MV Dive Race Class E Luxury Liveaboard to Similan islands

The MV Dive Race Class E launched in 2015 is aiming a bringing the highest standard of design and luxury on-board. Steel hull liveaboards are rare in Thailand and the quality of the facilities on-board easily out-range the standard type of Thai liveaboards.

Steel hull ocean going vessel with a length of 34.5 m by 7.5 m width built with strength, stability and diving comfort in mind.
Designed and made for divers the liveaboard as been built according to international standards.

Thailand luxury liveaboard

This luxury liveaboard of excellent quality, provide the best service to dive the Similan islands, from 4 days 4 night to Similan, Koh Bon, Tachai, Richelieu Rock and a wreck, 7 days 7 nights Similan + Burma or south Andaman with the famous Hing Daeng & Hin Muang, the boat offer different trips duration and destination according to the best time of the year to dive.

All cabins are En-suite with private shower and toilets.
20 divers onboard in 10 cabins, all with air condition and bathroom.
There are 6 deluxe cabins on the main deck, which can be double or twin bed configuration and a private balcony, then 4 twin cabins on the lower deck with 4 or twin bed.

A massive dive deck provide comfort and space before diving, the sundeck is huge as well, inside saloon, massage room, TV and more.

Food is delicious onboard and well prepared, this is a must do liveaboard.

Duration	Number of Dives	Guest	Nitrox	PADI Courses
4 days/4 Nights 5 days/5 Nights 7 days/7 Nights	14 16 22	21	Available	Available

Departure Dates
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Similan islands luxury liveaboard

Choose your Month of departure below:

November 2017 (Click to Open)

Destination	Departure	Return	Days/Nights
South Andaman	12 November	16 November	4 days/4 Nights
South Andaman	17 November	21 November	4 days/4 Nights
South Andaman	22 November	26 November	4 days/4 Nights
South Andaman to Similan	27 November	02 December	5 days/5 Nights

December 2017 (Click to Open)

Destination	Departure	Return	Days/Nights
Similan	03 December	07 December	4 days/4 Nights
Similan	08 December	12 December	4 days/4 Nights
Similan	13 December	17 December	4 days/4 Nights
Similan	18 December	22 December	4 days/4 Nights
Similan	23 December	28 December	5 days/5 Nights
Similan	29 December	03 January	5 days/5 Nights

January 2018 (Click to Open)

Destination	Departure	Return	Days/Nights
Similan	04 January	08 January	4 days/4 Nights
Similan	09 January	13 January	4 days/4 Nights
Similan	14 January	18January	4 days/4 Nights
Similan	19 January	23 January	4 days/4 Nights
Similan to South Andaman	24 January	29 January	5 days/5 Nights

February 2018 (Click to Open)

Destination	Departure	Return	Days/Nights
South Andaman	04 February	08 February	4 days/4 Nights
South Andman to Similan	09 February	14 February	5 days/5 Nights
Similan	15 February	19 February	4 days/4 Nights
Similan	20 February	24 February	4 days/4 Nights
Similan	25 February	01 March	4 days/4 Nights

March 2018 (Click to Open)

Destination	Departure	Return	Days/Nights
Similan	02 March	06 March	4 days/4 Nights
Similan	07 March	11 March	4 days/4 Nights
Similan	12 March	17 March	5 days/5 Nights
Similan	18 March	22 March	4 days/4 Nights
Similan	23 March	27 March	4 days/4 Nights
Similan	28 March	01 April	4 days/4 Nights

April 2018 (Click to Open)

Destination	Departure	Return	Days/Nights
Similan to South Andaman	02 April	07 April	5 days/5 Nights

Boat Layout

boat layout

Departure Day:!
Pick-up from Phuket and Khao Lak (pick-up time depends on
the area). Arrival Thaplamu Pier by 19:30. Guests will
get onboard, have dinner, meet the crew and have boat
safety briefing, check equipment, check-in cabin, and
overnight cruise to the Similans. ! !

Exemple of Ininerary for 4 Days 4 Nights:

The liveaboard will cruise to Similan islands, Koh Bon (Manta Point), Koh Tachai (Virgin island), Richelieu Rock (Top dive site in Thailand).

Day 1 (Click to Open)

Day 1:!
07:00 am – 07:30 am General Diving Rules / Safety Briefing
07:30 am – 07:00 pm 3 Dives around the Similan Island
+ Visit Island No. 4 / Enjoy paradise with a beautiful white sandy beach.
07:00 pm – 07:45 pm 1 Night dive at Honeymoon Bay (Island No. 4)

Day 2 (Click to Open)

Day 2:!
07:00 am – 01:00 pm 2 Dives around the Similan Islands
Visit Island No. 8 / Enjoy paradise with nature & a white sandy beach.
02:00 pm – 06:30 pm 2 Dives around Koh Bon & Koh Tachai Islands

Day 3 (Click to Open)

Day 3:!
07:00 am – 09:00 am 1 Dive early morning around Koh Tachai Island .
10:30 am – 06:30 pm 3 Dives around Richelieu Rock & Surin Island

Day 4 (Click to Open)

Day 4:!
07:00 am – 08:00 am 1 Dive early morning round Koh Bon Island
11:00 am – 12:00 am 1 Dive at Boon Sung Wreck If possible
12:30 pm – 02:30 pm Leave the dive site for Taplamu Pier (Lunch, Debriefing).
03:00 pm – 03:30 pm Disembarkation at Taplamu Pier.
04:00 pm – 06:30 pm Transfer back to your Hotel in Phuket, Air Airport & Khao Lak Area.

Exemple of Ininerary for 7 Days 7 Nights:

The liveaboard will cruise to Similan islands, Koh Bon (Manta Point), Koh Tachai (Virgin island), Richelieu Rock and Burma (Best of Burma and Thailand).

Day 1 (Click to Open)

Day 1:!
Discovery and Fantastic diving at Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai with 3 day dives + 1 night dive

Day 2 (Click to Open)

Day 2:!
Enjoy with 2 dives at the Richelieu Rock then cruise to Kawthung in Myanmar. Clear border formalities before cruising out towards islands of Myanmar.

Day 3 (Click to Open)

Day 3:!
Exploring dives at High Rock, Western Rocky and Shark Cave area with 3 day dives and one night dive.

Day 4 (Click to Open)

Day 4:!
4 dives at the Black Rock

Day 5 (Click to Open)

Day 5:!
Dive at North Twin, South Twin and Great Swinton

Day 6 (Click to Open)

Day 6:!
Dives at Western Rocky then returning to Kawthung to check out of Myanmar and back in to Thailand.

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Day 7:!
2 wreck dives at Boonsung and another wreck in front of Khao Lak. 12:30 – 14:30 Leave the dive site for Tablamu Pier lunch and debriefing on the way back. 15:00 Disembarkation at Tablamu Pier. 15:00 – 18:00 Transfer back to your Hotel in Phuket, Air Airport & Khao Lak Area.

* Dive sites and schedule may be flexible or
changed due to weather and current conditions *

Cabin Type	Price/Person	Park Fee	Equipment	All included Price/Person
Twin or Quad Cabin Ensuite Lower Deck	42000 THB	1800 THB	2000 THB	45500 THB
Twin or Double Cabin Ensuite + Balcony Main Deck	45000 THB	1800 THB	2000 THB	48500 THB
Nitrox				On Request
PADI Courses				On Request
Snorkelers				20% Discount

Price all included, includes: All food on-board, taxi from Khao Lak or Phuket, dive guide, water, coffee, tea
Not Included: Soft drinks, alcohol, dive insurance.

Air-Con	Yes
WIFI	No
Cabins	All cabins are ensuite with toilets and shower: 6 Deluxe cabins twin or double ensuite with balcony, 4 Standard Twin cabin ensuite
W.C	3 Share toilet and shower, all cabin are ensuite
Decks	Sun Deck, Shaded Areas, Shaded Dining Area
Food	Thai, Western, Vegetarian on request
Towels	1 beach towels
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	Saloon with 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