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What kind of temperatures can I expect? |
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Water is typically around 84F (29C) and the air, well, hot is the best word to describe it, around 86F to
104F or 30C to 40C. Wear light clothing but bring a light sweater or jacket in case you get cool in the evenings. |
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What thickness wet suit should I bring? |
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If you are not a person who gets chilly then a 3mm long suit with an extra top for night dives should be sufficient. If you are some one who likes to dive without a wet suit then you should at least wear a Lycra
long suit so that you are protected against sting cells in the water. |
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What kind of equipment should I bring? |
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We provide weights, weight belts and 12 liter aluminum tanks with INT/DIN valves. If you bring you own
diving equipment, you will need to bring the basics, i.e. a regulator with depth and air gauges, BCD, dive computer which tells you your bottom time, a wet suit, fins, mask and snorkel. A surface safety marker
that can be inflated 5m or 15ft below the surface at the beginning of your safety stop is required for each diver. We try and stock enough on board for our guests to use but we recommend you bring one if
possible. We have lights for rent for night dives if needed. |
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Can I rent equipment? |
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Of course we have a good selection of Mares almost new rental equipment, but please let us know what
you need, and the size, when you send in your reservation form. The boat only carries spare equipment for emergencies.
Do you have Nitrox? Yes we do have NITROX for FREE on board. The Free Nitrox tanks are limited so please
let us know if you wanna dive with Free Nitrox when you do your booking with us. It is possible to rent a
15ltr Aluminium tank (only pressed Air ) on the Flying Seahorse.
For one day we will charge you THB 300.- please also do a reservation with your booking.
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Can I fish or use a spear gun? |
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It is against the law for anything to be taken from the Thailand National Marine Parks. |
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How are the dive sites reached? |
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On the Flying Seahorse we are using both ways the big boat and via dinghy to access the dive sites.
The boat crew will help you in and out. Please make sure you help them by removing your integrated
weights before handing up your BCD on returning from a dive. |
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How many Divemasters are there? |
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Generally in small groups of no more than 4 or 5 with each Divemaster. You don't have to dive with them
but remember, they know the area and where special creatures were last spotted. If you would like to dive alone with your dive buddy it is OK. You need a knife, your own safety balloon and dive computer.
Remember insurance policies don't cover solo diving, deco diving or dives deeper than 30 meters. |
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What languages are spoken on the boat? |
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Mainly the boat crew speaks Thai and a little English. Since English is not the first language of our Thai staff, please keep it in mind, when you speak to them and make an effort to speak clearly. The local Thais are very easy-going people; for a smile they will walk a mile. Please treat the staff with the respect they deserve and they will do everything in their power to make your trip the best ever. The Cruise Director, Instructors and Divemasters are foreigners and Thais with multiple language skills. If you have a special request, please
inform us in advanced, so we are able to give you more detailed information on the specific cruise. |
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Can I take a PADI course on a cruise? |
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Yes, we offer the following PADI-certified courses (advance reservation required):
PADI NITROX Course
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
PADI Specialty Courses |
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What if I need a hotel before or after the cruise? |
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We generally recommend some Hotels in Ko Lanta, Phuket, Krabi, Khao Lak or Ranong. Please check on our website for some option. We are happy to organice a airport transfer or do arrange a reservation for you, or
at any other local hotel of your choice. |
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Will I be sharing a cabin? |
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All prices are quoted on a double occupancy basis and it is very likely you will be sharing your cabin with
a guest of the same gender. If you want to guarantee a room by yourself, Lanta DIvng Safaris is charging
up to a 35% additional supplement of the trip price. |
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What about my non-diving companion? |
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Non divers are given a 25% discount when booking on an individual basis. |
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Should I take out insurance? |
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Trip insurance is recommended and Medical Dive insurance is compulsory. We strongly recommend obtaining
a suitable level of medical/diving insurance and travel cancellation insurance, which is covering all traveling problems like loss of luggage, cancellation of airlines…etc, valued for the duration of the trip. |
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What entry/exit paperwork is required? |
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For Thailand a valid passport for six months is all you require; one month visas are issued at the airport on arrival. Please make sure, if you need a visa for Thailand to get one with two entries or a multiple visa, so you are able to enter Thailand again after coming back from Myanmar (Burma). We recommend that you contact your travel agent or your local Thai embassy for the most up to
date information on visa and passport requirements.
For Myanmar (Burma), we have to fill out some paperwork, which will be already prepared on your arrival day. We also will collect the Entry Fee in US$ (new, unmarked bills), four passport photos and one copy of your passport for the Myanmar Immigration. |
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Do you provide land transfers? |
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We provide complimentary transfers from/to the vessels from the first 3 beaches on Ko Lanta. Please call
our office after hotel check in to confirm pickup times at 087 88 96 802 (when dialing locally). Please inform our office if you need any additional transfers. These Transfers are available for a fee. Please arrange this in advance and send flight details. Details you will also find when you click the button "Transfer". |
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What do we do with our luggage? |
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Pack your dive gear separately from your clothing and personal items before boarding the boat. Use soft bags for your clothing and personal items. If possible, please don't bring large hard cover suitcases on board. Storage of unwanted luggage during the cruise is available in office. Early arrivals on cruise departure day
can leave their luggage in the office and either hang out or walk around the area. |
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How do I pay for my purchases on board? |
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Credit Card payments are available in our office in Saladan. There are also many ATM machines in Ko Lanta (also close to our office) and Bangkok for acquiring Thai Baht (local currency) before the cruise. |
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Are immunizations required? |
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Please consult your doctor about this. |
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If your question is not answered yet? |
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Please send us an email, we are more than pleased to support you :) |
