Thailand is one of the world’s most popular diving destinations due to its amazing range of dive sites. Here’s where to find Thailand’s best diving.
Similan Liveaboard Trip Report 9-13 February 2025
Barracuda tornado, fish stampedes at Richelieu and a manta ray at Koh Bon – this was one of the best Similan liveaboard trips I’ve ever been on. Read More
Barracuda Tornado, Koh Tachai, Similan Islands February 2025
Hundreds of barracuda circling over Koh Tachai pinnacle on a Similan Islands liveaboard trip – an absolutely epic encounter Read More
Manta Ray at Koh Bon, Similan Islands, February 2025
A memorable encounter with an oceanic manta ray at Koh Bon on a Similan Islands liveaboard trip in February 2025 Read More
Jacks Tornado, Richelieu Rock, February 2025
Hundreds of bigeye trevally (aka jacks) forming into a tornado at Richelieu Rock dive site in Thailand. Read More
Similan Liveaboard 6 – 10 May 2024
May is the end of the Similan Islands liveaboard season, and also one of the quietest times to enjoy the dive sites. Read More
Diving The Similan Islands 2025: A Quick Guide To Help Plan Your Trip
Diving the Similan Islands is one of Thailand’s great adventures, especially from a liveaboard boat. Here’s a quick guide about what to expect from Similan liveaboard diving. Read More
Similan Islands Dive Sites 2025: What You Can Expect To See At Each Site
The Similan Islands has some world-class scuba diving, and an array of awesome dive sites to explore . See our detailed rundowns of each dive site. Read More
Similan Liveaboard 21 – 25 February 2024
Underwater pictures from a Similan Islands diving liveaboard trip 21 – 25 February 2024 on the Blue Dolphin liveaboard Read More
Similan Liveaboard 15-19 February 2024
Some underwater photos from a Similan Islands diving trip on the Blue Dolphin liveaboard 15 – 19 February 2024 Read More
Similan Liveaboard Report December 2023
Uncharacteristically cold waters during December 2023 in the Similan Islands brought a whole bunch of new marine life up from the deep. Read More
Similan Liveaboard Trip Report October 2023
Thailand’s Similan Islands are open again for the 2023-2024 Similan liveaboard season. Read my report from one of the first Similan liveaboards in October 2023. Read More
MV Blue Dolphin – Similan Islands Liveaboard Boat Review 2023
Blue Dolphin is a new Thailand liveaboard boat which does 4 day diving trips in the Similan Islands, the location of Thailand’s best diving. Here’s my review of the boat itself Read More
Thap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak
Thap Lamu Pier is a busy fishing port near to Khao Lak, Thailand. It’s also the departure and return point for almost all Similan liveaboards Read More
Similan Islands Liveaboard February 2023
A Similan Islands liveaboard trip report from February 2023, diving the Similans, Koh Bon, Tachai and Richelieu Rock from the Blue Dolphin liveaboard (again). Read More
Ao Suthep, Surin Islands, Thailand
Ao Suthep is beautiful hard coral garden in the Surin Islands, often visited by Similan island diving liveaboards and accessible by divers and snorkellers alike. Read More
Similan Islands Liveaboard December 2022
A liveaboard trip report on diving the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock in December 2022, on the new Blue Dolphin liveaboard. Read More
Diving Stonehenge, Koh Lipe, April 2022
One of Koh Lipe’s must-see dive sites, Stonehenge is a stunning technicolor array of soft corals on a 5-to-7-metre deep shallow sandy plateau. Read More
Manta Rays at Koh Bon, Similan Islands, Thailand, March 2022
Close encounters with not one but two previously unseen manta rays at Koh Bon in Thailand’s Similan Islands in late March 2022. Read More
Diving Richelieu Rock, Similan Islands, Thailand, January 2022
Richelieu Rock is widely considered the best dive site in Thailand and used to be super crowded. In 2022, you can dive it without almost anyone else around. Read More
Diving HTMS Chang and Alahambra Rock, Thailand, March 2021
HTMS Chang is Thailand’s biggest shipwreck, and it’s now an awesome sanctuary for marine life too. Coupled with Alabambra Rock, it makes for a great weekend’s diving. Read More
Podcast: Diving Koh Lanta, Thailand – What To Expect
Koh Lanta is the gateway to some of Thailand’s best diving, as well as being a great apres-dive location too. Joe Guilmette describes what makes Koh Lanta’s diving so special.Read More
Similan Islands Liveaboard February 2020
A Similan Islands liveaboard is an affordable way to enjoy Thailand’s best diving – just be prepared to see plenty of other divers in this popular dive location. Read More
The Best Dive Sites In Thailand
Thailand has so many world class dive sites, it can be difficult deciding which ones to visit. Here’s a quick overview to help you make your choice. Read More
Where To See Whale Sharks In Thailand
Whale sharks are the biggest fish in the world, growing up to a staggering 15 metres in length. yet they are completely harmless to humans and one of the most amazing underwater sights for scuba divers in Thailand. Read More
Where to See Manta Rays In Thailand
Manta Rays are one of the most incredible marine life encounters you can have while scuba diving. Here’s where to see manta rays in Thailand to have the best chance of a real-life encounter for yourself. Read More
Myanmar & Similan Islands Liveaboard Trip
A Myanmar and the Similan Islands liveaboard is an excellent combination of greatest hits and exploratory diving, especially if you go to Myanmar’s justifiably famous Black Rock. Read More
Are There Great White Sharks In Thailand?
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the water… it is. Rumours about there being great white sharks in Thailand are greatly exaggerated. Read More
Richie Kohler: Diving The USS Lagarto
Deep Sea Detective Richie Kohler has scuba dived many shipwrecks around the world. The WWII American submarine USS Lagarto, whose final resting place was only discovered three years ago in the Gulf of Thailand, is among the most important to him. Chris Mitchell finds out why. Read More
Luxury Similan Islands Liveaboards
Luxury Similan Islands liveaboards are the ultimate way to dive Thailand’s Similan Islands. Browse luxury liveaboards and check pricing and availability. Read More
Mid-Range Similan Islands Liveaboards
Mid-range Similan Islands liveaboards let you dive the Similans with a balance of comfort and value. View mid-range liveaboards and check pricing and availability. Read More
Budget Similan Islands Liveaboards
Budget Similan Island liveaboards are a great way to dive Thailand’s Similan Islands without breaking the bank. View budget liveaboards and check pricing and availability. Read More
Koh Lanta, Thailand: Manta Ray Paradise
The sleepy island of Koh Lanta is a great base for exploring some of Southern Thailand’s most spectacular dive sites. Read More
Koh Tao: An Introduction
One of the most popular diving destinations in all of South East Asia, the tiny Thai island of Koh Tao provides great diving for beginner and seasoned diver alike. Read More
