Explorer Liveaboard, Thailand
8.9 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- En-Suite bathrooms
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“The boat crew and dive guides on the entire trip were amazing and friendly. ”
Highlights
The 25m MV Explorer is a great option to explore the underwater beauty of the Similan Islands, Thailand. Dive with manta rays at Koh Bon, whale sharks at Richelieu Rock, and beautiful reefs at the Surin Islands. Walk on pristine beaches and trek into the jungle as the M/V Explorer takes you on 3-day and 5-day trips to the Similan Islands of the Andaman Sea. The experienced dive guides are more than happy to take requests to find special critters such as seahorses, pipefish, and nudibranchs.
Topside, the MV Explorer dive liveaboard has 8 cabins catering to 16 guests. There are 6 ensuite cabins on the lower deck: 2 are double cabins, and 4 can be configured as double or twins, depending on guest requirements. There are 2 double cabins on the middle deck. All cabins aboard the Explorer are air-conditioned, have sea view windows, and feature personal reading lights, 220v plug sockets, and ample storage space. Hungry divers will be taken care of as freshly prepared food is served throughout the day, meals vary between local Thai cuisine and international dishes, and vegetarians can be catered to on request. For relaxation, guests can choose the lounge & dining or the sun deck, which is also a great place to take in the stunning views and keep an eye out for playful dolphins.
The M/V Explorer is a great way to explore the Similan Islands and up to the Surin Islands and Richelieu Rock. Book online today to reserve your space.
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Included: VAT, Port Fees, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Night Dives, Rental Gear, Land Excursions, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (฿1,800-6,600).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer (฿1,400-2,800 / trip), Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox (฿1,200-5,100 / trip), Nitrox Course (฿3,500 / item), Private Dive Guide (฿2,000 / day), Scuba Diving Courses (฿1,800-10,500).
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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Drawings & Vessel Layouts
Cabin Types
Explorer Reviews
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- 8.9 Fabulous
- Vessel 7.5
- Crew 9.1
- Food 9.6
- Diving 9.1
- Value 9.1
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- 9.2 Superb
- albertus P
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Netherlands
Nice trip, beautiful dives and great value for money!
We look back on 11 wonderful days on the Seadragon Explorer, with her friendly crew and delicious food! It is not the most luxurious boat but the price is accordingly, but everything you need is there, the air conditioning worked fine and the shower was warm. The diving was generally very nice and the choice of where to dive was looked at daily. Can confidently recommend this trip :)
- Recommended for
- Crew. atmosphere on the boat. Richelieu Rock.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Janina K
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United States
Wonderful trip!
- Considerate, patient and knowledgeable Divemasters - Fantastic food! - Impeccably clean boat - Friendly and accommodating boat crew - Small group sizes
- Recommended for
- Divemasters, Group Size, Food
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- 9.2 Superb
- Omar A
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Saudi Arabia
Great Experience
This was my first time to visit Thailand and my first time to do a Livaboard there (obviously 😄). Overall, it was a nice experience. Will I be repeating it again? Not sure since I was expecting better water visibility to be honest😇. The staff were nice, the food was excellent and the plan to visit national parks was fantastic.
- Recommended for
- 1- Staff were amazing especially the diving guides Mark, Champ, John and Tracy. 2- Food👍🏻 everyday something new. You don’t get the same thing again. 3- The diving schedule and national park visits
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- 10 Exceptional
- Ian T
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United Kingdom
Outstanding
What an amazing experience. We had a bunk and shared bathroom which was perfect. The guides and the diving you couldn't fault! Overall I can't wait to next year to going on the same boat. I've dived on a lot of liveaboards and this was far the best experience.
- Recommended for
- Guides, diving, food
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- 6.8 Review score
- Florence L
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France
Good value for money, nice dives but not very varied
Oxford Rock breathtaking for the abundance of wildlife, hunting scenes, diversity of species.Uncomfortable and outdated boat but compensated by a dynamic and well-organized team, helpful crew and top cooks Some sites with beautiful corals
- Recommended for
- Relaxed atmosphere. Diving on Richelieu Rock. The organization of the dives.
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- 10 Exceptional
- VERONIQUE D
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New Caledonia
ONLY HAPPINESS
There were only very good moments.. And then there was an exceptional day at Richelieu Rock.. Share your day dives with a whale shark in a magical setting.. of the happiness that we have all consumed without moderation.
- Recommended for
- The friendliness and efficiency of the crew, the quality and choice of meals, the good knowledge of the sites by the dive guides
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- 8.4 Very good
- Wing Kwan L
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China
Very nice trip
I enjoy the trip very much. Everything are good except the cabin is a bit small. It is ok for me as I only have one backpack. Don't take suitcase.
- Recommended for
- Food is delicious, dive master is kind and helpful, the crew also very helpful.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Amelie H
- France
Great experience
This was my first liveaboard and it was amazing. Took me a few days to get used to sleeping on a boat but the team had seasick pills available for everyone to help out. The crew were always available for whatever we needed. Food was very good and lots of the drinks were included which was great. Dive sites were really good and the guides all there to show you what you are interested in as much as possible and then explain to you with the books available on-board what you just saw. They also try and make it that all guests mix together to creat a good energy which is really appreciate as someone travelling alone.
- Recommended for
- The crew. The space in between each dives was good so can rest well. The dive sites.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Kurt Z
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Germany
Everything fits all around
Very good atmosphere on the boat 👍
- Recommended for
- Ghostpipefish, Seahorse, a Lot of food
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Nico W
- Germany
A great experience and worth every penny.
The landscapes of the islands were awesome and of course not to forget the dives were terrific, diving with whale sharks and manatas was just great.
- Recommended for
- Great atmosphere on the boat, well planned dives and very competent and experienced guides.
