Scuba Diving the North Andaman
With Sainamtalay Aboard the MV Moana
Diving on this trip was supposed to be in the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock and the Surin Islands. Unfortunately, the weather was foul. Except for one ill-fated half day at Koh Bon and Koh Tai, we spent the entire trip diving protected sites in the Similans. Half way through the trip (at Elephant Head Rock), I lost my GoPro. I had saved a few videos, but not much.
Thap Lamu is an excellent natural harbor which is used by the Thai Navy as a base, fisherman and, more recently, dive boats and tour boats. It is located about an hour's drive north of Phuket Island.
