Explorer Liveaboard, Thailand
- Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- En-Suite bathrooms
“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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Explorer Reviews
- 8.9 Fabulous
- Vessel 7.6
- Crew 9.1
- Food 9.6
- Diving 9.1
- Value 9.2
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- 9.2 Superb
- Amelie H
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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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- 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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- 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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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Michael B
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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
- jennifer L
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United States
I would go again!!!
Richlieu rock was fantastic The other guests were really fun The crew was amazing
- Recommended for
- Dive masters. Meals were delicious. Nice clean cabins.
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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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Michaela S
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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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- 8.0 Very good
- Marcel Fernando S
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Germany
Everything was really good. I can really recommend that tour, boat and crew.
We had beautiful sights on the trip, even whales (seeing them from board, not while diving). The crew was extremly friendly and everything was very good organized. It was a lot of fun and there was nothing to complain about anything. There was also several tijme the chance to see and visit different beaches. I definatly recommend diving with the Similan Explorer.
- Recommended for
- Crew; Food; Dives
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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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