Thailand Liveaboards - Liveaboard Diving in Thailand

Phuket and Khao Lak are the main bases for a huge variety of liveaboards. The most popular destinations for dive trips are the Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Hin Daeng and the Mergui Archipelago (Burma). Use this page to make a quick comparison between the various liveaboards that we offer. The choice can be somewhat bewildering, so let Sunrise Divers help you. We carefully select only the best scuba diving boats in their price range, often introducing new scuba dive boats and always keeping a close eye on the standard of service provided by all Thailand liveaboards.

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Lower Budget - Mid Price - High Budget

If you can't find the right boat here, please contact us and tell us what you are looking for. This will save you a lot of time surfing the web. As Phuket's top independent liveaboard specialists, we have all the answers at our fingertips and hereby promise to find the best liveaboard to match your needs. No time to search? Just send us an enquiry...

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If you are looking for liveaboard diving in the Mergui Archipelago (Burma), please check our Burma liveaboards page.

Thailand Liveaboards - Schedules 2008/2009

Dive Clubs & Groups: Liveaboards are available for full boat charters.
Ask Sunrise Divers for more information if you wish to charter a liveaboard.
Charter rates often include 1 or 2 places for free.

Thailand Liveaboards to the Similan Islands and Burma

Luxury / Top class liveaboards

Nautica

Takes only 12 divers, twin or double bed en suite cabins.
Tours from 2 - 8 days in Thailand and Burma.
Nitrox on board. Quality service. Quality boat.

Nautica schedule & prices 2008 / 2009

Nautica - Full Boat Information

The Junk

A totally unique liveaboard experience.
Maximum 18 guests in double or shared en suite cabins.
5 day / 6 night cruises to the Similan and Surin Islands.

* Book 3 months in advance for a 15% discount *

The Junk schedule & prices 2008

Summer 2008 Schedule (Racha and Phi Phi Islands)

The Junk - Full Boat Information

Mermaid I

A luxury liveaboard with top service, great cabins.
Only 15 guests on a huge, comfortable boat. Nitrox on board.
Offers 9 day tours to the Similan Islands and Burma.

Mermaid 1 schedule & prices 2008 / 2009

Mermaid 1 - Full Boat Information

Mermaid 1 Bali / Komodo Trip Information (June - October)

Mermaid 1 Bali schedule & prices 2008

Philkade

Luxury boat with trips in Similan/Surin and Burma.
Converted private yacht - very well appointed. Nitrox on board.
High quality boat for a maximum of just 13 guests.

Philkade schedule & prices 2008 / 2009

Philkade - Full Boat Information

Mid Price Liveaboards

Black Manta

New top quality boat started in November 2006.
Trips to Similan Islands. Very good value. Nitrox on board.
Max 20 guests, double or twin cabins with bathrooms.

Black Manta schedule & prices 2008 / 2009

Black Manta - Full Boat Information

MV Jazz

New boat launched in November 2005.
Trips to Similan and Burma. 4 or 8 days. Good value.
Max 16 guests, double or twin cabins, ensuite bathrooms.

10% Discount if booking before August 31st 2008

MV Jazz schedule & prices 2008 / 2009

MV Jazz - Full Boat Information

Colona VI

Spacious boat for only 14 divers. Well known in Phuket and very well run.
All cabins with en suite bathrooms. Nitrox on board.
Andaman Safari tours to Similan, Richelieu Rock & Hin Daeng.

Colona 6 schedule & prices 2008 / 2009

Colona VI - Full Boat Information

Giamani

NEW! Started cruises in November 2007.
Top quality boat at a good price. Nitrox on board.
Cruises from 4 - 9 days in Thailand and Burma.

Giamani schedule & prices 2008 / 2009

Giamani - Full Boat Information

Queen Scuba

Max 21 divers. Double bed or bunk cabins with private bathrooms.
4 day trips to Similan, Surin and Richelieu Rock.
Nitrox on board. Big, comfortable boat.

Queen Scuba schedule & prices 2008 / 2009

Queen Scuba - Full Boat Information

Pawara

Spacious new boat for 20 divers. Started in 2006.
All cabins with en suite bathrooms. Good value.
Andaman Safari tours to Similan, Richelieu and Hin Daeng.

Pawara schedule & prices 2008 / 2009

Pawara - Full Boat Information

Le Mahe

Newly rebuilt comfortable boat. Nice double bed cabins.
Cabins all with en suite bathrooms and minibar, TV and DVD.
Only 14-16 customers. Cruises to Similan/Surin.

Le Mahe schedule & prices 2008 / 2009

Le Mahe - Full Boat Information

Mermaid II

Very big, very comfortable - one of the best known in Thailand.
Maximum 18 divers in twin/double cabins, private bathrooms.
Cruises to Similan, Richelieu and Hin Daeng. Nitrox on board.

Mermaid II schedule & prices 2008 / 2009

Mermaid II Komodo schedule & prices 2008

Mermaid II - Full Boat Information

Lower Budget Liveaboards

White Manta

Totally refurbished for 2008. Very good value.
Twin and double cabins with aircon. Only 14 customers on board.
Cruises to Similan / Richelieu Rock. Nitrox on board.

White Manta schedule & prices 2008 / 2009

White Manta - Full Boat Information

West Coast Explorer

Professionally run, spacious lower budget boat, good service.
Max 16 divers - twin cabins with shared bathrooms.
Tours to Similan and Richelieu Rock.

Explorer schedule & prices 2008 / 2009

West Coast Explorer - Full Boat Information

Dolphin Queen

Best "backpacker budget" option for Similan and Richelieu.
Double bed or quad share cabins with shared bathrooms.
24 guest maximum. Best bet for a cheap, fun trip.

Dolphin Queen schedule & prices 2008 / 2009

Dolphin Queen - Full Boat Information

South Siam Divers 3 & 4

Big boats with twin or double bed cabins, shared bathrooms.
Ideal for short, low budget trips to the Similans.
South Siam 3 also used for Similan day trips - can be crowded.
South Siam 4 is a better option - trips include Similan & Richelieu Rock.
Departures every day from October - April.

South Siam 3 - Full Boat Information

South Siam 4 - Full Boat Information

Thailand Liveaboards - Burma Liveaboards - Indonesia Liveaboards

This information should give you an idea of which Thailand liveaboards suit your preferences and budget. If the schedule doesn't exactly suit you, or if you are looking for something a bit different, please contact us and we can maybe provide you with information on some other boats. We are always checking for new liveaboards on offer in this area and are open to suggestions - if you know of a boat that you think should be included on our web site, please let us know!

What's usually included in the liveaboard prices as quoted?

Most liveaboard boats are also available for Full Boat Charters. If you have a large group of divers, or a dive club why not book the whole boat? This gives you more freedom to choose dive sites and times, and more flexibility in the itinerary.

We wish you happy travels to Thailand, the Land of Smiles.

NEW! Sunrise Divers stocks Suunto dive computers.
We are happy to offer a 15% discount on Suunto computers
when you book any liveaboard with Sunrise Divers!