Wandering and Wondering

My first Live-On-Board, spending 4 days and 4 night with complete strangers as if they were the best buddies. We were completely diverse but there was at least one thing common, our passion for diving. Each one, whether young or old, novice or experienced talked about the diving with same enthusiasm. Cheers to the team. Dived with : ScubaDivingPhuket, the pickup was arranged at the hotel in Patong, Phuket. We were transferred by road to Khao Lak. And the Live on Board begins there.  Dive Sites: Similan Islands (numerous dive sites) , Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock (Bad weather prohibited our dive there), Some wrecks near Khao Lak (Visibility not so great) Dive Experience: Currents are strong at few dive sites, so some experience and good buoyancy control will make dives enjoyable.  Budget: There are Live On Board starting from 3 Days (10 dives), price starting ~15000 THB (2013). I did 4 days one and paid 22900 THB (2013) for dual accommodation. Ther...

Advanced open water diving!! but by no means an "advanced diver". It was my second dive trip, I opted for Advanced Open water certification at Koh Lanta with Lanta Diver . How to get there: Nearest airport is Krabi, but ferry and van services are available from Phuket, Phi Phi and Ao Nang also. Ferry is more convenient but check for their timing. If you are arriving at Krabi airport in afternoon, Van might be the only option. Koh Lanta: Is it one of the laid back places, complete contrast from chaos of Patong in Phuket. Beaches are serene and sedate, sometimes all for yourself. There are parties also at various locations if you are looking for one.