Aqua Liveaboard / Similan Islands & South Andaman / 4 – 7 Nights

Aqua Liveaboard / Similan Islands & South Andaman / 4 – 7 Nights

MV Aqua - Similan Islands Liveaboard

The steel-built MV Aqua is a large and comfortable liveaboard. The yacht has been known as the luxuirios Tapana liveaboard and was refitted in 2025 with private bathrooms in all cabins. The standard cabins on the lower deck are large and feature a small partition between the twin beds, making them ideal for solo divers. The mattresses in all cabins are very comfortable. On the main deck, there are two VIP double cabins, three deluxe twin cabins with ocean views, and four slightly smaller standard twin cabins with ocean views. There are three standard twin cabins on the lower deck. Meals are served on the upper deck, where the large, air-conditioned saloon is also located. Overall, it is a good, high-quality liveaboard for a maximum of 24 divers.


Including free Nitrox!

Aqua Trips and Prices

Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock:
5 days / 4 nights (15 Dives)

Cabin Type Trip Price Trip Length Dives Enquiry
VIP Double Cabin – Main Deck 42,500 THB 5D / 4N 14
Deluxe Twin Cabin – Main Deck 39,500 THB 5D / 4N 14
Standard Twin Cabin – Main Deck 36,500 THB 5D / 4N 14
Standard Twin Cabin – Lower/Upper Deck 33,500 THB 5D / 4N 14

Aqua Photos

Aqua Liveaboard Information

A large salon is located on the Upper Deck. Here you can unwind from a days diving in a comfortable and air-conditioned room with a variety of indoor board games and TV/Video/DVD/CD/Karaoke facilities provided.

The bridge, or the Captain’s control room, is well equipped with a full range of state-of-the-art navigation equipment. From here, the Captain will get an all around view, including views from monitoring cameras located in the engine room and the diving platform. The Captain is a local who has had plenty of sailing experience and is an expert when it comes to venturing the Andaman Sea.

Apart from the private shower & toilet facilities in your cabin, a common shower and toilet room is also provided by the large and organised dive equipment area for even more convenience.

3 meals are served per full day. Meals will vary each day and will comprise of Thai cuisines, fresh seafood, and international dishes. Our cook will ensure that you are well looked after for every meal on board. Food will be attentively prepared to suit your requirement. Snacks, tea and coffee are available throughout the day. Sodas and beers are for sale. There is free Wifi when the boat is in range of Thai mobile signal.

There are 12 cabins – 2 VIP King Size Double Bed, 3 Deluxe Twin plus 4 Standard Twin Cabins on the Main Deck and 3 Standard Twin Cabins on the Lower Deck. All have aircon and bathroom/toilet.

Diving Equipment

Rental equipment is provided by Sunrise Divers for our divers on the Aqua liveaboard. Rental price is 500 Baht per day for a set (BCD/regulator/fins/mask/wetsuit), 250 Baht/day for a dive computer and only 150 Baht/day for dive insurance. We have a large equipment room at our dive center with 30 sets of Aqualung BCDs and regulators and a large selection of long and short wetsuits, open heel and full foot fins.

If you need to rent equipment we suggest you meet at our dive center on departure day, so you can try all equipment before departure. If not possible to meet at our shop, no problem, we will pack extra equipment in different sizes.

Torches for night dives 100 Baht per dive. 15 liter tanks available 300 Baht per day.

Nitrox

Nitrox is available on board FREE for Nitrox certified divers (12 liter tanks) – for 15 liter Nitrox 300 Baht per day.

Courses

Advanced Open Water course is 9,600 Baht. Enriched Air (Nitrox) course is 5,500 Baht.

Drinks

Drinking water, coffee, tea are included. Sodas are free of charge. Local beers are 100 Baht. Whiskey 3,000-5,000 Baht per bottle. There is a welcome drink on boarding.

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Check Availability or Make a Reservation

Please complete the form below to send an availability or booking enquiry to Sunrise Divers. You are also welcome to send a direct email to [email protected] or call our mobile hotline +66846264646. We are based in Phuket, Thailand. We will reply as soon as possible with full trip information and details on how to make a booking. Payments can be made by credit card (no card fees) or bank transfer. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Aqua Deck Plans

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Aqua Itinerary

Aqua runs trips for 4 nights (3 diving days) from the Similan Islands to Koh Tachai or South Andaman cruises through the season from October to May.
The 5 night cruise with 4 diving days include diving at the famous Richelieu Rock as well!

Itinerary 4 nights – Similan Islands, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai

DEPARTURE DAY
16:00 – 18:00 Pick up from hotels in Phuket or Airport
Transfer by minibus to Rassada Pier in Phuket
19:00 Briefing and Equipment set up
20:00 Dinner on Board and Departure to Similan Islands
DIVING DAY 1 – 3
07:00 Wake Up, Coffee, First Dive
08:30 Breakfast
11:00 Second Dive
12:30 Lunch
15:00 Third Dive
17:30 Dusk Dive OR
19:00 Night Dive
20:00 Dinner
DIVING DAY 4
07:00 Wake Up, Coffee, First Dive
08:30 Breakfast
10:30 Second Dive
12:00 Lunch
17:30 Return to Phuket
18:00 Transfer to Phuket Hotels or Airport

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Aqua Safety & Specifications

Vessel Information

Boat Type Steel Motor Vessel
Year Built 2004 Tapana – Aqua refitted 2025
Length 27 Meters
Width 6.5 Meters
Maximum Guests 24
No. of Cabins 12 (2 VIP Main, 3 Deluxe Main, 4 Standard Main, 3 Standard Lower)
Engines 2 x 450 HP
Maximum Speed 15 Knots
Nitrox on Board Yes

Safety Specifications

  • Marine Radar
  • Depth Sounder
  • GPS
  • Marine Radio
  • Life Rafts
  • Life Vests
  • CCTV
  • Fire Alarm
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Oxygen
  • First Aid Kit
  • Satellite Phone

MV Aqua Schedule 2025 – 2026

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