Hi there!
I'm a moderate diver with 100 dives, mostly in the Red Sea.
I did a 4 day LOB with Manta Queen 5 in Thailand back in January 2020.
The trip was pretty decent - saw two small sharks and a few big rays.
Unfortunately, visibility was non-existent at Richlieu for 3 dives - I lost my dive buddy!
Food was okayish and the guides were great.
I've been thinking about heading back to Thailand this month.
I saw some people say South Andaman is a better route than what I did.
It's certainly true that less people go there.
I love encounters with big stuff - sharks and manta and hopefully Mr whale shark.
Is South Andaman better for these encounters?
Or should I go back to Richlieu and hope for better visibility and luck?
The ship that makes sense for me seems to be Manta Queen 8, though I read it's a bit oldish these days.
I also read the windows can't be opened (maybe just below deck?) and u can only use aircon...
Does anyone have advice on the route and the LOB's to take?
Smiling Seahorse has a special Whale Shark for twice the price, but it's not like they can guarantee a sighting.
Cheers!
I'm a moderate diver with 100 dives, mostly in the Red Sea.
I did a 4 day LOB with Manta Queen 5 in Thailand back in January 2020.
The trip was pretty decent - saw two small sharks and a few big rays.
Unfortunately, visibility was non-existent at Richlieu for 3 dives - I lost my dive buddy!
Food was okayish and the guides were great.
I've been thinking about heading back to Thailand this month.
I saw some people say South Andaman is a better route than what I did.
It's certainly true that less people go there.
I love encounters with big stuff - sharks and manta and hopefully Mr whale shark.
Is South Andaman better for these encounters?
Or should I go back to Richlieu and hope for better visibility and luck?
The ship that makes sense for me seems to be Manta Queen 8, though I read it's a bit oldish these days.
I also read the windows can't be opened (maybe just below deck?) and u can only use aircon...
Does anyone have advice on the route and the LOB's to take?
Smiling Seahorse has a special Whale Shark for twice the price, but it's not like they can guarantee a sighting.
Cheers!