Thailand:
Khao Lak
Khao Lak is on the west coast of Thailand's mainland, nestled between the Andaman Sea and the rustic Khao Lak National Park. This tranquil location can be reached by road and is just one hour drive from Phuket International Airport.
The activities in this emerging area make it appealing to any taste. For nature lovers there are three national parks to explore, opportunities to go elephant trekking, as well as relaxing on the untouched beaches of Hat Khaolak and Hat Thai Muang. The Wat Tham Suwankhuka temple which is a cave shrine to Buddha is a unique experience for those who are looking for the cultural aspects of Thailand.
For divers, Khao Lak is the ideal starting point for day trips to the Similan Islands, or a liveaboard trip to Richelieu Rock, Koh Tachai and Koh Bon.
Note: The dive centre is closed during the Summer months, therefore we only offer holidays to Khao Lak during the months of October to May.
Sea Bees Dive Centre - Khao Lak
Sea Bees Dive Centre is located just a few minutes from the centre of Khao Lak. The dive centre is directly integrated with Sea Bees own dive resort, the Garden Palm Resort Khao Lak. The resort & dive centre are surrounded by lush tropical gardens, and are close to other local hotels, restaurants and shops.
The dive centre has a modern and well stocked dive shop, selling the latest dive equipment and beach wear. The purpose-built 3m deep diving pool is the ideal place for confined water diver training and also to test your equipment or new purchases from the shop. The dive centre also has a well equipped work shop, an area for rinsing your equipment and a storage room for keeping your personal dive gear.
Sea Bees dive boats are moored at the pier at Tab Lamu, which is a few kilometres outside of Khao Lak. 'Stingray', their day-trip boat, takes you to the Similan Islands, an absolute diving paradise. 'Genesis 1' is their live-aboard vessel, which operates between the Similan Islands and the world famous Richelieu Rock.
The dive sites on our day trips are carefully selected, and the max ratio of each group is four divers to one guide. The Similan Islands are visited at least four times a week and Koh Bon once weekly. These sites are rated amongst the "Top Ten" dive destinations in the world, and we are happy to be able to visit them daily with our guests. In addition, our dive trips take us on a regular basis to Boonsung Wreck with it's overwhelming abundance of marine life. A diving highlight is Richelieu Rock where each dive is special.
Sea Bees Khao Lak : Our Day Boats
M/V Stingray
Designed especially for Sea Bees Diving, the 'M/V Stingray' is a custom built Catamaran, launched in 2003. The Catamaran is equipped with two powerful MAN diesel engines, each producing 750 hp. This allows the 'Stingray' to transport divers to the beautiful Similan National Park in just two hours, and it does this journey 4 times each week.
At 7 meters wide and 23 meters long, the boat guarantees stability in the water. She features an expansive 44 sqm dive deck and ample storage space for all your dive gear. Kitting up is comfortable, safe and easy. Love the feel of wind rushing through your hair? The large upper deck is open to those who love to soak up a few rays.
The lower deck saloon has comfortable sofas and bistro tables where your freshly prepared breakfasts and lunches are served. The onboard kitchen will delight your culinary senses. Hot drinks are available all day, and there are plenty of books and magazines onboard to pass the time between diving.
A complete first aid kit and oxygen unit are kept on board and readily available for emergency use if needed.
M/V Runaway
The 'M/V Runaway' is an elegant teak wooden motor vessel, used for day-boat diving from Khao Lak. She takes small groups (up to a maximum of 12 divers) which ensures personal attention and no large groups of divers in the water when you arrive at the dive site. She is 17m long and is powered by two 270 HP engines. Features include parquet flooring, exclusive downstairs salon and comfortable covered sundeck. She has a great Thai chef on board, serving delicious snacks and meals all day.
The 'M/V Runaway' is equipped with modern navigation, electronic and safety equipment. She also has a medical first aid station including oxygen supply onboard and available at all times.
Accommodation in Khao Lak - The Palm Garden Resort
The Palm Garden Resort at Khao Lak is also home to Sea Bees dive centre. The resort is laid out in the same unique and beautiful style as the Palm Garden Resort on Phuket Island. Set amidst a beautiful tropical garden, the Palm Garden Resort is comprised of ten bungalows, located around a large swimming pool with waterfall and jacuzzi.
Each bungalow is comfortably furnished with air conditioning, TV, minibar, safe, charging station, ensuite bathroom with shower and is specifically designed for the needs of divers. An ADSL internet connection is available for those who want to keep in touch with the rest of the world. The private terrace is a peaceful place to enjoy your breakfast, and savor the morning sun.
The restaurant offers a wide selection of mouth-watering Thai and international dishes, as well as a large assortment of delicious cocktails.
There are a lot of things to see and do when staying in Khao Lak. The hotel and dive centre staff will be more than happy to inform you of the various possibilities and organise everything for you. For those who would like to discover the vicinity on their own, motorbikes and cars can be hired.
| Single Room (1 person sharing) |
Twin/Double Room (2 sharing) |
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| 7 nights | Extra night | 7 nights | Extra night | |
| 10 Jan 2009 - 31 May 2009 | £411 | £46 | £206 | £23 |
| Prices are per person. Prices exclude flights & meals, but include airport transfers. | ||||
| Diving Prices: | View Sea Bees Diving prices. (Adobe Reader PDF format). | |||
Live-aboards from Khao Lak
The "Genesis 1" has been at the forefront of liveaboard diving in Thailand's Andaman Sea for many years. She is a 25 metre steel hulled motor yacht with 5 double cabins & 2 single cabins, each with independent air-conditioning and panoramic sea view window.
Genesis 1 sails from Khao Lak, and offers three different itineraries:
• 3 day tour of the Similan Islands.
• 3 day tour to Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Koh Surin & Richelieu Rock.
• 6 days/5 nights to Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Koh Surin, Richelieu Rock & Similan Islands.
