ScubaBear14
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I will be visiting Phuket for about 6 to 7 days in about 3 weeks and I am still unsure how I want to go diving. I have 3-4 days of my itinerary dedicated to diving. Unfortunately, I'm on a tight budget since I've been traveling solo throughout Asia since August. I'm debating between a liveaboard or 3 days of dive day trips leaving from Phuket.
Since I am advanced certified, I am interested in a 3 Day liveaboard to spots like the Similans, Koh Bon or Richelieu Rock. However, I am a bit weary of the price tag due to my budget. Most of the trips cost well over 500 USD with rental gear. I also heard it is not the best season to see manta rays and whale sharks. Is the trip still worth it? I recently went to Bali and Komodo. How does the diving in the Similans and Richelieu Rock compare?
If a liveaboard is not worthwhile, how are the days trips to local dive spots like Shark Point and King Cruiser Wreck? Is 3 days of day trips too much? I don't want to get too bored with the sites too fast.
Since I am advanced certified, I am interested in a 3 Day liveaboard to spots like the Similans, Koh Bon or Richelieu Rock. However, I am a bit weary of the price tag due to my budget. Most of the trips cost well over 500 USD with rental gear. I also heard it is not the best season to see manta rays and whale sharks. Is the trip still worth it? I recently went to Bali and Komodo. How does the diving in the Similans and Richelieu Rock compare?
If a liveaboard is not worthwhile, how are the days trips to local dive spots like Shark Point and King Cruiser Wreck? Is 3 days of day trips too much? I don't want to get too bored with the sites too fast.