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2 DIFFERENT LIVEABOARD DIVE CRUISES
JTB (Join Tour Basis) - Diving Clubs - Diving Groups - Single Divers
10 Days - 9 Nights - 9 Diving Days
CRUISE 1: PHI-PHI - HA YAI - HIN DAENG - HIN MUANG - SIMILAN - SURIN - RICHELIEU ROCK
CRUISE 2: PHI-PHI - HA YAI - HIN DAENG - HIN MUANG - TARUTAO - HIN PAAD MILE - SIMILAN

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CRUISE 1: PHI-PHI - HA YAI - HIN DAENG - HIN MUANG - TARUTAO
HIN PAAD MILE - SIMILAN
10 Days - 9 Nights - 9 Diving Days

JOUR 1 - DIMANCHE, LUNDI ou MARDI - Liveboard dive cruise to Koh Phi-Phi
- 15:00 - 16:30 - Transfert de l'hôtel au centre de plongée Seafarer Divers à la baie de Chalong, puis embarquement et briefing à bord du "MV Andaman Seafarer".
- 16:30 - 20:00 - Dîner, coucher de soleil et navigation vers l’île de Koh Phi-Phi Lay (Maya Bay).
- 20:00 - 05:30 - Nuit à l’île de Koh Phi-Phi Lay (Maya Bay).
JOUR 2 - Liveboard dive cruise to Koh Ha Yai, Koh Adang islands
- 05:30 - 08:00 - Navigation vers les îles de Koh Ha Yai.
- 08:00 - 09:30 - 1 plongée à l’île N°5 de Koh Ha Yai (The Twin Cathedral/ 2 grottes).
- 09:30 - 13:00 - Navigation vers Hin Daeng et Hin Muang.
- 13:00 - 18:00 - 3 plongées (1 est facultative) à Hin Daeng et Hin Muang.
- 18:00 - 02:00 - Navigation vers les îles de Koh Adang (Archipel de Tarutao).
- 02:00 - 07:30 - Nuit à l’île de Koh Adang.
JOUR 3 - Liveboard dive cruise to Koh Lipe, Koh Adang, Koh Rawi Islands
- 07:30 - 08:30 - 1 plongée à Jabang Channel (Sec immergé).
- 08:30 - 12:00 - Visite de l’île de Koh Lipe et/ou de l’île de Koh Adang pour escalader au sommet du fameux "View Point" et/ou se relaxer sur la plage et/ou prendre un pot au restaurant du parc national.
- 12:00 - 13:00 - Navigation vers Hin Paad Mile (Sec immergé).
- 13:00 - 17:30 - 2 plongées à Hin Paad Mile (Sec immergé).
- 17:30 - 19:00 - Navigation vers l’île de Koh Rawi.
- 19:00 - 20:30 - 1 plongée de nuit à l’île de Koh Rawi.
- 20:30 - 07:30 - Dîner et nuit à l’île de Koh Rawi.
JOUR 4 - Liveboard dive cruise to Koh Butang, Koh Rok Nok Islands
- 07:30 - 09:00 - 1 plongée à l’île de Koh Butang (Ile de Koh Lokoi, île de Koh Sawang, île de Koh Palai).
- 09:00 - 10:00 - Navigation vers Hin Paad Mile (Sec immergé).
- 10:00 - 17:00 - 3 plongées (1 est facultative) à Hin Paad Mile (Sec immergé).
- 17:00 - 01:00 - Dîner et navigation vers les îles de Koh Rok Nok.
- 01:00 - 06:00 - Nuit aux îles de Koh Rok Nok.
JOUR 5 - Liveboard dive cruise to Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Phi-Phi
- 06:00 - 08:00 - Navigation vers Hin Daeng et Hin Muang.
- 08:00 - 12:00 - 2 plongées à Hin Daeng et Hin Muang.
- 12:00 - 13:30 - Déjeuner et navigation vers les îles de Koh Ha Yai.
- 13:30 - 15:00 - 1 plongée à l’île N° 1 de Koh Ha Yai Nua (Tombant et grotte en forme de cheminée).
- 15:00 - 18:30 - Navigation vers l’île de Koh Phi-Phi Lay (Maya Bay).
- 18:30 - 20:00 - 1 plongée de nuit à l’île de Koh Phi-Phi Lay (Maya Bay).
- 20:00 - 07:30 - Nuit à l’île de Koh Phi-Phi Lay (Maya Bay).
JOUR 6 - Liveboard dive cruise to Koh Phi-Phi Islands
- 07:30 - 18:30 - 3 plongée aux îles Phi-Phi (Hin Bida, île de de Koh Bida Nok, île de de Koh Bida Nai, île de Koh Phi-Phi Lay).
- 18:30 - 20:00 - 1 night dive at Koh Phi-Phi Lay Island (Maya Bay).
- 20:00 - 06:00 - Night at Koh Phi-Phi Lay Island (Maya Bay).
JOUR 7 - Liveboard dive cruise to Hin Musang, Koh Doc Mai Islands
- 06:00 - 07:30 - Navigation vers Hin Musang (King Cruiser Wreck, Shark Point Reef, Anemone Reef).
- 07:30 - 09:00 - 1 plongée à Hin Musang (King Cruiser Wreck, Shark Point Reef, Anemone Reef).
- 09:00 - 10:00 - Navigation vers l’île de Koh Doc Mai.
- 10:00 - 11:30 - 1 plongée à l’île de Koh Doc Mai (Tombant avec 2 grottes).
- 11:30 - 13:00 - Navigation vers la baie de Chalong.
- 13:00 - 16:30 - Escale à la baie de Chalong pour le ravitaillement en nourriture, glace, eau et diesel.
- 16:30 - 02:30 - Dîner, coucher de soleil et navigation vers l’île de Koh Similan (Donald Duck Bay) ou l’île de Koh Bangu (Mooring Bay).
- 02:30 - 08:00 - Nuit à l’île de Koh Similan (Donald Duck Bay) ou à l’île de Koh Bangu (Mooring Bay).
JOUR 8 - Liveboard dive cruise to Koh Bangu, Koh Similan Islands
- 08:00 - 18:30 - 3 plongées à l’île de Koh Bangu (Christmas Point, Rocky Point, Breakfast Bend, Mooring Bay) et à l’île de Koh Similan (Turtle Rock, Donald Duck Bay, Waterfall Bay). Visite de l’île de Koh Similan (Donald Duck Bay) pour escalader le fameux rocher de "Sail Rock" et/ou se relaxer sur la plage.
- 18:30 - 20:00 - 1 plongée de nuit à l’île de Koh Similan (Donald Duck Bay) ou à l’île de Koh Bangu (Mooring Bay).
- 20:00 - 08:00 - Dîner et nuit à l’île de Koh Similan (Donald Duck Bay) ou à l’île de Koh Bangu (Mooring Bay).
JOUR 9 - Liveboard dive cruise to Hin Pusa, Koh Ha, Similan Islands
- 08:00 - 18:30 - 3 plongées à Hin Pusa (Elephant Rock, Southern Elephant Rock Pinnacle), à l’île de Koh Payu (East of Eden, Deep Six, West of Eden) et à l’île de Koh Ha (Anita Reef, Mooring Bay). Visite de l’île de Koh Miang pour grimper au fameux "View Point" et/ou se détendre sur l’une des 2 plages et/ou prendre un pot au restaurant du parc national.
- 18:30 - 20:00 - 1 plongée de nuit à l’île de Koh Ha (Mooring Bay) ou à l’île de Koh Miang (Honeymoon Bay).
- 20:00 - 05:45 - Dîner et nuit à l’île de Koh Ha (Mooring Bay) ou à l’île de Koh Miang (Honeymoon Bay).
JOUR 10 - Liveboard dive cruise to Hin Pae, Similan Islands
- 05:45 - 07:00 - Navigation vers les haut-fonds de Hin Phae (Shark fin Reef).
- 07:00 - 08:00 - Première plongée à Hin Phae (Boulder City, Castle Rock, Coral Garden, plongée dérivante le long de Shark Fin Reef).
- 08:00 - 09:00 - Petit déjeuner et repos entre les 2 plongées.
- 09:00 - 10:00 - Deuxième plongée à Hin Phae (Boulder City, Castle Rock, Coral Garden, plongée dérivante le long de Shark Fin Reef).
- 10:00 - 19:00 - Déjeuner et dîner durant la navigation vers la baie de Chalong. - 19:00 - 20:30 - Débarquement et transfert à l’hôtel.

Phuket - Liveboard Dive Cruise Schedule 2008-2009 - Thailand

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SIMILAN - RICHELIEU- PHI PHI 10 days - 9 nights - 9 diving days	PRICES
VIP PASSENGER 3 cabins - maximum 2 passengers per cabin
Per diver (tanks & weights) Per Nitrox diver (tanks & weights) Per non-diver	xx,xxx Baht xx,xxx Baht xx,xxx Baht	1,350 €uro 1,485 €uro 1,215 €uro
FIRST CLASS PASSENGER 2 cabins - maximum 4 passengers per cabin
Per diver (tanks & weights) Per Nitrox diver (tanks & weights) Per non-diver	xx,xxx Baht xx,xxx Baht xx,xxx Baht	1,170 €uro 1,305 €uro 1,035 €uro

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Cruises include
transfers to and from hotel (Airport transfers are not included), full-board accommodation in A/C cabins on our vessel "MV Andaman Seafarer", drinking water, tea, coffee, chocolate, towel, unlimited dive time, Divemaster/Instructor supervision, tanks and weights.

Cruises do not include
National Park Fees, beers, soft-drinks, dive equipment and tip for the crew. Tank (100cf/15L): 300 Baht (+/- 6.60 €uro) per diving day.

REMARKS
- Liveaboard dive cruises are available from the end of October until beginning of May.
- There are the best liveaboard dive cruises for dive clubs, dive groups or single divers.
- On request by small group or individuals, any scheduled liveaboard dive cruise without confirmed reservations may be replaced either by a shorter or longer liveaboard dive cruise or by a private liveaboard dive cruise. In the case of a Join Tour Basis liveaboard dive cruise, Seafarer Divers will fill up the remaining places in order to complete the cruise.
- On request before departure, itinerary and meals (Thai, Eurasian, Chinese, Vegetarian and Muslim) may be up to the group.
- National Park fees:Admission for Thai: 80 Baht (+/- 1.70 €uro). Admission for foreigner: 400 Baht (+/- 8.40 €uro). Admission for child (Thai & Foreigner alike): 50% discount. Extra for Diver (Thai & Foreigner alike): 200 Baht (+/- 4.20 €uro) per diving day. http://www.dnp.go.th

Phuket - Liveboard Dive Cruise Schedule 2008-2009 - Thailand

CRUISE 2 : PHI-PHI - HA YAI - HIN DAENG - HIN MUANG - SIMILAN - SURIN - RICHELIEU ROCK
10 Days - 9 Nights - 9 Diving Days

DAY 1 - SUNDAY, MONDAY or TUESDAY
- 15:00 - 16:30 - Transfer from the hotel to the dive center Seafarer Divers at Chalong Bay, then boarding and briefing on board the "MV Andaman Seafarer".
- 16:30 - 20:00 - Dinner, sunset cruise and navigation to Koh Phi-Phi Lay Island (Maya Bay).
- 20:00 - 05:30 - Night at Koh Phi-Phi Lay Island (Maya Bay).
DAY 2
- 05:30 - 08:00 - Navigation to Koh Ha Yai Islands.
- 08:00 - 09:30 - 1 dive at Koh Ha Yai Island N°5 (The Twin Cathedral/ 2 caves).
- 09:30 - 13:00 - Navigation to Hin Daeng and Hin Muang.
- 13:00 - 18:00 - 3 dives (1 is optional) at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang.
- 18:00 - 20:00 - Navigation to Koh Rok Nok Islands.
- 20:00 - 06:00 - 1 night dive (Optional) and night at Koh Roc Nok Islands.
DAY 3
- 06:00 - 08:00 - Navigation to Hin Daeng and Hin Muang.
- 08:00 - 12:00 - 2 dives at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang.
- 12:00 - 13:30 - Lunch and navigation to Koh Ha Yai Islands.
- 13:30 - 15:00 - 1 dive at Koh Ha Yai Nua N° 1 (Chimney cave and drop-off wall).
- 15:00 - 18:30 - Navigation to Koh Phi-Phi Lay Island (Maya Bay).
- 18:30 - 20:00 - 1 night dive at Koh Phi-Phi Lay Island (Maya Bay).
- 20:00 - 06:00 - Night at Koh Phi-Phi Lay Island (Maya Bay).
DAY 4
- 06:00 - 07:30 - Navigation to Hin Musang (King Cruiser Wreck, Shark Point Reef, Anemone Reef).
- 07:30 - 09:00 - 1 dive at Hin Musang (King Cruiser Wreck, Shark Point Reef, Anemone Reef).
- 09:00 - 10:00 - Navigation to Koh Doc Mai Island.
- 10:00 - 11:30 - 1 dive at Koh Doc Mai Island (2 caves and drop-off).
- 11:30 - 13:00 - Navigation to Chalong Bay.
- 13:00 - 16:30 - Short stop at Chalong bay for food, ice, water and diesel supply.
- 16:30 - 03:30 - Dinner, sunset cruise and navigation to Koh Bon Island (Mooring Bay).
- 03:30 - 08:00 - Night at Koh Bon Island (Mooring Bay).
DAY 5
- 08:00 - 09:30 - 1 dive at Koh Bon Island (Manta Point Pinnacle, Bon Pinnacle, Drift Dive on West Side, Mooring Bay).
- 09:30 - 11:30 - Navigation to Koh Tachai Island.
- 11:30 - 12:30 - 1 dive at Koh Tachai Island (Tachai Pinnacle, Tachai Reef, Charlie’s, West Side Rocky Slope).
- 12:30 - 15:30 - Navigation to Richelieu Rock.
- 15:30 - 18:00 - 2 dives (1 is optional) at Richelieu Rock.
- 18:00 - 19:30 - Navigation to Koh Surin Islands.
- 19:30 - 20:30 - 1 night dive (Optional) at Koh Surin Tai Island.
- 20:30 - 07:30 - Dinner and night at Koh Surin Tai Island.
DAY 6
- 07:30 - 08:30 - 1 Dive at Koh Surin Islands (Koh Torinla Island, Koh Surin Tai Island, West Rock Pinnacle).
- 08:30 - 12:00 - Visit of the typical Moken Village (Sea-Gypsy) at Koh Surin Tai Island following by a 2 km trekking of about one hour between Ao Mai Ngam Beach and Ao Chong Khad Beach along the coast with secluded beaches and through rainforest at Koh Surin Nua Island.
- 12:00 - 13:30 - Lunch and Navigation to Richelieu Rock.
- 13:30 - 17:30 - 2 dives at Richelieu Rock.
- 17:30 - 00:30 - Navigation to Koh Similan Islands.
- 00:30 - 08:00 - Night at Koh Similan Islands (Donald Duck Bay) or at Koh Bangu Island (Mooring Bay).
DAY 7
- 08:00 - 18:30 - 3 dives at Koh Bangu Island (Christmas Point, Rocky Point, Breakfast Bend, Mooring Bay) and Koh Similan Island (Turtle Rock, Donald Duck Bay, Waterfall Bay). Visit of Koh Similan Island to climb on top of the famous "Sail Rock" and relax on the beach.
- 18:30 - 20:00 - 1 night dive at Koh Similan Island (Donald Duck Bay) or Koh Bangu Island (Mooring Bay).
- 20:00 - 08:00 - Dinner and night at Koh Similan Island (Donald Duck Bay) or Koh Bangu Island (Mooring Bay).
DAY 8
- 08:00 - 18:30 - 3 dives at Hin Pusa (Elephant Rock, Southern Elephant Rock Pinnacle) and Koh Similan Island (Beacon Reef & Wreck). Visit of Koh Similan Island and relax on the beach.
- 18:30 - 20:00 - 1 night dive at Koh Similan Island (Beacon Reef, West Side Rocky Slope).
- 20:00 - 08:00 - Dinner and night at Koh Similan Island (Beacon Reef, West Side Rocky Slope).
DAY 9
- 08:00 - 18:30 - 3 dives at Koh Payu Island (East of Eden, Deep Six, West of Eden) and Koh Ha Island (Anita Reef, Mooring Bay). Visit of Koh Miang Island to climb on top of the famous "View Point" and/or relax on the two beaches and/or have a drink at National Park Headquarter Restaurant.
- 18:30 - 20:00 - 1 night dive at Koh Ha Island (Mooring Bay) or Koh Miang Island (Honeymoon Bay).
- 20:00 - 05:45 - Night at Koh Ha Island (Mooring Buoy) or Koh Miang Island (Honeymoon Bay).
DAY 10
- 05:45 - 07:00 - Navigation to Hin Phae (Shark fin Reef).
- 07:00 - 08:00 - First dive at Hin Phae (Boulder City, Castle Rock, Coral Garden, drift dive along Shark Fin Reef).
- 08:00 - 09:00 - Breakfast and dive interval.
- 09:00 - 10:00 - Second dive at Hin Phae (Boulder City, Castle Rock, Coral Garden, drift dive along Shark Fin Reef).
- 10:00 - 19:00 - Lunch and dinner during the navigation to Chalong Bay.
- 19:00 - 20:30 - Disembarking and transfer to the hotel.

Phuket - Liveboard Dive Cruise Schedule 2008-2009 - Thailand

LIVEABOARD DIVE CRUISES WITH MV ANDAMAN SEAFARER

- Many divers have seen a lot of advertising in dive magazines about diving in Burma and asked us the possibility of liveaboard dive cruises in Burma with MV Andaman Seafarer. Today we can confirm that Seafarer Divers will not plan any dive cruise with our vessel MV Andaman Seafarer to Mergui Archipelago or Burma Banks. Comments from divers who had been diving with other dive operators in Burma have confirmed that the visibility (not better than Surin, Phi-Phi or Phuket area), the coral reefs (anchoring and dynamiting), the fish (no more big fish: over fishing and dynamiting) are not as good as at the dive sites at Hin Daeng or Hin Muang, Similan or Surin Islands National Parks, without mentioning the entry/exit problems (Burma closes or opens its border without any warning).
- Chief of the Similan Islands Marine National Park is warning tour and dive tour operators that it is illegal to bring tourists into the marine park during the monsoon season when the seas are rough and dangerous. The park is closing every year from the beginning of May until the end of October.
- MV Andaman Seafarer is a convivial liveaboard dive vessel where each diver may be able to get his/her own privacy with a capacity per cruise of 8-14 divers and 6 crew members at most. Most of our guests enjoy coming back year after year and enjoy sending their friends for those key points to MV Andaman Seafarer.
- Most of the time divers like to bring aperitifs, spirits, whisky, and wine for the late afternoons or evening parties.
- MV Andaman Seafarer has 3 "VIP" cabins and 2 "First Class" cabins. Each 2 "First Class" cabins for 4 persons can be booked as "VIP" cabins for 2 persons per cabin only. Therefore, 10-12 persons will share the whole vessel MV Andaman Seafarer.

Minimum diving level for a liveaboard on MV Andaman Seafarer:
- For divers' comfort and safety, the drop-offs and pick-ups of buddy teams are made with our 4.7m Avon Rib dinghy equipped with a ladder and an outboard engine of 40 HP. Each dinghy rotation takes 4-5 divers at once. That way, fish are not scared and each diver will get more chance for better encounters.
- Divers must be comfortable in water and be certified at least CMAS 2* Diver or PADI Advanced, equivalence or higher levels with at least 30 logged dives.
- Divers will dive in buddy teams of 2-3 divers.
- Most of our divers booked on a liveaboard dive cruise with MV Andaman Seafarer are experienced ones and are certified CMAS 2* or 3* Diver, PADI Advanced, PADI Rescue, Divemaster, Instructor or equivalence from other diving associations with hundreds of logged dives and most of them are keen underwater photographers.
- Divemaster/Instructor supervision is provided during our liveaboard dive cruises aboard MV Andaman Seafarer but the service of a private Divemaster/Instructor guiding during each dive is only provided on request prior the liveaboard and will be charged an extra fee per diver.
- CMAS 1* Diver, PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent certified diver who can not dive as a buddy diver with their friends will have to book the service of a professional Divemaster/Instructor guiding them during all dives or plan a TDA/CMAS 2* Diver course and/or a PADI Advanced course with a TDA/CMAS/PADI Instructor during the liveaboard.
- PADI Nitrox course may be taught during liveaboard dive cruises

Phuket - Liveboard Dive Cruise Schedule 2008-2009 - Thailand

VISITED ISLANDS AND DIVE SITES DURING LIVEABOARD DIVE CRUISES
SIMILAN ISLANDS ARCHIPELAGOS.
Topography:
Consists of numerous islands with high and steep granite mountain, beaches and rocks formation of many shapes. There is no mud at all along the beaches, so the sands are very clean, white and very fine. Some islands do have hills in the area, which are usually quite tall with the highest top of 244 meters above mean sea level, while some islands are of flat area surrounded by sand dunes and coral reefs.
Beach Forest - open forest with scattered plants at approximate height of not over 15 meters such as Terminalia catappa, Barringtonia asiatica, Callophyllum inophyllum. Small perennials and large shrub not exceeding 10 meters in height found are Xylocarpus gaugeticus, Herltiera littoralis, Hibiscus tiliaceus which is a smaller shrub found are Capparis micracautha, Breynia vitris-idaea Fischer, Pandanus odoratissimus. Grounds covering plants common in the area are beans, Vigna sp., Spilanthes sp., Ischaemum barbatum, Lophatherum gracile, Hoya parasittrica, Asplenium nidus.
Scrub Forest - habitat for shrubs which can develop on grounds with soil depth of not exceeding 30 centimeters. A few cacti can be found while more common shrubs found are Cercus spp., Dracaena spp., Memecylon caeruleum, Cleistanhus polyphyllus.
Primary Forest - habitation for perennials at a height of 20 meters or above such as Dipterocarpus costatus, Dipterocarpus boudii, Shores spp., Lower perennials at 15-20 meters in height are palaquium obovatum, Eugenia denaiflora, Wrightia sp., 10-15 meters in height are Hydnocarpus ilicifolius, Semecarpus curtisii, Diospyros wallichii. Bambusa sp., Calamus longisetus, Plam, Amydrium medium and Bauhinia glauca are also found with other creepers and parasites such as betel pepper, bauhinia and orchid. Above the sea surrounding each island lies Beach forest, which steadily becomes Tropical forest further inland. Important tree species include Manilkara sp. Cordia subcordia, and Tournefotia argentia.
Flora and Fauna:
A survey conducted in 1992 revealed that 39 species of birds can be found on the nine islands. Resident species include the Brahminy Kite, and the White-breasted Waterhen, while migratory species include the Pintail Snipe, and Grey Wagtail. Temporary migratory species include the Barn Swallow, Cattle Egret, Watercock, and the Roseate Tern. The most commonly seen species include the Pacific Reef-Egret, Nicobar Pigeon, Pied Imperial Pigeon, White-bellied Sea-Eagle, and the Collared Kingfisher.
The environment of Koh Similian National Park is obviously that of a small island, wherever you go, you are not far from the sea. Natural fresh water reserves are few, and as a result, large mammal species cannot exist. Surveys have revealed that 27 species of small mammals exist within the park, including 16 species of bats namely: black-bearded tomb bat, lesser false vampire bat, intermediate horseshoe bat, lesser bent-winged bat and the hairless bat. 3 species of squirrels can be found including the gray-cheeked flying squirrel. 4 species of rats: yellow Rajah rat, ricefield rat, roof rat and noisy rat can be seen scurrying around as well. Finally, the more unusual but fairly common residents include the bush tailed porcupine, common palm civet, flying lemur and the bottlenose dolphin. 22 species of reptiles and amphibians can be found in the park including the banded krait, reticulated python, white-lipped pit viper, common pit viper, garden blue lizard, hawksbill turtle, leather turtle, bengal monitor lizard, common water monitor lizard, ornate froglet, common asiatic frog, marsh frog, and the common bush frog. Finally, another most interesting species located in the Koh Similan Islands is called the hairy leg mountain land crab. This crab is found in such large numbers you will be sure to see many just by walking around a bit. No matter where you are on the island, seeing this creature will be a reminder you are never far from water
Marine life: Visibility: 20-40m. Depth 3-40m.
Beneath the sea at Koh Similan National Park lies a complex ecosystem commonly called the rainforest of the sea: the coral reef. The major residents of the reef are coral and the closely related sea anemones; of the Phylum Cnidaria, Class Anthozoa, which contains all radically symmetrical invertebrate animals. Corals and sea anemones exist as individual polyps living in either solitary or mostly colonial forms. The polyps of hard corals construct communal limestone homes which are built up into a multitude of shapes and sizes eventually giving rise to a coral reef. Soft corals have soft bodies made of large numbers of identical polyps connected by fleshy tissue (Zooxanthallae). These soft corals contain small algae within their tissues which are able to convert the sun's energy into food. This cooperative relationship is known as symbiosis and also exists in hard corals, clams and other marine organisms. There are several factors that support good environment for the reef i.e. temperature, salinity, light, wave and tide, sedimentation and nutrient. Therefore, healthy coral reef can be found easily in the Andaman Sea comparing to the Gulf of Thailand. In Andaman Sea, coral reefs are able to be classified as deep water and medium water. For the deep water coral reef grow down to 30 m. Of course, in this case water allows enough light for the algae. This reef type is mostly found in Koh Similan Islands and Koh Surin Islands. For the rest area, medium water coral reef grows between 8-15 m beneath the surface. Coral can also be classified to fall into these structural categories: massive, columnar, encrusting, branching, foliceaous, laminar and free-living coral. The hard corals found in Koh Similian Islands National Park are deep water species of mostly staghorn coral types (Acropora echinata) and the smaller cauliflower shaped types (Seriatopora histrix). Many other species of marine life co-exist within the coral reef: Gorgonian sea fans, flower-like soft coral, several species of crabs, spiny painted lobsters, squid, sponges, sea cucumbers and giant clams.

KOH BON & KOH TACHAI.
Marine life: Visibility: 20-40m. Depth: 3-40m.
Both are tall, rocky islands, and offer varied and beautiful underwater scenery. At Koh Bon, a steep, rocky point, which plunges to over 40 meters' depth, is often a good place to see Leopard Sharks and large rays. Koh Bon is also a good place to see big pelagic creatures; both Mantas and Whale Sharks are seen here with fair regularity. Koh Tachai, a pair of coral-encrusted pinnacles, which are connected by a long, rocky ridge. Currents, which are extremely rich in nutrients, sweep this site and plankton, resulting in outstanding growths of sea fans, whips corals and other filter feeders. This is also a good area for Leopard Sharks and Stingrays, but probably the most over-whelming attraction is the schooling fish action.

RICHELIEU ROCK.
Marine life: Visibility: 10-20m. Depth: 3-30m.
This is the world's top listed location for sighting Whale Sharks and Mantas. One of Thailand's best dives, this is a wall-dive around the main outcrop, which is surrounded by smaller submerged pinnacles. Around the corals is a wide diversity of marine life: common residents include Schooling Banner fish, Single-spot and Giant Snappers, Scorpion fish, Moray eel, and colorful nudibranch. As this is the only food source in the immediate area, it is excellent for large pelagic. Rainbow runner, great barracuda, travelly, tuna and jack are frequently observed.

SURIN ISLANDS ARCHIPELAGOS.
Topography:
Koh Surin Islands comprise of five main islands, including 2 large islands consisting of the northern Koh Surin Island and southern Koh Surin Island which located very adjacent like the twin island. They are separated by the 200 meters width shallow sea. In the low tide period, you can walk across to the other island or so-called "cutted channel bay". The other three islands are rocky islands with some dwarf trees. Plants that found here are the rainforest plants. They are one source of the big and best fertile shallow coral reef of Thailand.
Vegetations, able to classify the society of plants as follows:
- Primary rainforest covers most area of the national park, both of slopes and ridge of mountain. The important plants found here are Diospyros malabarica Kostel, etc.
- Beach forest could be found in beach areas where you can find many kinds of plant such as Barringtonia, Cerbera odollam, etc.
- Mangrove forest is located in the mud area and the brackish water of Mae Yai bay. This is not the fertile forest but you can find some kinds of plants such as Rhizophora apiculata, Rhizophora mucronata, Xylocarpus granatum, etc., while some dwarf forest or grove plants comprise of Cycas pectinata Griff., Dillenia obovata (Bl.) Hoogl., Erythroxylum cuneatum Kurz, etc.
Flora and Fauna:
- Birds, from survey found totally 91 types of birds including local birds about 57 types and the others are the migrating birds from elsewhere, such as Little Heron, Common Sandpiper, Little Tern, etc.
- Mammal animals could be found here totally 22 types including 12 types of bat such as Island Flying fox, Black-Bearded Tomb Bat, Pig-Tailed Macaque, Common Wild Pig, etc.
- Reptiles have been found 6 types such as Indian or Bengal Monitor, Water Monitor, Skink, Reticulated Python, etc.
Marine life: Visibility: 10-25m. Depth: 3-40m.
Coral, such as Needle coral, etc. Fish, such as Damselfish, Wrasse, Butterfly-fish and Midas blenny; Ecsenius midas etc. Sea Turtles, Sea turtles are a very ancient family of animals and their ancestors date back to when Dinosaurs roamed the earth. Although the Dinosaurs are now extinct, the sea turtles are still surviving although their future existence is in doubt. Many species are endangered with several species near extinction. Their principle threat is the loss of their nesting beaches to development stimulated by increasing tourist pressure. This has reduced the number of turtles worldwide to such an extent that positive action must be taken to secure their existence in the future. The principle action is the preservation of their nesting beaches, and the protection of the eggs from theft once laid. Sea turtle still nests on the Koh Surin Islands, with two species coming ashore to lay their eggs, Hawksbill, and Green turtles. In the early 1990’s we also had a few nest of the rare Olive Ridley turtle. Ko Surin Islands are the best place in Thailand for anyone who want to swim with sea turtles. Most visitors have a few chances to get close to them, mostly hawksbill turtle.

SHARK POINT / ANEMONE REEF / KING CRUISER WRECK / KOH DOC MAI.
Marine life: Visibility: 10-20m. Depth: 3-30m.
Shark Point area is classified as a Marine Sanctuary (Anemone Reef and King Cruiser Wreck are part of it). Shark Point and Anemone Reef are home to an incredible profusion of sea creatures with soft and hard corals, tropical and pelagic fish with plenty of Leopard-Sharks for great pictures. The density and diversity of marine life here is favorably compared to the best coral reefs anywhere in the world. The King Cruiser wreck is an 80m steel-hulled passenger ferry that had been sunk on May 1997 by striking Anemone Reefs. That huge catamaran rests in about 30m of water on a sandy bottom. Divers can swim through most of the wreck. Koh Doc Mai, which is comparable to the best dive sites in Phi-Phi, offers a dramatic wall dive on the east and south sides while the western side of the island features a steeply sloping reef.

PHI-PHI ISLANDS.
Marine life: Visibility: 10-25 meters. Depth: 3-26 meters.
Phi-Phi Islands offers numerous walls, caverns and caves, as well as shallow coral gardens and sloping reefs. Typical sights include both hard and soft coral, nudibranchs, shellfish and many other invertebrates. Fish life is abundant and range from coral reef fish to leopard shark or whale sharks.

HIN DAENG / HIN MUANG.
Marine life: Visibility: 20-40m. Depth: 3-40m.
This is one of the best dive spots in Thailand (truly a world-class dive site). The 2 rocks with vertical walls dropping straight down to 50-60m are completely covered with hard and soft coral, sea fans, and sea anemones and attract large school of jacks as well as fusiliers, tuna and barracuda. Hin Daeng is also perhaps the only place in Thailand where Grey reef sharks can be seen in schools of up to 15 sharks. The richness and variety of pelagic fish compares to that found at Richelieu Rock, particularly for the sight of whale shark.

TARUTAO ISLANDS ARCHIPELAGOS.
Topography:
Koh Adang-Rawi islands lie about 50 km west of Koh Tarutao Island and include Koh Adang Island, Koh Rawi Island, Koh Dong Island and Koh Lipe Island. Koh Adang Island with a steep and rugged landscape almost completely covered by tropical rainforest may be the most wild and appealing of the islands. Sparkling clear water and superb coral reefs provide habitat for a wide variety of marine life forms, including many brightly coloured fish. Beautiful beaches consist of quartz derived from Koh Adang Island's Cretaceous granite makeup and coral fragments. Several waterfalls plummet down Koh Adang Island's eastern slopes in times of heavy rain.
Flora and Fauna:
As is typical of island fauna, Tarutao National Park contains relatively few terrestrial vertebrates and resident birds, though visitors are still able to see wildlife. Dusky langurs, crab-eating macaques, mouse deer and wild pig are common on the islands. Due to prolonged isolation by sea, over 13 insular subspecies occur on the islands. There are at least nine insular subspecies of squirrels, five of common tree shrew and three of lesser mouse deer. Other wildlife occurring in the park is slow loris, otters, civets, flying lemurs, fishing cats, soft-shelled turtles, monitor lizards, pythons, cobras, coral snakes and vipers.
Marine life: Visibility: 10-25m. Depth: 3-40m.
The area of Koh Adang-Rawi Islands contains many coral reefs of high species diversity. Degradation of some reefs by natural and man-made causes is significant but has not affected the overall ecological value of the park. The map insert shows some of the more interesting coral reefs in the park. The damage to some reefs is due to dynamite fishing, storm damage and crown-of-thorns starfish predation. It is estimated that the park contains about 25% of the world's fish species. Some of the more important include members of families such as shark, ray, grouper, eel, carp, catfish, salmon, flying perch, angelfish and butterfly fish. 92 species of coral-reef fish were identified in one study. Among marine mammals which can be spotted in the park are dugong, the common dolphin, the Irrawaddy dolphin, sperm and mink whale. Three species of migratory sea turtles nest on several of the island's beaches from September to April.

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