Blue Marlin Overview
Blue Marlin is a large speedboat specifically designed in 2018 for the most-comfortable and convenient scuba diving day trips to Richelieu Rock, Koh Tachai & Koh Bon. At nearly 16 metres (49ft) in length, the boat can easily accommodate up to 25 divers, which includes 20 guests and 5 Divemaster guides or Instructors. Propelled by three 250HP Yamaha motors, Blue Marlin reaches each dive site smoothly and quickly, thus enabling you more time in your Khao Lak hotels before and after each trip.
There is a large dive platform at the rear of the boat, but not impeded by the outboard engines. There is an area where you can enjoy the wonderful views & delicious lunch. Soft drinks are available for free, and the boat’s integrated ice box ensures that these are kept cold throughout the day. There is a private toilet that has an ingenious way of dealing with human waste while not affecting the environment.
For the journey from Khao Lak’s Baan Nam Khem Pier, guests sit in comfort with their tanks and gear behind them, instead of in front like many other scuba-diving speedboats. Each Divemaster or instructor guides no more than 4 guests, all in appropriate groups depending on their certification level & experience. The German organisation blends perfectly with Thai hospitality, to ensure a well-run but relaxing scuba diving day trip at Richelieu Rock, Koh Tachai or Koh Bon. All in all, this is the perfect way to enjoy the luxury of your Khao Lak hotel and the very best diving in Thailand.
Please note that to dive with Blue Marlin you need to stay in Khao Lak (not Phuket) the night before each trip, and you need to ‘check in’ at the dive centre before 6.00pm on any day before departure.
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Blue Marlin Facilities, Layout & Specifications
Blue Marlin Itinerary
Every Blue Marlin guest needs to arrive for check-in at the dive centre in Khao Lak no later than 6pm the day before your trip. This is to complete a little paperwork, pay for national park fees, and pay for & fit any rental equipment you need.
Blue Marlin departs from Baan Nam Khem Pier.
You are collected from Khao Lak hotels & resorts between 7.30 & 8.00am and taken to the pier, which is to the north of Khao Lak.
- 9.00am : departure
- 10.30am : Dive 1
- 11.30 : Lunch & snorkelling (when possible)
- 12.45 : Dive 2
- 3.15 : Arrival at Baan Nam Khem Pier
- 4.00 : Return to Khao Lak hotels & resorts
The itineraries below are the most-common for each trip, but these can sometimes be changed for a number of reasons. Small changes are made due to weather & sea conditions, special marine life sightings, overcrowded dive sites, local-authorities' instructions, and the needs & requests of the paying guests. The safety & comfort of all guests is most important at all times.
Blue Marlin Transfer Details
Blue Marlin guests get free transfers in the morning and afternoon.
Guests staying 'over the hill' south of Khao Lak need to pay 100 THB/person fuel surcharge.
7.00 - 8.20 : pick up from Khao Lak hotels & resorts. The pickup time depends on the location of your hotel
3.15 - 4.15pm : drop off at Khao Lak hotels & resorts
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Blue Marlin Scheduled Transfers 1D Trips
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| 07:20 - 08:20 | Pick up from Khao Lak : Free |
| 08:30 | Departure ( Baan Nam Khem Pier, Khao Lak ) |
| 15:15 | Return ( Baan Nam Khem Pier, Khao Lak ) |
| 15:15 - 16:15 | Drop off to Khao Lak : Free |
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Blue Marlin Scheduled Transfers 1D Trips
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| 9:20:00 - 10:20:00 | Pick up from Khao Lak : Free |
| 10:30 | Departure ( Baan Nam Khem Pier, Khao Lak ) |
| 15:15 | Return ( Baan Nam Khem Pier, Khao Lak ) |
| 15:15 - 16:15 | Drop off to Khao Lak : Free |
For customers who would like a private taxi please see below for details.
(Click below for a rough guide to the rates you can expect to pay ‘per vehicle,’ not ‘per person’.)
Blue Marlin Schedule & Prices
| Destinations | Duration | Per diver |
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| Koh Bon ( 2 dives) | 1D | Per diver5,000 THB |
| Koh Tachai ( 2 dives) | 1D | Per diver5,000 THB |
| Richelieu Rock ( 2 dives) | 1D | Per diver5,300 THB |
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