Richelieu Rock Day Trip Diving Tours
The Surin Islands National Park has one of the best dive locations in Asia. You can dive at the famous Richelieu Rock not only by liveaboard but also by speedboat from Khao Lak. Day tours are available from mid November until mid April. This is the fastest way to get to the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and the Richelieu Rock. In just 1 hour to the best dive sites in Thailand.
The interior of the Blue Dolphin speedboat was designed from divers for divers. Great design combined with comfort with a large tank rack guarantees a safe and easy ride. Transfer to and from the Blue Dolphin is provided for Khao Lak hotels only. Pick up from Khao Lak hotels start at about 8:00am. If you stay in Phuket, you need to get your own transport to Khao Lak or to the Namkhem Pier by 9:00am.
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock Daily 2 Dive Tours
Day Trip Schedule
November – April
| Monday | Koh Bon & Koh Tachai | 5,200 THB |
| Tuesaday | Similan & Koh Bon | 5,200 THB |
| Wednesday | Richelieu Rock – 2 Dives | 5,200 THB |
| Thursday | Surin & Richelieu Rock | 5,200 THB |
| Friday | Koh Bon – 2 Dives | 5,200 THB |
| Saturday | Koh Tachai – 2 Dives | 5,200 THB |
| Sunday | Richelieu Rock – 2 Dives | 5,200 THB |
Prices include lunch, non alcoholic drinks, transfers from Khao Lak beaches.
Equipment rental extra 500 Baht for BCD/regulator/fins/mask/wetsuit.
Dive Computer if needed 250 Baht.
National Park Fee are 700 Baht.
Dive Equipment and Park Fees are payable in Khao Lak minimum 1 day before departure!
Note: Please check with us that your hotel is in a free pick up area before booking.
Blue Dolphin Speedboat Tours
If you have more time, we recommend spending more than one day in the Similan and Surin Islands. Day trips are a long day for only 2 dives. Many Similan Islands Liveaboard Tours are running dive tours of 4 nights to Similan, Koh Bon, Toh Tachai and Richelieu Rock. You can also transfer by speedboat and do an overnight tour or longer, diving the Similans on board the South Siam Liveaboard. Overnight trips are available with 7 dives to Similan and Koh Bon.
Scuba Dive Tours by Speedboat from Khao Lak
The Blue Dolphin Speedboat day tours to the Richelieu Rock & Surin Islands, Koh Bon & Koh Tachai and the Similan Islands operating every day in high season (approx. November 10th – April 10th). For customers in Khao Lak is a free transfer to the Ban Nam Khem Pier, north of Khao Lak.
Similan Day Tour
Coffee is available at the port before boarding speedboat. You may want to bring something with you to eat during the speedboat ride. The speedboat takes you to the Similan, Koh Bon or the Richelieu Rock. The ride takes about 1 hour. Lunch is served after the first dive.
Richelieu Rock Day Trip – Tour Itinerary
| 7:45 – 8:50am | Pick up from hotels in and near Khao Lak Transfer to Ban Nam Khem Pier |
| 9:00am | Departure from Namkhem Pier |
| 10:00 – 10:30am | Arrive at Richelieu, Similans or Koh Bon. |
| 10:30am | First Dive |
| 12:00pm | Lunch and surface interval |
| 1:00pm | Second Dive |
| 3:30pm | Arrive at Namkhem Pier |
| 4:50pm | Arrive at Hotel |
Blue Dolphin Speedboat
Richelieu Rock, Similan Islands and Koh Bon Day Trip – Contact
Divers at the Similan Islands
