MV DiveRACE Class X

Good to know

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions. Regulations in Thailand make it mandatory to provide PADI Travel with all required info within 48 hours after receiving confirmation. If you fail to provide the requested information, the boat reserves the right to cancel your reservation without further notice. Your confirmation email/invoice document will tell you which information needs to be returned without delay.

Getting there

DEPARTURE DAY - PICK UP POINT / TIMING Please inform us of your Hotel or Pick up Location so that we are able to ensure that the pick-up is smooth. Please wait at your hotel lobby or designated location for your pick up. Timing are estimates and dependent on traffic situations please. Please find the estimated pick up timing for each location as shown: Khao lak Area 15:00 Phuket INTERNATIONAL Airport (Exit 7) outdoor seating area (those who arrive from domestic, pls head to the international airport) airport pick up 16:15 Mai Khao / Naiyang Area 16:00 Rawai / Chalong Area 17:30 Kata / Karon / Patong Area 18:00 Thalang / Kamala Area 18:00 Phuket Town Area 18:30 !! Guests who are unable to make the pick-up timing would be required to arrange for alternative or private transfers. Please inform us if you require such arrangements and we will get back to you with the pricing. !! Please note that our free schedule transfers might be a long journey as we make multiple pick-ups at different locations. Expected arrival time to the vessel at Asia Marina Pier is usually 19:00 !! Guests who prefer to have a private transfer (chargeable) from their location to the boat, please contact us to arrange for you. For guests that make their own way to the boat, please take note that the boat will only be ready to receive you from 1800hrs onwards ARRIVAL We will be returning to Thap Lamu Pier (Khao Lak area) at approximately 1330hrs on the date of the trip arrival. Do note that if guests are flying on the day of the trip arrival, they would need to skip the final day dives of the trip. We advise that for flight timings to be after 1800hrs as the estimated arrival at the airport is at 1600hrs. There would be a land transfer on the date of the trip arrival back to your hotel (in Phuket ) or to the airport.

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Good to know

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions. Regulations in Thailand make it mandatory to provide PADI Travel with all required info within 48 hours after receiving confirmation. If you fail to provide the requested information, the boat reserves the right to cancel your reservation without further notice. Your confirmation email/invoice document will tell you which information needs to be returned without delay.

Getting there

Before the trip Scheduled pick up (between 4-8pm) Transfer to Thap Lamu pier, near Khao Lak, to MV DiveRACE Class E for welcome and Dinner on board Sail overnight to Koh Tachai (sailing time between 6 – 7 hours)   After the trip   2 day dives Dives at Racha Yai & Racha Noi. Return to Chalong pier by 2.30pm. Transfer back to hotel and Airport by 4.30pm. * Note: if you have to fly on the day of arrival (day 6) you will NOT be able to dive the last 2 dives or reschedule. This is to allow for your minimum surface interval/No Fly Time (as recommended by PADI).

Good to know

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions. Regulations in Thailand make it mandatory to provide PADI Travel with all required info within 48 hours after receiving confirmation. If you fail to provide the requested information, the boat reserves the right to cancel your reservation without further notice. Your confirmation email/invoice document will tell you which information needs to be returned without delay.

Getting there

Departure day - PICK UP POINT / TIMING Please inform us of your Hotel or Pick up Location so that we are able to ensure that the pick-up is smooth. Please wait at your hotel lobby or designated location for your pick up. Timing are estimates and dependent on traffic situations please. Please find the estimated pick up timing for each location as shown: Location Estimated Timing Rawai / Chalong Area 1530hrs Kata / Karon / Patong Area 1600hrs Phuket Town Area 1700hrs Kamala / Thalang Area 1730hrs Mai Khao / Naiyang Area 1800hrs Phuket INTERNATIONAL Airport (Exit 7)  (those who arrive from domestic, pls head to the international airport) airport pick up location 1830hrs Khao Lak Area 1900hrs !! Guests who are unable to make the pick-up timing would be required to arrange for alternative or private transfers. Please inform us if you require such arrangements and we will get back to you with the pricing. !! Please note that our free schedule transfers might be a long journey as we make multiple pick-ups at different locations. Expected arrival time to the vessel at Thap Lamu Pier is usually 1900hrs. !! Guests who prefer to have a private transfer (chargeable) from their location to the boat, please contact us to arrange for you. For guests that make their own way to the boat, please take note that the boat will only be ready to receive you from 1800hrs onwards. Arrival day We will be returning to Asia Marina Pier (Phuket Town area) at approximately 1400hrs on the date of the trip arrival. Do note that if guests are flying on the day of the trip arrival, they would need to skip the final day dives of the trip. We advise that for flight timings to be after 1800hrs as the estimated arrival at the airport is at 1600hrs. There would be a land transfer on the date of the trip arrival back to your hotel (in Phuket ) or to the airport.