Koh Ha, Hin Daeng and Hin Muang don’t get as much as the limelight as the more famous Similan Islands but you have no less of a chance of encountering manta rays and whale sharks here than you do further north. You won’t find many boats that sail this route but if you’re fortunate enough to be here when one does then it’s definitely worth a try.
Phi Phi is also considered the southern andaman. During our green season from June to October a couple of liveaboards run short trips around Koh Phi Phi and the Racha Islands. Great little trips that work out cost effective and maximise your dive sites in a few days.
The South Andaman dive sites can get a little busy at times. Avoid the crowds by joining these short liveabord safari's that will hit the dive sites when the day trippers are still in the minibus. A diverse range of dive sites spawn a diverse range of marine fauna from from macro at Koh Doc Mai to the giant manta's and whale sharks at Hin Daeng. All of the best Phuket dive sites in one short break!
MV Giamani has the smallest guest list of any Thailand Liveaboard. Not a small boat by any means but with only 10 guests onboard you can expect a first class and personal service. In between the Similan Island and Myanmar safari's MV Giamani runs a short weekend trip to the Southern Andaman sites of Koh Haa, Hin Daeng & Hin Muang. When you think of a Thailand liveaboard safari, the immediate thought is the Similan Islands and it's big [...]
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Manta Queen 8 is another boat switching to South Thailand for the 2021/22. This very comfortable boat will stay around Phuket for the 3 day/3 night trips and visit great dive sites such as Koh Bida Nok and the King Cruiser Wreck. You can also visit these Phuket dive sites with us on our day trip boat. The 4 day/4 night safari will as far south as Koh Lipe. A trip that encompasses some fantastic dive sites including Hin Daeng and Hin Muang [...]
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For the 2022/23 season, Manta Queen 5 has switched to a short southern liveaboards itinerary. If you're short on time but want to get as many dives in as you can then this could be your solution. All the best local dive sites that we visit on our Phuket dive tours are included in the itinerary. The 26m long, 5m long Manta Queen 5 takes just 22 guests in very comfortable accommodation. There's no en-suite cabins but there's plenty of [...]
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Constructed in 2015 to international standards this 34.5m by 7.5m steel hull ocean going vessel was designed with stability and comfort in mind allowing longer trips to the Similan Islands and the South Andaman sites of Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. Built by divers for divers this luxury class vessel has a very comfortable air-conditioned entertainment area for guests to enjoy movies and games, a huge sundeck with an outdoor sofa to chill and e [...]
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The Junk or June Hong Chian Lee is a very unusual and very special Phi Phi island liveaboard. During the West coast of Thailand low season (May – October) she offers short and very well priced overnight trips to the dive sites around Phuket and Phi Phi. As well as the fantastic Phi Phi Islands you'll get a chance to dive Shark Point, Koh Doc Mai, Racha Noi, Racha Yai and the King Cruiser wreck, a great mix of reef, wall and wreck. Kno [...]
Find Out MoreDon't trust your diving to amateurs or freshly minted dive guides, dive with local experienced experts from Local Dive Thailand. Our Scuba Diving Phuket Tours will take you to see the rarest of the rare critters, you will be amazed by the macro life our guides can find, in the secret places only they know. To put it in perspective, if you were going to climb Mount Everest you would certainly hire a local sherpa to lead the way & keep you safe. Diving is similar because there is absolutely no substitute for local experience & local knowledge, Local Dive Thailand's guides are Phuket's Sherpa's of the Andaman Sea!
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When talking about Scuba Diving in Phuket, you should believe the hype, many seasons we have had Whale Sharks grace us on our regular and easy to reach dive sites and on a good day you can add Sea Horses, Sea Moths, Snake Eels, Frog Fish & Octopus to what you can see on any given dive and so much more. If we are heading to Phi Phi Island for the day, you can possibly see Hawksbill Sea Turtles and Black Tip Reef Sharks, also don't forget the King Cruiser, 84 meters of beautiful wreck and the most amazing reef nursery for fish and nudibranch. Local Dive Thailand day trip tours to these locations are not to be missed when you are scuba diving Phuket, get in touch with us and book an 'awesome' day of diving.
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Phuket Sights & Fun Enthusing about your latest dive to family and friends can often be met with some bored looking stares. It's very hard to get across the sensations that we experience to others who've never tried. The feeling of weightlessness, the colours, the excitement of getting up close to some incredible creatures is very hard for non divers to comprehend. The only way around it is to get them to try. It may well sound like the perfect solution to [...]
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Phuket Sights & Fun Choosing a beach resort for your stay in Phuket has got more and more difficult over the last few years. Great restaurants, bars and hotels have started springing up all over the island. Taking away the necessity to stay in the traditional party town of Patong. As Patong gets more crowded and remains fairly one dimensional, tourists have begun to look at alternatives. Still the busiest place in Phuket and the number one choice for the [...]
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Phuket Sights & Fun The best places to snorkel in Phuket are all found around the west coast beaches. At most you won't see much more than sand and the occasional crab so head a little south. The southern end of Phuket is much less populated than Patong and you can still find some coral reefs just offshore. The best option is to join us on our dive boat to Phi Phi or Racha Noi for a great snorkelling tour with exceptionally professional snorkel guides.. If that' [...]
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