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Review Author: Poh Chang Chew
Review Date: 10 Jan 2025
Review Body: Just got back from an amazing diving trip to the Similan Islands aboard MV Aqua — what an experience! The diving deck was super spacious, and the crew and dive guides were so friendly and safety-focused, which made every dive relaxed and fun.
The food was next-level — the chef spoiled us with hotpot steamboat, dim sum, Thai crispy pork, fresh sushi and sashimi, and more. Every meal was a treat! 🍣🍲
If you’re planning to dive in the Similan Islands, highly recommend going with MV Aqua — great vibes, great people, and unforgettable dives!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Ben moshe Avivi
Review Date: 10 Jan 2025
Review Body: My wife and I went on a cruise on the MV Raga. The service was nothing short of perfect, the crew was great.
They always made sure we had plenty of food and dry towels after each dive.
The rooms are great at all levels and the boat is really big and allows movement without giving a feeling of crowding even though we had over 20 people on the boat.
The guides are very professional and the atmosphere is light and professional.
Thank you very much 🙏🏼
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Daphne Salhi
Review Date: 01 Jan 2024
Review Body: We did our first liveaboard ever and it was so much fun! the crew is awesome and really helpfull. Every meal, every day was different and so delicious. We stayed in the mastercabin which was very nice and big, hot shower. The dives are good and we brought some of our own equipment. Dive - eat - relax - and repeat!!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Zhang Laura
Review Date: 10 Jan 2025
Review Body: Good live aboard experience, Excellent food and super kind services with beautifully sunset and facilities.
Review rating: 5
Itinerary
Itinerary Day 1
Itinerary Summary: Transfer to Taplamu pier, dinner, and evening boat to Similan Islands
Itinerary Description: 16:00 Transfer from airport/hotels in Phuket to Taplamu pier
19:00 Dinner
22:00 Boat departs to the Similan islands
Itinerary Day 2
Itinerary Summary: 4 dives incl. West of Eden & Elephant Head Rock, with meals and snack breaks throughout
Itinerary Description: 07:00 Morning call
08:00 Dive #1 - Zodiac
09:00 Breakfast
11:30 Dive #2 - West of Eden
13:00 Lunch
15:00 Dive #3 - Elephant Head Rock
16:00 Snack
19:00 Dive #4 - Numchai Bay
20:00 Dinner
Itinerary Day 3
Itinerary Summary: 4 dives incl. 3 Trees, Koh Bon, Tachai Pinnacle & Tachai Reef, with meals included
Itinerary Description: 06:00 Morning call
07:00 Dive #5 - 3 Trees
08:00 Breakfast
10:30 Dive #6 - Koh Bon
12:00 Lunch
13:30 Dive #7 - Tachai Pinnacle
15:00 Snack
17:00 Dive #8 - Tachai Reef
18:30 Dinner
Itinerary Day 4
Itinerary Summary: 4 dives incl. Richelieu Rock & Tachai Pinnacle, meals and snacks onboard
Itinerary Description: 06:00 Morning call
07:00 Dive #9 - Tachai Pinnacle
08:00 Breakfast
10:30 Dive #10 - Richelieu Rock
12:00 Lunch
14:00 Dive #11 - Richelieu Rock
15:00 Snack
17:00 Dive #12 - Richelieu Rock
18:30 Dinner
Itinerary Day 5
Itinerary Summary: Dives at Boonsoong Wreck & Khaolak Museum, group photo, return to hotel
Itinerary Description: 06:00 Morning call
07:00 Dive #13 - Boonsoong Wreck
08:00 Breakfast
10:00 Dive #14 - Khaolak Underwater Museum
11:30 Lunch
13:30 Debriefing & Group photo
17:00 Back to the pier and transfer back to hotel
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5D4N Premium Andaman Liveaboard Private AC Ensuite Cabins | 14 Dives
Luxury Dive Liveaboard in Thailand with Aircon Cabins
5.0
|4 Reviews
Group size
Up to 24 guests

DURATION
5 days 4 nights

Booking type
Join-in trip

MEET UP
Free pick-up

Group size
Up to 24 guests
- Experience highlights
- Itinerary
- Inclusions
- Accommodation
- More Info
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Boutique dive boat with luxe vibes, gourmet food, and best Thai dive sites
Step aboard a liveaboard that feels more like a boutique hotel than a traditional dive boat. This 34-metre premium steel vessel is built for comfort and relaxation, with en-suite cabins and air-conditioning to keep you refreshed after each dive. Between exploring Thailand’s top dive sites — including the Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Boong Soon Wreck, Koh Bon, and Koh Tachai — you can unwind in the air-conditioned indoor lounge with an 85” movie screen, or sip a cold drink while lounging on the sun-soaked deck, taking in the endless sea views.Designed for certified divers seeking a personal and luxurious experience, the boat keeps numbers low (max 24 guests) and offers a 1:5 divemaster ratio. That means more guidance, safer dives, and insider access to hidden marine-life hotspots.After your dives, indulge in gourmet meals ranging from dim sum and sushi to steamboat, all served with impeccable service. Every detail, from cabin comfort to dive logistics, is crafted for a smooth, stress-free adventure.This is more than a dive trip — it’s a dive-eat-chill-repeat experience through Thailand’s underwater playgrounds. Swim among swirling schools of fish, explore dramatic rock formations, and relax in style, knowing every moment aboard this premium liveaboard is designed for your ultimate comfort.Luxury, adventure, and unforgettable dives — all from the comfort of a truly premium boat.What to Expect14 dives across epic sites like Similan Islands,Boon Soong wreck, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu RockSpacious AC cabins with private bathrooms — no queuing for showers!Expert dive guides (1:5 ratio) who know where to find the magic underwaterGourmet meals onboard, from Thai crispy pork to fresh sushiTransfers from Phuket hotels to the boat included (Naithon, Patong, Karon, Kata, Rawai, Chalong, Phuket Town)Chill-out time in the air-conditioned lounge or out on the sun deckOnboard Wi-Fi to stay mildly connected (if you want to!)Dive Sites & Marine Life HighlightsKoh Bon – Manta Ray Hotspot: Famous for its manta ray cleaning station, Koh Bon is the top site for spotting Oceanic Manta Rays, especially from February–April. Divers can also encounter leopard sharks, reef sharks, moray eels, octopus, cuttlefish, and vibrant reef fish such as sweetlips and trevallies. The site features a dramatic wall and ridge covered in soft corals and sea fans.Koh Tachai – Big Schools & Pelagic Action: Known for its strong currents and impressive underwater pinnacles, Koh Tachai offers exciting dives with large schools of barracuda, trevally, fusiliers, and other hunters. Occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks occur during the season. The site also hosts nudibranchs, shrimps, and healthy soft coral formations around massive granite boulders.Richelieu Rock – Thailand’s Best Marine Biodiversity: Richelieu Rock is one of the richest dive sites in Thailand, renowned for its extraordinary diversity of marine life. Expect huge schools of fish, barracudas, snappers, trevallies, and seasonal encounters with whale sharks. Macro lovers will find ghost pipefish, seahorses, harlequin shrimp, frogfish, nudibranchs, and countless critters hidden within soft corals, anemones, and sea fans.Boon Soong Wreck – Fish Clouds & Macro Haven: This shallow wreck is packed with marine life, often so dense you can barely see the structure beneath the schools of snappers, fusiliers, batfish, and trevally. The wreck is home to moray eels, porcupinefish, lionfish, scorpionfish, rays on the sandy bottom, and a wide variety of nudibranchs and small critters — perfect for photographers and macro enthusiasts.Similan Islands: Feature multiple world-class dive sites such as Elephant Head Rock, West of Eden and Christmas Point. Expect colorful soft & hard corals, turtles, reef sharks, barracuda, trevally, moray eels, and plenty of macro creatures like nudibranchs and pipefish.Good to KnowWe welcome guests with Open Water certification on this trip. However, the dive sites on this route including the Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, and the Boon Soong Wreck — typically range from 20–30 meters in depth with moderate currents, making them perfect for deeper and more advanced diving. To ensure you can enjoy all dives safely and join the main group, Open Water divers are required to complete either the PADI Deep Adventure Dive or the full PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course onboard. For your convenience, both options are available in the Add-On section:PADI Deep Adventure Dive (valid for 1 year)PADI Advanced Open Water Diver CourseIf you haven’t dived in over 2 years, you’ll need to complete a refresher course before joining. We do not provide this refresher session, but our team will be happy to connect you with a local diving schoolDiving insurance is required for all guests joining our trips. If you don’t already have coverage, no worries — it’s available as an add-on. Each guest is required to complete and sign our Boat Travel and Scuba Diving Liability Release & Assumption of Risk Form during check-in.For safety and insurance purposes, the form must be signed as provided. Guests who decline to sign or request changes may not be able to join the trip, and refunds or compensation cannot be offered.Please note that dive gear rental, dive computers, 15L tanks, and diving torches are not included in the trip price. These items can be pre-requested in advance and are payable in cash onboard upon arrival.National Marine Park fee of 2,300 THB is payable in cash on-siteBoat Specifications / Decks & FeaturesLength / Beam: 32m / 6.5mCruising Speed: 9 knotsEngines: 2 × CumminsWater Capacity: 20,000 L | Fuel Capacity: 9,000 LFreshwater Maker: 4,000 L/dayMax Guests: 24 | Cabins: 12 | Bathrooms: 14Tenders: 2 × Yamaha 40HPDecks & Features: Spacious dive deck, sun deck, indoor lounge, open-air dining areaTenders: 2 × Yamaha 40HPYear Built: 2004Year Renovated: 2023Navigation & Safety FeaturesNavigation equipment: Radar, GPS, depth sounder, and standard marine navigation instruments for accurate positioning and safe passage.Communication: VHF/DSC/SSB radios for reliable contact and emergency communication.Safety gear: Life vests, emergency rafts, first aid kits, emergency oxygen, fire alarm system, fire extinguishers, bilge pump alarm, and engine room CCTV.Crew & Emergency readiness: All crew members are trained in first aid to ensure safe vessel operations and diver safety.Amenities/facilitiesAir-conditioned saloon with 85” TV and large movie selectionSun deck and lounge areas for relaxing between divesAll meals, snacks and drinks included (except alcohol)Wi-Fi in common areasCancellation PolicyThis trip is non refundable once the booking is confirmedReschedule PolicyMore than 60 days before the trip: You can reschedule your trip free of charge.Between 30–60 days before the trip: Rescheduling will incur an additional fee of 25% of the trip price.Less than 30 days before the trip: Rescheduling may not allowed or incur the full trip price
Experience highlights
What You’ll be Doing
Day 1:
Transfer to Taplamu pier, dinner, and evening boat to Similan IslandsDay 2:
4 dives incl. West of Eden & Elephant Head Rock, with meals and snack breaks throughoutDay 3:
4 dives incl. 3 Trees, Koh Bon, Tachai Pinnacle & Tachai Reef, with meals includedDay 4:
4 dives incl. Richelieu Rock & Tachai Pinnacle, meals and snacks onboardDay 5:
Dives at Boonsoong Wreck & Khaolak Museum, group photo, return to hotelShow Details
What’s Included
5-day, 4-night accommodation in an air-conditioned liveaboard cabin with en-suite bathroom
14 dives at top dive sites in Thailand (Similan, Bon, Tachai, Richelieu, Boonsoong Wreck)
Tanks, weights, and weight belts
Nitrox fills
All meals throughout the trip
Professional divemaster guide (English and Chinese speaking), with a 1:5 divemaster to guest ratio
Complimentary hotel and airport transfers in Phuket to Tab Lamu Pier (Naithon, Patong, Karon, Kata, Rawai, Chalong, Phuket Town)
Unlimited drinking water, coffee, tea, soft drinks, and snacks
Wi-Fi internet on board
Access to onboard leisure facilities including an air-conditioned saloon with an 85” TV and movie selection
Not included
National Marine Park fees (Payable in cash onboard: 2,300 THB per person)
Dive insurance (Available as add on)
PADI Advanced Open Water Course (Available as add on)
PADI Deep Adventure Dive (Available as add on)
Dive gear: BCD, regulator, mask, wetsuit & fins (Payable in cash onboard: 700 per day THB per person)
Dive computers (Payable in cash onboard: 300 THB per day per person)
Diving torches (Payable in cash onboard: 100 THB per dive per person)
15L tanks air (Payable in cash onboard: 300 THB per day per person)
Diving torches (Payable in cash onboard: 100 THB per dive per person)
Refresher session
Alcoholic beverages
Available Add-ons:
Dive Insurance (Price/Pax) (฿1,379.89)
PADI Deep Adventure Dive Cert (Price/Pax) (฿2,759.77)
PADI Advanced Open Water Course (Price/Pax) (฿13,798.76)
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Who you’re supporting

Community Champion

Leave No Trace Steward

Wildlife Protector
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Where You’ll Sleep
Next Available Dates
Prices shown in USD
Select Time for 25 Oct 2026
Additional Information
Where we'll meet
Start Point
Free pick-up from Phuket(Phuket, Thailand)
- 03:00pm
- Notes: Pick-up from hotels starts from 15:00 and may vary depending on the number of guests being picked up.
End Point
- End at Start Point(s)
Start & Ends
03:00PM on Day 1 - 05:00PM on Day 5
Suitability / Accessibility
- Vegetarian food available
- Recommended Age: 17+
Cancellation & other policies
Cancellation
To secure your spot, your host will turn away other guests. Because of this, cancellations aren't allowed.Reschedule Policy
Trip Date Change / Postponement Policy: - More than 60 days before the trip: You can change or postpone your trip date free of charge. - Between 30–60 days before the trip: Changing the trip date will incur an additional fee of 25% of the trip price.
What to Pack
- Cash for National Marine Park fee (2,500 THB) and any extras
- Casual evening wear for indoor/lounge areas
- Chargers for electronics (power outlets available in cabins)
- Dive certification card (Advanced Open Water minimum)
- Dive insurance card
- Dive logbook
- Flip-flops or water shoes
- Hat, sunglasses, and reef-safe sunscreen
- Light sweater or jacket for evenings
- Lightweight clothes for daytime (shorts, t-shirts)
- Personal medications
- Reusable water bottle
- Small daypack or dry bag for shore trips
- Swimwear & rash guard
- Waterproof bag for valuables
Join Waitlist
5.0(4 reviews)
Meet your host
Gai, also known as Yutthichai, has been diving for over two decades and has been running his own dive shop since 2014. With a deep love for the ocean, he’s the kind of person who doesn’t just enjoy the underwater world—he actively helps protect it. He takes part in regular beach and ocean clean-ups and encourages others to do the same. His dive shop does more than offer courses and trips—it also supports local jobs and tourism. Whether you meet him on land or at sea, it’s clear that Gai truly cares about the community and the ocean that brings it all together.
Experience: 12 years
Speaks: Basic English, Chinese

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