Richelieu Rock

Die legendäre Felsnadel – ein Tauchplatz, endlose Überraschungen

Jeden MIttwoch & Samstag

Richelieu Rock ist aus gutem Grund berühmt: Es ist einer der konzentriertesten und energiereichsten Tauchgänge in der Region. Eine riesige Felsnadel, die aus dem offenen Meer ragt, bietet alles an einem Ort — großes pelagisches Potenzial im Blauwasser, unglaubliche Riff-Farben am Felsen selbst und kleine verborgene Schätze für alle, die genau hinschauen. Es ist ein Tauchgang, um den die Leute ihre ganze Reise planen, und selbst nachdem du ihn einmal gemacht hast, fühlt er sich nie „erledigt“ an.

Da Richelieu exponiert liegt und keine geschützten Ankerplätze bietet, hat es eine echte Expeditionsatmosphäre — die Bedingungen können sportlich sein, und genau diese Wasserbewegung bringt die Action. Mit einem erfahrenen Guide und einem soliden Briefing lernst du, wie du es bequem und intelligent genießen kannst, indem du die Struktur des Pinnakels nutzt, um Schutz und die besten Blickwinkel zu finden. Wenn du den ikonischsten Andamanen-Tauchgang in deiner Woche erleben möchtest, dann ist es dieser — und wenn du das Glück hast, großartige Bedingungen zu erwischen, ist es die Art von Tag, über die du noch lange nach deinem Urlaub sprechen wirst.

Preisliste

Kategorie	Option	Was ist enthalten	Preis
Tagesausflug	Erwachsener	2 Tauchgänge	5500฿
Tagesausflug	Pasagier	Boat passenger (non-snorkeler)	2750฿
Discover Deal (5% off)	6 Tauchgänge	3 trips (3× Similan)	15,100฿
Explorer Deal (10% off)	10 Tauchgänge	5 Trips (3× Similan + Richelieu + lokal)	22,600฿
Adventurer Deal (15% off)	15 Tauchgänge	7 Trips (5× Similan + Richelieu + local)	30,400฿

+ Leihequipment-Rabatt für alle Pauschalangebote

1 day

Min. 10+ Age

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Departure

Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Departure Time

Pick-up between 7:10 and 8:20 depending on your area
Return Time

Approximately 16:30
Dress Code

Swimwear, quick-dry shirt, a hat and sunglasses. Bring a towel and a long-sleeve for wind and sun.
Included

2-Wege-Hoteltransfer

Haftpflichtversicherung

Maske, Schnorchel & Flossen

Mittagessen & Früchte

Professioneller Guide

Reiseversicherung

Rettungswesten

Wasser & Softdrinks
Not Included

Andere Mietausrüstung

Nationalparkgebühren

1

7:30 Hotel pick-up

Pick-up is done by shared taxi and depends on your hotel location. We’ll confirm your exact pick-up time after booking. Please be ready in the lobby 5–10 minutes early.

Pick-up times by area

Nam Khem: 07:30
Bang Sak: 07:40
Pak Weep: 07:45
Pakarang: 07:50
Khuk Khak: 08:05
Bang Niang: 08:10
Nang Thong: 08:15
Lam Kaen: 08:20

2

9:00 Speedboat departure

We meet at Tap Lamu Pier (south of Khao Lak) to wait for all guests to arrive and depart by speedboat at 09:00. After a short briefing, we get comfortable on board and start the ride out to the Similan Islands.

3

10:30 Arrival at Richelieu Rock

We reach Richelieu Rock around 10:30 (timing depends on sea conditions). Your guide will run a full dive briefing: site plan, depth/time, buddy teams, entries/exits, and safety procedures.

4

11:00 Dive 1

Your first guided fun dive of the day.

5

12:00 Surface interval + lunch

After Dive 1, we take a longer break on the boat to rest, rehydrate, and enjoy lunch while we cruise or reposition to the next dive site.

6

13:00 Dive 2

Second guided fun dive, usually around 13:00. This can be a bit later depending on the site choice and boat logistics on the day.

7

14:30 Cruise back to Tap Lamu Pier

After the second dive, we relax on board for the ride back, with drinks and fruits.

8

16:00 Return to pier + hotel drop-off

We’re typically back at Tap Lamu Pier around 16:00 (can vary by route and conditions). From there, shared taxis take you back to your hotel, usually arriving between 16:30 and 17:30 depending on your area and traffic.

Tour Location

Richelieu Rock – Thailand’s most legendary dive site, packed with life from top to bottom

Richelieu Rock is the kind of place divers fly across the world for. Sitting out in open water, this isolated pinnacle pulls in an insane concentration of marine life, from tiny rare critters to full-on big-fish moments. It’s not “just another reef” in the Andaman, it’s a dive that feels like an underwater festival: color, movement, and surprises in every direction.

What makes Richelieu so special is the structure. The rock rises up from deeper water and forms ledges, ridges, coral-covered slopes, and little protected pockets where everything can hide, hunt, and feed. You get soft corals and sea fans in full color, swirling schools of fish, and constant action as predators cruise through. For photographers, it’s the ultimate dilemma: go wide for the big scenes and open-water encounters, or go macro and spend the whole dive finding the weird and wonderful hidden in the cracks.

This is also one of the best spots in Thailand to tick off a true bucket-list dive experience. Conditions can be lively because it’s exposed to the open sea, which is exactly why it’s so alive. With a solid briefing, smart guiding, and good group control, you get to enjoy the magic safely, and come up feeling like you just dove a world-famous site for a reason. If you only do one “legendary” dive day in the region, Richelieu Rock is the one that earns the hype.

Make Your Own Memories

Price List for Rental & Fees

Below you’ll find our standard rental rates and the most common National Park fees. Availability can be limited on busy days.

Rental equipment prices (per day)

Item	Price
BCD	200 ฿
Regulator	200 ฿
Shorty wetsuit (3 mm)	100 ฿
Dive computer	250 ฿
Dive torch	200 ฿
Compass	150 ฿

Tip: Rental availability is limited on busy days — reserve early if you need specific items.

National Park Fees

Fee	Adults	Children
National Park entry fee	500 ฿	250 ฿
National Park diving fee	200 ฿	200 ฿

National Park fees are set by authorities and can change. We’ll confirm the applicable fees in your booking message.

Optional Add-ons

Nitrox (12L): 200 ฿
Private guide: 2000 ฿
Underwater photos/video: We don't have a dedicated photographer on board, but your guide usually has a camera and can take pictures and videos of you for ~ 1000 – 1500 ฿ per diver

Tipping

Tipping is not required, but it’s always appreciated if you enjoyed your day. If you’d like a simple guideline:

Boat crew (day trips): ~100–300 ฿ per guest
Dive guide: ~500–1000 ฿ per diver

If service was exceptional: tip more — but always optional.

Booking Requirements

For booking a trip, we require: first name, family name, nationality, date of birth, passport number & hotel name.
For divers we also need: certification level, number of logged dives, date of last dive, and proof of certification.
All visitors must carry a copy or photo of their passport during the trip.

Similan National Park Rules

Season: The Similan Islands are closed every year from 16 May to 14 October and open from 15 October to 15 May.
No drones: Drone flights are strictly prohibited.
No single-use plastics: Many Thai National Parks prohibit single-use plastic items (and foam containers). Please avoid bringing disposable plastic/foam packaging into the park.
Reef-safe sunscreen only: Thai National Parks have announced bans on certain chemical sunscreens that are harmful to coral. Please use reef-safe sunscreen or protective clothing instead.
Respect wildlife: Do not touch, chase, or disturb marine life. Never stand on coral or the seabed, and never take shells or coral as souvenirs.
Follow park staff & boat crew instructions: Rules can change depending on conservation measures and conditions. Always follow the guide briefing and any ranger instructions.

New Thailand Diving & Snorkeling Rules

Thailand introduced stricter nationwide standards for diving and snorkeling activities (effective 22 April 2025) to protect coral reefs and improve safety.

Supervision required: Every trip must be accompanied by a certified dive supervisor or assistant.
Life jackets for snorkeling near coral: Life vests must be provided and worn when snorkeling near coral reefs (unless the tourist holds a recognized freediving certificate).
Mandatory briefing: Guests must receive a briefing on laws, safety, and responsible marine practices before activities.
Group ratios: Limits apply to how many guests one supervisor can oversee (different limits for deep diving vs snorkeling/freediving, and for training sessions).
Camera rules: Underwater photography is restricted unless the diver is qualified (e.g., Advanced certification or 40 logged dives) and can show proof if requested.
Reef distance: Divers must stay at least 2 metres above coral heads, and fin control must be demonstrated before approaching coral areas.

To comply with these rules, reminder: we may limit snorkeling approach to reefs, and we may ask guests to leave cameras on board if requirements are not met. Divers are expected to control their buoyancy for their own safety and the safety of the guide, group and environment.

Booking Deadlines

Bookings: latest 18:00 the day before the trip.
Cancellations: latest 12:00 the day before the trip.

Please book early: Similan National Park and our boat have limited tickets per day. We strongly recommend booking well in advance — especially for diving packages.

Boat Specifications

Space for 28 divers including guides
1 toilet & 2 fresh water showers
Engines: 3 x 250hp Suzuki, Speed: 30 kts (55km/h)
Petrol tank: 800 liters, Water tank: 300 liters
Length: 15,6m, Width: 3,8m
Full Emergency Equipment on board, (2 VHF & 1 CB Radio, AIS, Emergency O2, Medical First Aid Kit & Life Jackets)

Liability Notice Participation Requirements