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Thailand Aggressor Offering Three Exciting Itineraries
Experience the diving that Myanmar and Thailand has to offer from the comfort of Thailand Aggressor
Aggressor Fleet has announced three routes for the Thailand Aggressor which includes exploring the remote and dramatic reefs found off Myanmar. Dive the best of Thailand and Myanmar and get a bonus one night free.
The new itineraries are offered throughout the year and include the Andaman Sea (North and South) with famous sites such as the Similan Islands, Phi Phi Islands, Richelieu Rock, Hin Daeng, Koh Raja and Shark Point, where the warm water draws large schools of tropical fish, manta rays and the awe-inspiring whale shark. The wealth of aquatic life will delight underwater photographers and marine naturalists when scuba diving Thailand and Myanmar.
The Thailand Aggressor offers seven-night and ten-night Itineraries:
- Thailand & Myanmar, seven-nights, dives Richelieu Rock, Koh Tachai before clearing customs in Kawthung, then heading north for Myanmar diving Three Islet, Black Rock, North-South Twins and more. (Departs Tap Lamu Pier)
- North Andaman Sea, seven-nights, including the Similan Islands, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon, Richelieu Rock, Koh Racha Yai and more. (Departs Phuket)
- South Andaman Sea, ten-nights, route explores Phi Phi Islands, Hin Daeng, Tarutao National Park and more. (Departs Phuket)
Pay for 9 Nights and Get 10th Night free in Myanmar & Thailand. Fly into Phuket International Airport, drive one hour to Tap Lamu Pier where the Thailand Aggressor docks. Guests will then depart that evening where diving will begin the next morning for 8 1/2 days of diving.
10 Nights/Pay for 9 Special applies to the following charters: Feb 7 – 17, 2015; Feb 18 – 28, 2015 and Mar 11 – 21, 2015
AMAZING DIVING
Thailand is known for crystal clear water, spectacular reefs, beautiful rock formations and its variety of colourful marine life. It lies only eight degrees north of the Equator and enjoys a tropical climate year round.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Diving, accommodations, personal touches like delicious chef-prepared meals, warm freshwater showers and pampered service from an attentive crew, between dive snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, sodas, local beer and wine and around-the-clock service are all included for one great price. Guests can relax on the Thailand Aggressor’s sprawling sun deck with wet bar or retire to their well-appointed stateroom in between dives.
HOW TO BOOK
For more information or to book, visit www.aggressor.com, call +1-706-993-2531, email thailand@aggressor.com or contact your local dive tour operator.
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TRAVEL BLOG: Jeff Goodman Dives SOMABAY, Part 3
Today we are diving one of the outer reefs from an inflatable. As we reach the bottom, a reef octopus eases its way into the cover of a small crack in the coral while displaying it’s incredible ability to change colour. They are arguably one of the most charismatic of reef dwellers and it is always exciting for me to simply hover and watch. I would have spent longer and waited for it to come and investigate me, but as dive time is limited we wanted to move on and find a turtle.
The waters around Somabay are well protected and hold a rich variety of marine life. The reef edges are thriving colonies of coral and shoaling fish, while nearer the sea bed plenty of wildlife is still to be found.
Then we located the turtles. They are very used to divers and so show little concern when slowly approached. In fact occasionally one will come over to see what you are doing. There is always huge excitement when diving with a turtle. The shear thrill of sharing a moment with another species.
What a fantastic way to finish a wonderful few days diving and I would like to thank SOMABAY, ORCA DIVING and THE BREAKERS for making my stay such a good one.
I had a great time, with diving everyday either on the house reef or on one of the offshore reefs by inflatable or larger day boat. Orca diving provided high quality equipment and facilities while the staff were all very friendly and welcoming. The Breakers was right on the coast with nice rooms, good food and once again friendly staff making the whole trip a real pleasure.
Soma Bay covers an entire peninsula and is home to several resorts as well as residential compounds.
As well as scuba diving, Somabay caters for many other sports and activities, and so is perfect for families as well as individuals and/or groups. And of course there is always time to lay peacefully on the beach under the Egyptian sun.
Book your next Red Sea dive adventure with SOMABAY! For more information, visit www.somabay.com.
Stay at the Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge when you visit! For more information, visit www.thebreakers-somabay.com.
Find out more about ORCA Dive Clubs at SOMABAY at www.orca-diveclubs.com/en/soma-bay-en.
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TRAVEL BLOG: Jeff Goodman Dives SOMABAY, Part 2
Day three of my trip to Somabay and we were spending the day on the Lady Christina and diving on the wreck of the Salem Express.
Diving wrecks for me is always one of mixed emotions. The excitement of diving a wreck is more than often tempered by the thought of loss of life when she sank. The Salem Express was a passenger ship and a roll-on/roll-off ferry travelling from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Safaga, Egypt. Most passengers were of poor class travelling home from their holidays while around 150 people were returning home from their pilgrimage to Mecca.
The ship struck a reef and sank within 20 minutes. Passengers were trapped below deck and the ship was filled with fear and panic.
The wreck area is strewn with personal belongings from the crew and passengers such as a transistor radio and a flat iron for clothes. A diver at sometime has put them in a prominent place to be seen.
Tragically only one life boat was launched while the others went down with the ship. More than 600 men, women and children lost their lives here.
It’s a stark reminder that the sea can be unforgiving and so when we dive on such wrecks we should do so with humble regard.
Returning to the surface, shoals of fish are gathered under our boat and seem to be welcoming us back into the light.
Back at the Breakers I sat in the dining area with a beer and a very good meal while my thoughts still remained with the day’s dive on the Salem Express.
Check in for part 3 tomorrow for Jeff’s last day of diving with Somabay on the off-shore reefs looking for turtles.
Book your next Red Sea dive adventure with SOMABAY! For more information, visit www.somabay.com.
Stay at the Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge when you visit! For more information, visit www.thebreakers-somabay.com.
Find out more about ORCA Dive Clubs at SOMABAY at www.orca-diveclubs.com/en/soma-bay-en.
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