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 THB).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (350 THB per day), Gratuities, Airport Transfer (1,400-2,800 THB per trip), Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox (1,200-5,100 THB per trip), Nitrox Course (3,500 THB per item), Private Dive Guide (2,000 THB per day), Scuba Diving Courses (1,800-10,500 THB).
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 7.6
- Crew 9.1
- Food 9.6
- Diving 9.2
- Value 9.2
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Steven W
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United States
Great experience for first liveaboard.
This was my first liveaboard experience, but well worth it. Felt comfortable even though I feel like I'm still a newer diver. Jess, the dive crew supervisor and my group dive guide, worked hard keeping us seeing fascinating things. The food was great and the crew helped with everything. Great experience, I'll be back.
- Recommended for
- Diving and guides. Food. Friendliness.
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- 10 Exceptional
- peggy M
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Germany
Awesome experience which needs to be repeated
Richelieu Rock which is one of the best divesites I ever dived in and for sure the nice evenings we had together on the boat.
- Recommended for
- Amazing friendly staff, great organization and food
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- 10 Exceptional
- Joerg H
- Germany
It was the most beautiful, exciting, and also most relaxing holiday my husband and I have experienced so far!
Skills improvement, incredible wildlife, our one-bed cabin, food!!
- Recommended for
- We were able to experience manta rays up close, the food was excellent (good mix, for all tastes), and great care, the teachers were demanding but very competent!
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Jon B
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United Kingdom
Excellent crew and guides
The Sea Dragon dive centre was well organised and very professional. Although we didn’t have the best weather the crew accommodated this well with last minute changes to ensure we had the best experience possible
- Recommended for
- Crew. Food. Value.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Michaela S
- Germany
Super great liveaboard, I'll do it again
Awesome, great liveaboard, I'll do it again
- Recommended for
- Super friendly. Boat crew very helpful, good briefing. Beautiful dive sites.
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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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- 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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- 10 Exceptional
- Michelle Z
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Hong Kong
Can’t expect more from this trip
Special thanks to John, the boat supervisor and my dive guide of the first 5 day trip. His thorough intro to the boat, crew members, safety measures and the trip made it easy for me to get along with trip quickly. He also coached me with my diving skills. Not mention that he brought us to the leopard shark, guitar shark, mating cuttlefish, etc. Get ready early, think more underwater and move slowly on the boat - the three things in my mind throughout the trip~ Highlight of the trip: PI Yaa and PI Wee’s amazing cook! I could feel my wetsuit getting tighter and tighter 😂 PI Oi, PI Yaa, PI Wee, Khao, Bat, Nat, John, Tracy, Jong, Pang, Karlos and Sea Dragon Dive Centre - THANK YOU ALL!
- Recommended for
- Boat in pretty good conditions - cozy cabin, nice bedding, clean; professional team - crew staff were always around with smiles and helping us, supervisors and dive guides did fantastic jobs; food is amazing!
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- 9.2 Superb
- YOKO K
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Japan
Friendly staff and great dive
It was the second live aboard in Similan. The ocean was great as before, and I could see huge amount of creatures. The staff is friendly and very organized. I strongly recommend this trip.
- Recommended for
- Whale shark, school of fish, beautiful night
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- 9.2 Superb
- Kerstin F
- Germany
The trip was great
Our guide was just awesome. He talked to us beforehand what we wanted to see, showed us a lot under water while diving and then came up to us on his own and showed us what we saw in the book. We also learned a lot from him about the protection of corals and creatures.
- Recommended for
- The dive guide, the food and the friendliness of the crew
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