When can you see manta rays in Similan Island?
Generally, the season for Manta Ray here in the Similans are from mid-October to mid-May. The time we see them varies each year. Sometimes we see them in November or every other month during the diving season. But mostly, we see them the more often during early December to end of April.
When can you dive Solomon Islands?
When is the best time to dive Solomon Islands? You can dive year round but cyclone season is normally between November and April. Sea temperatures never fall below 27oC and can reach 30oC September to March. The most popular diving areas are Tulagi, Munda, Guadalcanal and South Marovo Lagoon.
Are the Similan Islands Open?
The Similan Islands will be open for seven months, from October 15th to May 15th. Tourists must be fully vaccinated and must test negative for COVID-19 before traveling to the islands. Sea patrol boats are also deployed at all 21 diving spots in the Similan Islands.
Where can you see manta rays in Thailand?
Where to See Manta Rays in Thailand. We are lucky enough to see manta rays quite often at several dive sites reached by day trip or liveaboard from Phuket and Khao Lak. The dive sites with most encounters are Koh Bon and Koh Tachai which are found to the north of the Similan Islands.
How do you stay in Similan Islands?
Similan islands hotel Since there are no Similan Islands hotels you can only stay in the bungalows or on a campsite. The campsite is the budget alternative and can be found on the Islands of Koh Meang, Koh Similan and Koh Tachai. The tents are spacious and offer a place to stay for the night for 2-3 persons per tent.
Where is the best diving in the Solomon Islands?
Leru Cut. Probably the most famous dive site in Solomon Islands, Leru Cut is an indent into the side of a small island which runs for about a hundred meters, around 12m deep.
Is Phuket good for diving?
Diving around Phuket is good but the main force of Phuket is that you can dive the best sites all round the Andaman Sea like around Koh Phi Phi, Ko Lanta. This spot can be combined in a day trip with the two other excellent dive sites of Anemone reef and Shark Point.
Where can I see whale sharks in Thailand?
Where to See Whalesharks in Thailand. Whale shark sightings can occur just about anywhere, but these gentle giants are rare animals. The best spots for encounters are Richelieu Rock and Hin Daeng, as well as Chumphon Pinnacle in the Gulf of Thailand.
When is the best time to scuba dive in Similan Islands?
Similan Islands Diving Season. Early November to early May is the period during which liveaboards operate at the Similan Islands. Day trips and overnight trips run from October through to May. The most constant weather patterns, and therefore the most stable conditions, tend to be between February and April.
Is there a liveaboard in the Similan Islands?
We offer weekly Diving Liveaboard departures throughout the Similan Islands diving season, designed to fit your schedule and budget. Our Scuba Schools International Khao Lak Diving Center also offers a wide range of Dive Courses on-board. So if you have been thinking to extend your diving skills, we have the course for you!
Where is the best place to dive in Koh Similan?
The best places to start your diving experience in Koh Similan are the Donald Duck Bay or Beacon Point. The Donald Duck Bay is famous for its looks above and underwater. You will be able to spot multiple green turtle species, crustaceans, gastropods, Moray Eels at night and various arrays of shrimps.
Where to see fish on Similan Island No 5?
On the east coast of Similan Island No.5 you can find Anita’s Reef. This is a gentle sandy slope boasting some stunning coral bommies and areas of both table corals and staghorn corals. Some of the fish life you can expect to see here are lionfish, the colourful Oriental sweetlips and the gorgeous but less commonly seen clown triggerfish.