Diving Advice, February 2023

[Laurie S.]

A year from now my friend and I will be diving in the Maldives. I'm thinking of stopping in Thailand on the way back to the US to dive for several days, also. I've never been there and would appreciate any recommendations for where to dive. I am an underwater photographer, specializing in macro, but I also shoot the big stuff. Thanks!

 

[Centrals]

You should plan to stay in Thailand a wee bit longer. This is a fascinated country with plenty to offer both above and below water.
At this time of yr it is the LoB to Similan. Koh Lanta is also exceedingly good.

For an underwater photographer then you ought to consider Lambeh over in Indonesia. Nothing like that in the Kingdom.
Decision.

 

[Laurie S.]

Thanks! Oh yes, I love Lembeh and will be going back there in the fall next year (hopefully).

 

[Laurie S.]

I've decided to do a 7-day liveaboard. Any suggestions?

 

[Barmaglot]

I've decided to do a 7-day liveaboard. Any suggestions?

If you do photography, look at The Smiling Seahorse. The owner/operator is a photographer himself, the boat has a well-appointed camera room, and they're the only operator in Thailand that I know of who do regular blackwater dives (at least one per trip).

 

[jimvangogh]

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