Bavaria Liveaboard, Thailand

Name: Trip A: Similan Islands (Thap Lamu - Thap Lamu)
Start: 2026-01-07
End: 2026-01-10
Location: Thailand

8.9 Fabulous

Nitrox available
Free Internet
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

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“All dive sites were great, we always felt safe and the boat was in great shape”
Carolin W, Germany

Highlights

3, 4, or 6-night itineraries available to the Similan Islands
Dive groups kept small to 4-6 divers
En-suite cabins available

The MV Bavaria liveaboard offers fantastic dive trips in the Andaman Sea, Thailand. The yacht can accommodate 24 guests in 12 cabins, each with individually controlled AC. The 8 comfort and 2 deluxe cabins come with a private ensuite bathroom and the 2 standard cabins share a bathroom. Social areas include an indoor salon with an entertainment system, an outdoor lounge and dining area plus a sun-deck with loungers and a shaded area.

MV Bavaria runs 3, 4, or 6-night itineraries to some of the best liveaboard dive sites in Thailand and Myanmar departures run from October - May each year. Explore the Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock & Surin. Dive facilities include a spacious dive platform and equipment area and nitrox is available for an additional cost for those certified. Dive group sizes are kept small at a maximum of 4-6 per dive guide. The experienced and professional crew of the MV Bavaria liveaboard have been exploring the region for 15 years.

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26 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 805

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26 Nov

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 1,554

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29 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,089

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03 Dec

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 805

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03 Dec

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 1,554

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06 Dec

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,089

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10 Dec

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 805

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10 Dec

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 1,554

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13 Dec

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,089

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17 Dec

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 805

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17 Dec

7 Days / 6 Nights

Female Share.

$ 1,554

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20 Dec

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,089

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Included: VAT, Environment Tax, Fuel Surcharge, Port Fees, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, WiFi internet.

Required Extras: National Park Fees (1,100-2,700 THB per trip).

Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (300 THB per day), Gratuities, Airport Transfer (45-49 EUR per item), Hotel Transfer (2,500 THB per item), Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox (1,600-3,000 THB per trip), Nitrox Course (4,900 THB), Private Dive Guide (2,500 THB per day), Rental Gear (800 THB per day), Scuba Diving Courses, Land Excursions, Snorkel Gear.

Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.

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Boat features

Free Internet
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Indoor Saloon
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Available for Charter
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Free Soft Drinks
Beer available
Wine Available
Fine Wines Selection
Welcome Cocktails
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Sidemount Diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English, German, and Thai.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2016

Length: 28 meters

Engines: 2 x 480 PS

Max guests: 24

Number of cabins: 12

Water capacity: 30000 liters

Fuel capacity: 12000 liters

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Fishfinder
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Engine room CCTV

Bavaria Reviews

8.9 Fabulous

Vessel

8.1
Crew

9.1
Food

9.6
Diving

9.0
Value

8.7

9.6 Exceptional
Mie Balle H
Denmark

Amazing experience for our first live aboard trip!
We really enjoyed our first live aboard trip! The boat The Bavaria is perfect for diving and relaxing :) The tour was very well organized and we felt safe every minut. The boat is big with more relaxing areas which are perfect between dives. We were served delicious food and had water, soft drinks, electrolyte water easily and free available which helped us fast recovering after dives so we could perform all 10 dives in 3 days. Unfurtunately we had cold sea water with bad visibility which was unusual for the period, but everything else perfect!
Recommended for
Boat, food, organization
30 Dec, 2019

9.2 Superb
Clarisa L
Singapore

Love!
It was awesome. I enjoyed myself so much. Thomas was a great dive master who was constantly giving me tips on how to improve my diving skills. Everyone was really helpful, always made sure to assist me with my equipment and made sure I got on/off the boat safely before and after my dives.
Recommended for
My divemaster, Thomas!. The crew and how helpful they are.. Everyone’s professionalism and enthusiasm in making sure we are safe and had fun during our dives..
05 Nov, 2025

10 Exceptional
Magnus A
Norway

Fantastic diving experience in Thailand
We had 3 wonderful days on the boat (Trip A) to the Similan Islands. This was our first time on Liveaboard and the first time we had 4 dives in one day. The crew and instructors were absolutely fantastic, skilled and professional - and contributed to a memorable diving experience. The food was very good and varied, and adapted well to allergies. The boat has a very good standard and is in very good order. The dive sites were great, with clear water and plenty of fish. Many thanks for the trip, and an extra thank you to a fantastic crew:
Recommended for
The food was very good and varied, and adapted well to allergies. The crew and instructors were absolutely fantastic, skilled and professional. The boat has a very good standard and is in very good order..
06 Jan, 2025

9.2 Superb
Francis N
United Kingdom

Everything that I expected!
Overall a very easy experience
Recommended for
Excellent organisation. Great staff & guides. Good diving
29 Nov, 2022

10 Exceptional
Paul L
United Kingdom

A fabulous week's diving.
See above. Also, Caroline, the chief of the dive crew was brilliant. Very experienced, safe, observant and knowledgeable. The captain was a damn good one too. And It makes fantastic bread :-)
Recommended for
Fantastic mixture of dive sites. Friendly and helpful crew. The best liveaboard food I've ever had.
25 Oct, 2018

10 Exceptional
Kin Sang Y
Hong Kong

This was an unforgettable and value-for-money trip
This was joyful and amazing diving trip. Both dive guides and both crews have demonstrated their professionalism and friendliness during the whole journey. The boat was clean and comfortable. Regarding to the food and drinks onboard, western style breakfast and Thai style lunch and dinner were provided. Moreover, different kind of drinks were also provided. Overall, they have shown outstanding arrangement and management in this trip.
Recommended for
Performance of dive guides. Friendly crew services. Delicious food and drinks onboard.
21 Nov, 2024

8.0 Very good
Jan S
Germany

Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!The cruise is well organized, the dive guides are friendly and the crew is very attentive.
Recommended for
Attention of the crew. good organization. clean and intact cabin.
11 Jan, 2025

Translated from German

9.6 Exceptional
Jacqueline C
United Kingdom

All round great service!
Fantastic diving, usually not to busy at the dive sites. The boat is very well organised and the support staff are all brilliant.
Recommended for
The staff, the diving organisation, the food.
08 Mar, 2023

10 Exceptional
Peng G
China

Very impressive trip
The Myanmar trip was arranged properly, I feel very safe during all the trip. Food was crazily delicious, especially all kinds of Thai food. Dive sites were amazing!
Recommended for
Dive with Freshy, delicious food, very very friendly staff
29 Jan, 2020

9.6 Exceptional
Eszter B
Hungary

Laid back holidays with flexible organisation, friendly staff and knowledgeable crew, and a lot of mantas
Relaxing six days on Bavaria, although we packed in four dives a day, including sunset or night dives. I appreciated the passion of the dive guides for their trade, the simple but good Thai food (plus Wiener Schnitzel), the helpful staff, the optional outdoors sleep overnight. I loved the smaller dive sites around the Similan Islands for their tranquility and occasional big finds, but of course it is difficult to override Cousteau's Richelieu Rock, and Koh Bon.
Recommended for
Beautiful and rich dive sites, trained-eyed guides, comfortable sun deck
28 Mar, 2020