Surin Islands make up an awesome archipelago located in the Andaman Sea on the South west coast of Thailand. It is situated a bit further North than another world class diving destination, the Similan islands. Divers often dive both of these amazing locations during a liveaboard cruise where these spots are considered to be some of the best diving in Thailand.
Scuba diving in Surin Island also gives the opportunity to dive one of the best dive sites of the world, Richelieu Rock! This spot is world famous for the encounter with the giant Whale Shark!
The Surin Islands are incredibly scenic with pristine white sandy beaches and lush jungle. The islands are now part of the Mu Ko Surin Marine National Park.
In this page you will find practical information to plan a scuba diving trip to Surin Islands:
Table of contents
Where to stay?
I usually use this website to book in advance my hotels in Surin Islands as they usually have the lowest rates I find. I like it because it's free to cancel and change the dates.
Activities and excursions in Surin Islands
Surin Island is really focused on scuba diving. However for people travelling with kids and non divers, this destination offers easy and super snorkelling with great opportunities to relax and sunbath on the remote white sand beaches.
Health and Safety
If you are planning an upcoming dive trip or travelling to Surin Islands, it is a really good idea to invest in travel insurance for scuba diving, because you never know what could happen and when you might need it (because accidents do happen!). I recommend this diving insurance as they offer worldwide coverage and focus on providing scuba divers a quality insurance and medical assistance service.
Where is Surin Islands located in the world?
The Surin archipelago is situated in the Andaman Sea, South west coast of Thailand.
See the map below.
Surin Islands Map
How to get to Surin Islands?
Getting Around
The only way to get around the Surin Islands is by boat and Liveaboard cruises. There is a cheap national park boat running from the Ban Hin Lat to Surin Island leaving every day at 9 am. Or you could also try to charter a boat.
Photo Credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/octal/5328580230/
Surin Islands Photos
Scuba diving
You will find all information about sea life, best time to visit, top dive spots, etc. in our review: Surin Islands Diving
Diving Reviews for this region
Surin Islands
Large Pelagics, Manta rays and Whale Shark if you are lucky all in a superb remote area!
Liveaboard Reviews in Surin Islands
MV Smiling Seahorse
Photos: Smiling Seahorse operator gallery via LiveAboard.com.
The Junk
A unique experience, The Junk “June Chian Lee” (“Respect Wind Travel Forever”) was originally built and launched in 1962. Unlike any other diving vessel touring the Indian Ocean around Thailand, The Junk was originally a working ship manufactured to ca
MV Thai Sea
2019 Update Please note that the THAI SEA is running and was thoroughly renovated! The company, Scuba Libre Adventures, is offering itineraries in Myanmar/Burma and Thailand! Thus, the ship is no longer owned by Smiling Sea Horse. The newer liveaboar
MV Miss Moon
MV Miss Moon is one of several liveaboard vessels based in the northern Thai city of Ranong. This Similan liveaboard is owned and operated by Andaman International Diving Centre – a locally run diving operation with greater than 15 years experience in
MV Diverace Class E
MV Diverace Class E is a purpose built liveaboard vessel built in December 2014. Designed for comfort and safety, Diverace Class E was the brainchild of a team of naval architects and Dutch vessel consultants. The Similans Islands Marine Park and Surin
MV Similan Explorer
The following account is retained as an archive. Prices, capacity, facilities, services and wildlife sightings mentioned here should not be used as current booking assurances.
SY Diva Andaman
SY Diva Andaman liveaboard was built in 2009. Since that point, she continues to mesmerise her guests with wonderful 6-night trips to the beautiful Similan Islands! She is also known to run some short trips around Phuket and the southern islands near t
MV Marco Polo
Vessel photographs supplied through LiveAboard.com; capture dates are not supplied.
MV Deep Andaman Queen
MV Deep Andaman Queen was built in 2003 and was thoroughly updated in 2019 to present a brand new, modern interior. The liveaboard offers scuba diving cruises both in Myanmar and in Thailand. The Cabins The Deep Andaman Queen welcomes up to 25 guests i
MV Scuba Explorer
The MV Scuba Explorer can carry a maximum of 24 divers, but the boat is so spacious and airy that even when it’s full, you will never feel cramped. All 10 cabins are air conditioned and have their own en-suite facilities. There’s also some music that y
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