liveaboard diving Similans and Phuket Thailand: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Haa and Koh Phi Phi

Similans Boat A9

With fantastic diving and snorkeling, frequent runs to the beautiful islands for beach activities and excursions this boat offers excellent value for money for the whole family.
With three different cruise options, 2 days/2 nights at the lower Similans, 3 days/2 nights at the upper Similans plus Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock or 5 days/5 nights to cover all of the Similan islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock this boat offers flexibility.
Everything on the boat looks good and works, and to maintain that service level the owners of the boat are frequently on board.

She is one of the largest ships in the area, but with a maximum of 24 guests there is pleny of space for everyone. The cabins are roomy and neat, have central airconditioning plus a fan, and all cabins have a large window. The master suites have a bathroom en-suite, the other cabins share the bathrooms.

Of all the boats, this is the one that is best suited for a combination of people diving and snorkeling on the same boat.

 
Visit the Similans with flexible schedules.   Lots of space and flexible departures on the Oktavia for your visit to the Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock.
 
Spacious mastercabin with big double bed and en-suite facilities.   Basic but functional twin bed cabin to enjoy the Similans.
 
Basic but functional cabin with double bed to enjoy the Similans.   Oktavia is spacious with nice and big relax areas for everybody.
 
 
 

Technical Specifications

  • 30m L.O.A. and a beam of 6.5m.
  • 2 Nissan engines, 420 HP each.
  • 10 knots cruising speed.
  • 2 generators, 50 Kw each.
  • Electricity 220 V in all cabins, 24 hours a day.
  • 4 cabins with double bed, centrally controlled A/C, fan.
  • 2 cabins with double bed and additonal single berth, centrally controlled A/C, fan.
  • 5 cabins with upper/lower bed, centrally controlled A/C, fan.
  • 2 master suites with individually controlled A/C, fan, en-suite facilities, stylish cabin cabin with large double bed.
  • All cabins have a large panoramic window.
  • 4 shared bathrooms with hot water shower.
  • 2 Bauer Marine compressors.
  • Large zodiac with 40 HP outboard engine.
  • Safety equipment, medic first aid and oxygen system.
  • All modern navigation equipment including GPS.
  • CD video & music system on top deck.
  • Large undeck.
 

Safety

  • Satellite telephone.
  • Mobile telephone.
  • CB Radio, 24h contact with NAVY.
  • O2 tank + O2 instructor provider on board.
  • MFA Kit + MFA instructor on board.
  • 2 Life Rafts + Life Jackets.
  • Emergency Kit.
  • Emergency evacuation.
  • Direct access to the Chamber of Phuket.
  • Fire extinguishers throughout the boat.
  • CCTV system on the divedeck.
 

Crew

  • 1 captain.
  • 6 divemasters and/or instructors.
  • 1 cook.
  • 1 engineer.
  • 3 deck hands.
  • 1 assistent cook.
  • 1 janitor.

Price (Per person in Thai Baht):
5d/5n Similans/Bon/Tachai/Richelieu Rock   Diver 24,000, snorkeler 19,100
2d/2n Similans   Diver 12,300, snorkeler 8,600
3d/2n Similans/Bon/Tachai/Richelieu Rock   Diver 18,000, snorkeler 14,600
Master Suite   2,000 Baht per person per night extra
Equipment   Full set 600 Baht per day
Similan National Park Fees   5 days / 5 nights: 1,800 Baht
2 days / 2 nights: 800 Baht
3 days / 2 nights: 1,400 Baht
 

Schedule:
  Departure: Return:  Dives:  Days/Nights: Destination:
 
  March 2010
  02/03/10 04/03/10 10 3/2 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  05/03/10 10/03/10 19 5/5 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  05/03/10 07/03/10 7 2/2 Similans
  08/03/10 10/03/10 10 3/2 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  11/03/10 16/03/10 19 5/5 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  11/03/10 13/03/10 7 2/2 Similans
  14/03/10 16/03/10 10 3/2 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  17/03/10 22/03/10 19 5/5 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  17/03/10 19/03/10 7 2/2 Similans
  20/03/10 22/03/10 10 3/2 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  24/03/10 26/03/10 10 3/2 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  28/03/10 02/04/10 19 5/5 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  28/03/10 30/03/10 7 2/2 Similans
  31/03/10 02/04/10 10 3/2 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  April 2010
  03/04/10 08/04/10 19 5/5 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  03/04/10 05/04/10 7 2/2 Similans
  06/04/10 08/04/10 10 3/2 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  09/04/10 14/04/10 19 5/5 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  09/04/10 11/04/10 7 2/2 Similans
  12/04/10 14/04/10 10 3/2 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  16/04/10 20/04/10 14 4/4 Similans/Richelieu Rock
 

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