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The diving paradise
Thailand's tropical climate keeps the sea relatively warm,
which is an important factor in diving.
The seabed has many configurations of
cliffs, caves, steep drop-off, wrecks, grottos and vast coral gardens which provide for an
abundance of dive profiles.
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The island of Koh Tao lies 70 Km north of Koh
Samui. It has
a surface of 21 Km2 and most of it is covered with palm-trees. The south and west coasts
are wide beaches of white sand. In the north and east are small bays cut into granite
cliffs. Mae Haad, the only "town" of the island is on the south part of the west
coast. It is the arrival and departure point for the boats making the transfers with the
outside.
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SIMILAN/SURIN DIVE CRUISES |
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The live-aboard boat, "The Wicked Witch" is a very large 24 metre x 6 metre wooden dive boat with two decks. The upper deck supports the captain's cabin and a large sun deck where people can relax and enjoy themselves. The lower deck has double cabins, each one with air conditioning and windows. There are three toilets/showers with wash basins. There is a double entry/exit dive station at the stern, with two shower systems which make for easy access. The 35 tanks are retained upright so that BCD and regulators can be fixed to them. |
| Length: | 24 metres | Width: | 6 metres |
| Cabins | Spacious cabins with air-con | Max.: | 22 guests |
| Saloon | Spacious area for relaxation | Engine | 2 engines |
| Bathrooms: | 3 (western) toilets & hot water showers with sink | Outdoor shower: | 2 at dive station |
| Kitchen: | Large open plan | Sundecks: | One second level |
| Instruments: | CB-Radio CCTV (for safety) Depth sounder Telephone GPS |
Equipment: | Lifejackets/lifebelts 35 tanks (12 ltr/80cft) 2 Compressors (Bauer Mariner) First aid kit Oxygen Torches Weights/weightbelts |
| Water: | 13,000 ltr fresh water | Fuel tanks | 10,000 litres (+) |
| Crew: | Highly qualified captain
and crew Instructor/Divemasters (ratio 1:4 - all PADI certified) |
Dinghy: | 4.0 m RIB |
| Electrics: | 1. 220v
current 2. 24v 3. 12v ( plus all types of battery charging for cameras/torches) |
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– Licensed by TAT (Tourism Authority of Thailand) Cruise Similan ou Similan/Surin
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- Similan Diving Programme 2009/2010
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PHUKET ISLAND DAY DIVES Racha Yai, Racha Noi, Ko Doc Mai, Anemone Reef,
Shark Point, King Cruiser (wreck dive) and the Phi Phi Islands. The dives
of Phuket are as different and diverse as their names suggest. From gentle
sloping coral reefs, to pinnacles and wall dives, Phuket has vast areas of
breathtaking coral reefs, wrecks and marine life to RACHA YAI ISLAND. Visibility 15-30 meters. Depth 3-20 meters. Dives on the east side are with easy conditions, clear water and a good variety' of marine life. Dives on the west side consist mostly of granite rocks, sparse coral growth, invertebrates and a good variety' of reef fish. Racha Yai Island is the perfect place for a diver to do a check dive. SHARK POINT. Visibility 10-20 meters. Depth 3-25 meters. Shark Point is classified as a Marine Sanctuary. This reef is home to an incredible profusion of sea creatures with soft and hard corals, tropical and pelagic fish and 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. KING CRIUSER (WRECK DIVE). Visibility 10-25 meters. The 70 meters steel hulled passenger ferry had been sunk on May 1997 by hurting Anemone Reefs. That huge catamaran rests within the zone of Shark Point Marine Sanctuary in about 30 meters of water on a sandy bottom. Divers can swim through most of the wreck. RACHA NOI ISLAND. Visibility 15-30 meters. Depth 3-30 meters. Dives consist of rocky slopes, coral gardens and huge rock pinnacles. Marine life here includes both hard and soft corals, crinoids of many colors, and a wide variety of reef fish with occasionally pelagic fish. Many divers compare the dive spot with those in the Similan/Surin Islands.
ANEMONE REEF Visibility 10-25 meters, Depth 4-26 meters. Anemone Reef is a collection of Rocky Plateaus. As you might guess, the top part of the reef is smothered in sea anemones; there are many resident clown fish, shrimps and porcelain crabs. Elsewhere on the reef you will find large clusters of soft corals and enormous sea fans. At its deepest point, a solitary rock is home to a group of moray eels. This dive site is for divers of all levels. PHI-PHI ISLANDS. 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, nudi branchs, shellfish and many other invertebrates. Fish life is abundant and range from coral reef fish to leopard shark or whale sharks.
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TOURS Classic Thailand SCUBA DIVING Live aboards and day dives TRANSPORTATION |
CITIES Bangkok ECO TOURISM Khao Yai National Park
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Experience the awesome grandeur of Fantasea Reef, the
stunning beauty of Sea Fan Garden, the dramatic colors and diversity of fish life around
Elephant Head Rock, the expression of joy and delight as divers surface from the coral
reefs of Ko Tachai or a manta ray encounter near Ko Bon. These are just a few of the
special memories of the Similan and Surin Islands.
satisfy divers of all
experience levels. And if that's not enough, crew and staff
of 'The Witch', boasts a wealth of different cultures, mixed
cuisines, and an abundance of friendliness. So whether you are above
or below the surface we promise that you will have the time of your
life.
KOH DOC MAI. Visibility' 15-25 meters. Depth 1-30 meters.
The east side
of the island offers a wall rich in invertebrates and a good representation of tube corals.
There are large moray eels, Black-banded Sea Snakes, Honeycomb Groupers and angelfish,
and you have a good chance of seeing Leopard Sharks out on the sand. The western side of
the island features a steeply' sloping reef. Both Black-tip and White-tip Reef Sharks have
been seen here as well as visiting pelagic are often on view. 
