Similan Islands Day Trip
Thursdays and Fridays
฿6,100 Per Person
- Two Open Water Dives
- Certified Divers Only
- Breakfast & Lunch
- Small Dive Groups
- Return Hotel Transfers
- Phuket + Khao Lak
Your Day At A Glance
Day Trip Schedule
Hotel Pickup
Your Phuket pickup is confirmed before the trip.
Thap Lamu Pier & Speedboat
Arrive at Thap Lamu Pier and join the speedboat transfer.
Arrive at the Liveaboard
Meet the team onboard for the boat and dive briefing.
Dive One — Similan Islands
Begin the first of two dives around the Similan Islands.
Lunch Onboard
Enjoy a freshly cooked lunch onboard between dives.
Dive Two — Similan Islands
Return to the water for the second Similan Islands dive.
Speedboat to the Mainland
Join the speedboat transfer back to the mainland.
Arrive at Thap Lamu Pier
Continue from the pier by road for the return to Phuket.
Return to Your Hotel
Approximate hotel arrival, depending on location and traffic.
Please note: Times and running order are approximate and may change with weather, sea and operating conditions.
Payable On Board
These items are paid for directly on board by cash or card. The smaller converted amount is an approximate planning guide.
The ฿6,100 per-person trip price includes return hotel transfers, two dives, breakfast and lunch. National Park fees and rental scuba equipment are not included. Bring your own gear or choose optional rental equipment below.
- National Park Fees฿700 THB
- Full Set of Rental Scuba Gear฿500 THB
- Private Dive Guide฿2,500 THB
- Nitrox per cylinder฿300 THB
- 15-Litre Cylinder฿300 THB
Individual Equipment View prices
- Dive Computer฿200 THB
- BCD฿200 THB
- Regulator฿200 THB
- Torch฿200 THB
- Wetsuit฿100 THB
- Boots฿100 THB
- Fins฿100 THB
Private guide: ฿2,500 per guide per day. Open Water divers require a private guide; one guide can accompany up to two Open Water divers. Please request your equipment and any private guide when booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check availability?
Message us on WhatsApp or use our Contact us page. Tell us your preferred departure date, number of guests, and each diver’s certification and recent diving experience.
We’ll let you know if there’s space on your preferred departure date.
How do I book and pay?
Once we confirm availability, we will send you a secure payment request.
- More than 30 days before departure: pay a 50% deposit to secure your booking. The remaining 50% is due 30 days before departure. You are welcome to pay in full earlier.
- 30 days or fewer before departure: full payment is required when booking.
We will send your written booking confirmation once your place has been secured and the required payment has been received.
Please pay your balance by the deadline shown on your invoice. If it is not paid on time, your reservation may be cancelled and the cancellation policy below will apply.
Do I need scuba-diving insurance?
Thailand Divers requires all certified divers joining scuba day trips, liveaboards or courses for certified divers to have their own suitable scuba-diving insurance before diving. This includes Refresher, Advanced Open Water, Nitrox and Deep Diver courses. Insurance is not included in these bookings.
Your existing travel insurance or personal dive insurance is acceptable if it covers your planned scuba diving in Thailand, including the activities, maximum depth and all dive dates, with cover for dive-accident medical treatment, emergency evacuation and recompression chamber treatment. Check eligibility, limits and exclusions with your insurer and bring confirmation of cover.
If you already have suitable cover, you do not need to buy another policy. If you need cover, see our scuba insurance guide and DAN short-term option. Check the policy before purchasing.
Scuba-diving accident cover is included for Discover Scuba Diving, Explore Scuba and Open Water students during their booked course, subject to eligibility and policy terms. These students do not need to arrange separate scuba cover for those course activities. This does not replace travel insurance or cover later certified fun dives.
Can Non-Divers join the trip?
No: I am afraid that there are no suitable snorkelling locations at this destination.
Special Dietary Requirements?
Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal or Gluten Free, please inform us when booking if you require one of these options.
While we may not be able to accommodate every requirement please let us know in advance and we’ll make every effort to ensure there is food available for you.
In addition, we can help you store your own food on the boat if required.
Do you have DIN adapters?
Yes:
If you are bringing your own regulators and need a DIN adapter then these are 100 Thailand Baht per day to rent.
Can I have a private divemaster?
Yes. Open Water certified divers can join with a private divemaster guide at an additional ฿2,500 per guide per day. One private guide can accompany up to two Open Water divers. Advanced Open Water divers and above can join the standard guided group or book a private guide at the same daily rate.
Please request your private guide when booking so we can confirm availability and a dive plan suited to your certification and experience.
What happens if I cancel?
Please contact us as soon as your plans change. We will try to move your trip to another available date. Date changes depend on availability and do not restart the original cancellation period.
Send your cancellation by WhatsApp or by email. The date we receive your message determines which cancellation period applies.
- More than 20 days before departure: you receive a refund of what you have paid, minus one ฿2,500 fee per reservation. This fee covers booking administration, cancellation handling and payment charges. It applies once to the whole reservation, regardless of how many people are booked.
- 20–11 days before departure: you receive a 60% refund of the total booking.
- 10–8 days before departure: you receive a 40% refund of the total booking.
- Seven days or fewer before departure, or no-show: no refund is due.
The 60% and 40% refunds apply to bookings paid in full. Any unpaid balance will be deducted from the refund.
These periods are measured before your scheduled departure date. Refunds cannot exceed the amount you have paid. Your legal rights are not affected.
What if Thailand Divers cancels my trip?
If we have to cancel your trip, we will offer another available date where possible. If that does not work for you, we will refund everything you have paid to Thailand Divers for this booking, including your deposit. No cancellation or administration fee will be deducted.
Can Open Water Certified divers go on the day trip?
Yes. Open Water certified divers can join with a private divemaster guide at an additional ฿2,500 per guide per day. One private guide can accompany up to two Open Water divers. Advanced Open Water divers and above can join the standard guided group or book a private guide at the same daily rate.
Please request your private guide when booking so we can confirm availability and a dive plan suited to your certification and experience.
What is the weekly dive schedule?
2026–2027 day-trip schedule
28 October 2026 – 12 May 2027
Swipe across the table to see all dives.
| Day | Pier | Dive 1 | Dive 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Namkhem | Richelieu Rock | Richelieu Rock |
| Monday | Namkhem | Pakkard Bay | Turtle Bay |
| Tuesday | Namkhem | Richelieu Rock | Richelieu Rock |
| Wednesday | Taplamu | Koh Bon | Koh Bon |
| Thursday | Taplamu | Stonehenge | West of Eden |
| Friday | Taplamu | Three Trees | North Point |
| Saturday | Namkhem | Tachai Reef or Tachai Pinnacle | Tachai Pinnacle |
Dive sites may change due to weather, sea conditions and safety requirements.
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Similan Islands Day Trip
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Is your cover ready?
Certified divers need their own suitable scuba-diving insurance for our day trips, liveaboards and certified-diver courses. Existing travel or dive insurance is acceptable if it covers your planned dives. If you need cover, explore DAN’s short-term option.
Check the policy’s eligibility, dates, activities, depth limits and exclusions before buying. Advertisement: Thailand Divers may receive a referral benefit from DAN.
