Similan Islands Liveaboard - November 25 trip report

Similan liveaboard - Trip Report


On this trip our liveaboard headed through the Northern Similan Islands.


She visited many of the most famous dive sites: East of Eden, Honeymoon bay, West of Eden, Deep Six, 3 Trees, Donald Duck Bay, Christmas Point, North Point and Breakfast Bend.



Ricky was the fearless trip leader, backed up by Tuk, Karina and Laura.



On this trip Tuk was teaching an Open Water course with Jane. Her boyfriend - Guy gave helpful advice….;)


Joining Wicked Diving on this trip were: Chris, Tanya, Kim, Michael, ALexander, Tracy, Corey, Seb, Lisa, Guy, Jane, Germa, Kamiel and Zach.


The weather on the Similan Islands was perfect. The water was smooth, the nearly full moon and cloudless skies made for great diving. The visibility was 30+ meters (100+ feet) with waters averaging 28c. At North point there was a bit of a current, but that only helped work off the huge helpings of Bacon and eggs!



The real highlight of this trip was the sighting of amuch discussed Ray. It could be either a very juvenile Manta or a very large member of another species. We are still researching this - but Laura claims it to be a Manta - her FIRST ONE! (accompanied by screams and lots of jumping about) in 800 dives. Of course it was also a great experience for Jane and Team USA who were all freshly certified divers.






Also spotted were White-tip Sharks, Black-tip sharks as well as Leopard sharks. At least 5 different turtles were seen as well. The lovely Thecacera nudibranch was spotted again. Of course there were plenty of other fish in the sea - but it's all anyone could talk about




Ricky got to exercise his nitrox skills - blending that is! and Karina was happy playing with all the sharks!

To quote Laura "A wicked trip with great divers!"


Tomorrow is our first trip to Richelieu Rock for the season. With the weather calmed down, the conditions so good - we expect an incredible trip report when they return!









-Similan Diving


-Surin Islands

Similan Diving - Fish frenzy

Such a busy day! Too many fish. We had to scare them out of the way to see the divers!



The conditions are

The conditions are great - it's fast approaching the very best diving of the year! Great Marine Life, fish everywhere and heaps of the big fish - Manta Rays!

Join our Similan Liveaboard for trips like this - and many other options too!


Similan Diving

Unknown Pipefish on a recent dive...

The underwater world never ceases to amaze. Here is a very cool looking Pipefish that Tuk found on a recent dive. We can't find anything more about it in any of the guidebooks.

Any hints on what species?

We are favoring calling it "Tuk's Magnificent Pipefish" or something humble like that..


Similan Diving

Similan liveaboard - the Parinee...Trip ONE!

And she's off! With 11 lucky guests the Parinee is off for 3 days and 2 nights on the Similan Islands. The amazing staff - Filip, Tuk and Robyn are sure to make this a very memorable trip indeed.



With a very diverse background - our guest range from the Brand new Open Water diver (he got certified on the Gili Islands about one month ago) to the 100+ dive instructor. A photographer, videographer and of course - Fun Diving!

The cabins were all prepped. Sadly our organic cotton sheets aren't here yet - but on their way. We ended up having to find the actual factory that makes the fabric! So a custom job. Not easy, but we said we would do it and we are. (Just not as fast as we hoped)



On the other hand our organic shampoos and soaps are here. Each guest is given a bar of the pure soap, and the bathrooms are stocked with the shampoos. In the kitchen you'll find that we are using organic detergents as well. Our grey water has the least possible impact on the environment.

Rememeber - when you dive with Wicked, you make a difference.



Our next trip departs Novemebr 4th. There are still spaces available, so please feel free to contact me or head over the Similan Liveaboard page to see more details about the trips!

We look forward to seeing you here