The South Thailand liveaboards offered here depart from and return to Phuket. With these tours, you can explore the best dive sites and beautiful shores of Phi Phi, Koh Haa, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang and even Koh Lipe with some. The South Thailand liveaboards run between mid-October and mid-May since certain areas are closed during the rainy season.
Who Do we Recommend These Trips?
Primarily, these multi-day trips are ideal for advanced divers with a minimum of 10 logged dives. However, advanced diving courses are available at a discounted rate of 6,900 Baht during the tours. Participation with an Open Water Diver certification is possible with a minimum of 10 logged dives, solely under the supervision of a private dive guide, typically costing 2,000 Baht/day on safaris. If you choose to complete the Advanced Course during the tour, you can save on this cost. The South Thailand liveaboards are suitable for those capable of diving in stronger currents, spending multiple days on a boat, and looking for 3-4 dives per day.
Why Choose Us?
We provide you with excellent customer care, safety and fun.
You will dive in a max 4 divers/dive guide group to get the most out of the dives.
For 1-2 diver groups we provide a private dive guide for 2000 Baht/guide/day extra cost.
For at least 3 divers we provide a private dive guide at no additional cost.
With over 15 years of local experience, we share up-to-date information about the various liveaboards and help you select the most optimal tour and boat for your needs.
You can purchase the tours at the best rates.
Dive with high-quality Aqualung rental equipment if you don’t have your own gear.
We also assist you with transfers, accommodation and personal requests both before and after the trips.
About the Southern Dive Sites
Hin Daeng – The Red Rock
Hin Daeng is the most famous dive site in the southern region, rivaling the beauty of Richelieu Rock. During low tide, only the peaks of the rocks are visible above the water, but beneath the surface, it extends to depths of 30-45 meters, where the rock meets the sandy bottom. Its western and southern sides are adorned with fan corals, purple and red soft corals. On its northern and eastern sides, you’ll find hard corals and pinnacles. The underwater ecosystem is incredibly diverse and impressive. You can discover numerous macro creatures like ghost pipefish, colorful nudibranchs, and countless shrimps in the crevices. Dense schools of fish, such as mackerel, tuna, and trevally, captivate with their mesmerizing actions. Giant yellowtail barracuda, as well as sightings of manta rays and whale sharks, are possible here and at the neighboring Hin Muang, although these encounters are not guaranteed.
Hin Muang – The Purple Rock
Located approximately 100 meters from Hin Daeng, there is a crescent-shaped underwater limestone rock formation. The top of the rock sits at depths of 8-16 meters, while the bottom extends to 45-60 meters into the sandy seabed. Due to its considerable depth and often strong currents, it’s recommended for experienced and advanced divers only. Two buoy lines guide you down to the rock, aiding in the descent. The rock is densely covered in purple soft corals, and among the crevices and corals, you’ll find many special critters. For macro lovers, the longnose hawk fish, harlequin shrimp, and nudibranchs are the highlights. However, the main attraction here is the massive schools of fish, batfish, giant-, yellowtail barracuda, and trevally swirling around the rock. Open-water fish thrive here, especially when it is rich in plankton. Additionally, oceanic mantas, whale sharks, and reef sharks may appear at any moment.
Koh Haa Islands
This island group comprises six small, uninhabited limestone islands. There are numerous dive sites among the islands, with the Cathedral being the most renowned. The underwater caves offer great fun for cavern divers. Koh Haa’s unique rock formations and chimneys also provide a distinctive diving experience. Those with less experience can enjoy the crystal-clear waters of the Laguna and the sloping reefs. The marine life here is similar to that of the Phi Phi Islands, and during the dives, you might encounter everything from tiny macro creatures to dense schools of fish.
Phi Phi Islands
The Phi Phi Islands offer vertical cliffs, turquoise seas, beautiful bays, and exotic marine life waiting to be explored both above and below the water’s surface. Within the Phi Phi National Park, you’ll find numerous dive sites that provide unique experiences. The most beautiful dive sites are Bida Nok, Bida Nai islands, and along the cliffs of Phi Phi Lei. Depending on your experience level, you can dive on coral-covered slopes, walls adorned with soft corals, smaller and larger caves, and through arched rock formations. The marine life is incredibly diverse, and you can spot various unique critters on the walls, from tiny clownfish to ghost pipefish. If you prefer larger fish, barracudas, tunas, jackfish, and mackerels offer spectacular sightings. Additionally, encounters with reef sharks, leopard sharks, and turtles are common. Even whale sharks occasionally visit the area, so it’s worth keeping an eye on the open sea.