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Join a dive cruise to the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock aboard the large liveaboard, Mandarin Queen 9. The spacious ship features a dedicated camera room, a luxurious jacuzzi, and comfortable cabins with private toilets and showers. Nitrox filling facilities are also available for free, making it a perfect choice for divers seeking comfort and convenience.
This popular cruise route heads north from the Similan Islands to Ko Bon, Ko Tachai, and Richelieu Rock, offering a diverse range of dive experiences from relaxing reef sites to dramatic underwater landscapes. In the Similan Islands, enjoy hidden pinnacles like Shark Fin Reef and Boulder City, classic reef sites such as East of Eden, and striking geological formations like Elephant Head Rock. From the afternoon of the second day, the cruise moves north to Ko Bon, a popular cleaning station for manta rays, and Ko Tachai, famous for its dense schools of fish. On the third day, reach the highlight of the course: Richelieu Rock. Rising like a tower from 40 meters, this pinnacle hosts an astonishing variety of marine life, from large pelagics to macro creatures, creating a unique underwater ecosystem. Known for its high chances of whale shark encounters, Richelieu Rock is a must-dive site for every diver.
Common in the Similan Islands, with a pointed beak and serrated shell. Often spotted at dive sites such as Three Trees.
・Shark Fin Reef ・Boulder City ・East of Eden ・Anita's Reef ・Deep Six ・Elephant Head Rock ・Turtle Rock ・Beacon Point ・North Point ・Tree Tree ・Koh Bon Pinnacle ・West Ridge (Koh Bon) ・Twin Peaks (Koh Tachai) ・Richelieu Rock ・Other Dive Sites
