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 D4

If you are looking for a truly unique liveaboard experience, this is your answer. A classic junk, previously used to transport wood, now now restored to her old glory to serve as a liveaboard in the Phuket area. Completely renovated to meet today's divers expectations, this boat offers a luxurious and unique diving trip to the Similans, Koh Bon. Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock and the Surin Islands.

With a choice of cabins, all with bathrooms en-suite, and of course all modern safety and navigation equipment, this is something different from all other liveaboards. Spacious, comfortable and unique.
 
The ultimate experience for those who want something different: a liveaboard aboard a three mast sailing junk with 330 square meters of sails.   The boat has been completely restored, and now offers a different, luxurious cruise to the Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock.
 
The spacious lounge also serves as a deluxe restaurant.   Both the shared cabins and the cabins with double bed are comfortable and have their own bathroom.
 
 
 

Technical Specifications

  • 33m L.O.A. and a beam of 8.5m.
  • Built in the year 1962, restored.
  • 1 engine, 380 hp + 330 square meters of sails.
  • 8 knots motor sailing cruising speed.
  • 2 generators, 50 kw each.
  • Electricity 220 V in all cabins, 24 hours a day.
  • 2 cabins with double bed, bathroom and A/C.
  • 2 cabins with three bunk beds, bathroom and A/C.
  • 2 cabins with four bunk beds, bathroom and A/C.
  • 8 toilet-shower combinations.
  • 2 Bauer compressors.
  • 2 dinghies.
  • Safety equipment, medic first aid and oxygen system.
  • All modern navigation equipment including GPS.
  • CD video & music system on top deck.
  • 2 recreational areas, totalling 150 square meters.
  • Watermaker, 6000 liters fresh water per day.
  • Nice sundeck.
 

Safety

  • Mobile telephone.
  • Radio Beacon.
  • CB Radios, 24h contact with NAVY.
  • O2 tanks + O2 instructor provider on board.
  • MFA Kit + MFA instructor on board.
  • 1 Life raft + life jackets.
  • Emergency Kit.
  • Evacuation emergency facility with helicopter & ambulance.
  • Direct access to the Chamber of Phuket.
  • Fire extinguishing system.
 

Crew

  • 10 persons.

Price (Per Person in US$):
Similans/Richelieu Shared Cabin   1,250 US$
Similans/Richelieu Double Cabin   1,750 US$
South Safari Shared Cabin   4 days/5 nights 649 US$
2 days/2 nights 325 US$
South Safari Double Cabin   4 days/5 nights 799 US$
2 days/2 nights 400 US$
Equipment   Full set 600 Baht per day
Similan National Park Fees   5 days / 6 nights: 1,800 Baht
Early Bird Discount   15% discount for booking and payment 3 months in advance for all Similan trips
 

Schedule:
  Departure: Return:  Dives:  Days/Nights: Destination:
 
  June 2008
  31/05/08 05/06/08 14 4/5 Phi Phi/Racha Islands
  31/05/08 02/06/08 7 2/2 Phi Phi Islands
  02/06/08 04/06/08 7 2/2 Racha Islands
  07/06/08 12/06/08 14 4/5 Phi Phi/Racha Islands
  07/06/08 09/06/08 7 2/2 Phi Phi Islands
  09/06/08 11/06/08 7 2/2 Racha Islands
  14/06/08 19/06/08 14 4/5 Phi Phi/Racha Islands
  14/06/08 16/06/08 7 2/2 Phi Phi Islands
  16/06/08 18/06/08 7 2/2 Racha Islands
  21/06/08 26/06/08 14 4/5 Phi Phi/Racha Islands
  21/06/08 23/06/08 7 2/2 Phi Phi Islands
  23/06/08 25/06/08 7 2/2 Racha Islands
  28/06/08 03/07/08 14 4/5 Phi Phi/Racha Islands
  28/06/08 30/06/08 7 2/2 Phi Phi Islands
  30/06/08 02/07/08 7 2/2 Racha Islands
  July 2008
  05/07/08 10/07/08 14 4/5 Phi Phi/Racha Islands
  05/07/08 07/07/08 7 2/2 Phi Phi Islands
  07/07/08 09/07/08 7 2/2 Racha Islands
  12/07/08 17/07/08 14 4/5 Phi Phi/Racha Islands
  12/07/08 14/07/08 7 2/2 Phi Phi Islands
  14/07/08 16/07/08 7 2/2 Racha Islands
  19/07/08 24/07/08 14 4/5 Phi Phi/Racha Islands
  19/07/08 21/07/08 7 2/2 Phi Phi Islands
  21/07/08 23/07/08 7 2/2 Racha Islands
  26/07/08 31/07/08 14 4/5 Phi Phi/Racha Islands
  26/07/08 28/07/08 7 2/2 Phi Phi Islands
  28/07/08 30/07/08 7 2/2 Racha Islands
  August 2008
  02/08/08 07/08/08 14 4/5 Phi Phi/Racha Islands
  02/08/08 04/08/08 7 2/2 Phi Phi Islands
  04/08/08 06/08/08 7 2/2 Racha Islands
  09/08/08 14/08/08 14 4/5 Phi Phi/Racha Islands
  09/08/08 11/08/08 7 2/2 Phi Phi Islands
  11/08/08 13/08/08 7 2/2 Racha Islands
  16/08/08 21/08/08 14 4/5 Phi Phi/Racha Islands
  16/08/08 18/08/08 7 2/2 Phi Phi Islands
  18/08/08 20/08/08 7 2/2 Racha Islands
  23/08/08 28/08/08 14 4/5 Phi Phi/Racha Islands
  23/08/08 25/08/08 7 2/2 Phi Phi Islands
  25/08/08 27/08/08 7 2/2 Racha Islands
  30/08/08 04/09/08 14 4/5 Phi Phi/Racha Islands
  30/08/08 01/09/08 7 2/2 Phi Phi Islands
  01/09/08 03/09/08 7 2/2 Racha Islands
  September 2008
  06/09/08 11/09/08 14 4/5 Phi Phi/Racha Islands
  06/09/08 08/09/08 7 2/2 Phi Phi Islands
  08/09/08 10/09/08 7 2/2 Racha Islands
  13/09/08 18/09/08 14 4/5 Phi Phi/Racha Islands
  13/09/08 15/09/08 7 2/2 Phi Phi Islands
  15/09/08 17/09/08 7 2/2 Racha Islands
  October 2008
  11/10/08 17/10/08 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  18/10/08 24/10/08 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  25/10/08 31/10/08 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  November 2008
  01/11/08 07/11/08 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  08/11/08 14/11/08 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  15/11/08 21/11/08 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  22/11/08 28/11/08 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  29/11/08 05/12/08 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  December 2008
  06/12/08 12/12/08 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  13/12/08 19/12/08 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  20/12/08 26/12/08 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  27/12/08 02/01/09 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  January 2009
  03/01/09 09/01/09 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  10/01/09 16/01/09 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  17/01/09 23/01/09 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  24/01/09 30/01/09 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  31/01/09 06/02/09 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  February 2009
  07/02/09 13/02/09 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  14/02/09 20/02/09 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  21/02/09 27/02/09 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  28/02/09 06/03/09 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  March 2009
  07/03/09 13/03/09 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  14/03/09 20/03/09 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  21/03/09 27/03/09 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  28/03/09 03/04/09 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  April 2009
  04/04/09 10/04/09 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  11/04/09 17/04/09 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  18/04/09 24/04/09 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  25/04/09 01/05/09 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  May 2009
  02/05/09 08/05/09 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  09/05/09 15/05/09 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  16/05/09 22/05/09 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
 

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