South Siam 3 Trips and Prices
Similan Islands (& Koh Bon):
2 days / 1 nights (7 dives)
| Cabin Type | Trip Price | Trip Length | Dives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Cabin | 13,900 THB | 2D / 1N | 7 |
| Twin Cabin | 13,900 THB | 2D / 1N | 7 |
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock:
3 days / 2 nights (11 dives)
| Cabin Type | Trip Price | Trip Length | Dives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Cabin | 22,900 THB | 3D / 2N | 11 |
| Twin Cabin | 22,900 THB | 3D / 2N | 11 |
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock:
4 days / 3 nights (15 dives)
| Cabin Type | Trip Price | Trip Length | Dives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Cabin | 26,900 THB | 4D / 3N | 15 |
| Twin Cabin | 26,900 THB | 4D / 3N | 15 |
South Siam Photos
South Siam 3 Liveaboard Information
South Siam 3 and sister ship South Siam 4 are low budget Thailand liveaboards, both sleeping a maximum of 28 guests with on board accommodation in twin or double air-conditioned cabins, using shared bathrooms. The upper deck has a big shaded open air seating area where all the on board meals are served, plus a smaller indoor air-con saloon where you find a TV and DVD. On the top deck of South Siam 3 there’s a large sun deck.
The South Siam boats are your option for a lower price, short trip that includes the same dive sites normally visited by other liveaboards in 4 – 5 days. There are trips as short as 3 days / 2 nights which include the Similan Islands, Bon and Tachai Islands and Richelieu Rock or you can just do an overnight trip with 7 dives in the Similan islands.
The trips on South Siam 3 or South Siam 4 start with early pick up from hotels in Phuket between 06:00 – 06:30. There is minibus transfer to the port of Thap Lamu, which is around 2 hours drive north from our home at Karon Beach. At the port you meet a speedboat for a further 90 minute dash to the Similan Islands to join one of the South Siam boats. Yes it’s quite a long transfer! We suggest you consider staying in Khao Lak, which is just a few km north of Thap Lamu port. Then you have hotel pick up about 7:45am, and a much easier day!
The last day of a trip with the South Siam boats includes 3 dives at the Similan islands and / or Koh Bon island, followed by the speedboat and minibus transfer again – you can expect to be back in Khao Lak by 4:30pm and back in Phuket by 6:30 – 7pm.
PLEASE NOTE that at busy times the boat is likely to be crowded – day trippers can join some days on these boats. You have up to 28 guests sleeping on the boat, but on changeover days there are new divers arriving and during the middle part of the day, with some day trippers too there can sometimes be 50+ divers. The boat is generally very well organised, but some people may find it a little too busy. If you want a quiet boat, this will probably not suit you. Divers booking on the South Siam boats must have Advanced Open Water certification or Open Water with at least 20-30 dives and have dived in the last year. Divers with less experience or who have not dived for a long time may be able to join, but will need to pay extra for a private divemaster.
South Siam Schedule
Overnight (2 day/1 night) trips can start on one of the 2 boats on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday. if you start Tuesday or Saturday, the diving will include Koh Bon. Other days are in the Similan islands only. 3 day / 2 night trips including the Similan islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock can start Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday. 3 day/2 night trips including only the Similan Islands are possible starting Thursday or Friday. 4 day / 3 night trips you can start any day except Thursday.
Diving Equipment
Rental equipment is provided by Sunrise Divers for our divers on the South Siam liveaboard. Rental price is 500 Baht per day for a set (BCD/regulator/fins/mask/wetsuit) and 250 Baht per day for a dive computer. 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.
Nitrox
Nitrox is not blended on the boat, but if you want to dive Nitrox you can order in advance, price 300 Baht per 12 liter fill. Tanks have to be carried to the boat from the mainland by speedboat.
Courses
PADI Advanced Open Water course is 8,500 Baht. PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) course is 8,500 Baht.
Drinks
Drinking water, coffee, tea and sodas are included. Beers are 50 Baht.
South Siam 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 Itinerary
The itinerary for the most popular 3 day/2 night trip is shown below. You can also do 2 day/1 night, 4 day/3 night or even longer stays on the South Siam boats. Just ask us for details!
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 3 Safety & Specifications
Vessel Information
| Boat Type | Wood Hull Motor Vessel |
| Year Built | 2003 |
| Length | 30 Meters |
| Width | 6.5 Meters |
| Maximum Guests | 28 ++ |
| No. of Cabins | 14 (2 Double, 12 Twin) |
| Engines | 2 x Hino 420 HP |
| Maximum Speed | 10 Knots |
| Nitrox on Board | On request if booked in advance |
Safety Specifications
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!
