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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, dinner, then night boat trip to the Similan Islands from Phuket
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 including West of Eden & Elephant Head Rock, plus meals & relaxation onboard
Itinerary Description: 07:00 Morning call
08:00 Dive 1 at Zodiac
09:00 Breakfast
11:30 Dive #2 at West of Eden
13:00 Lunch
15:00 Dive #3 at Elephant Head Rock
16:00 Snack
19:00 Dive #4 at Numchai Bay
20:00 Dinner
Itinerary Day 3
Itinerary Summary: Multiple dives at 3 Trees, Koh Bon, Tachai Pinnacle and Tachai Reef
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: Four dives including Richelieu Rock and Tachai Pinnacle, with meals and snacks provided
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: Wreck and museum dives with debrief, photo, and return to hotel
Itinerary Description: 06:00 Morning call
07:00 Dive #13 at Boonsoong Wreck
08:00 Breakfast
10:00 Dive #14 at Khaolak Underwater Museum
11:30 Lunch
13:30 Debriefing and group photo
17:00 Return to the pier and transfer back to hotel
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5D4N Andaman Liveaboard | All Private AC Ensuite Rooms + Phuket Pickup
Relaxed Liveaboard Dive Trip in Thailand with Comfy Cabins and 14 Epic Dives
5.0
|4 reviews
Groepsgrootte
Tot 20 gasten

DUUR
5 dagen 4 nachten

Type boeking
Groepsreis

AFSPRAAKPUNT
Gratis ophalen

Groepsgrootte
Tot 20 gasten
- Hoogtepunten van de belevenis
- Reisschema
- Inbegrepen
- Accommodatie
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- Host
- Reviews
Spacious diving liveaboard with private cabins & top Thai dive sites
If you’re an experienced diver looking to tick off Thailand’s most iconic dive sites in actual comfort, this 5D4N liveaboard on MV Gentle Giant is the dream. While many Similan boats cram you into tiny cabins and shared bathrooms, Gentle Giant spoils every guest with a private en-suite cabin, full AC, and space to actually stretch your legs.Across five days you’ll hop between the gems of the Andaman Sea—Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, and Boonsoong Wreck. Think manta rays circling Koh Bon, trevallies and barracudas going full National Geographic at Tachai Pinnacle, and maybe even a friendly whale shark cruising past Richelieu Rock. Add in ghost pipefish, harlequin shrimp, turtles, batfish squads, and coral gardens bursting with colour—it’s basically underwater chaos in the best way.You’ll be guided by seasoned divemasters who know every nook of these sites, leading you through 14 epic dives on a perfectly planned route. This trip is built for Advanced Open Water divers who want variety, comfort, and zero stress. If you like having your transfers, meals, snacks, Wi-Fi, and everything else sorted—while you focus on diving and living your best boat life—this is 100% your kind of liveaboard.What to Expect14 dives at the best sites in Thailand, including Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Richelieu Rock & Boonsoong Wreck1 divemaster for every 5 divers—so you’ll get tons of personal attention, whether you’re exploring open walls or hidden critter spotsEnglish and Chinese-speaking dive masters to guide you through every diveExpect vibrant reefs, turtles and reef sharks, vibrant corals, the chance to meet manta rays and whale sharks, massive schools of fish, plus incredible macro life around a wreck.Private en-suite cabins with air-conditioning—no shared bathrooms!Spacious boat with large sundeck and comfy air-conditioned loungeAll meals, snacks, soft drinks, Wi-Fi, and transfers includedFriendly, professional divemasters and a well-known among the Thai diving communityDive 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.Boonsung 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 Sung 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 2,500 THB is payable in cash on-siteBoat Specifications / Decks & FeaturesType: Wooden mono-hullLength / Beam: 27m / 6.0mEngines: 2 × HinoGenerators: 2 × 50 kW, 1 × 30 kWCruising Speed: 8–12 knotsNitrox: Available (2 × Coltri-sub membrane units)Scuba Tanks: 12L & 15L aluminium tanks with Yoke & DIN valvesMax Guests: 20 | Cabins: 10 | Bathrooms: 10Freshwater Capacity: 18,000 LFuel Capacity: 9,000 LDecks & Features: Spacious dive deck, comfortable sun deck, indoor lounge, open-air dining areaTender: Dinghy availableNavigation & Safety FeaturesNavigation equipment: GPS plotter, AIS marine system, depth sounder, and standard marine navigation instruments for accurate route planning and safe passage.Communication: Cellular phone, SSB radio, and VHF/DSC communication systems for reliable contact and emergency response.Safety gear: Passenger life rafts, full set of life jackets, fully equipped first aid station, onboard oxygen, fire safety systems, and emergency equipment.Crew & Emergency readiness: All crew members are trained in first aid and emergency procedures to ensure safe operations throughout the trip.Amenities/facilitiesLarge sundeck and air-conditioned indoor saloon with 55 TVWi-Fi available in common areasAll cabins have private en-suite bathrooms (hot shower, soap & shampoo included)Choice of Master, Deluxe, or Standard twin cabinsAir conditioning, towels, safe, life jackets, and life rafts providedCancellation 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
Hoogtepunten van de belevenis
Wat je gaat doen
Dag 1:
Transfer, dinner, then night boat trip to the Similan Islands from PhuketDag 2:
4 dives including West of Eden & Elephant Head Rock, plus meals & relaxation onboardDag 3:
Multiple dives at 3 Trees, Koh Bon, Tachai Pinnacle and Tachai ReefDag 4:
Four dives including Richelieu Rock and Tachai Pinnacle, with meals and snacks providedDag 5:
Wreck and museum dives with debrief, photo, and return to hotelDetails tonen
Wat is inbegrepen
14 dives at top dive sites in Thailand (Similan, Bon, Tachai, Richelieu, Boonsoong Wreck)
Tanks, weights, and weight belts
Drinking water, coffee, tea, soft drinks, and snacks
Professional divemaster guide
All meals throughout the trip
Wi-Fi internet on board
Complimentary Hhtel and airport transfers in Phuket to Tab Lamu Pier (Naithon, Patong, Karon, Kata, Rawai, Chalong, Phuket Town)
Niet inbegrepen
National Marine Park fees (Payable in cash onboard: 2,500 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: 3,500 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)
Nitrox Tank 12L (Payable in cash onboard: 250 THB per dive per person)
Nitrox Tank 15L (Payable in cash onboard: 300 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
Beschikbare extra's:
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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Waar we afspreken
Startpunt
Gratis ophalen bij Phuket(Phuket, Thailand)
- 04:00pm
- Opmerkingen: Pick-up from Phuket airport or hotels starts from 16:00 (4:00 PM) and may vary depending on the number of guests being picked up.
Eindpunt
- Eindigt bij startpunt(en)
Begin en einde
04:00PM op dag 1 - 05:00PM op dag 5
Geschiktheid / toegankelijkheid
- Vegetarian food available
- Aanbevolen leeftijd: 17+
Annulering en overig beleid
Annulering
Om je plek te garanderen, weigert je host andere gasten. Daarom is annuleren niet mogelijk.Beleid voor omboeken
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.
Wat neem je mee
- 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
Op de wachtlijst
5.0(4 reviews)
Maak kennis met je host
Gai, ook bekend als Yutthichai, duikt al meer dan twintig jaar en runt sinds 2014 zijn eigen duikwinkel. Met zijn diepe liefde voor de oceaan is hij iemand die niet alleen geniet van de onderwaterwereld, maar zich ook actief inzet om die te beschermen. Hij doet regelmatig mee aan schoonmaakacties op het strand en in zee en moedigt anderen aan om hetzelfde te doen. Zijn duikwinkel biedt meer dan alleen cursussen en trips — hij ondersteunt ook lokale werkgelegenheid en het toerisme. Of je hem nu op het land of op zee ontmoet, het is meteen duidelijk dat Gai echt geeft om de gemeenschap en de oceaan die alles samenbrengt.
Ervaring: 12 jaar
Spreekt: Eenvoudig Engels, Chinees

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