Vanora Liveaboard Trips and Prices
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock:
5 days / 4 nights (14 dives)
| Cabin Type | Trip Price | Trip Length | Dives | Enquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Cabin – Upper or Main Deck | 72,000 THB | 5D / 4N | 14 |  |
| Superior Cabin – Main Deck | 68,000 THB | 5D / 4N | 14 | |
| Standard Cabin – Main Deck | 64,000 THB | 5D / 4N | 14 | |
All trip prices are quoted per person.
None-Diver price -10%.
Single occupancy +90%.
FREE Nitrox on all trips!
Vanora Photos
Vanora Liveaboard Information
The Motor Yacht Vanora is a newly built aluminum vessel liveaboard. She was launched in OCT 2023. She is a very large liveaboard and takes only a maximum of 20 divers with accommodation in 10 luxury cabins. On the Upper Deck are 2 Master Double Bed Cabins (Aalto A1 & A2) plus 2 Superior Twin Bed Cabins (Ondo O1 & O2). On the Main Deck are 2 Superior Double Bed Cabins (Ondo O3 & O4) plus 4 Standard Twin Bed Cabins (Vinka V1, V2, V3 V4). Every cabin has internet TV, individual controlled air conditioning and en suite bathroom. All cabins are equipped with windows. This luxury liveaboard features a jacuzzi on the top deck.
On board you find a lot of space for relaxation, a large indoor dining area, a saloon with karaoke, Sony PlayStation and a cocktail bar. The comfortable sun deck is featuring a jacuzzi.
3 meals are served per full day. Meals will vary each day and will comprise of Thai cuisines, fresh seafood, and international dishes. The cook will ensure that you are well looked after for every meal on board. Food will be attentively prepared to suit your requirements. Snacks, tea and coffee are available throughout the day. Sodas and beers are for sale.
The Vanora is the most luxurious liveaboard in the area. Early booking is recommended to secure your space.
Diving Equipment
Rental equipment is provided by Sunrise Divers for our divers on board the Mandarin Queen 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 200 Baht per day. 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
PADI Advanced Open Water course is 8,500 Baht. PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) course is 8,500 Baht.
Drinks
Drinking water, coffee, tea are included. Sodas are 30 Baht. Local beers are 60 Baht.
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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Video – Vanora Liveaboard
Vanora Deck Plans
Vanora Liveaboard Layout
Vanora Itinerary
Vanora runs usually 4 nights to the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock plus 3 night south Andaman trips through the season from October to May.
Itinerary 4 nights – Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock
| DEPARTURE DAY | |
| 16:00 – 19:00 | Pick up from hotels in Phuket or Airport Transfer by minibus to Phuket CoCo Pier 1-2 hours |
| 19:30 | 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 |
| 19:00 | Night Dive OR |
| 17:30 | Dusk Dive |
| 20:00 | Dinner |
| DIVING DAY 4 | |
| 06:00 | Wake Up, Coffee, First Dive |
| 08:00 | Breakfast |
| 10:30 | Second Dive |
| 12:00 | Lunch and Cruising to Phuket |
| 17:00 | Arrive Phuket |
Vanora (White Water) Safety & Specifications
Vessel Information
| Boat Type | Aluminum Motor Yacht |
| Year Built | 2023 |
| Length | 52 Meters |
| Width | 8.5 Meters |
| Maximum Guests | 20 (plus 4 for full charter) |
| No. of Cabins | 10 (2 Master, 4 Superior, 4 Standard) |
| Engines | 2 x Cummins KTA59 |
| Maximum Speed | 22 Knots |
| Nitrox on Board | Yes |