Ko Ha Yai

The captain sailed the vessel most of the night. Around 2am he had to take refuge behind an island due to the strong winds before moving on. Prior to going to sleep we took a sea sickness pill just in case the ride was rough. We were feeling ok in the morning 😎

Up early for our 7am dive briefing and a light breakfast. We had just arrived at the Ko Haa island 3, just in time for our first dive. The area was teaming with marine life, and a good current. It's a popular scuba dive good spot as two other vessels were arriving as we were getting out.

While we had a larger breakfast, the captain moved the vessel over to Ko Haa Island 5. More day trip boats loaded with divers arrived. The south side of the island was fairly protected, and little current. The highlight was a large cavernous opening in the limestone rock called the "Cathedral".

Once back on the boat, lunch was served, and once again the vessel moved, but to a new set of island called Ko Rok. The afternoon dive on the south-east side of Ko Rok Nok turned into a drift dive along a sandy shelf called "Sea Fan Gardens". Normally these are great to enjoy up close, but we just glimpsed them as we zoomed past. We were graced with a sea turtle swimming by!

The fourth dive of the day was the night dive, and we descended as the sun set. Armed with bright flashlights we went in search of the night life. A and J found a couple large lobsters, and the group found a large sea snail and lion fish in the dark abyss.

A fantastic dinner of various curries and seafood were served followed by a quiet relaxing evening before an early bedtime after the day of fun.Read more