Bavaria – Similan & South Andaman Diving Tours

Bavaria – Similan & South Andaman Diving Tours

MV Bavaria Liveaboard in Thailand and Myanmar

Bavaria is a very nice liveaboard launched in late 2016, based in Khao Lak. This liveaboard is offering a mixed schedule of 3 or 6 night trips to the Similan and Surin Islands. Plus some 4 night trips to South Andaman with diving at Koh Ha, Hin Deang, Hin Muang and the Phi Phi Islands. Dive tours can be combined with Similan, Surin and/or South Andaman. The boat was designed by her German owner who has many years of experience here in Thailand. The Bavaria is 28 meters long and can take up to 24 guests with a mix of cabin types to suit different budgets. There's plenty of relaxation space with outdoor shaded areas, an indoor saloon and a large sundeck. It's a quality mid price liveaboard designed by divers for divers. Note: There are currently no trips to Myanmar (Burma) available.

Bavaria Liveaboard Trips and Prices

Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock & Surin Islands:
7 days / 6 nights (22 dives)

Cabin Type Trip Price Trip Length Dives Enquiry
Deluxe Double Cabin – Main Deck 1,545 EUR 7D / 6N 22
Comfort Twin Cabin – Main Deck 1,419 EUR 7D / 6N 22
Comfort Double Cabin – Lower Deck 1,359 EUR 7D / 6N 22
Standard Twin Cabin – Upper Deck 1,295 EUR 7D / 6N 22

Similan Islands only:
4 days / 3 nights (10 dives)

Cabin Type Trip Price Trip Length Dives Enquiry
Deluxe Double Cabin – Main Deck 815 EUR 4D / 3N 10
Comfort Twin Cabin – Main Deck 749 EUR 4D / 3N 10
Comfort Double Cabin – Lower Deck 719 EUR 4D / 3N 10
Standard Twin Cabin – Upper Deck 679 EUR 4D / 3N 10

Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock & Surin:
4 days / 3 nights (13 dives)

“Departure in the morning”

Cabin Type Trip Price Trip Length Dives Enquiry
Deluxe Double Cabin – Main Deck 1,069 EUR 4D / 3N 13
Comfort Twin Cabin – Main Deck 989 EUR 4D / 3N 13
Comfort Double Cabin – Lower Deck 949 EUR 4D / 3N 13
Standard Twin Cabin – Upper Deck 909 EUR 4D / 3N 13

South Andaman – Koh Ha, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Phi Phi:
5 days / 4 nights (14 dives)

Cabin Type Trip Price Trip Length Dives Enquiry
Deluxe Double Cabin – Main Deck 1,109 EUR 5D / 4N 14
Comfort Twin Cabin – Main Deck 1,029 EUR 5D / 4N 14
Comfort Double Cabin – Lower Deck 989 EUR 5D / 4N 14
Standard Twin Cabin – Upper Deck 929 EUR 5D / 4N 14

All trip prices are quoted per person.

Non-Diver discount 25% on tour price. Kids 6-9 yeras minus 30%.
Single Supplement:
+25% Comfort Double Bed Cabin (lower deck),
+50% Standard Bunk Bed (upper deck) & Comfort Twin Bed Cabin (main deck)
+100% Deluxe Double Bed Cabin (main deck)

Starting from October 2024
Non-Diver discount 20% on tour price. Kids 6-9 yeras minus 30%.
Single Supplement:
+30% Comfort Double Bed Cabin (lower deck),
+60% Standard Bunk Bed (upper deck) & Comfort Twin Bed Cabin (main deck)
+100% Deluxe Double Bed Cabin (main deck)

Bavaria Photos

Bavaria Liveaboard Information

Bavaria has several cabin types – There are 2 Deluxe double bed cabins at the front of the main deck, plus 6 Comfort twin bunk cabins also on the main deck. On the lower deck are 2 Comfort double bed cabins. The 2 Standard twin cabins are on the upper deck. All cabins except Standard have private bathrooms with hot water, and are all cabins are air-conditioned.

Bavaria takes a maximum of 24 customers, and will have at least 4 dive staff on board. The dive deck is very large, giving plenty of room for suiting up for your dives. An RIB (dinghy) helps with pick ups after the dives. Between dives, relax on the large sun deck on top of the boat – there is also a shaded area if you don’t want to get too tanned! There is free WiFi (when in range of Thai mobile phone signals).

The indoor salon, also aircon, is equipped with TV, DVD and stereo. There’s also a large seating area outside the saloon on the main deck where meals are served. There are power points in all cabins and the salon for charging batteries. Food will be Thai (naturally) with some Western dishes, all served buffet style.

Diving Equipment

Rental equipment is provided by the Bavaria liveaboard. Rental price is 600 Baht per day for a set (BCD/regulator/fins/mask/wetsuit) and 250 Baht per day for a dive computer. After pick up from your accommodation in Khao Lak you will go to the liveaboard office in Khao Lak to try gear before departure, or for trips departing in the morning you may need to check in and try gear the day before.

Torches 200 Baht per day and 15 liter tank available 250 Baht per day.

Nitrox

Nitrox is available on board @ 200 Baht per 12 liter fill, 1,600 Baht for 10 tanks, 2,300 Baht for 15 tanks.

Courses

PADI Advanced Open Water course is 8,900 Baht. PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) course is 5,900 Baht.

Drinks

Drinking water, coffee, tea are included. Sodas are 30 Baht. Beers 70 Baht. Wine 120 Baht per glass.

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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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Bavaria Deck Plans

Upper Deck

Bavaria Liveaboard Upper Deck Layout

1 outdoor dining area – 2 saloon – 3 standard cabins – 4 wheelhouse

Main Deck

Bavaria Liveaboard Main Deck Layout

5 dive platform – 6 dive deck – 7 galley – 8 comfort twin cabins – 9 deluxe cabins

Lower Deck

Bavaria Liveaboard Lower Deck Layout

10 engine room – 11 comfort double cabins – 12 staff cabins

Bavaria Itinerary

The Bavaria is running 6 night Similan – Surin trips with departures every Wednesday in the afternoon. If 6 diving day are to much for you, you can split the tour in half. You can either join the first 3 nights with diving at the Similan Islands only or join the second half of the trip with departures in the morning by speedboat every Saturday from Khao Lak and dive at Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock and Surin Island.

Itinerary 6 nights – Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock and Surin

DEPARTURE DAY
17:00 – 17:30 Pick up from hotels in Khao Lak
Transfer by minibus to Bavaria shop
Try equipment and transfer to Thap Lamu port
19:30 Dinner on Board and Departure to Similan Islands
DIVING DAY 1 – 5
07:00 Wake Up, Coffee, First Dive
08:30 Breakfast
11:00 Second Dive
12:30 Lunch
15:00 Third Dive
19:00 Night Dive OR
17:30 Dusk Dive
20:00 Dinner
DIVING DAY 6
07:00 Wake Up, Coffee, First Dive
08:30 Breakfast
10:30 Second Dive
12:00 Lunch & Cruising to Thap Lamu
15:30 Arrive Thap Lamu
16:00 Arrive Khao Lak Hotels

Itinerary 4 days / 3 nights – Koh Bon, Toh Tachai, Richelieu Rock and Surin Island

For the 3 night tours with 13 dives you start in the morning. Transfer from your Khao Lak Hotel is about 7:30am. Speedboat transfer to the Bavaria from Thap Lamu is about 8:00am. There will be 3 dives on the 1st day, 4 dives on the 2nd & 3rd day plus 2 dives on the last day. The arrival time back to your hotel is about 4:00pm.

The departure for 3 night Similan Islands only trip with 10 dives is the same as for the 6 night tour.

South Thailand itinerary available on request.

The Myanmar (Burma) Mergui Archipelago itinerary is available on request. Departure and arrival will be here from and to Ranong with transfer from and to your Khao Lak hotel included. Please note: due to the current political situation are no Myanmar trips available in the moment.

Bavaria will pick up guests in Khao Lak. Transfers from Phuket are not included. We recommend staying in Khao Lak if you take this boat.

Any questions about these itineraries, please do ask us!

Bavaria Safety & Specifications

Vessel Information

Boat Type Steel Motor Vessel
Year Built 2015
Length 28 Meters
Width 6.5 Meters
Maximum Guests 24
No. of Cabins 12 (2 Deluxe, 8 Comfort, 2 Standard)
Engines 2 x 480 HP
Maximum Speed 12 Knots
Nitrox on Board Yes

Safety Specifications

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

Bavaria Schedule 2024 – 2025

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Thailand & Myanmar Liveaboard – From Khao Lak