorses, and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
What's included: Onboard cabin, breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Surin Islands
Day 5
Topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Under water the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish as well turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs.
What's included: Onboard cabin, breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Khao Lak Wrecks & Farewell
Day 6
There is a choice of easily dive-able wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds! In only 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honey- comb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen.
Bid farewell to the outstanding crew that has been tending to your every whim for the last 6 days.
What's included: Onboard cabin, breakfast, ground transfers.
Accommodations
We get it. You might be anxious about cabin living. Let us nip that in the bud right now - on sea you'll be sailing on an incredible motor yacht.
Eat & Drink
Your taste buds are going to explode as you enjoy Asian Fusion cuisine onboard our motor yacht.
All the Things
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More Inclusive Pricing
That means essentials like luxury accommodations, most meals, basic bevvies, some really cool experiences, ground transportation, and Wi-Fi are included.
Accommodations
Your trip includes 6-days and 5-nights aboard one of the below luxury yachts. The choice of yacht is contingent upon how many Guests (4 Guests for Maha Bhetra and 8 Guests for Demarest) commit to this journey. Click below to learn about each vessel.
Pre and Post Extensions
What’s better than sailing the Andaman Sea? Adding to your journey before or after. Let us help you dive even deeper into local culture with additional time to explore Thailand. Take a look at the below optional extensions and let us design an extension tailored to your needs.
Pre-Trip - Chiang Mai
The former capital of the ancient Lanna kingdom, Chiang Mai is a blissfully calm and laid-back place. From its temples to its cuisine, you can still experience the old ways of the northern kingdom. Participate in a vast array of activities, or just stroll around the backstreets, and discover a city that is still firmly Thai in its atmosphere and attitude.
Terms & Conditions
PRICE
$8,995 (USD) per person
INCLUSIONS
Total price includes the following:
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6 days/5 nights
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Accommodations (Maha Bhetra or Demarest motor yacht)
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One (1) shared accommodation. Room options are based on a first-come, first-served basis. All pricing is per person and based on double occupancy. More or less than 2 people per room incurs additional charges.
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Ground transportation as detailed in the trip itinerary.
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Meals as identified in itinerary.
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Tour experiences, diving, and snorkeling.
EXCLUSIONS
Not included in the trip costs are gratuities and tips, international airfare, domestic airfare, trip cancellation or travel insurance, dive insurance, visas when applicable, personal charges, meals on your own, alcohol unless noted, optional add-ons, activities planned on your own, and accommodations before the first day of the trip and after the last day of the trip .
DEPOSITS & PAYMENTS
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Price and availability not guaranteed until deposit is made and guest contract signed. Price is in U.S. Dollars.
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As this is a private journey, the entire non-refundable balance is due in full at the time of booking.
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All pricing is per person and based on double occupancy. Solo travelers are welcome to book a room to themselves but must pay a single supplement based on room selection (Please email us at info@thechronicexplorers.com for information on single supplement options). Rooms with more than 2 people incur an additional charge which must be calculated upon request.
CANCELLATION & REFUNDS
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Cancellation requests must be made in writing to info@thechronicexplorers.com.
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All amounts paid are non-refundable.
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Please refer to the Guest Contract for details on cancellations, payments, refunds, and other terms & conditions which are incorporated into this and every tCE trip.
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Please note, that changes made to overall party size may result in a change to the rate.
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We highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance. A great resource for comparing options and purchasing insurance is www.insuremytrip.com.
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Cancellation Fees: 100% of Vacation Price.
NOTE
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Our day-to-day itinerary may, from time to time and prior to departure, need to be altered or slightly modified to address possible unforeseen logistical and weather challenges.
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All listed retreats (hotels, villas, barges, etc.) are, at times, subject to changes. In such rare instances, similar or higher standards will be upheld.
Dive & Sail Thailand Interest
Please complete the below to join the interest list for the Dive & Sail Thailand trip held over 6 days/5 nights in March 2024. The vessel will be determined based on how many Guests register their interest. Please note, by submitting this form, you are not guaranteed a booking/reservation. Our team will be in touch shortly after you complete the below interest form.