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Divers have varied ideas of what they regard as an interesting species to encounter underwater. Some like the big stuff, and others like tiny macro creatures. But most divers will stop and say hello to a Moray Eel, even for just a moment. The Giant Moray Eel is just one of many species of Moray Eel. Other species include smaller, more colourful and rarer ones than the Giant Moray. Nearly all are quite special in their own way.

Getting to Similans is becoming easier and cheaper, and this includes from inside and outside of Thailand from all directions. There are various ways of getting to the Similan Islands, none of which include train travel, but all of which include a boat. Whether you’re coming from the north, south or centre of Thailand, or from abroad, it’s quite easy to reach the Similan Islands

Among our 40+ Similan liveaboard boats, there is a lot of competition among those offering budget Similan liveaboard diving trips. At this end of the market, no frills doesn’t have to mean a compromise. There are several budget Similan liveaboards to choose from, ranging from very basic. What a particular Similan Island liveaboard ideal for you depends on what you’re after. Dolphin Queen is just one of our range of budget liveaboards.

Diving Phuket can be done all year round. In fact, a few Similan Island liveaboard boats spend the low season exploring the excellent dive sites south & east of Phuket. This is possible due to these areas being sheltered from the monsoon winds. This page explains diving Phuket year round, as well as Similan liveaboard safaris which include Phuket dive sites.

Many of our Similian liveaboard guests are joining their first ever diving cruise. And even for those who have been before, no two trips are the same. To ensure that you fully enjoy your trip, it’s best to be prepared. To be prepared it’s important to know what you need to bring & what to expect. It’s also important to know what not to bring, such as things you won’t need or that are provided or included.

With so many boats and trips available, and offered by different agents, it often doesn’t appear easy to select the perfect Similan Islands live aboard cruise in Thailand. How to choose the best Similan Islands live aboard trip depends on many factors, such as budget, schedule, dive destinations, boat & cabin size & facilities, and more. Choosing who to book with can also be complicated because everyone claims to offer the best price and service. This page explains more about how to make sure you get the best of everything.

In all kinds of businesses, sometimes it’s good be big, and at other times being local is better. We enjoy the best of both. We are a large agent for Similan diving, offering the widest range of boats at the best prices, but we also benefit from the advantages of being a local business. Similan Diving Tours is based in Thailand, we regularly visit the boats, we know all the staff & we even go diving on the boats whose trips we sell. There is no reason to deal with a big, online liveaboard booking agent, who have many staff and no relationship with the Similan dive teams. Dealing with us gives you the best choice, best service and best prices, as well as free gifts.

Nearly all recreational scuba divers go diving to see life in the sea, ocean, river, lake or cave. A few prefer to look at the topography, but even coral is ‘life,’ meaning that observing life is the main reason for most dives. Some divers like to look at schools of fish, or specific invertebrates or reptiles. The large species are always popular. There appears to be a distinct divide between divers over a simple & colourful creature that is very small and travels incredibly slowly. Divers usually love or hate the sea slug, or nudibranch.

Scuba divers get in the water to see the marine life. Some like small fish and invertebrates while others like big fish, sharks & rays. The Manta Ray is many scuba divers’ favourite animal usually because it’s quite rare, very large, clever, curious, friendly and even playful. Nearly every Manta Ray experience is one to remember.

We are delighted to offer a huge last-minute discount & free equipment Similan liveaboard April 18-22 trip. The final spaces are all in air-conditioned twin cabins. The boat’s maximum guest capacity is 16, and due to a late cancellation we’re able to offer a discount too large to believe. A few lucky divers will get the chance to enjoy the best diving conditions, best price, free equipment and one of our favourite boats. If you snooze, you lose, so don’t delay and contact us today!