Thailand Diving - Similan Islands Liveaboard - Diving Burma from Khao Lak
Liveaboard diving and sailing trips to the Similan Islands in Thailand, the Mergui Archipelago and Burma Banks in Myanmar (Burma) from Khao Lak.
When planning a trip to the Andaman Sea you will encounter dozens of boats, hundreds of dive centres with one big question:
"Which one is the right one for me?"
TDS is a lot more than just a dive centre, our team work on a vast array of liveaboards for many different companies every single day, so we are able to give you individual advice and provide first hand information whether you are looking for holiday diving, wanting to charter a boat for a dive club trip or simply for an afternoon out on the Islands.
Feel free to contact us if your plans are more ambitious, such as private charters, research trips, diving for the handicapped or if you're a professional underwater photographer in need of 'the shot'. We have over 11 years local experience and work only with reputable, environmentally friendly partners to ensure your perfect trip. We are happy to arrange your trip but you can also come dive with us on a liveaboard.
Rooted with a deep devotion to the Andaman region we also run our own community projects. SEE&SEA was founded by Thailand Dive and Sail in 2009 with the goal of improving the quality of life for local indigenous populations so we can work together to create a sustainable future for the area's environment through aid programs and educational projects.
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Khao Lak Diving May – November 2013
The Mu Koh Similan Marine National Park is closed for the low season from 16th May and will open again after the 31st October 2013. Until then, we still have plenty of Khao Lak diving opportunities available including diving the Boonsung Wreck and complete Khao Sok discovery trip including nature exploration and diving.
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Secretive Snapper
Humpback Snapper by Clive White at Similan Islands, Elephant Head Rock taken with Canon G11
SPECIAL OFFERS & LAST MINUTE DEALS:
Destinations:
Indonesia - Komodo Islands
Last Minute Black Manta 20% off Trip Price for few remaining spaces on Komodo trips:
2x Trip Dates & Cabins Available
23-28 May 2013
1x En-suite double cabin
1x Standard twin share cabin (shared bathrooms)
30 May – 4 June 2013
1x En-suite twin share cabin
1x Standard twin share cabin (shared bathrooms)
Trip Duration, Dives, and Retail Trip price per pax;’
· 6D/5N & 16 dives
· ONLY USD1,320/ pax in cabins mentioned
Full specifications and photos of Black Manta
6 day Komodo Cruise from 1650,- U$
UP-COMING TRIPS:
Indonesia - Komodo Islands:
Black Manta
23 05 20135day/4night 13dives liveaboard
1.650,- U$
Southern Islands Thailand:
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The view from our base at Ngui's house
Now I am officially a DMT (dive master in training) at Thailand Dive & Sail and I can bet that most of the other DMT’s have never had this kind of trip to gain experience, and this is just the first steps I do as a trainee. But luckily I didn’t really feel like a trainee, because I had already had so many responsibilities and challenges so this was a good lesson for me.
For the next two days we were to assist a
film crew film the Moken who live on the Surin Islands. The logistics started before we even left on the speedboat; I had to help the video crew with their equipment, but besides that I also had to check out where we could fill our tanks. This was quite a story, because I had to go on a live-aboard and luckily Mr. Chocolate (a Thai crew member of the boat) was there to help us out so I could fill the tanks with their compressor and take these tanks back to the islands on a longtail boat. For sure I had to set up and tear down the gear a few times a day, but this is not what I want to talk about now!..
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RECOMMENDED BOATS:

Destinations:
Similan Islands Thailand
Mergui Archipelago Burma
Phang-Nga Bay
The SY Diva Andaman offers a luxury liveaboard option in the Similans, Mergui Archipelago and Southern Islands. It is a classic sailing yacht visiting the Andaman Sea throughout the year. This 35m yacht is a beautifully custom designed boat for diving liveaboard cruises. It is a high-end option for diving in the Similans, with 7 luxury cabins that are equipped like any luxury hotel room on land. Cabins are ensuite and air-conditioned and each one is equipped with a mini-fridge and state of the art LCD screen TV. The capacity onboard the SY Diva Andaman is a maximum of 14 guests, meaning that the already spacious boat is even more comfortable for an extended liveaboard in the Similans or Mergui Archipelago. The services available are extensive, from kayaking and traditional Thai massage to the finest international, Thai and Asian cuisine which you can enjoy under the starlight. The whole experience is made even more special with the world famous excellent Thai hospitality.
Full specifications and photos of SY Diva Andaman
9day Burma Discovery Trips in February & March 2013
Similans - Richelieu Dive Cruise (5day/6night) 57,300THB
Phi Phi Marine Getaway (2day/1night) 15,200THB
Phang Nga Bay Discovery Cruise (5day/4night) 38,500THB
Single person occupancy 85,950THB

Destinations:
Mergui Archipelago Burma
Phi Phi Islands Thailand
Phang-Nga Bay
Southern Islands Thailand
With this spacious and comfortable sailing yacht, you are sure to enjoy a wonderful, relaxing vacation. Whether it’s a day trip or a longer sailing cruise, you are guaranteed to have an unforgettable time aboard this yacht. The name “Cataleya” actually comes from a beautiful genus of orchids. Our Cataleya is an 18 meters long and 8 meters wide sailing catamaran. The ship was designed and built by Derek Kelsall, who is renowned in the industry as a shipbuilder and designer of catamarans. In 2010 and 2011, we had the Cataleya professionally and extensively modernized.
Compared to most other catamarans, the Cataleya actually floats very calmly on the water, thanks to its optimal length-to-width ratio. This means there is less rocking from side to side, and even the most sensitive guests find that they don’t experience much seasickness at all.
The interior was designed to be particularly bright and comfortable. Every cabin has character, and they each have their own bathroom (with a toilet, wash basin, and shower). In 2010 and 2011, the Cataleya was given a general overhaul. The Cataleya is not only roomy, it also boasts a new, modern design, with bright and friendly colors both indoors and in the exterior areas. That’s why it stands out from other catamarans. The large, covered cockpit terrace allows a 360° panorama view.
The Cataleya is also a floating 5-star restaurant. Our chef has many years of experience at high-end restaurants, hotels, and in the past few years, on charter ships. The meals she prepares are always a delight, and fruits and snacks are always available between meal times.
Full specifications and photos of SY Cataleya
4 days Phang-Nga Bay & Phi Phi Islands Cruise: 570,-€ to 690,-€ per person
6 days Southern Islands Cruise: 1.050,-€ to 1.200,-€ per person
9 days Mergui Archipelago Cruise: 1.780,-€ to 1.980,-€ per person
Charter Tours within Thailand: from 1.250,- € to 1.950,- € per day
Charter Tours to Myanmar (Burma): from 1.550,- € to 2.150,- € per day

Destinations:
Southern Islands Thailand
Similan Islands Thailand
The Thailand Aggressor is built to U.S. Coast Guard and A.B.S. standards with a full complement of safety equipment. The Thailand Aggressor is a spacious 115’ yacht with a 23 ft. beam, built and powered for comfort, safety and stability. She is diesel powered, cruises at 11.5 knots and has 110-volt power onboard. Comfortable accommodations for 16 guests include 8 spacious staterooms each independently air-conditioned, a private head and shower, picture window or porthole view, mirrored cabinet, hair dryer, fresh towels and volume controls.
2 Master staterooms with a queen bed 3 Deluxe staterooms with two twin beds or one king bed 2 Deluxe twin staterooms with two twin beds 1 Owners stateroom with a queen bed
The Thailand Aggressor has a beautiful spacious salon, large sun deck with shading, chaise lounges and deck chairs, bar, grill and a complete photo/video center. The onboard video format is both NTSC and PAL. The Thailand Aggressor has a safe aboard to store valuables such as passports, cash, credit cards or anything else you would like to store.
Full specifications and photos of Thailand Aggressor
Master - Deluxe - Twin Cabin: 2.980,- U$
Value Twin Cabin: 2.580,- U$
Destinations:
Phi Phi Islands
Phang-Nga Bay
Phuket Coast Cruise
The MV Phuket Champagne is run by Lotta who designed the boat herself with a great attention to detail. There are so many places to relax on this boat. The main deck has comfortable seating areas for eating or playing board games. The galley is to the stern of the boat where the professional, friendly Thai crew serve delicious food. The upper deck features large comfortable beds should you wish to relax in the shade. Towards the bow on the upper deck there is a large sun deck with plenty of cushions. Lotta’s personal touch can be seen in every detail of the boat, the food is nicely presented, the crew wear their best Thai smiles, happy to assist the guests onboard. Lotta is also great fun to be around, always joking, always pointing out features of interest along the way, calling from her many years experience in the area.
Full specifications and photos of MV Phuket Champagne
Phi Phi Island Daytrip Cruise 3.700,-THB
Phuket Coast Cruise Daytrip 3.500,-THB
Phang-Nga Bay Overnight 8.500,-THB
Sunset Cruises and Special Occasion Celebration available upon request
Private Charters available for 50.000,-THB per day
Destinations:
Boonsung Wreck
With our own run longtail boat we offer outstanding (half-) day trips to the local Boonsung Wreck. These trips are perfect if you want to have a nice and relaxed day out with small groups, it almost turns out everytime to be a private tour, because we can go there with a minimum of two people. The price is 2.800,- THB per customer which gives you excellent diving without any hassle or inconvenience of daytrips with bigger companies for very small money.
Full specifications and photos of TDS Longtail to Boonsung Wreck
Boonsung Wreck 2 dives 2.800,-
Premchai & Seachart Wrecks on request
Destinations:
Racha Noi & Racha Yai
Phi Phi Islands & Anemone Reef
King Cruiser, Shark Point & Koh Doc Mai
Phi Phi Islands & Shark Point
Phi Phi Islands & Koh Doc Mai
The Choksomporn 15 can take up to 25 divers on day trips around the Southern Islands. It is 21 metres long, 5 metres wide and has a cruise speed of approximately 10 knots.
Full specifications and photos of Choksomporn 15
3 dives Racha Noi & Racha Yai (Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays) 3.300,- THB
3 dives Phi Phi Islands (Tuesdays, Fridays & Sundays) 3.300,- THB
3 dives King Cruiser, Shark Point & Koh Doc Mai (Wednesdays) 3.300,- THB
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