Mv Lapat is one of the few liveaboard with flexible, departure.
The recent steel liveaboard stays at the Similan islands for the 6 month of the season, and the speedboat organize daily transfer for the customers. The advantage is that you can depart everyday you want and come back on any day you want!! The speedboat transfer is as well a fast way to get to the Similan islands, about 1:15-30 depending on sea condition.
Great for short liveaboard you can enjoy 2 days 1 nights at the Similan islands, 6 dives and a beautiful sunset on the Similan’s granite boulders.
3 days 2 nights is a popular choice as well. 2 times a week the MV Lapat goes up to the north part of the Similan national park to Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock and Koh Bon.
The boat is comfortable with an inside saloon, 2 * Double bed Cabin, 4 * Twin bunk bed cabin. Great for families and friends.
The Schedule is a weekly schedule so depending on your day of departure the schedule changes.
See below schedule, pricing and details.
Duration | Number of Dives | Guest | Nitrox | PADI Courses |
---|---|---|---|---|
From 2 days/1 Nights to 7 Days | Depend on length of trip | 20 | No | Available |
Daily departure with weekly schedule, dive sites are choosen on the spot depending on sea conditions.
MV LAPAT | On departure day you miss Dive 1 | Transfer In (Daytrip Dives) | Transfer Back (Daytrip Dives) | On Returning day you miss Dive 4 |
Dive Times | 7:00 | 10:30* | 13:30** | 17:00 |
Monday | Honeymoon Bay | West of Eden | Elephant Head Rock | Island 5-6 |
Tuesday | Turtle Rock | Eagle Rock | Three Trees | Island 8 |
Wednesday | North Point | Koh Bon | Koh Bon | KohTachai |
Thursday | Koh Tachai | Koh Tachai | Koh Tachai | Surin Islands |
Friday | Surin Islands | Surin Islands | Surin Islands | Surin Islands |
Saturday | Surin Islands | Richelieu Rock | Richelieu Rock | Richelieu Rock |
Sunday | Koh Bon | Koh Bon | Koh Bon | Koh Bon |
* First Dive | ** Second Dive (Day Trip diving only)
• Dive site could be changed depending on the weather conditions.
Cabin Type | Price/Person | Park Fee | Equipment | All included Price/Person |
2 Days 1 Nights Similan/Koh Bon or Koh Bon/Tachai | 6 Dives | |||
Twin Cabin | 12,900฿ | 900฿ | 1,000฿ | 14,800฿ |
Master Cabin | 13,900฿ | 900฿ | 1,000฿ | 15,800฿ |
2 Days 1 Nights Richelieu/Tachai or Richelieu/Surin or Richelieu/Koh Bon | 6 Dives | |||
Twin Cabin | 13,900฿ | 1,400฿ | 1,000฿ | 16,300฿ |
Master Cabin | 14,900฿ | 1,400฿ | 1,000฿ | 17,300฿ |
3 Days 2 Nights included Richelieu (see schedule depending on days of the week) | 10 Dives | |||
Twin Cabin | 18,900฿ | 1,600฿ | 1,500฿ | 22,000฿ |
Master Cabin | 19,900฿ | 1,600฿ | 1,500฿ | 23,000฿ |
4 Days 3 Nights included Richelieu (see schedule depending on days of the week) | 14 Dives | |||
Twin Cabin | 21,900฿ | 1,800฿ | 2,000฿ | 25,700฿ |
Master Cabin | 22,900฿ | 1,800฿ | 2,000฿ | 26,700฿ |
Extra Night | On Request | |||
Nitrox | On Request | |||
PADI Courses | On Request | |||
Snorkelers | On Request |
Price all included, includes: All food on-board, taxi from Khao Lak, dive guide, water, coffee, tea
Not Included and optional: Soft drinks, Dive Computer (250฿/day), Dive Torche (200฿/Nigh dive), Alcohol, Dive insurance.
This is an exemple of itinerary if you are doing a 2 days 1 nights:
You will get pick up from your hotel in Khao Lak around 07:30 in the morning, then transfer by speed boat to the Similan islands where you will meet the liveaboard.
Day 1:!
07:00-07:45 Pick-up from Khao Lak from, depends on the area.
08:15 Speedboat depart from Taplamu pier
10:00 Arrival at Similan islands and transfer on the liveabaord.
10:45 1st dive Max.60 mins!
12:00 Lunch Buffet, relaxing time!
13:30 2nd dive Max.60 mins!
15:00 Relaxing time, beach time if possible.
17:45 or 19:00 3rd dive, either sunset dive or night dive Max.60 mins!
Relaxing time!
21:00 Delicious dinner buffet ! !
Day 2:!
06:00 Wake up call, light breakfast, dive briefing!
07:30 4th dive Max.60 mins!
08:15 Main Breakfast
10:45 5th dive Max.60 mins!
12:00 Lunch Buffet, relaxing time!
13:30 6th dive Max.60 mins!
15:00 Speedboat Transfer back to land.
17:00 Back to your hotel.
* Dive sites and schedule may change due to
weather conditions *
What to bring for the trip: (have a look at FAQ page)
– Swim wear and personal belongings!
– Sun protection!
– Dive certification card!
– Small amount
Air-Con | Yes |
Cabins | 5 X Twin bed Cabin, 2 Double bed Cabin |
W.C | 3 Share toilet and shower |
Decks | Sun Deck, Shaded Areas, Shaded Dining Area |
Food | Thai, Western, Vegetarian on request |
Towels | 1 towels person |
Crew | Dive Guide, Cook, Engineer, Capitain, Boat Boys, Cleaner |
Dive Guide Ratio | 1 Dive Guide for 4 to 5 divers |
Camera Bucket | Yes |
Voltage | 220V, plug in each cabins |
Entertainment | TV, DVD, Music, Books |
Safety | Oxygene, first aid kit, EFR trained Staff, Satelite phone, GPS, Life raft, Dingy, Life Jacket, Flares, Depth Sounder, Compass, Radio |