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What did you see? We just had a question from a returning customer about whether the manta rays and whale sharks are here again this season. The answer is yes, but as always you need some luck to see them. A whale shark was spotted by some lucky snorkelers on Feb 8th on the MV DiveRACE (a SCUBA divers boat): And here is a photo of Ralf from the Reggae Read More …
Conduct when snorkeling with a whale shark As another high season approaches in the Andaman sea divers and snorkelers will again have the chance to interact up close and personal with whale sharks in their natural environment. Whale shark encounters are not guaranteed in Thailand. Whale sharks are not fed or kept in pens, if you see one you are very lucky to be in the right place at the right time. Read More …
Where to snorkel with… Do you have a particular marine creature that you want to see while snorkeling in Thailand? This where to guide is focused on the Andaman sea side of Thailand. Where to snorkel with Reef sharks Usually seen at the Surin Islands and Koh Tachai. You have a good chance to snorkel with reef sharks (and Leopard sharks) on the liveaboards. They are also seen on the day Read More …
Become a citizen scientist snorkeler Collaborate with the global scientific community and aid them in learning more about reef sharks, whale sharks and manta rays. If you see a whale shark, manta ray or shark while snorkeling in Thailand take a photo and submit your sighting information to one of these databases: Wildbook is a visual identification database for global whale shark sightings. It uses pattern recognition software to record encounters with Read More …
Surin snorkeling liveaboard photos The guys on the Sawan always take lots of photos on their 3 day 3 night trips to the Surin Islands. The photos below are from one trip 23-26 March this year. Sawan (Reggae Queen) has the best itinerary for snorkelers (the are no divers on this boat).
Snorkeling with whale sharks and mantas! Update July 2015. The MV Sunshine liveaboard is no longer in operation. The best alternative liveaboard for snorkeling at Koh Bon and Koh Tachai (and the Surin Islands) is the Sawan (aka Reggae Queen). 3 day 3 night trips are 15,900 baht per person. It’s the best itinerary for snorkelers. Check out these snorkeling with whale sharks and mantas photos taken last Friday at Read More …
Oktavia snorkeling liveaboard photos UPDATE 2021: This liveaboard has ceased operations Here are a few photos from the popular Oktavia snorkeling liveaboard. This is probably the friendliest boat in Thailand, everyone comes back raving about the crew. You can either do a 2 day 2 night trip to the Similan Islands, a 3 day 2 night trip to Koh Tachai, Koh Bon and Richelieu Rock or a 5 night trip to all the Read More …
Q. Where is the best place to snorkel in Thailand? The Similan Islands has the clearest water, the biggest fish and the largest schools of fish. This is the closest you can get to being inside an aquarium. Turtles are common here. The Surin Islands are less visited than the Similan Islands and the hard corals are better. Reefs are shallower too so it’s ideal for snorkeling. Phi Phi Islands has a huge Read More …