Make the boat better for our customers.

Khao Lak Scuba Adventures Boats are at Asia Marina Dry Dock Phuket

During the last month all Khaolak Scuba Adventures Dive Vessels were out of the water for general overhaul to make them better, and nicer. We made massive adjustments to our Liveaboards, Day trip boats and Local Dive boats to make them even more comfortable for our guests in the upcoming season.

On Manta Queen I we installed sound reducers for the generators and the engines.

Some woodwork has been replaced on the upper deck and the whole boat has been

re-painted. We changed one 4 bed cabin into a Twin cabin, less guests equals more space, more quality, more fun J So we have reduced the amount of guests to 22 during our 4day/4night trips to Similan Islands – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock. The Engine has been completely serviced also the Blending Station for Nitrox and brand new Safety Tools like a Satellite Phone have been installed.

Manta Queen II has new cabin windows, just slide to open them, sound reducers were installed and the whole boat has been painted.

All life rafts came off all the boats for service; we never cut corners with safety at

Khao Lak Scuba Adventures.

Manta Queen III was out of the water as well, even though she was in operation just a few months. The hull has been cleaned and painted, we have new floor covering in all cabins and the nicest sundeck in Similan Islands is now partially covered.

We changed the benches on the Dive deck, making it more comfortable to gear up while sitting and equipment can now be stored after the dive, just below the bench in equipment boxes.

As soon as we have all boats back in Khao Lak, three additional air conditioning units are going to be installed in the captain’s – and Thai staff cabins and a new Nitrox Membrane System is going to be put in so that we can keep all our Nitrox divers happy.

All in all we made lots of adjustments and changes. The boats look beautiful

again and we wish our guests and staff an unforgettable dive holiday onboard our Fleet.

                                                                  Story by: Mr.Lars Pohlmann

We have all you need for your holiday.

What do we know about your dream vacation? Your dream destination? What do you want to do in your free vacation time? Go party, do sports, sight seeing? Do you want to learn about the country and the people and try the local cuisine?

Whatever your dream holidays may look like, Khao Lak Scuba Adventures will be your partner. We are not only focused on diving and snorkeling adventures, we also advise you in hotel bookings – whether you prefere luxury style or a simple bamboo hut, all-inclusive offers or individual solutions. 

Together with our experienced tour-partners you can explore the jungle around Khao Lak. Enjoy the amazing experience of riding an Elephant, prove yourself in white water rafting or explore the unspoiled rainforest by ATV/quad bike.

To arrange your taxi pick-up’s,  for restaurant recommendations, shopping tours, nightlife or baby sitting ask Monika. She can organise everything.

As our first cooperation partner we want to introduce you to ECO Khao-Lak Adventure with experienced English and German speaking tour guides. With over 12 years experience running professional tours, Eco Khao Lak Adventure can guarantee, your trip will be a safe, memorable & exciting experience. 

Good Book.

A newly released book by renown underwater photographer Beverly Factor shares with young readers a message about the need for ocean conservation.

Titled “Angelee Saves the Sea,” the 40-page hardcover features Factor’s original full- color photography throughout, with most images running full page to highlight the natural beauty of the underwater environments.

Beverly Factor tells the story of an Angelfish, who intends to save the ocean from pollution and destruction. Angelee’s plan is to create a picture book with photographs of all the friends she meets on a journey through the seas. Each fish that Angelee encounters shares a personal story about why their species is endangered, and how instead their habitats can be protected.

“Angelee’s goal is to give her photo book to the world’s leaders,” Factor says. “She hopes people will take notice of the beauty of the sea and the danger it faces, so they’ll change their ways to protect the ocean environments.”

Jean-Michel Cousteau says “Angelee Saves the Sea” is “certain to help the next generation better appreciate the wonder of the sea, and inspire young people to care for it.” Ocean conservationist Ted Danson calls it “an unforgettable adventure story that educates children about the sea.”

And filmmaker Greg MacGillivray says the story “is a wonderful paean of imagination, beauty and adventure, and helps us all understand the importance of the ocean to our very soul.”

“Through real underwater photographs, I want children to really ‘see’ the beauty of the ocean, and get to know its inhabitants,” Beverly Factor says. “Unlike conventional children’s books with illustrations, the photographs help children learn about each animal, and why it is endangered or threatened.”

Khao Lak Scuba adventures would like to recommend you this book. It's a good idea to make a book like this. For more information on "Angelee Save the Sea" , please click here. Thank you Ric Parker from Thailand Dive and Sail for the information.

Good to be back.

My name is Dan Slater. I’m from England. I’m a PADI diving instructor. I was in Thailand for 10years before I moved to Indonesia. Thailand became my second home, working in the Similans for 8 seasons and the gulf of Thailand for the rest. So, when I was offered the chance to come back to Khao Lak Scuba Adventures I jumped to the opportunity to work and dive with my friends again.

It feels great to be part of the KSA family again. Khao Lak has a great community feel. The local are so friendly and helpful which is refreshing change from other places I have worked.

I’m a big fan of micro life and I’m really looking forward to finding everything that the Similans has to offer like Frog Fish, Ghost Pipe Fish, Xeno and Candy Crabs, Sea Horse and much much much much more. I’m looking forward to showing you these amazing underwater critters whilst having a safe and fun experience.

Khaolak Scuba Adventures are excited to announce the opening of Khao Lak’s first ever technical dive centre!

But what is technical diving? Let’s go back to the beginning here. We have commercial diving (people in hard helmets with air supplied from the surface, welding, drilling and generally working hard and not admiring their surroundings!) and recreational diving – the fun stuff! Within recreational diving there is no-stop diving (often called sport diving) and technical diving. No-stop diving refers to the fact that you can come to the surface without needing to make a decompression stop (although you probably do make safety stops). No-stop diving includes your open water certification, advanced open water diver, rescue diver and many other specialty courses, including instructor certifications.  Technical diving picks up where No-stop diving ends generally at nitrox (a breathing gas with oxygen levels greater than 21 percent). 

I want to try it! Where would I start? Nitrox is often the first step you will take in technical diving but most people have already learned about nitrox in a no-stop diving situation. Entry-level technical diving courses will teach you about diving with up to 100% oxygen and the risks associated with this. For some divers the goal is to “go deeper for longer” so decompression theory would be learned here and all the extra equipment that is required to accomplish decompression dives.


Do I have to go deep for technical diving? Not at all! Although technical diving is commonly thought of as deep, there are courses that stay within the 40m depth range. Closed Circuit Rebreathers for example are becoming popular with photographers and videographers who want to stay shallow for the best light.

And what if I do want to go deeper? At Khaolak Scuba Adventures, we have course curriculums that take you as deep as 100meters! Sounds a bit scary? Don’t worry we do this in a way that each course builds on the last and takes you a little deeper.  By receiving training in this manner not only are your skills and knowledge increasing but also your comfort level.

It sounds a bit complicated, how long does it take? We offer courses and schedules to suit your needs, whatever your level of diving. At Khaolak Scuba Adventures you can take the time you need to master the theory, through self-study, classroom presentations and equipment workshops. But your instructor will be keen for you to spend as much time in the water as possible because we know that this is where you really learn to dive!

Is it expensive? With such a variety of courses on offer, and the choice of which of our boats you wish to dive from, we are confident that you will find something that suits your budget.

                        Story and photos by: Alex Leeming

KSA Tech Instructor