Similan Diving Tours
Similan Diving Tours
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Similan Diving Tours (& No Troubles, Just Bubbles) is a Bangkok-based online booking service for all the best scuba diving liveaboard and day trips in the south of Thailand and surrounding countries, in particular to The Similan Islands & Richelieu Rock. We have the largest selection of liveaboard cruise boats, covering every budget level.
Bangkok, Thailand
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2023
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Karen P
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Friends
Living on a boat for 5 days is an experience to have if you haven't done so.
- Waking up to the beautiful rays of sunlight every morning, there are chances you'll see rainbow.
- Calories. Overload. (Very good food and never repeating, thanks to the master chef Mae Kaew)
- Too many fishes blocking the view hehe. (mostly at richelieu rock)
Dive guides are all professional and very sincere to the guests. Especially my team's divemaster Fred, he's so patient and kind. There is spacious sun deck and hot tea/towels after each afternoon dive.
I wish all the best for the Pawara crew, from the captain, to dive guides, the chef, the tea lady and the boat boys.
And last but not least, thanks to Jamie - who silently takes care of the group of 4 little girls along with Fred. He's always quick to help organize a solution for everything we need even we I'm thankful to meet him, I have learned a lot from him.
This trip will forever have a special space in my heart.
- Waking up to the beautiful rays of sunlight every morning, there are chances you'll see rainbow.
- Calories. Overload. (Very good food and never repeating, thanks to the master chef Mae Kaew)
- Too many fishes blocking the view hehe. (mostly at richelieu rock)
Dive guides are all professional and very sincere to the guests. Especially my team's divemaster Fred, he's so patient and kind. There is spacious sun deck and hot tea/towels after each afternoon dive.
I wish all the best for the Pawara crew, from the captain, to dive guides, the chef, the tea lady and the boat boys.
And last but not least, thanks to Jamie - who silently takes care of the group of 4 little girls along with Fred. He's always quick to help organize a solution for everything we need even we I'm thankful to meet him, I have learned a lot from him.
This trip will forever have a special space in my heart.
Written 27 November 2023
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Karen THANK YOU!!!! 🙏🏻😘
It was also a trip that I will not forget!
We welcome you back any time!
Please stay in touch!
Written 30 November 2023
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Justin T
Hong Kong, China18 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
I booked this dive trip at very late notice but Jamie and the team did a great job at organising 2 day trips out to both Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Both trips were very enjoyable and well organised with a professional crew running the dive operations and awesome catering on board. Well recommended!
Written 26 November 2023
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Thank you, Justin.
We got there in the end and we're delighted you had a couple of nice day trips.
Maybe a liveaboard next time.
Cheers,
Jamie
Written 27 November 2023
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Uyên P
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Friends
Hi, I'm Uyen from Vietnam. My 5-day trip started at the end of Oct 2023. Thankfully, in my very first liveaboard, I had the chance to go with you guys - No Troubles Just Bubbles.
A good journey can change the way we see the world around us. It's true. It was a physically, mentally, and spiritually satisfying journey. The nature, the ocean life, everything was insane. I had imagined that it would be tiring, dangerous, and challenging. But you all made it easy and exciting, happiness was all around, and delicious meals were well served.
Thanks all: Jamie - the lovely man who saved me twice, Fred - the dive guide, Mae Kaew - the 'master' chef, with many other supportive Pawara staff whom I hope I can have all their names nominated here but forgive my short memory.
Last but never least, thank you Mr. Pha Le of Ocean Passage for making this happen. In many moments, I asked myself, how can I be there, it's so precious and memorable.
A good journey can change the way we see the world around us. It's true. It was a physically, mentally, and spiritually satisfying journey. The nature, the ocean life, everything was insane. I had imagined that it would be tiring, dangerous, and challenging. But you all made it easy and exciting, happiness was all around, and delicious meals were well served.
Thanks all: Jamie - the lovely man who saved me twice, Fred - the dive guide, Mae Kaew - the 'master' chef, with many other supportive Pawara staff whom I hope I can have all their names nominated here but forgive my short memory.
Last but never least, thank you Mr. Pha Le of Ocean Passage for making this happen. In many moments, I asked myself, how can I be there, it's so precious and memorable.
Written 24 November 2023
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Hi again Uyen,
Thank you thank you THANK YOU!
We love your review and we really enjoyed the trip. It was a pleasure to save you.
Please stay in touch and let's go diving again!
Jamie
Written 25 November 2023
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Tram Nguyen
Vietnam1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Business
- Dive guide and the crews on board are very nice and likeable
- Jamie's so funny and interesting
- The food is also extremely delicious
- The dive sites are amazing with the diverse and colorful marine biota
It has been a week since I returned to the mainland, but I still feel so high when thinking about wonderful liveaboard at Similan.
miss u, guys!
- Jamie's so funny and interesting
- The food is also extremely delicious
- The dive sites are amazing with the diverse and colorful marine biota
It has been a week since I returned to the mainland, but I still feel so high when thinking about wonderful liveaboard at Similan.
miss u, guys!
Written 8 November 2023
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Hey Tram,
Thanks so much for joining us and for the review. We had a great time too and we hope this will happen again one day soon. Please keep diving and stay safe, happy and healthy!
Jamie
Written 9 November 2023
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Dmitry N
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Business
The trip was fantastic. Crews are nice and they take care about everything. The only thing you must do is enjoy the trip.
If you want to get best moment in your life, contact with Jamie
If you want to get best moment in your life, contact with Jamie
Written 4 November 2023
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Thank you Dimitry!
It was great fun on board and we really look forward to diving with you guys again soon!
Cheers,
Jamie
Written 5 November 2023
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Nhi L
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Friends
So amazing. The views are so beautiful. The dives are very wonderful. Enthusiastic and friendly support team. Really great. 😍
Written 3 November 2023
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Thank you Sally!!
We enjoyed having you and your gang on board, and it was fun for us too!
Please remember us when you want to go diving again!
Thanks,
Jamie
Written 5 November 2023
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Vân H
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Friends
I really like this place, it's clean, the food is delicious, the dive guide is friendly and enthusiastic. The beach is very beautiful 🥰🥰🥰 Love all❤️❤️❤️
Written 2 November 2023
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Good morning Vanita and thanks you!!!
It was a lot of fun on the trip and we really look forward to doing it again one day.
thanks again and hope to see you soon,
Jamie
Written 2 November 2023
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lee p
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Friends
Wonderful experience. The sea is very beautiful and everyone on the boat is very friendly and enthusiastic
Written 2 November 2023
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Thank you for your review.
We enjoyed the whole booking experience, especially diving and playing games with you guys!
Please come back soon!
Written 6 November 2023
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Ellie N
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Business
I had a really great time with all the people on the trip. All the dive instructors were very professional, and made our safety a top priority during the dives. My dive instructor was Fred who taught me lots of things about diving. And Jamie, a booking agency who always lightened our moods. I love all the moments we were together. All of the islands on the tour are breathtaking. Even now I still cannot believe that I was one of the divers who saw those stunning natural sceneries under the sea with my own eyes. Besides, the food was the same as Vietnamese food, which I don't know why. Foods are varied and tasty. Last but not least, I want to say thanks to all of the people on the ships for being a part of my life journey, especially my boss, who gave me the chance to experience this trip. All those memories I will never forget.
Written 2 November 2023
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Thank you Ellie!
It was a wonderful time on board and we all hope it can happen again.
Please stay in touch, but more importantly stay happy, healthy and keep diving!!
Jamie
Written 2 November 2023
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Thomas Truong
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Friends
Amazing!
That's the first sentence I want to say about the diving trip in the Similan Islands at the end of October 2023.
Similan is truly a paradise for those who love scuba diving and the undersea world. The waters surrounding this archipelago are famous and among the world's leading in terms of sea water clarity, diversity of marine flora and fauna, and beautiful seascapes. Here I was lucky enough to meet sharks and sea turtles. A bit sad because I haven't met the big Manta yet.
Not only great underwater, Similan also has beautiful scenery above the water, with white sand beaches and incredibly beautiful small islands.
I really enjoyed and felt happy in every moment of this scuba diving trip with my brothers and friends.
All of the above wonderful experiences are made even more complete thanks to Tripadvisor! The crew was very attentive and cheerful, the food on board was also very delicious, I was very satisfied. A hot towel and a cup of hot ginger water after a night of scuba diving makes me feel happy.
Especially impressed with Jamie, he was very cheerful and humorous, making the diving trip even more fun. He even taught us some Thai words in a funny way, haha.
Overall a great dive with great dive sites and great service!
That's the first sentence I want to say about the diving trip in the Similan Islands at the end of October 2023.
Similan is truly a paradise for those who love scuba diving and the undersea world. The waters surrounding this archipelago are famous and among the world's leading in terms of sea water clarity, diversity of marine flora and fauna, and beautiful seascapes. Here I was lucky enough to meet sharks and sea turtles. A bit sad because I haven't met the big Manta yet.
Not only great underwater, Similan also has beautiful scenery above the water, with white sand beaches and incredibly beautiful small islands.
I really enjoyed and felt happy in every moment of this scuba diving trip with my brothers and friends.
All of the above wonderful experiences are made even more complete thanks to Tripadvisor! The crew was very attentive and cheerful, the food on board was also very delicious, I was very satisfied. A hot towel and a cup of hot ginger water after a night of scuba diving makes me feel happy.
Especially impressed with Jamie, he was very cheerful and humorous, making the diving trip even more fun. He even taught us some Thai words in a funny way, haha.
Overall a great dive with great dive sites and great service!
Written 2 November 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Pmolano
Barcelona, Spain29 contributions
Hello,
My girlfriend and I will be in Thailand from October 20 to November 10.
Do you recommend diving in the Andaman sea on these dates?
Hope you can help me.
Pablo
JPDBKK
Bangkok, Thailand143 contributions
Hi Pablo,
Yes, very much. The Similan & Surin parks open on October 15th. You can contact me here, or on +66891363121.
Justin B
London, UK35 contributions
How much does it cost please?
Grzegorz S
Warsaw, Poland3 contributions
Aprox. 100k. bath for all = 4 days, lux boat (hallelujah) 3 person
dallas4754
Cornwall, Canada
Hi, I will be in Bangkok on March 8, 2016, arriving on a Celebrity cruise ship, The Millennium. Is your place of business near the port? Do you pick up? How much does a day dive cost?
Brian
JPDBKK
Bangkok, Thailand143 contributions
HI Brian,
Sorry for the delay in replying. Although we're based in Bangkok, the diving cruises which we offer are in The Similan Islands and around Phuket. That's several hundred kilometres south, and can be reached by plane or road.
destiny m
Kenya
Hi, we are a family of six and love adventure would a tour be affordable for this type of activitie.how should we dress for this occation.what site is this tour on