Diving Khao Lak

Liveaboards
White Manta
Deep Andaman Queen
Pawara
Hallelujah
Oktavia
Dolphin Queen
Similan Explorer
South Siam IV
Dive Race
Peter Pan
South Siam III
MV Andaman

Daytrip Diving
Similan Dives
Khao Lak Dives
Phuket Dives
Phi Phi Dives

Snorkeling
Similan Snorkeling
Snorkeling Liveaboard

Dive Courses
Discover Scuba
Bubble Maker
PADI Open Water
PADI Advanced OW
PADI Rescue
PADI Divemaster
PADI Instructor IDC

Dive Sites
Similan Islands
Richelieu Rock
Koh Bon
Koh Tachai
Khao Lak

Khao Lak is on the doorstep of the best scuba diving in the Andaman Sea. Located a one hour drive north of Phuket Island on Thailand's west coast Khao Lak is the gateway to the Similan and Surin Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock as well as the magnificent Burmese dive sites in the Mergui Archipelago.

10 years ago Khao Lak was a sleepy beach village but now, in the main diving season from November to April, it comes alive with divers from around the world. By staying in Khao Lak you escape the hussle of Phuket and experience relaxed Thai hospitality in a natural setting yet still have all the amenities that you need.

As well as easy access to the Similans Khao Lak is also close to the wonders of Phang Nga Bay, Krabi and Khao Sok national park. Diving from Khao Lak can be done by daytrip boat, either slow boat or speedboat, or by liveaboard dive boat. Liveaboard trips can be short overnighters or extended ten day voyages. Liveaboards allow divers to maximise their in water time, most boats offer 4 dives per day, some offer unlimited dives.

Starting from Khao Lak it is possible to get SCUBA certified in the Similan Islands, Thailand's premier dive site. See our courses section for more details. The nearby Boonsung wreck which gets annual Whaleshark visits. New local reefs are still being discovered. The Similans is also ideal for snorkellers with crystal clear water and many shallow reefs to swim over.

Khao Lak Diving

The Similan Islands
Thailand's premier dive destination. Nine granite boulder islands covered with lush tropical vegetation and surrounded by turquoise water and vibrant reefs. Day trips are possible but liveaboard trips are the best way to enjoy the area.

Richelieu Rock
The best place in Thailand to see whale sharks. Sightings are possible anytime in the November to April high season although February to April are the best months.

Koh Bon and Koh Tachai
Two limestone islands with strong currents and good big fish encounters, especially manta rays.

Surin National Park
Home of moken sea gypsies, lots of reef sharks and turtles. Less visited than the Similans.

Burma/Myanmar
Remote wilderness diving. Made famous for big shark diving. Now more appreciated for rare and exotic macro critters. Few boats dive the vast Mergui Archipelago so you'll probably be the only boat there.

Day trip to Richelieu Rock
Richelieu Rock day trip by speedboat
4,950 baht

Manta dives!

Koh Bon day trips
4,600 baht

PADI course at Similan

Intro dive 6,400 baht
Full cert 17,900 baht

KhaoLak Diving

Thailand dive liveaboards departing from Thaplamu pier, Khao Lak. Diving the Similan Islands, Surin Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck and Burma.

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****** White Manta Dives at: Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai. Departs From: Thap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak Max guests: 24 Nitrox:Yes Price From: 28,000 baht/diver. Our Verdict:** A very popular boat that needs to be booked early. Will fill up quickly this season. Big, spacious, confortable.

****** Deep Andaman Queen Dives at: Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai. Burma Mergui Archipelago. Departs From: Thap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak Max guests: 21 Nitrox: Yes Price From: 29,000 baht/diver. Our Verdict:** A long time favourite to Similan and Burma. Several cabin options.

****** Pawara Dives at: Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai. Departs From: Thap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak Max guests: 20 Nitrox: Yes Price From: 29,700 baht/diver. Our Verdict:** A spacious and stylish boat. One of the best mid range boats with nice en-suite cabins. Good value with free nitrox. Plus WIFI onboard!

****** Hallelujah Dives at: Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai. Departs From: Thap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak Max guests: 25 Nitrox: Yes Price From: 31,800 baht/diver. Our Verdict:** A very poluar boat. One of our best sellers last season.

***** Oktavia Dives at: Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai. Departs From: Thap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak Max guests: 20 Nitrox: Yes Price From: 12,800 baht/diver. Our Verdict:** A favourite of ours last season. Not fancy but big, never over crowded and friendly crew. Choice of 2, 3 day or 5 day trips. Courses available on board. Also very good for snorkelers. Good value. Recommended.

***** Dolphin Queen Dives at: Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Mergui Archipelago Departs From: Thap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak Max guests: 22 Nitrox: Yes (extra charge) Price From: 19,500 baht/diver (including equipment rental) Our Verdict:** A popular boat that has been running successfully for a number of years. Great value for 4 day Thailand trips and 5 day Burma trips.

***** Similan Explorer Dives at: Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Surin Departs From: Thap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak Max guests: 20 Nitrox: No Price From: 15,900 baht/diver (including equipment rental) Our Verdict:** Good value. Also dives Surin. Visits a Moken sea gypsy village.

***** South Siam IV Dives at: Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon Departs From: Thap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak (transfer from Phuket provided) Max guests: 28 Nitrox: No Price From: 20,900 baht/diver. Our Verdict:** Good for short trips to the Similans and Richelieu Rock. Very efficiently run operation.

***** MV Dive Race Dives at: Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai Departs From: Thap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak Max guests: 14 Nitrox: Yes Price From: 22,000 baht/diver Our Verdict:** A budget boat with Nitrox and plenty of space on board.

***** Peter Pan Dives at: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock Departs From: Thap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak Max guests: 22 Nitrox: Yes Price From: 22,900 baht/diver. Our Verdict:** Good value. Very popular. Nitrox available. Dive courses taught on board. Good discounts for non divers.

South Siam III Dives at: Similan Islands, Koh Bon Departs From: Thap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak (transfer from Phuket provided) Max guests: 28 Nitrox: No Price From: 5,600 baht/diver. Our Verdict:** Departures and returns every day make this boat a great option for those short on time. No Richelieu dives and can be a little crowded in peak high season but the flexibility makes it a winner.

MV Andaman Dives at: Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin Islands. Departs From: Thap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak Max guests: 20 Nitrox: No Price From: 15,600 baht/diver (incl. equipment). Our Verdict:** Great value for this older boat. Popular with backpackers. Great reviews. Short or long trips.

* MV Nang Nuan Dives at: Similan Islands and Koh Bon Departs From: Thap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak Max guests: 8 Nitrox: No Price From: 11,900 baht/diver (incl. equipment). Our Verdict: A fun boat for backpackers. Cheap and basic with an open communal sleeping deck on top. It does the same great Similans diving.

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