For those of you looking for a new year in the Similan islands you better be quick. what will all the trouble in the middle east all the Red sea divers are heading to Phuket Thailand. Most of the boats are now booked with just a few spaces left for the New Year period. The Similan island liveaboard is one of the most sort after location to spend New Year. The clear waters, stunning sunsets and the best diving in the world makes this one of the most romantic locations there is. The similans are a place that unless you think about well in advance then you may as well book for the following year so as to not miss out again. This applies to Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year too. To get the key dates then you need to be booking up 5-6 month in advance.

Dont get me wrong you will never be stuck for what to do in Phuket as there is always lots to do. The local diving is excellent but still as scuba diving Thailand is some of the best there is anywhere. Phuket is very close to the similans and as they are considered the best islands in Thailand Phuket is not far short. What with all the great dives sites in the Gulf of Thailand as well as the Andaman ocean makes Phuket diving a real treat.

For those wanting the best islands in Thailand then as said before you ned to be looking at the Similan island liveabaords or a longer cruise to the Surin islands as well. Please do ont leave it too late to miss out on a trip of a lifetime as a Similan liveaboard is a trip you will remember always.