Genesis I Liveaboard, Thailand

9.1 Superb

Nitrox available
Free Nitrox
Naturalist Guide
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly

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“A beautiful tour of the Similar Islands and a great way to get a huge variety of diving in.”
Ryan P, United States

The M/Y Genesis I offers dive liveaboard trips in the Andaman Sea from November - April each year. The Genesis I is custom built for divers and has a spacious covered dive deck, camera station and nitrox is available free of charge for certified divers. Divers have the choice of a 2 night North Tour, which explores world famous sites Richelieu Rock, Koh Tachai and Koh Bon, a 2 night Similan Islands itinerary, which visits dive sites such as West of Eden, Elephant Head Rock, Christmas Point and Boonsung Wreck, or a combination of both to create a 5 night ultimate tour.

Topside, the MY Genesis I liveaboard caters to 12 guests in 5 twin bunk and 2 single cabins. Each cabin has independent AC and panoramic sea-views, and guests share 2 bathrooms with western toilets and showers. The sun deck and bow of the boat offer a great place to soak up the sun, or guests can enjoy the shade in the outdoor dining area. Meals are a mixture of local and international cuisine. There is also an indoor lounge with movie and music library. Non-divers and snorkellers are also welcome to join.

The M/Y Genesis I is a fantastic budget-friendly option for a dive liveaboard in Thailand. Call us or book online today to reserve your space.

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Included: VAT, Fuel Surcharge, Port Fees, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Nitrox, Land Excursions, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries.

Required Extras: National Park Fees (1,100-1,600 THB).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Extra Dives, Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Gear.

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Boat features

Naturalist Guide
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Naturalist Itineraries
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Daily housekeeping

Food & Drinks

Al Fresco Dining
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Free Soft Drinks
Beer available
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
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
Free Nitrox
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Dive deck

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

Length: 24 meters

Max guests: 12

Number of cabins: 7

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Satellite & mobile phones
Crew trained in first aid

Genesis I Reviews

9.1 Superb

Vessel

7.9
Crew

9.6
Food

9.6
Diving

9.3
Value

9.3

9.6 Exceptional
Amanda C
United Kingdom

Excellent crew and dive guides made for a superb and well run dive trip.
Diving was great!
Recommended for
Organisation, customer service and food.
02 Mar, 2020

9.6 Exceptional
Joop B
Netherlands

Amazing experience and service!
Stefan was our dive guide and did a Great job! Hè really helped with everything and made Absolutely sure that everyone was safe and happy. Also found a lot of interesting things underwater!
Recommended for
The food, the guides, the crew
29 Jan, 2020

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9.6 Exceptional
Scott H
United States

Friendly crew and great diving
Overall great trip for the price. Guides and boat crew were excellent and the food was great. Dive ratio was 4 divers for 1 guide. And they grouped the divers accordingly to skill level.
Recommended for
Diving, crew, food
24 Dec, 2019

8.8 Fabulous
olivier C
France

Excellent, very good stay
Everything, all the dives were very good, a nice family experience
Recommended for
Very nice sites, very competent, serious and friendly dive manager
03 Mar, 2020

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8.8 Fabulous
Katie P
United Kingdom

Great few days diving!
The crew were super smiley! The dives were all great, with variety. Perfect amount of time for a small boat.
Recommended for
Food, crew friendliness, dive guides
14 Jan, 2020

9.2 Superb
Ryan P
United States

Quite a challenging but wonderful adventure.
The whole experience was a great adventure! I am a newer diver and our guide (Stefan) was very helpful and accommodating. A beautiful tour of the Similar Islands and a great way to get a huge variety of diving in.
Recommended for
Very experienced and helpful dive guides, wonderful local crew keeping everything operating smoothly, great variety of dives!
27 Feb, 2020

9.6 Exceptional
Guan Jie O
Singapore

Best Budget/Value for Money LOB
Visibility was not the ideal or the entire trip but the marine life I see at the dive sites is good enough to chase the blues away. Water was surprisingly cold, hitting 24 degrees celsius at times but it was still a fun experience.
Recommended for
Food was absolutely delicious and they provide soft drinks at no additional cost, Tanks were always charged up to about 220 (sometimes 230) bars (good for those who always hope for that additional air) and they provide nitrox at no additional cost. Boat crew and dive guides were all very friendly and welcoming
19 Dec, 2019

9.2 Superb
Hannah S
New Zealand

Best Dive Trip
This was my first live aboard and it absolutely will not be my last. The dive crew and boat crew made it feel so personal and fun and nothing was a problem. All the crew went out of their way to be helpful and make sure the dives were super fun and safe.
Recommended for
I had an awesome dive guide (the whole crew was great), was so lucky to have great visibility it most of the sites, endless food and drinks!
29 Jan, 2020

9.6 Exceptional
Sebastian I
Spain

Amazing experience!
It was an absolute pleasure to dive with the sea bees crew, it has been the most friendly and welcoming crew I have ever dived with. They were always there to help and trying their best to make the whole trip a better than expected experience.
Recommended for
Diving guides, boat crew, diving sites
28 Mar, 2019

9.2 Superb
Eric L
France

3 days cruise with a pro and friendly dive team and crew
The dives and all the good times spent together
Recommended for
The small structure (12 divers max), the professionalism and kindness of the team,
03 May, 2019

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9.1 Superb
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9.6 Exceptional
Michael C
United States

Easily my best vacation experience in years.
The whole damn thing was awesome!
Recommended for
The dive captain, Stephan, was super professional, but a ton of fun. The food and Thai staff were great and the diving was epic!
28 Mar, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Nathanael S
France

Amazing liveboard: crew, instructor, food.. all was perfect
Diving the Silimans islands
Recommended for
Diving instructors (thank you Lucy!), only 12 divers on the boat, amazing food
29 Jan, 2020

10 Exceptional
Jake F
United States

Amazing service, diving, and value for money on the Genesis I
Several beautiful current/drift dives. Dive sites filled with hundreds of thousands of fish. We saw our first whale shark - a rare sighting in that area! - and dozens of other unique sightings of net eels, ribbon eels, stingrays, beautiful coral, anemones, and more. Stefan was an incredible guide and made us feel very safe while doing an excellent job of spotting interesting findings. We agreed we would dive with Stefan anywhere in the world! The crew - especially Stefan - did great making us feel comfortable and at home in between dives. The food was excellent. The boat has tight quarters but all services and spaces were adequate for what we needed for a short trip.
Recommended for
The diving and dive guides were amazing: 4:1 diver-to-guide ratio and the guides knew a lot both about the marine life and about diving. The food was excellent - some of our best food in Thailand. Great camaraderie across the whole group and comfortable despite the small quarters.
24 Feb, 2020

8.8 Fabulous
Michael H
Austria

Top Dive Trip
Very nice dive trip in a family atmosphere. The boat and the dive platform are a bit cramped, but this is well compensated by good organization (small groups that descend with a time delay).The complete process including hotel transfer worked perfectly!Compliments to the entire crew, who is always helpful and especially to the cook, who conjures up excellent meals in her mini kitchen!There was something for everyone during the dives, but sometimes we had surprisingly bad visibility....All in all, a very successful trip! THANK YOU
Recommended for
Essen, Richelieu-Rock, Manta
25 Mar, 2020

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8.0 Very good
Jennifer M
Canada

Great Trip if you have limited time on Dive holiday
They have great prices on their trips and their staff is wonderful. I got the opportunity to travel with Genesis and it was the trip of a lifetime. The crew was so knowledgeable and made the trip that much more awesome. I highly recommend the Genesis for a budget-friendly trip.
Recommended for
Diving, Safety and the crew
03 Sep, 2023

10 Exceptional
ANDREA B
Italy

3 day liveboard at Similan
This was my fourth time in Similan and this time was the best. Everything was perfect, the boat, all the stuff on board and dive masters Lisa, Stephan and Mark very professional and friendly. I highly recommend! Thanks a lot!!!
Recommended for
Boat, crew and diving
24 Feb, 2020

10 Exceptional
Pauline V
Switzerland

A magical cruise, which I already want to do again
The night dive Passing my nitrox diving certification Wonder at some of the corals and fish
Recommended for
1. Optimal organization 2. Kindness of the staff 3. Quality and variety of food
02 Mar, 2020

9.6 Exceptional
Jonathon K
United States

Great diving experience!
Great diving experience in the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock
Recommended for
Dive guides were great, food was fantastic, and free Nitrox
28 Mar, 2019

10 Exceptional
Christoph S
Germany

Great Safari
I had an amazing time on the Genesis. It was my first liveaboard trip. For this the 3 day duration is just perfect. Food was amazing, crew generally exceptionally nice and helpful. Would definitely do it again!
Recommended for
Guitar Sharks, Richelieu Rock, Food
24 Feb, 2020

9.2 Superb
Joana L
France

Very nice diving cruise, top organization.
All!! Everything is very well organized. You feel safe from start to finish. Quality of the dives even if far too many divers in Oxford!! Tanks inflated to 240bars which allows you to make long dives. The staff takes great care on board. Very good food.
Recommended for
Small committee, only 12 divers. Food. Safety on board and while diving
29 Jan, 2020

8.8 Fabulous
Simeon S
Sweden

Great guides and aircon that really works
I have been on liveaboards before where aircons have been noisy or not really working. The standard on this boat was great and I slept really well as the aircon was silent and worked really well. The dive guides planned the dives really well and the briefings were detailed and thorough (some of the best I have had).
Recommended for
Aircon, diveguides that knew what they were doing
10 May, 2018

9.6 Exceptional
Chester H
United States

My son, daughter, and I had an absolutely fantastic time aboard the Genesis I. Our dive leader Stefan was the best in every way. He made the trip fun, took us to great dive sites, and kept us safe. Al
Diving Richelieu Rock
Recommended for
The dives sites, the crew, and the food
29 Jan, 2020

9.2 Superb
Vanessa R
Canada

Magnificent dives and tasty meals!
My dives and meals! But also to share beautiful moments with divers who come from all over the world...
Recommended for
Food, dives and cleanliness
27 Jan, 2018

10 Exceptional
Keira O
Australia

Fantastic, The guides and crew were amazing along with the food and facilities making for a great few days diving
Of course the diving but this was made even better by the detailed dive briefings before each dive and then discussions following each dive about our experience and what we had seen. We didn't just dive but learnt a lot about the sea life and also learnt about my weights and positioning of them to help my dive experience.
Recommended for
Guides & Crew, Food and general atmosphere on the boat
26 Mar, 2020

8.8 Fabulous
Angela P
Australia

Professional and prompt
Whale Sharks
Recommended for
Whale Shark, 5 divers, having guide to myself.
10 May, 2018

8.0 Very good
ruben R
Spain

Simply GREAT
Each and every moment in a group
Recommended for
Crew, dives and environment
07 Dec, 2019

Translated from Spanish

9.6 Exceptional
Jasper L
United Kingdom

Hard to find fault with such a seasoned, well managed & knowledgeable company.
Deep Six, Elephant Rock, Boonsung wreck
Recommended for
Organisation, diving expertise, food & board
03 Dec, 2017

9.2 Superb
John E
United States

Great for the money and short time
Richileu Rock, food and crew were fantastic. But skip the wreck dive on the 3rd day. Visibility and some weird very temporary slight stinging ocean critter there. Not a big fan of diving the currents either...awesome food and crew!
Recommended for
Time food crew
03 Mar, 2020

7.6 Good
Laricea R
United Kingdom

Amazing diving and crew!
Amazing food and really cool staff. The boat isn't great, cabins are very small and Aircon is blasting on beds which makes it very uncomfortable...plus shared bathroom.
Recommended for
The dives, the food and the staff on the boat.
30 Nov, 2019