THAILAND
M/Y AQUA ONE
April 12 - 26, 2003
| Thailand’s Andaman Sea is warm, clear and dotted with many uninhabited islands and marine parks, situated about 14 degrees north of the equator and stretching from the western shores of Malaysia out to the Andaman Islands and all the way up to Burma. The variety of marine life found around the coast is phenomenal and underwater scenery encompasses everything from extensive fringe reefs to deep-water drop-offs. Hard and soft corals reefs abound, as do spectacular creatures such as manta rays, whale sharks, frog and ghost-pipe fish. |
| The M/Y Aqua One was specifically built to accommodate a party of up to 16 divers in 8 staterooms to allow divers to fully experience some of Asia's finest diving in comfort and safety. The Aqua One provides Thai culinary dishes to its guests with an extensive range of tasty and healthy meals and is dedicated to underwater photographers and videographers (the boat owners are avid divers and U/W photographers). Apart from a full day of diving there are many after dive activities for both divers and non-divers to enjoy ranging from exploring uninhabited islands, sea kayaking, knee boarding, towable tube, or just making the most of a restful afternoon on a quiet beach. NITROX is available. |
| We will spend a day visiting Phuket & Patong Beach, a tropical paradise island, with everything you could want. It is off then to Bangkok for a couple of days of exploring the vast cultural heritage of SE Asia’s gem. Tour the Grand Palace grounds and explore the famous Night Market. We will have lunch on a rice barge while cruising the Bangkok canals. Take a TukTuk ride (it will make you wonder if your life insurance policy is up to date) to see the city and all the beautiful temples. |
| This trip will leave April 12th and return April 26, 2003 (dates may change slightly when final air is arranged and includes 7 days aboard M/Y Aqua One, all hotels and transfers in Phuket and Bangkok plus the tour of the Grand Palace and lunch cruise on a rice barge down Bangkok’s famous canals. The majority of the people speak English (it’s the 2nd language) and Americans are welcomed (only 10% of the country is Muslim; Hindus and Buddhists make up 80% of the religion). A side trip to Chang Mai to ride the elephants and visit the northern province with overnight at the Hhmong Lodge with the hill tribe as well as a visit to Singapore may be added. |
| For more information go to www.divetrips.org or contact Larry LaBorde. |