SIMILANS LIVEABOARD - Nov 9 - 13 2014 - 8 SPACES LEFT

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Hi there!

My friends and I chartered a 4 day liveaboard around the Similan Islands from Nov 9 5pm to Nov 13 6pm. We initially had 20 divers but 8 of them (all in one group) dropped out due to unforeseen circumstances. Good thing is, there are 8 extra spots to be filled!

You could do your Open Water / Advanced / Nitrox course during the trip and all food / dives (Up to 14 dives during 4 days) will be included. This is on the MV Similan Explorer (Mid-Range) and will depart from Khao Lak (Phuket is the nearest airport) on Nov 9 at 5pm. All Included AOW would cost about US$1.2K and would go down depending on the final #s, we plan on keeping the group small so first come first serve!

More about the Similans here
https://www.google.com/search?q=sim...fOZ_95DvnDNPM:;4GZh6sQmah4utM;NfOZ_95DvnDNPM:

https://www.google.com/search?q=sim...fOZ_95DvnDNPM:;4GZh6sQmah4utM;NfOZ_95DvnDNPM:

The Similan Islands are commonly rated as one of the top 10 dive destinations in the world. The islands lie about 100 km Northwest of Phuket and were declared a National Park in 1982. The Similans are comprised of 9 granite islands which run roughly North to South and numerous small rock outcroppings, with white beaches and tropical jungle above the water and spectacular dive sites in warm, clear waters below the surface.

The diving season for the Similan Islands is from mid/late October through to early May. The diving varies from gently sloping coral reefs to deep rocky gorges and dizzying landscapes. In general, the East coast dive sites are hard coral reef dives, with some soft corals and a huge variety and abundance of marine life. The diving is fairly relaxed, with weak/moderate currents and 20 - 30m visibility the norm.

The West coast sites of the Similan Islands are slightly more challenging due to their depths and variable currents. Here you find the most incredible submarine rock formations, with huge granite boulders, swimthroughs and giant fan corals.

All this has made Similan island dive sites like "Elephant Head", "East of Eden" and "Christmas Point" justly famous. A world of giant underwater boulders, caves, narrow passages, some 500 species of hard and soft corals and an amazing variety of marine life including leopard sharks, guitar rays, whale sharks, manta rays and turtles is waiting to be explored.

Photographers take note that the Similan Islands are also a paradise for muck / macro diving - look out for such photogenic little critters as ghost pipefish, sea moths, frogfish, ribbon eels and nudibranchs. Whatever your pleasure, the Similans will satisfy your desires and give you the diving trip of a lifetime.


If the above sounds interesting, please let me know by responding back to the thread and I will send you more information regarding the trip! Looking forward to meeting more divers (experienced or beginners welcome)!
 

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