"Beautiful, so beautiful, magnificent, wowwwwwww!"
This is the feeling I expressed while underwater at "Richelieu".
But no matter how loud I shouted, no one could hear me anyway. Hahahaha.

Richeliou: A Message of Resilience

The recent news of an explosion at Richeliou sent shockwaves through the diving community. Many, like myself, were devastated at the thought of potential damage to this iconic dive site.

"Richeliou! But I haven't been there yet!" "This is my dream dive site!" "Why would they do this? It's a national treasure!"

These were just some of the reactions that echoed through the diving world. The initial despair, however, was quickly replaced by a wave of determination. Divers, eager to assess the situation firsthand, shared images and updates, confirming that Richeliou remained largely unscathed.

The images that follow serve as a message from Richeliou itself, a testament to its resilience. They are a reminder that even in the face of adversity, the beauty and wonder of the underwater world endure.

This trip, we chose to use the services of Similan Seven Sea Club on the MV Camic.

2-Day, 1-Night Liveaboard Trip with 6 Dives (Richelieu Rock, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon)

This concludes our introduction to this vessel. We will provide further details about it later. ^^

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Let's get started. MV Camic is the vessel that will take us to all of our destinations on this trip.

Surin and Similan Islands to Close on May 15th

The Surin and Similan Islands will be closed to visitors from May 15th onwards. If you haven't had the chance to visit these beautiful islands yet, be sure to plan your trip soon!

**In addition to this route, there is also a route to Phi Phi Island. However, we do not know the details.
Please contact Similan Seven Sea Club directly for more information. >> Similan Seven Sea Club

It's time to explore the beauty beneath the sea.

First, let me transform into a little mermaid.

Let's build up the excitement a bit to enhance your viewing experience.

Close your eyes, close your eyes... and listen to this sound, the sound of peace.
When you are underwater, you will not hear anything except the sound of your own breath.

Link to YouTube video

Richelieu Rock (Dives 1-2)

Richelieu Rock is a deep diving spot teeming with soft corals clinging to massive boulders.

Indeed, it is as beautiful as its reputation suggests.

Let's take a look at the living things here.

The beauty is beyond description. Please refer to the pictures.

Pufferfish

The Richelieu Rock is teeming with marine life, including divers and schools of fish. Richelieu Rock remains in good condition.

This is a spot where whale sharks can be found, but it seems they are shy and did not come out to greet us. No matter, everything we have encountered on this trip has been worth it.

Tachai (Dives 3-4)

This point is not very interesting. The third dive is a night dive.

The whale shark section, as usual, did not yield any sightings.

Oh, the giant whale, how shy you are!

The fish is sleeping. 555555

We are afraid of Night Dive. It's dark.

Normally, I'm afraid of the dark, but now I have to be underwater in the dark. 😭😭😭
A flashlight is very important. Don't leave your buddy.
Stay together and don't let each other out of your sight.

Tachai in the morning is a more pleasant sight.

This is roughly what Chai said.

Whales are not coming, whales are not coming, there are no whales. ><

Koh Bon (Dives 5-6)

Koh Bon, from what I can see, does not seem to have any beaches. However, it is a uniquely beautiful island.

A diving spot where every diver hopes to encounter Manta Rays.

Will we meet this time? Let's wait and see.

Let's start by looking at the underwater scenery around Koh Bon.

This fish's face is hilarious! 5555

This image is called "Star Wall".

School of fish

As the air supply nears depletion, divers perform a safety stop to prepare for their ascent from the water.

And then, out of the blue, a gigantic manta ray gracefully glided past us, its massive fins rippling through the water. Mission accomplished for this trip! And this is the only picture we managed to capture, haha!

Oh my!!! So good!

This is Bon Island.

This concludes our report on all 6 dives across the 3 dive sites.

But wait, don't go yet. Let's take a look at the MV Camic, the ship that will take us to our various destinations.

This phenomenon has created a beautiful and peaceful atmosphere, calming all movements.

MV Camic of Similan Seven Sea Club

This is what it looks like.

The staff here are incredibly friendly and helpful.

Most divers will be foreigners.

Food

No need to worry about food. It's plentiful, satisfying, and delicious.

The menu features a rotating selection of both Thai and international dishes.

Snacks and fruits are available throughout the day.

Guest room

This accommodation offers a variety of room types at different price points. All rooms are air-conditioned.

**The first type** is a private room for two people with an ensuite bathroom and a hot water heater. When you open the curtains, you will see a sea view.

**Option 2:** This is a room with bunk beds for 2 people. Shared bathroom.

Option 3: This is a 4-bed dorm with a shared bathroom (this is the cheapest option).
Note: In the picture, the beds are not yet made. I took the picture before they were made.

**Towels are provided for everyone, and bed linens are changed regularly. No need to worry about this.**
**Shoes are not allowed on board at any time.**

Surrounding Area

The ship has approximately three decks.

Rooftop for sunbathing

For information on trip pricing, please contact Similan Seven Sea Club directly.

Promotions are ongoing. The team mentioned that they are planning to launch a Live Aboard trip to the Phi Phi Islands soon.

Click here >> Similan Seven Sea Club

This is the approximate size of the MV Camic ship.

This concludes my report.

Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

Fai

This set of images was captured using...
GoPro 4 Silver + Light + Filter >> by YaiiFai
Cannon G12 + Housing >> by Puffin Coral
Please feel free to provide feedback on the images, as this is my first time seriously using a GoPro for deep-water photography.

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