Book your Thailand Diving hereScroll through the selection of liveaboards below or tell us your travel dates and ask for our expert recommendation. We have liveaboards to the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock plus Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Phi Phi and the Mergui Archipelago.
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| ***** The Junk |
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| Dives at: Similan Islands Surin Islands Richelieu Rock Koh Bon/Koh Tachai
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Our Verdict: One of the first Similan liveaboards and still one of the best. Exceptional dive guides make every dive a great dive. Good value for group charter bookings. Discounts available for early booking.
Max guests: 18 |
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| ***** Diva Andaman |
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| Dives at: Similan Islands Surin Islands Richelieu Rock Koh Bon/Koh Tachai
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Our Verdict: A modern sailing yacht built to a classic design for cruising and diving in comfort. The most luxurious diving liveaboard available. Also offers kayaking.
Max guests: 14 |
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| **** Giamani |
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| Dives at: Similan Islands Richelieu Rock Koh Bon/Koh Tachai Departs From: |
Our Verdict: Built to IMO standards, a true mariners boat. Recently refurbished. Now only taking 12 guests for more personal service and space aboard.
Max guests: 12 |
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| **** MV SaiMai |
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| Dives at: Phi Phi Hin Daeng/Hin Muang Koh Haa Departs From: |
Our Verdict: A boutique liveaboard. The perfect boat for small group or family charters. Ideal for divers and non divers. You can start and finish any scheduled Saimai cruise from Phuket, Phi Phi, Lanta or Krabi.
Max guests: 8 (ideally 6) |
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| **** Deep Andaman Queen |
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| Dives at: Similan Islands Richelieu Rock Koh Bon Koh Tachai Burma Departs From: |
Our Verdict: Big, strong, fast. Good food and excellent cabins. Highly recommended. Book early.
Max guests: 24 |
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| **** White Manta |
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| Dives at: Similan Islands Richelieu Rock Koh Bon Koh Tachai Departs From: |
Our Verdict: Big, strong, fast. Good food and excellent cabins. Highly recommended. Book early.
Max guests: 24 |
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| *** Pawara |
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| Dives at: Similan Islands Richelieu Rock Koh Bon Koh Tachai Departs From: |
Our Verdict: A modern and spacious Similans liveaboard. Excellent value for money.
Well run by experienced owners. Choice of twin or double cabins. WIFI on board.
Max guests: 20 |
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| *** Hallelujah |
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| Dives at: Similan Islands Richelieu Rock Koh Bon Koh Tachai. Departs From: |
Our Verdict: An impressive Similan liveaboard, strong and stable with nice wood panelled cabins. Spacious dive deck, sun deck and saloon.
One of our favourite boats.
Max guests: 24 |
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| *** Oktavia |
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| Dives at: Similan Islands Richelieu Rock Koh Bon Koh Tachai. Departs From: |
Our Verdict: A spacious Similan and Surin liveaboard that is a good choice for snorkelers as well as divers.
Solo travellers can get a single cabin cheaper than on most boats. PADI dive courses can be done on board.
Max guests: 20 |
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| *** South Siam IV |
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| Dives at: Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon.
Departs From: Thap Lamu Pier Khao Lak (transfer from Phuket included) |
Our Verdict: Good for short trips to Richelieu Rock. The schedule allows for flexible travel planning. 28 guests is quite a lot but this boat attracts a young, friendly crowd.
Max guests: 28 |
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| *** MV Dive Race |
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| Dives at: Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai.
Departs From: Thap Lamu pier Khao Lak (transfers from Phuket included) |
Our Verdict: One of the best budget Similans liveaboards with Nitrox. A spacious boat for just 18 guests.
Popular with divers from Asia, excellent Thai food.
Max guests: 18 |
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| Lower Budget Liveaboards | |||||||
| *** Scuba Adventure |
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| Dives at: Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai.
Departs From: Phuket |
Our Verdict: This budget liveaboard has a few distinct differences from the crowd. It departs from Patong beach. It only takes 12 divers. You can rent rebreathers.
Good prices for snorkelers. Max guests: 12 |
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| *** Dolphin Queen |
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| Dives at: Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai.
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Departs From: Khao Lak |
Our Verdict: A very popular Khao Lak backpacker boat because it's cheap. Equipment rental is included in the price. Also offers Burma trips.
Max guests: 22 |
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| *** Similan Explorer |
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| Dives at: Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai.
Departs From: Khao Lak |
Our Verdict: Newly refitted in 2012. Great value 5 day trips that include equipment rental in the price.
The only boat that includes a visit to the Moken sea gypsy village in Surin. Max guests: 20 |
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| ** Peter Pan |
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| Dives at: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock.
Departs From: Thap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak (transfer from Phuket included) |
Our Verdict: Good value. Very popular. Nitrox available. Dive courses taught on board. Good discounts for non divers.
Thai owned and operated.
Max guests: 22 |
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| ** South Siam III |
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| Dives at: Similan Islands, Koh Bon.
Departs From: Thap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak (transfer from Phuket included) |
Our Verdict: Departures and returns every day make this Similan and Koh Bon liveaboard a great option for those short on time. No Richelieu dives. Can get crowded in high peak season.
Max guests: 28 (plus day trippers) |
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| ** Daranee |
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| Dives at: Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai.
Departs From: Thap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak (transfer from Phuket included) |
Our Verdict: Cheap and cheerful best describes this boat. A basic Similan/Surin liveaboard that gets great reviews for the friendly crew and great Thai food.
Max guests: 18 |
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| ** MV Andaman |
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| Dives at: Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Surin.
Departs From: Thap Lamu Pier Khao Lak |
Our Verdict: Good value budget liveaboard. An old boat popular with backpackers in Khao Lak. Always well reviewed. Choice of short or long trips.
Max guests: 20 |
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