Welcome to Big Blue Diving Khao Lak. 

On the West coast of Thailand less than an hour from Phuket airport lies the newly developed seaside resort of Khao Lak. 25 kilometers of holiday coastline. You would really only be advised to go here between the months of October & May as the Rainy Season can get pretty intense with buckets of rain relentlessly pounding down for days at a time. Which is also why Khao Lak boasts a beautiful National Park of enormous trees, & extremely dense jungle featuring a wide variety of native animals from laughing monkeys to timid elephants. By being surrounded by a coastline that stretches as far as the eye can see on side of you & then witnessing the mountainous jungles of Southeast Asia on the other it is not hard to see why Khao Lak has become the fastest growing holiday destination in Thailand.

Khao Lak is also the gateway to  the world famous Similan Islands National Park. The Similans consist of nine beautiful tropical islands, stretching from south to north. Covered with dense forest and surrounded by white sandy beaches with crystal-clear waters, these islands are a magnet for divers from all over the world. Below the surface they offer a variety of different dive sites from deep rock formations with a spectacular array of pelagic schools, to gentle coral gardens featuring a bright mass of colour & a large number of different reef fish.

The Surin Islands boasts arguably Thailands top three Divesites- Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock, (one of Jacques Cousteau's favourite divesites). Regular residents & visitors to this side of Thailand come as large as Whalesharks & Manta Rays, but there is also an enormous array of smaller species aswell like the Ghostpipe Fish & the tiny Harlequin Shrimp.

The best way & most financially economical to incorporate everything you look for in a holiday is on a Liveaboard. These large comfortable vessels will accommodate upto 20 people including guests & crew & will cruise the best divesites over a period of 4 days & 4 nights. You'll wake up every morning surrounded by the tropical warm azure waters of Thailand, the deserted island, the constant sunshine, good food, sociable company & most importantly - world class diving!

We recommend a 4day/ 4 night Liveaboard as it will take you diving at all the best places in the Similans & the 3 dives sites of the Surin Islands. If you choose to do a 3 day Liveaboard, or less than 3 days, you will not allow yourself enough time to soak in the pleasure of the Surin Islands.

Below is a choice of Liveaboards we recommend for their reputation, their service, their boat & their staff but if you can't find what you are looking for then please This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with your desires & we will endeavour to find you just the ticket!

Happy holidays!

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M/V Manta Queen 2 is a perfect addition to the M/V Manta Queen. She can comfortably accommodate 20 guests in spacious air-conditioned cabins. Big salons and wide sun decks invite you to relax and enjoy your holiday while the boats bring you to some of the worlds top ten dive sites. Wide dive decks allow for easy entries and exits. The tanks are refilled with the gear attached to your tank - so all you have to do is what a liveaboard cruise is all about - sleep, eat, relax, chat with fellow divers & dive!

This is one of the largest liveaboards in the Similans. Yet, she never takes more than 22 guests. In 2008 the Mv Oktavia was fully refurbished to include several sofas and armchairs on both the upper deck and on the sundeck making her one of the most comfortable liveaboards in the Similans. All dive staff are medically trained and our equipment is serviced regularly and well maintained. We have a great team of experienced divemasters and dive instructors to share their passion for the underwater world with you. All cabins are air-conditioned and equiped with a fan to allow for maximum air circulation.

Built in 1999, it has a wooden hull, and this means less sound from the engine room. Dolphin Queen has 3 decks. The main deck has 8 cabins for our guests. All cabins are air conditioned, except 2 single cabins in the bow of the boat which have fans. This is for guests who have problems with A/C. There are 2 more cabins with double beds on the upper deck. All cabins have 220v plugs, so you can charge your battery packs or your lights. On the main deck at the stern is the dive platform which has more than ample room to store and put on your gear. There are also 2 Bauer compressors with an air cooler and 40 tanks. There are 3 spacious toilets with showers and 2 showers on the dive deck. The galley is also on the main deck.

M.V. White Manta

The White Manta was designed and owned by cruise leader Vincent Chew who has more than 20 years of diving experience diving in the South China Sea. The boats were built by divers for divers. Our Highly Experienced Crew take Great Pride in Exceptional Service Whilst Always Maintaining Safety. With 8 Luxurious Air Conditioned Cabins, an Extensive Dive Deck, Lounge Equipped with TV and DVD & Full Compliment of Safety Equipment, This Vessel is Truly Comfortable. Relax, Enjoy Delicious Thai & Western Food All Day Long. 

Welcome to M.V. Black Manta, the Latest in 5 Star Live Aboard Luxury Cruises. We Operate in the Famous Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Koh Surin, Richelieu Rock and as Far as The Mergui Archepelago. Our Highly Experienced Crew take Great Pride in Exceptional Service Whilst Always Maintaining Safety. With 9 Luxurious Ensuite Cabins, an Extensive Dive Deck, Huge Lounge Equipped with Plasma T.V. & a Full Compliment of Safety Equipment, This Vessel is Truly State of the Art.