Thailand - Land and Sea Adventure
February 12 - 26, 2028
Explore the North Andaman Sea and then travel to the highlands of Chiang Mai!
Availability: In Stock
Skill Level: All Experience Levels
Diving: February 12 – 19, 2028
Chiang Mai: February 19 – 26, 2028
Trip Leader: Kathy Gagliardo
Travel to beautiful Thailand for a land and sea adventure where we will explore the North Andaman Sea and then travel to the highlands of Chiang Mai! The Similan Islands lie approximately 100km northwest of Phuket, Thailand and are comprised of 9 islands. With snow-white beaches, lush tropical jungles and stunning turquoise waters, it is not surprising that the this is some of the best diving in the world. The diving in Thailand is best known for huge schools of fish, hard and soft corals, manta rays and leopard sharks.
Chiang Mai is a city in mountainous northern Thailand. Founded in 1296, it was capital of the independent Lanna Kingdom until 1558. Its Old City area still retains vestiges of walls and moats from its history as a cultural and religious center. It is also home to hundreds of elaborate Buddhist temples, including 14th-century Wat Phra Singh and 15th-century Wat Chedi Luang, adorned with carved serpents.
Inclusions:
- 7 nights aboard the Thailand Aggressor
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Up to 5 dives per day, including night dives (all dives are made from skiffs)
- 7 nights in a luxury Hill Tribe Chalet (34’ x 31’) with A/C
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Each Chalet has 1 King or 2 single beds with 2 bathrooms and balcony
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All scheduled cultural experiences in Chiang Mai
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All meals and snack, non-alcoholic beverages, local beer and wine
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Transportation to/from yacht from Phuket (HKT) airport or one of the Host hotels
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Roundtrip airport transfers - Chiang Mai airport (CNX) to the Lodge
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Ocean First escort
Not included:
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International and domestic flights (Phuket: airport code HKT, Chiang Mai CNX, Bangkok BKK) o Embark and Disembark: Andaman Sun Sea Travel Pier
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Nitrox – pay on-board
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Crew Gratuity – cash preferred
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$95 Park Fee paid onboard (as of Sep. 2025)
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7% VAT tax of onboard purchase and park fee (yacht accepts cash, MC, and VI)
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Local Fees/Taxes for Cultural Visit is $100 per person and paid for at check out (as of 25SEP)
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Gratuities
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Excess baggage fees
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Any unforeseen cost at the time of booking
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Travel insurance (highly recommended)
Trip Cost:
- Deluxe cabin (5) based on double occupancy: $7,225
- Master cabin (3) based on double occupancy: $7,225
- Guaranteed single occupancy throughout: $11,575
Payment Schedule:
- Nonrefundable deposit to reserve: $1,000/person
- $1,500 due by March 15, 2027
- $1,500 due by June 15, 2027
- Balance due by September 15, 2027
- Passport must be valid for 6 months after departure date
Cancellation Policy:
- Changes made to the reservation may result in additional fees.
- Cancellation 180 days or more: refund given based on reselling the space, minus the initial deposit.
- 179 - 120 days: original deposit is forfeited as well as any vendor fees.
- 119 days or less or a no-show: no refunds given.
Travel Insurance is strongly recommended. Ocean First recommends Allianz Travel Insurance
Standard Recommended Accessories:
- GoBe S500 LED light
- Safety sausage w/ whistle (SMB)
- Squeeze Lock knife
- Reefsaver
Trip Specific Recommendations:
- Hood and/or hooded vest
- Reef hook
- Primary dive light
- Fish ID certification
- Shark ecology certification
- Marine ecology certification
- Waves, Tides, Currents certification
- Nitrox certification
