The Smiling Seahorse - Special diving expedition in 2022-2023

SPECIAL Expeditions

BLACKWATER DIVING

Whale Sharks

Manta Rays

DIVING UnderwaterBLACKWATER Photo Clinic

SPECIAL Expedition

BLACKWATER DIVING WHAT IS BLACK WATER DIVING? Blackwater diving is an extraordinary new way of night diving!

The concept is simple: It’s a night dive in deep open ocean where divers simply hang out on top of very deep water with no other reference than a downline fitted with powerful lights. Blackwater diving gives us the opportunity to encounter marine life never seen on our usual dives, such as all types of cephalopods, fish larvae and tinny crustaceans floating mid water until they are strong enough to settled down on the reef or deep sea creatures who will never visit a reef such as the Paper Nautilus or tripod fish.

Itinerary: 23 dives We have found some pretty fantastic blackwater diving spots in the last seasons and met some creatures rarely spotted anywhere in the world such as juvenile tripod fish, juvenile sailfish, paper nautilus and more...

On this Special Blackwater expedition, we will do one blackwater dive per day not too far from Thailand's best dive sites in the Andaman Sea which we can explore during the days!

We will start the cruise in Tap Lamu and dive around Surin national park (Richelieu Rock) and Similan National park.

The plan is to do 3 day dives + 1 blackwater dive every day/night.

A typical day would be: 7am wake up call, coffee/ briefing, first dive at 8am, back for a nice breakfast, second dive at 11h30, then lunch, third dive at 15h30, then snack and watch the sun go down. Dinner at 7pm, then Blackwater dive at 9pm.

5TH JAN TO 11TH JANUARY 2023 BLACK WATER EXPEDITION

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DETAILS 7 D/ 6 N 23 DIVES From Ranong or Tap Lamu pier on the 05/01/2023-17:00 To Khao Lak, Tap Lamu pier on the 11/01/2023-20:00

Black Water Diving Expedition North Andaman THAILAND

Price PEr Diver : THB 51,500 in Standard THB 56,500 in Deluxe THB 60,500 in Master

Our boat

MV SMILING SEAHORSE Built by and for divers in 2018 MV Smiling Seahorse has all the "little extras" you may want on a new liveaboard: a spacious dive platform a camera room. 2 Black water lines. lovely lounge areas a massive sun deck 8 A/C cabins opened to the ocean only 16 guests delicious food to enjoy surface intervals as well! onboard pro photographers

SEAVIEWS

5TH JAN TO 11TH JANUARY 2023 BLACK WATER EXPEDITION

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SPECIAL Expedition

Underwater Photo Clinic Who is it for You just got an underwater camera and want to learn how to use it? You wish to understand underwater photography principles better? You are an advanced underwater photographer and want to improve your skills or try new challenges? This cruise is for you!

Not only will you dive on some of the most beautiful dive sites in Thailand but you will learn all the right photo technics to go home with the best souvenirs.

Itinerary: RICHELIEU +++ This itinerary will focus on Richelieu Rock (Thailand's #1 dive site).

We will also explore Koh Bon and Koh Tachai in Similan National park for a chance to encounter Giant oceanic Mantas. Not only will you have some fantastic dives and photos but this cruise is also your chance to try Black Water diving!

The itinerary will look like this, but we will remain flexible in case we hear of a Whale Shark or Manta sighting nearby!

Departure from Tap Lamu pier around 6 pm, cruise by night to Richelieu Rock 4 day dives at Surin Islands and Richelieu Rock 3 day dives at Richelieu rock + Sunset dive 3 day dives at Richelieu rock + 1 night dive 2 dives at Koh Tachai, 1 dive at Koh Bon + 1 black water dive 2 day dives at Koh Bon and back to Tap Lamu / Khao Lak in the evening.

13 JAN 2023 TO 18 JAN 2023 UNDERWATER PHOTO CLINIC

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DETAILS 6 D/ 5 N 18 DIVES From Khao Lak pier on the 13/01/2023-18:00 to Khao Lak pier on the 18/01/2023-18:00

Photo clinic Expedition North Andaman THAILAND

Price PEr Diver : THB 42,000 in Standard THB 47,000 in Deluxe THB 50,000 in Master

Our boat

MV SMILING SEAHORSE Built by and for divers in 2018 MV Smiling Seahorse has all the "little extras" you may want on a new liveaboard: a spacious dive platform a camera room. 2 Black water lines. lovely lounge areas a massive sun deck 8 A/C cabins opened to the ocean only 16 guests delicious food to enjoy surface intervals as well! onboard pro photographers

SPECIAL GUEST: ALEX TYRRELL DAILY PRESENTATIONS

BY PHOTO PRO TRAINER camera prep. diving for photos u/w etiquette and care for environment exposure & lighting basics capturing sunbeams & sun balls macro & w/a composition blackwater photography (focusing, lighting, TTL/manual flashes, composition) SEAVIEWS

Wide Angle, motion blur Photo editing

13 JAN 2023 TO 18 JAN 2023 UNDERWATER PHOTO CLINIC

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SPECIAL Expedition

Whale Sharks Who is it for Are you a passionate diver willing to learn more about Gentle giants?

You want to be one of the citizen scientists to record them in the wild? This cruise is for you!

Not only will you dive on some of the most beautiful dive sites in Thailand but you will share this cruise with Thailand Whale Shark specialist: Kirsty Magson!

Itinerary: NORTH AND SOUTH ANDAMAN This itinerary will focus on The Andaman Sea's best spots to see Whale Sharks such as Koh Bon and Koh Tachai in the Similan National park or Hin Daeng-Hin Muang in Koh Lanta National Park but we will also visit other amazing dive sites in the North and South Andaman Sea such as Richelieu Rock.

Not only will you have some fantastic dives but this cruise is also your chance to try Black Water diving!

The itinerary is not fixed, we will remain flexible as much as we can in case we hear of a Whale Shark or Manta sighting nearby (except for Similan islands which requires booking ahead).

We plan 4 dives per day (including 1 sunset or night dive), 4 meals and a presentation per day.

Kirsty, our special guest on this trip is a Marine biologist and ocean conservationist, she will be happy to answer all the questions you may have about whale Sharks and the many other species she is passionate about...

04 FEB 2023 TO 12 FEB 2023 WHALE SHARK EXPEDITION

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DETAILS 9 D/ 8 N 29 DIVES From Phuket Tian Sin pier on the 04/02/2023-18:00 to Tap Lamu pier on the 12/02/2023-18:00

Whale Shark Expedition North & South Andaman

Price PEr Diver : THB 68,000 in Standard THB 72,000 in Deluxe THB 76,000 in Master

Our boat

MV SMILING SEAHORSE Built by and for divers in 2018 MV Smiling Seahorse has all the "little extras" you may want on a new liveaboard: a spacious dive platform a camera room. Black water diving optional. lovely lounge areas a massive sun deck 8 A/C cabins opened to the ocean only 16 guests delicious food to enjoy surface intervals as well! onboard pro photographers

SPECIAL GUEST: Kirsty Magson DAILY PRESENTATIONS BY THAI WHALE SHARK PROJECT LEADER Learn something new about Whale shark, turtles and their environment Whale Shark diving etiquette A chance to record the next encounter in the database Contribute financially to Whale Shark preservation in Thailand SEAVIEWS

04 FEB 2023 TO 12 FEB 2023 WHALE SHARK EXPEDITION

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SPECIAL Expedition

Manta Rays Who is it for Are you a passionate diver willing to learn more about Gentle giants?

You want to be one of the citizen scientists to record them in the wild? This cruise is for you!

Not only will you dive on some of the most beautiful dive sites in Thailand but you will share this cruise with Thailand Manta Rays specialist: Jamie Piyada Monmaneerat

Itinerary: North & SOuth Andaman This itinerary will focus on The Andaman Sea's best spots to see Oceanic Manta rays such as Koh Bon and Koh Tachai in the Similan National park And Hin Daeng Hin Muang in Koh Lanta National Park but we will also visit other amazing dive sites in the North and South Andaman Sea such as Richelieu Rock.

Not only will you have some fantastic dives but this cruise is also your chance to try Black Water diving!

The itinerary is not fixed, except the Similan sites which requires booking aheads, we will remain flexible in case we hear of a Whale Shark or Manta sighting nearby!

We plan 4 dives per day (including 1 sunset or night dive), 4 meals and a presentation per day.

Jamie, our special guest on this trip is a Marine biologist and Manta ray's conservationist, she will be happy to answer all the questions you may have about Giant Manta's and the many other species she is passionate about...

19 MAR 2023 TO 27 MAR 2023 MANTA RAYS EXPEDITION

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DETAILS 9 D/ 8 N 29 DIVES From Ranong pier on the 19/03/2023-18:00 to Phuket Tian Sin pier on the 27/03/2023-18:00

M a nta Rays Expedition North & South Andaman

Price PEr Diver : THB 68,000 in Standard THB 72,000 in Deluxe THB 76,000 in Master

Our boat

MV SMILING SEAHORSE Built by and for divers in 2018 MV Smiling Seahorse has all the "little extras" you may want on a new liveaboard: A spacious dive platform A well fitted camera room Black water diving optional.

Lovely lounge areas & a massive sun deck 8 A/C cabins opened to the ocean only 16 guests Delicious food to enjoy surface intervals as well!

Onboard pro photographer and free photo souvenirs

SPECIAL GUEST: JAMIE PIYADA MONMANEERAT DAILY PRESENTATIONS BY THAI MANTA PROJECT LEADER Learn something new about Mantas and their environment Manta rays interaction etiquette A chance to record the next encounter in the database Contribute financially to Manta Rays preservation in Thailand

SEAVIEWS

19 MAR 2023 TO 27 MAR 2023 MANTA RAYS EXPEDITION

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North & South

ANDAMAN Who is it for Are you a passionate diver willing to discover Thailand's best dive sites in an 8 days cruise?

You have heard great things about Richelieu Rock, Similan, Hin Daeng/ Hin Muang and Koh Lipe and it is just too hard a choice to make...

We've got you covered! Why choose when you can do them all from the comfort of our liveaboard!

Itinerary: North & SOuth Andaman This itinerary will focus on The Andaman Sea's best dive sites from Richelieu Rock in the North to Koh Lipe in the south. We will also dive Koh Bon and Koh Tachai in the Similan National park, Hin Daeng Hin Muang in Koh Lanta National Park and more dive sites in Tarutalo National parks Not only will you have some fantastic dives but this cruise is also your chance to try Black Water diving!

The itinerary is not fixed, we will remain flexible in case we hear of a Whale Shark or Manta sighting nearby!

We will get onboard in Ranong on the 3th of December at 4pm and plan 4 dives per day (including 1 sunset or night dive) and 4 meals per day. We will be back on land on the 10th of December around 6pm in Phuket, Chalong pier.

SOUTH TO NORTH ANDAMAN

OR NORTH TO SOUTH ANDAMAN

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DETAILS 8 D/ 7 N UP TO 25 DIVES From Phuket pier to Tap Lamu pier or Tap Lamu to Phuket.

North & South Andaman Exceptional Expedition

Price PEr Diver : THB 63,000 in Standard THB 65,000 in Deluxe THB 68,000 in Master

Our boat

MV SMILING SEAHORSE Built by and for divers in 2018 MV Smiling Seahorse has all the "little extras" you may want on a new liveaboard: A spacious dive platform A well appointed camera room Blackwater diving optional (500thb) Lovely lounge areas & a massive sun deck 8 A/C cabins opened to the ocean Only 16 guests Delicious food to enjoy surface intervals as well!

Onboard pro photographer and free photo souvenirs

Try something new!

SEAVIEWS

SOUTH TO NORTH ANDAMAN

OR NORTH TO SOUTH ANDAMAN

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