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1st Departure:
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01.08.2009
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Provider:
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isango!
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Destination:
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South and Southeast Asia > Thailand > Phuket island
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Duration:
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11½ hours
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Skill Level:
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Advanced
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The Similan Islands, located approximately 100 kilometres northwest of Phuket in the Andaman Sea, form an area of great natural beauty and were declared a Marine National Park in 1982. Consisting of nine, densely wooded islands fringed with rocky outcrops and gorgeous beaches with fine talcum powder-like sand, the islands are stunning in their beauty. The main attraction of these islands is the incredibly varied underwater landscape. Sloping hard coral reefs and shallow coral gardens lie on the eastern side of the islands. Huge granite boulders, caverns and swim-throughs produce a fascinating underwater landscape which attracts a huge variety of marine life, from tiny creatures to great Manta Rays. Water clarity is excellent and the scenery varies with each island. It's a great place for both diving and snorkelling in a pristine aquatic environment.
Touring by speedboat allows you to reach the Similans (located north of Phuket in the Andaman Sea) in about one hour, giving lots of time to explore the underwater scenery in one of the world's premier dive sites. Diving is the main attraction of these islands. Ranked as one of the top 10 dive sites in the world, every trip to the Similans provides a new diving experience.