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SUMMARY:Thailand/Similan Islands Scuba Trip
DESCRIPTION:Book HereBecause the last two times were so great\, we have planned a 3rd fantastic trip to Thailand\, including a liveaboard trip to the world-famous Similan Islands. White sand beach and rock formation on one of the 9 islands of the Similan IslandsIt’s happening for the 3rd time! We are going to Thailand for a scuba group trip!  It’ll be an 11-night trip\, including 5 nights in a beach hotel in Khao Lak (including breakfast) – 4 nights before and 1 night after; and 6 nights on the liveaboard MV Bavaria.  Sunset on Bang Niang Beach\, in Khao Lak Where are we going We are going to Khao Lak\, where Ben lived for 2 dive seasons and knows the area very well.  Khao Lak is just north of the island of Phuket in South West Thailand and it is the perfect gateway to the Similan Islands\, a world famous dive destination.  Khao Lak is essentially an area along the coast line that includes many villages.  We will stay in the original village on Nang Thong beach. Aerial view on Ko BonWhen are we going We’ll go in April of 2026 because it’s towards the end of the dry/high season and provides us with the best opportunity of flat seas and great weather. Of course there is never a guarantee to see any specific creatures when scuba diving\, but from personal experience and due to the extensive knowledge of the owner of the dive operation\, we are sure that April might give us the best chances to see some big pelagic animals (in 2024 we dove with whale sharks!). Our home for 6 daysThe Liveaboard We chose to spend 6 days/6 nights on the liveaboard MV Bavaria.  This liveaboard is one of the newest and most comfortable liveaboards in the Similan Islands.  Ben was able to secure a special trip that will get us to Similan Island\, Koh Bon\, Koh Tachai\, the Surin Islands and Richelieu Rock.  The islands are beautiful and we’ll be able to do 2-3 land excursions during our trip.  The diving in this area is very special and very different to diving in the western hemisphere.  The MV Bavaria has 4 different cabin categories. All cabins are equipped with AC and a control in the room. 2 standard bunk cabins\, each with two single bunk beds\, shared bathroom\, on the upper deck 2 comfort double cabins\, each with one double bed\, private bathroom\, on the lower deck 6 comfort twin cabins\, each with two single beds\, private bathroom\, on the main deck 2 deluxe cabins\, each with one double bed\, private bathroom\, on the main deck The MV BavariaWe’ll have a full board that consists of breakfast\, lunch\, an afternoon snack\, dinner\, and all drinks except alcohol. Every diver can do up to 4 dives a day\, except for the last day\, with two dives offered. This means you can do 22 dives in 6 days! Nitrox is available on the boat\, and its use is very much encouraged!  Typical soft coral formation around the Similan IslandsThe diving All dives will be guided by an experienced guide\, typically with a ratio of 4 divers per dive guide. The dive sites around the Similan islands are full of life and color\, usually rather shallow dives with lots of macro\, turtles and smaller rays. Koh Bon has a large cleaning station and is famous for the chance of seeing Manta Rays (the biggest kind\, OCEANIC MANTAS\, with a wing span of up to 29ft). Ben personally saw Mantas as big as 20ish ft on this site. Koh Tachai is another island on our route with a pinnacle dive site\, great coral growth and incredible underwater landscape. Here we’ll have a chance to see big pelagics as well. The second Whale Shark Ben has ever seen and the first one he took a picture ofThe Surin Islands offer unspoiled diving close to the border with Myanmar. Hardly anyone dives in Surin\, because it’s far away from the Similans and we’ll go out of our way to make sure that we’ll have the chance to see these unspoiled islands. We are in for a treat! Richelieu Rock was discovered and loved as a recreational dive site by Jacques Cousteau and is likely Ben’s favorite dive site ever. It is very colorful\, has tons of fish\, usually a huge group of Jacks right under the surface\, as well as plenty of macro with seahorses\, frogfish\, and maybe the very big guys…. You only know how amazing it is if you’ve had the opportunity to see it… One of the many pools that the hotel offers\, overlooking the beach and sunsetThe hotel We will spend 5 nights (4 before the liveaboard trip and 1 after) in the Seaview Resort Khao Lak\, which is set on Nang Thong Beach\, an extensive stretch of fine sands framed by the emerald blue waters of the Andaman Sea and against a mountainous background. The Hotel features multiple pools\, restaurants\, bars and plenty of other amenities. It is directly on the beach\, but also in town giving us plenty of opportunity to explore the quaint town of Khao Lak with it’s restaurants\, beaches and local market. White sand beach\, right outside your roomDATES AND FLIGHTS The trip will take place from April 18th to April 29th. This means that you’ll fly out Friday night\, April 17th\, and will be back in the States Thursday\, April 30th. Because of the fantastic connecting times and great service onboard\, we decided to book Etihad Airways for the Scuba Dreams Crew. Etihad Airways OUTBOUNDATL-HKTFirst flight:ATL-AUH April 16th 22:00 flight number EY14Layover in Abu Dhabi 1:45h Second flight:AUH-HKT April 17th 21:15 Flight number EY410Landing in Phuket at 7:00 on April 18th INBOUNDFirst flight:HKT-AUH April 30th 2:25 flight number EY415Layover in Abu Dhabi 2:50h Second flight:AUH-ATL April 30th 9:20 flight number EY13Landing in ATL 16:20 on April 30th These are the best prices and connections on any flight we could find out of ATL.We can answer all questions concerning travel to Phuket; just send us an email. The local night market in Bang Niang\, 5 minutes from our hotelTRIP COSTS The rooms will be located in the beach wing of the hotel. The liveaboard will be available in 4 different categories\, which you can choose according to your preference. There are 2 deluxe cabins\, 6 twin comfort cabins\, 2 double comfort cabins\, and 2 standard cabins. The entire eleven night trip is priced as follows by room type: Room TypesDiver DoubleDiver single (hotel)Diver singleRooms AvailableBeds availableStandard (Bunk)$2\,499$2\,649$4\,09924Comfort Twin$2\,699$2\,849NA612Comfort Double$2\,599NA$4\,29924Deluxe$2\,799NA$4\,59924All prices include 6 nights on the liveaboard MV Bavaria with full board (4 meals)\, snacks\, drinks (except alcohol\, which can be purchased on board)\, up to 22 dives with dive guides\, tanks and weights\, in a double occupancy cabin. 5 nights of accommodation in Khao Lak Seaview Resort with breakfast\, in a double occupancy room (there are limited options for single rooms at the hotel – see pricing). Transfers from the airport to the hotel in Khao Lak and back. Transfer from the hotel to the boat and back. Prices don’t include National Park fees for the liveaboard trip\, which is around $90\, and Nitrox\, which is going to be around $90 for all dives ($4.00/dive). These costs will have to be paid on site\, directly to the dive shop. PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE FLIGHTS AND NATIONAL PARK FEES! Per our terms and conditions\, payments made after the due date are NON-REFUNDABLE. All deposits required at booking are NON-REFUNDABLE. Review our full terms and conditions here: https://scubadreamstravel.com/terms-conditions/ Book HereFor information on single occupancy\, extra dives\, Nitrox\, and other special requests\, please email info@scubadreamstravel.com   To get a better idea of the boat and the diving\, check out the following videos I’ve found on youtube.
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SUMMARY:Dive the Georgia Aquarium
DESCRIPTION:Book HereJourney with Gentle Giants is the only opportunity in the world where you are guaranteed to dive with whale sharks\, manta rays\, and thousands of other fish. Suit up to SCUBA dive in the pristine waters of the Ocean Voyager exhibit for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.  Getting spots to this once-in-a-lifetime experience is very difficult. Scuba Dreams booked all of the slots on this particular date. The demand is always high\, so be quick\, otherwise it’ll be sold out before you know it! This trip includes the entrance fee to the Aquarium\, a T-Shirt and a video of your dive! After careful review of their costs\, the GA Aquarium has raised its prices for the dive in the Whale Shark exhibit significantly from 2025 to 2026. Booking this trip with Scuba Dreams saves each person $100 over booking it directly with the GA Aquarium on their website. Book Here
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