April 3rd 2007
We were transferred to Rassada Pier at 7:30am where we hopped on the very popular Phi Phi Cruiser Executive Yacht. Arriving early was definitely a good idea as many of the outdoor lounge chairs were quickly snabbed by the hurrying passengers. 2 hours later, we arrived to Phi Phi Island where the lame ‘sightseeing portion’ of the cruise was a quick narration and drive by of Phi Phi Ley and some its highlights (Maya Bay, Loh Sama Bay, Phi Leh Cove & Viking Cave…Phi Phi Island actually consists of 2 islands; Koh Phi Phi Don (aka Phi Phi Island) & the unhabited Phi Phi Ley but better known for the filming of ‘The Beach’ with Leo DiCaprio & Co.
Shortly after, we stopped at Coral Bay for some snorkelling. Aside from the many nicks and pinches we received (probably from the tiny jellyfish), this location wasn’t too special…and a GOOD decision not to go diving here for 2200 baht!
For lunch they sat at a round table at Phi Phi Hotel, where we met some people from Holland, Iran, Germany and England (what did I say about the many Europeans here?!?)
We checked in to PP Casita (one of the newest properties in the main town in Ton Sai Bay) and were pleasantly surprised with all the bungalows.
We headed down the paths to PP Scuba Diving Centre (came recommended by our instructor in Cairns) where we quickly learned that our current level of diving experience would only take us as far as the local sites (Bida Islands). However, after some discussion with ‘Maria’ and her ‘lover’ aka John (one of the bosses), we elected to enrol in the ‘reverse’ Advanced Open Water Diver course, which would enable us to do the ‘wreck dive’ and see some of the other more popular dive spots here in Phi Phi Island. Also, the ‘reverse’ order of our dives would allow for enough time to catch the 2:30pm ferry on Thursday.
First thing on tonites agenda was our Night Dive! A little weird and scary at first with no visability outside the beam of your torch, but within minutes the two of us relaxed and observed the aquatic ‘night-life’ of the many creatures down there! (wow, huge lobsters do come out to play at night!!)..it was also interesting chatting with our instructor Marta, who was underwater during the Tsunami, and never noticed a thing…and unfortunately, a bunch of her friends weren’t so lucky….
After a quick dinner at Madame Resto, we headed back to our ‘hut’ to finish off some ‘homework’ aka knowledge reviews.
We were transferred to Rassada Pier at 7:30am where we hopped on the very popular Phi Phi Cruiser Executive Yacht. Arriving early was definitely a good idea as many of the outdoor lounge chairs were quickly snabbed by the hurrying passengers. 2 hours later, we arrived to Phi Phi Island where the lame ‘sightseeing portion’ of the cruise was a quick narration and drive by of Phi Phi Ley and some its highlights (Maya Bay, Loh Sama Bay, Phi Leh Cove & Viking Cave…Phi Phi Island actually consists of 2 islands; Koh Phi Phi Don (aka Phi Phi Island) & the unhabited Phi Phi Ley but better known for the filming of ‘The Beach’ with Leo DiCaprio & Co.
Shortly after, we stopped at Coral Bay for some snorkelling. Aside from the many nicks and pinches we received (probably from the tiny jellyfish), this location wasn’t too special…and a GOOD decision not to go diving here for 2200 baht!
For lunch they sat at a round table at Phi Phi Hotel, where we met some people from Holland, Iran, Germany and England (what did I say about the many Europeans here?!?)
We checked in to PP Casita (one of the newest properties in the main town in Ton Sai Bay) and were pleasantly surprised with all the bungalows.
We headed down the paths to PP Scuba Diving Centre (came recommended by our instructor in Cairns) where we quickly learned that our current level of diving experience would only take us as far as the local sites (Bida Islands). However, after some discussion with ‘Maria’ and her ‘lover’ aka John (one of the bosses), we elected to enrol in the ‘reverse’ Advanced Open Water Diver course, which would enable us to do the ‘wreck dive’ and see some of the other more popular dive spots here in Phi Phi Island. Also, the ‘reverse’ order of our dives would allow for enough time to catch the 2:30pm ferry on Thursday.
First thing on tonites agenda was our Night Dive! A little weird and scary at first with no visability outside the beam of your torch, but within minutes the two of us relaxed and observed the aquatic ‘night-life’ of the many creatures down there! (wow, huge lobsters do come out to play at night!!)..it was also interesting chatting with our instructor Marta, who was underwater during the Tsunami, and never noticed a thing…and unfortunately, a bunch of her friends weren’t so lucky….
After a quick dinner at Madame Resto, we headed back to our ‘hut’ to finish off some ‘homework’ aka knowledge reviews.
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