Similan Islands Advanced Open Water Diver
Advanced Adventurer Course – Similan Islands & Koh Bon:
2 days / 1 night (7 dives)
| Cabin Type | Trip & Course Price | Trip Length | Dives | Enquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Cabin | 20,400 THB | 2D / 1N | 7 |  |
| Twin Cabin | 20,400 THB | 2D / 1N | 7 | |
TRIP PRICE SCHEDULE 2023 – 2024
Advanced Adventurer Course – Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock:
3 days / 2 nights (11 dives)
| Cabin Type | Trip & Course Price | Trip Length | Dives | Enquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Cabin | 31,700 THB | 3D / 2N | 11 | |
| Twin Cabin | 31,700 THB | 3D / 2N | 11 | |
TRIP PRICE SCHEDULE 2023 – 2024
Advanced Adventurer Course – Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock:
4 days / 3 nights (15 dives)
| Cabin Type | Trip & Course Price | Trip Length | Dives | Enquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Cabin | 37,000 THB | 4D / 3N | 15 | |
| Twin Cabin | 36,700 THB | 4D / 3N | 15 | |
South Siam 4 Photos
South Siam Liveaboard Information
The South Siam 3-4 are low budget liveaboards. The vessels can accommodate maximum 28 guests sleeping in twin or double air-conditioned cabins, with 6 shared bathrooms. On the upper deck you find a large shaded outdoor seating area where large meals are served to hungry divers, plus an indoor air-conditioned lounge equipped with TV and DVD. On the very top deck of the South Siam is a large sundeck.
Dive trips with 3 days and 2 nights including the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and the Richelieu Rock. This include a great variety of diving in a short period. You can do also just do an overnight trip with 7 dives. Please note that there are day trip costumers on board for 2 dives at Similan and Koh Bon.
Note that this boat unlike most other liveaboards, does not provide towels, please bring a towel with you.
Dive trips with the South Siam 4 or South Siam 3 departure very early – pick up time in Phuket is between 6 – 6:30am and Khao Lak between 7:30 – 7:45am. Guests are transferred by minibus to the port of Thap Lamu, around 2 hours drive from our home at Karon Beach. Breakfast is available at the port on departure day before boarding the speedboat. Usually just some toast and coffee, you may want to bring something with you to eat on the minibus ride. At the port you transfer to the speedboat for a 90 minute dash to the Similan Islands to join the dive boat. On your final day you will make 3 dives in Similan, and expect to be back in Phuket by 6 – 7pm. Transfers from / to Khao Lak hotels are also possible and indeed recommended to avoid the 2 hours each-way transfer from/to Phuket.
NOTE that at busy times the boat is likely to be crowded and note that day trippers can join some days too. You have 28 guests sleeping on the boat, plus new divers arriving and on changeover days there can sometimes be 50+ divers. The boat is well run, but some people may find it a little too busy. If you want a quiet boat with less divers, this is not the one for you.
Overnight trips can start on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday. 3 day / 2 night trips can start Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday. 4 day / 3 nights you can start any day except Thursday.
Diving Equipment
Course prices include rental equipment (BCD/regulator/fins/mask/wetsuit), dive computer and dive insurance (max. 500,000 Baht). We have a large equipment room at our dive center with 30 sets of Aqualung BCDs and regulators and a large selection of long and short wetsuits, open heel and full foot fins.
If you need to rent equipment we suggest you meet at our dive center at least 1 day before departure day, so you can try all equipment before departure. We can’t arrange on departure day because these trips have early morning pick up starting 6am, so all equipment is prepared the day before. If not possible to meet at our shop, no problem, we will pack extra equipment in different sizes.
Torches for night dives, no charge. 15 liter tanks available 300 Baht per day.
Drinks
Drinking water, coffee, tea and sodas are included. Beers are 50 Baht.
Check Availability or Make a Reservation
Please complete the form below to send an availability or booking enquiry to Sunrise Divers. You are also welcome to send a direct email to [email protected] or call our mobile hotline +66846264646. We are based in Phuket, Thailand. We will reply as soon as possible with full trip information and details on how to make a booking. Payments can be made by credit card (no card fees) or bank transfer. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
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South Siam 4 Deck Plans
1 Dining Area – 2 Salon – 3 Staff Cabins – 4 Wheelhouse – 5 Dive Platform
6 Dive Deck – 7 Bathrooms – 8 Galley – 9 Staff cabins – 10 Twin cabins
11 Double bed cabins – 12 Compressors – 13 Generators – 14 Engine – 15 Storage – 16 Staff Cabin
South Siam 4 Itinerary
We have included below a typical itinerary for a 3 day/2 night trip. You can also do 2 day/1 night, 4 day/3 night or even longer stays on the South Siam boats.
Itinerary 3 days/2 nights – Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock
| DAY 1 | |
| 05:50 – 07:00 | Pick up from hotels in Phuket* Transfer by minibus to Thap Lamu pier 1 – 2 hours |
| 07:30 – 07:45 | Pick up from hotels in Khao Lak Transfer by minibus to Thap Lamu Pier 15-25 minutes |
| 08:30 | Check in at the pier, light breakfast, pay fees, depart by speedboat to Similan Islands |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Arrive at South Siam Liveaboard |
| 11:00 | First Dive |
| 12:30 | Lunch |
| 14:00 | Second Dive |
| 16:30 | Third Dive |
| 19:00 | Night Dive |
| 20:00 | Dinner |
| DAY 2 | |
| 07:00 | Wake Up, Coffee, First Dive |
| 09:00 | Breakfast |
| 11:00 | Second Dive |
| 12:30 | Lunch |
| 14:00 | Third Dive |
| 17:00 | Late afternoon dive |
| 19:00 | Dinner |
| DAY 3 | |
| 07:00 | Wake Up, Coffee, First Dive |
| 09:00 | Breakfast |
| 11:00 | Second Dive |
| 12:30 | Lunch |
| 14:00 | Third Dive |
| 15:30 | Pack up and disembark Speedboat back to Thap Lamu port |
| 17:00 | Arrive Thap Lamu port | 17:30 | Arrive Khao Lak Hotels | 18:30 – 19:00 | Arrive Phuket Hotels |
South Siam 4 Safety & Specifications
Vessel Information
| Boat Type | Wood Hull Motor Vessel |
| Year Built | 2005 |
| Length | 28 Meters |
| Width | 6.5 Meters |
| Maximum Guests | 28 ++ |
| No. of Cabins | 14 (4 Double, 10 Twin) |
| Engines | 2 x Hino 420 HP |
| Maximum Speed | 10 Knots |
| Nitrox on Board | On request if booked in advance |