A few days ago I buddied up with Brendan and we dove together for a 4 day dive package. Not only does this work out cheaper in the long run but its great as you can take a break in between and not get tired.

Brendan also took a Noitrox Course with Go Dive on Koh Lanta and as we where the only one’s diving with Nitrox we could take our time and explore other parts of the reef where normally I don’t reach.

Now Brendan has been very lucky with getting to view mating Cuttlefish at Hin Daeng, Black Tip Sharks around Koh Phi Phi, Leopard Sharks at Koh Bida, Ghostpipe Fish at Koh Ha, not forgetting Turtles, Barracuda, Lion Fish, Seasnakes, and Nemo!

However the best surprise came after we where about to finish a dive. I noticed allot of fusiliers coming towards the reef in a hurry so I glanced up. A second later my heart was pumping as I signaled to Brendan that in front swimming past was a Whale Shark!

Whale Shark spotted at Koh Ha

So we both quickly left the reef and followed staying at around 19 meters deep, luckily we where diving Nitrox so we could stay deep with it. Then we had to back peddle as the Whale shark turned and swam directly at us. WOW! is all I can say. Also we where very lucky as we where the only one’s who got to see the Whale Shark.

Whale Shark slowly swimming past

Normally no one would have believed us except Brendan had his camera. He wrote me a nice thank you note and also sent me his photo’s which we can see. Thank you!

The diving was so good he also signed up for a 5th day.

Hi Rob

Just a quick email to thank you for the 5 days of diving I did with you & GO Dive, you and the team looked after me brilliantly. The whole experience was very chilled out, relaxing and safe. The food on the boat was great and plenty of it to go around, I’d have no hesitation in recommending diving wih you guys.

Oh and it’s not true what they say about you, anybody that can spot the things you pointed out to me can’t swim around with their eyes cloesd. Also see attached some pics that I took whilst diving with you.

Cheers and I hope to be back soon.

Brendan.

You can have great day’s diving at all the mentioned sites with a choice of 3,4 or 5 days packages. If you like night dives tho and are more interested in 4 dives a day then another great way to experience the best the Andaman Sea has to offer is to join a Liveaboard Trip.