Dive Race E – South Andaman, Similan & Surin Islands Liveaboard

Dive Race E – South Andaman, Similan & Surin Islands Liveaboard

Dive RACE Class E Liveaboard in Thailand

MV Dive RACE Class E is a Thailand steel liveaboard which was launched in April 2015. The boat is running 4 and 5 night trips to the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock. Plus some 6 night cruises as well as 4 night South Andaman tours to Koh Lipe and Hin Daeng. She takes 20 divers in 10 cabins, all with aircon and private bathroom. All cabins were renovated in 2021. There are 6 deluxe cabins on the main deck, 4 with double bed and 2 with twin bed configuration. Plus 4 standard cabins on the lower deck, 2 with double bed and 2 with twin bed configuration. This is a large, modern boat with great service and comfort levels. Dive RACE Class E will give you a good quality liveaboard experience.

Dive RACE Class E Trips and Prices

Similan Islands – Richelieu Rock:
5 days / 4 nights (14 dives)

Cabin Type Trip Price Trip Length Dives Enquiry
Deluxe Double or Twin Cabin – Main Deck 45,000 THB 5D / 4N 14
Standard Double or Twin Cabin – Lower Deck 42,000 THB 5D / 4N 14

COMPLETE DIVE SCHEDULE 2024 – 2025

Similan Islands – Richelieu Rock:
6 days / 5 nights (18 dives)

Cabin Type Trip Price Trip Length Dives Enquiry
Deluxe Double or Twin Cabin – Main Deck 50,000 THB 6D / 5N 18
Standard Double or Twin Cabin – Lower Deck 47,000 THB 6D / 5N 18

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Dive RACE Class E Liveaboard Information

Dive RACE Class E is one of the most modern Similan Islands Liveaboards. There are 10 cabins in total and this large boat takes up to 20 divers. There are 6 deluxe cabins on the main deck with double or twin bed configuration, all with a large window, aircon and en suite bathroom. On the lower deck are 4 standard cabins, also with double or twin bed configuration. These cabins have a small window plus aircon and bathroom as well. All cabins have daily cleaning and fresh towels provided every day too.

The Dive RACE Class E liveaboard operations started in 2015. It’s a very large vessel with lots of space. There’s a large indoor aircon saloon where movies or videos of the day’s diving are shown. There is also plenty of outdoor relaxation space with a covered dining area and big sundeck.

Diving Equipment

Rental equipment is provided by Sunrise Divers for our divers on the Dive RACE Class E liveaboard. Rental price is 300 Baht per day for a set (BCD/regulator/fins/mask/wetsuit), 200 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 are 350 Baht per day. 15 liter tanks are extra 250 Baht per day.

Nitrox

Nitrox is available on board @ 200 Baht per 12 liter tank fill.

Courses

PADI Advanced Open Water course is 8,500 Baht. PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) course is 7,500 Baht.

Drinks

Drinking water, coffee, tea included. Sodas are 40 Baht. Local beers are 80 Baht. Bottles of wine are 1,000 Baht.

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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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DiveRACE Class E Deck Plans

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DiveRACE Class E Itinerary

Dive RACE Class E runs 4 and 5 night trips to the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock plus some 4 night South Andaman tours.
The South Andaman trips include diving at Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Ha and the Phi Phi Islands. If you are interested, please ask for the itinerary.

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

DEPARTURE DAY
15:30 – 18:30 Pick up from hotels in Phuket or Airport
Transfer by minibus to Thap Lamu Pier 1-2 hours
19:00 – 19:30 Pick up from hotels in Khao Lak
Transfer by minibus to Thap Lamu Pier 20 minutes
20:00 – 20:30 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
19:00 Night Dive OR
17:30 Dusk Dive
20:00 Dinner
DIVING DAY 4
07:00 Wake Up, Coffee, First Dive
08:30 Breakfast
10:30 Second Dive
12:00 Lunch and Cruising to Thap Lamu
15:00 Arrive Thap Lamu
15:30 Arrive Khao Lak Hotels
17:30 Arrive Phuket Hotels

NOTE : For itineraries including Phi Phi, please contact us. Trips can depart from / return to Phuket or Khao Lak. We’ll give you the correct information by email to ensure you are in the right place for hotel transfers!

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DiveRACE Class E Safety & Specifications

Vessel Information

Boat Type Steel Motor Vessel
Year Built 2015
Length 34.5 Meters
Width 7.5 Meters
Maximum Guests 20
No. of Cabins 10 (6 Deluxe, 4 Standard)
Engines 2 x 1200 HP
Maximum Speed 13 Knots
Nitrox on Board Yes

Safety Specifications

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

DiveRACE Schedule 2024 – 2025

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