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.
* Extra fees are shown per person.
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Drawings & Vessel Layouts
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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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- 10 Exceptional
- Shan P
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New Zealand
Eat, sleep, dive and repeat...
The boat crew and dive guides on the entire trip were amazing and friendly. The food was really delicious and plentiful. The diving was well organised and you are taken to all the best dive sites within the national park. I especially liked how the dive groups are organised and extra care and attention is given to each diver before and after the dive. I would highly recommend this liveaboard and I look forward to coming back soon.
- Recommended for
- The boat crew. The food. Good diving.
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- 8.4 Very good
- franco I
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Switzerland
Very nice dives and great team
Very professional staff who allowed us to discover beautiful dive sites.The kitchen team served us a very good meal.Cruise to recommend Bravo and thank you
- Recommended for
- meal. staff. dive sites.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Monja S
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Germany
Great liveaboard
Diving at Richilieu Rock, we had several dives at this site and it was breathtaking every time.
- Recommended for
- It was all super well organized, food was delicious. Crew and guides were very friendly and helpful. Dive guidance was really good.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Rachel A
- Switzerland
Amazing experience
We had a great experience, the staff was amazing and the places we visited were beautiful. It was relaxed on the boat. Some dive sites were a bit crowded, others were more chilled.
- Recommended for
- Dive sites. Food. Natural loving dive guides.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Taco V
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Netherlands
Wonderful trip value for money
The atmosphere on the boat is very good. The guests are well taken care of and you will not be bored for a moment
- Recommended for
- Dive. Staff. Eat.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Bastien M
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France
Amazing diving vacation with a great team!
We booked a 6 days / 5 nights trip from Surin island to Similan Islands. We had 18 dives in a beautiful and preserved submarine environment. We had the chance to stop by a wonderful beach and a gipsy community. On board, the team was amazing, the diving instructors and the boat crew were professional, competent and funny. The thaï food was delicious and the boat was comfortable.
- Recommended for
- dives in paradise, food, team
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Simona D
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Slovenia
Awesome
Meeting tiger shark was something special, night dive on Surin was one of the best I had, Richelieue rock is awesome, Moken people were nice to meet... really top experience
- Recommended for
- Dive sides were perfect, visits of the coast were super, Dive guides &crew very very good
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Michael B
- Switzerland
Narrow cabin, otherwise top: crew, dive sites, intensity – it was a lot of fun.
Cramped cabin and sleep on the mattress on the floor. Otherwise, everything was excellent. Friendly, courteous crew, experienced guides, versatile dive sites and dives. Surin and Similan, Tachai and Richelieu Rock. Shore excursions in beautiful, remote places. We had 3 days and 5 days, with a stopover in port, diving every day. Many days with 4 dives. Thank you very much, it was fun.
- Recommended for
- Real night dives, not just sitting under the boat. And versatile dives at a wide variety of dive sites. Diving operation, well organized, very helpful, very friendly crew, not only in diving operations. Great food, varied and different at every meal (2 x a day + breakfast), tasty, always to full..
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- DEBAJYOTI C
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India
Incredible 5 nights 6 days liveaboard experience!
Incredible liveaboard diving experience with Sea Dragon Khao Lak (on MV Explorer)! Our dive masters were true professionals, ensuring safety while guiding us to breathtaking underwater wonders Especially to name dive master Ton, fantastic handholding. The boat crew went above and beyond. Their attentiveness and warmth made it feel like a home on the sea, The food? Simply exquisite! A delicious and diverse culinary journey that added another layer of enjoyment to our trip. Highly recommend !
- Recommended for
- Food, dive guides, crew
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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.
