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High Budget Boats
The Junk
Diva Andaman
Nautica
Saimai (charter)
 
Mid Budget Boats
Pawara
White Manta
MV Hallelujah
Giamani
LeMahe
Oktavia
 
Low Budget Boats
South Siam IV
MV Dive Race
Peter Pan
South Siam III
Daranee
MV Andaman
MV Mariner One
MV Nang Nuan
 
Burma Liveaboards
Nautica
Saimai (charter)
Giamani (charter)
MV Thai Sea
 
Daytrip Diving
Phuket Dives
Phi Phi Dives
Similan Dives
Khao Lak Dives
 
Snorkeling
Similan Snorkeling
Phuket Snorkeling
 
Dive Courses
Discover Scuba
PADI Open Water
PADI Advanced OW
PADI Rescue
PADI Divemaster
PADI Instructor IDC
 
Dive Sites
Thailand
Similan Islands
Richelieu Rock
Koh Bon
Phuket
Phi Phi Islands
Burma / Mergui


Non Dive Add-ons
We can advise you on Thailand hotels and other non diving activities such as kayaking, elephant treking, atv rides, rock climbing, mountain biking and more. Just ask us.

 

Dive with:
WHALE SHARKS
MANTA RAYS
LEOPARD SHARKS

 

Why a Thailand liveaboard?

Thailand has some of the World's best diving. The "Land of Smiles" boasts multiple dive destinations with a huge variety of marine life and underwater topography, something to suit all tastes.The water is warm and clear. For most of the year the sun is shining and the sea is flat.Thai people are great hosts and their food is superb. Thailand is tourist friendly and has much more to offer than just diving. It also has top class accommodation and medical facilities.Thailand's best dive sites are reached by liveaboard dive boat.

Liveaboards offer the most dives for your dollar, they get you in the water first and they allow you to get to some dive sites that the day trippers can't reach.There are liveaboard boats for all budgets from backpacker to 5 star luxury vessels. Liveaboard tours can be short overnight trips or multi day dive safaris.Many liveaboards offer Nitrox diving and PADI SCUBA courses.

 

Thailand Scuba Diving:

Similan Islands - Rated up there with the world's best dive destinations and certainly Thailands diving crown jewel. Crystal clear water and a variety of underwater topography that most dive destinations cannot offer. A liveaboard is the ideal way to see all the best sites plus Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and whale sharks at Richelieu Rock. Underwater photographers will need macro and wide angle lenses on these trips.

Hin Daeng, Hin Muang - Red Rock and Purple Rock, two deep pinnacles frequented by sharks, manta rays and huge schools of fish. Liveaboard trips last 2/3 days and often include dives at Phi Phi Islands, Koh Haa Cave, Shark Point and King Cruiser Wreck. A great alternative or complement to a Similan liveaboard with really varied diving.

Phi Phi Islands - the old backpacker hangout has loads of quality dive sites around stunning karst limestone rock formations. Beautiful soft coral. Leopard sharts, blacktip sharks and sea turtles are all common.

Koh Tao - Off the east coast of Thailand in the gulf of Thailand. It hasn't got the visibility or the diversity of the west coast dive sites but it's a great destination for lots cheap dives and dive training. Chumphon Pinnacle gets regular whaleshark sightings.

Testimonials:

Many thanks – it’s great to deal with someone out there who actually responds promptly – previously we were dealing directly with one of the operators, but it was taking them several days to respond each time! Timo, UK

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Thank you so much for all your help organising. We will def recommend you to any of our friends and hope to come back soon :) Sophie, Singapore

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Thank you for all of your help, answering questions, payment stuff, etc. etc. You were delightful to work with and organizing the holiday very easy. Best regards, Kelly, Jakarta

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Thank you for your service. Everything went very smoothly and on time and we never once had to worry about the transfers (or anything else for that matter). Jim, USA

Similan LiveaboardsBook your Thai Liveaboard here

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Email us at info@thailandliveaboards.com


Luxury Thailand Liveaboards:
The best facilities and service. All with en-suite and air-con cabins. Each is unique in it's own way.

*****
The Junk

Dives at: Similan, Surin, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai
Departs From: Patong Bay, Phuket
Max guests: 18
Nitrox: No
Price From: US$1350/diver.
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.

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The Junk

*****
Diva Andaman

Dives at: Similan, Surin, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Phi Phi, Koh Haa, Koh Rok, Racha Noi
Departs From: Chalong Bay, Phuket
Max guests: 14
Nitrox: No
Price From: 13,720 baht
Our Verdict: A modern sailing yacht built to a classic design for cruising and diving in comfort. Trips from 1 night to 6 nights. Also offers kayaking.

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Diva Andaman Similan Liveaboard

*****
Nautica

Dives at: Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Burma
Departs From:Thap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak (transfer from Phuket included)
Max guests: 12
Nitrox: Yes
Price From: THB29,990 baht/diver.
Our Verdict: A good Similan liveaboard for small groups. Recently refurbished. One of our most popular boats and our only Burma liveaboard this season.

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Nautica Similan Liveaboard

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MV SaiMai

Dives at: Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Racha Yai Racha Noi and Phi Phi Islands.
Departs From: Phuket
Max guests: 6-8 for charter
Nitrox: Yes
Price From: Charter Price on application.
Our Verdict: A boutique liveaboard. The perfect boat for small group or family charters. Ideal for divers and non divers.

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MV Saimai Liveaboard charter boat

 


Mid Price Range Thailand Liveaboards:
A broad category of boats, most divers will find what they are looking for in this selection. All these boats have air-con cabins, most are en-suite.

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Pawara

Dives at: Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai.
Departs From: Thap Lamu, Khao Lak (transfers included).
Max guests: 20
Nitrox: Yes
Price From: 31,800 baht/diver.
Our Verdict: A modern and spacious Similans liveaboard. The Deluxe cabins are worth paying extra for. Stylish interior.

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Pawara Similan Liveaboard

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White Manta

Dives at: Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai.
Departs From: Thap Lamu, Khao Lak
Max guests: 24
Nitrox: Yes
Price From: 28,000 baht/diver.
Our Verdict: A new Similan liveaboard for this season. From a team with a good track record.

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White Manta Similan Liveaboard

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Hallelujah

Dives at: Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai
Departs From: Thap Lamu, Khao Lak
Max guests: 24
Nitrox: Yes
Price From: 27,700 baht/diver.
Our Verdict: Good value, big Similan liveaboard. Spacious dive deck, sun deck and saloon.

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MV Hallelujah Similan Liveaboard

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Giamani

Dives at: Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai
Departs From: Patong Bay, Phuket
Max guests: 12
Nitrox: Yes
Price From: 32,400 baht/diver.
Our Verdict: Built to IMO standards, a true mariners boat. Recently refurbished. Now only taking 12 guests for more personal service and space aboard.

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Giamani Similan Liveaboard

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LeMahe

Dives at: Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai
Departs From: Thap Lamu Pier Khao Lak (transfer from Phuket included)
Max guests: 16
Nitrox: Yes (extra charge)
Price From: 26,000 baht/diver.
Our Verdict: A smaller Similans liveaboard. Can be chartered for a good price. Good value single cabin option.

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LeMahe Similan Liveaboard

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Oktavia

Dives at: Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai
Departs From: Thap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak (transfers from Phuket can be arranged)
Max guests: 20
Nitrox: Yes (extra charge)
Price From: THB13,000/diver
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. All PADI dive courses can be done on board Oktavia.

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MV Oktavia Similan Liveaboard

 


Low Price Range Thailand Liveaboards:
There are many budget boats with very different levels of comfort. Most (but not all) of these boats have air-conditioned cabins. Most have shared bathrooms (not en-suite).

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South Siam IV

Dives at: Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon
Departs From: Thap Lamu Pier Khao Lak (transfer from Phuket included)
Max guests: 28
Nitrox: No
Price From: 20,900 baht/diver.
Our Verdict: Good for short trips to Richelieu Rock. The schedule allows for flexible travel planning.

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South Siam 4 Similan Liveaboard

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MV Dive Race

Dives at: Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai
Departs From: Thap Lamu pier Khao Lak (transfers from Phuket included)
Max guests: 18
Nitrox: Yes
Price From: 23,000 baht/diver.
Our Verdict: One of the best budget Similans liveaboards with Nitrox. A spacious boat for just 18 guests.

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MV Dive Race Similan Liveaboard

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Peter Pan

Dives at: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
Departs From: Thap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak (transfer from Phuket included)
Max guests: 22
Nitrox: Yes
Price From: 22,900 baht/diver.
Our Verdict: Good value. Very popular. Nitrox available. Dive courses taught on board. Good discounts for non divers.

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Peter Pan Similan Liveaboard

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South Siam III

Dives at: Similan Islands, Koh Bon
Departs From: Thap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak (transfer from Phuket included)
Max guests: 28
Nitrox: No
Price From: 5,600 baht/diver.
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.

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South Siam III Similan Liveaboard

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Daranee

Dives at: Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai
Departs From: Thap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak (transfer from Phuket included)
Max guests: 18
Nitrox: No
Price From: 16,400 baht/diver.
Our Verdict: A basic Similan and Surin liveaboard that gets great reviews for the friendly crew and great Thai food.

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Daranee Similan Liveaboard

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MV Andaman

Dives at: Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon
Departs From: Thap Lamu Pier Khao Lak
Max guests: 16
Nitrox: No
Price From: 17,900 baht/diver (incl. equipment rental).
Our Verdict: Good value budget liveaboard to the Similans. An old boat popular with backpackers in Khao Lak

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MV Andaman Khao Lak Liveaboard

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Mariner One

Dives at: Similan Islands, Surin Islands
Departs From: Thap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak
Max guests: 20
Nitrox: No
Price From: 15,300 baht/diver (incl. equipment).
Our Verdict: Good value 3 or 6 day trips. Choose between Similans and Koh Bon diving or Surin and Richelieu Diving. A popular dive boat for Khao Lak based divers on a budget.

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MV Mariner One Khao Lak Liveaboard

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MV Nang Nuan

Dives at: Similan Islands and Koh Bon
Departs From: Thap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak
Max guests: 8
Nitrox: No
Price From: 11,900 baht/diver (incl. equipment).
Our Verdict: A fun boat for Khao Lak based backpacker liveaboard. Cheap and basic with an open communal sleeping deck on top. It does the same great Similans diving.

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MV NangNuan Khao Lak Liveaboard

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