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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 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.
 
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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$):
Similans/Richelieu Shared Cabin
Similans/Koh Bon/Tachai/Richelieu Rock		   1,250 US$
Similans/Richelieu Double Cabin
Similans/Koh Bon/Tachai/Richelieu Rock		   1,750 US$
Hin Daeng/Hin Muang Shared Cabin   1,250 US$
Hin Daeng/Hin Muang Double Cabin   1,750 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 2 months in advance, 10% discount for booking and payment 1 month in advance for all 5 days/6 nights trips
 

Schedule:
  Departure: Return:  Dives:  Days/Nights: Destination:
 
  May 2010
  29/05/10 04/06/10 19 5/6 Hin Daeng/Hin Muang/Shark Point Area
  June 2010
  05/06/10 11/06/10 19 5/6 Hin Daeng/Hin Muang/Shark Point Area
  12/06/10 18/06/10 19 5/6 Hin Daeng/Hin Muang/Shark Point Area
  19/06/10 25/06/10 19 5/6 Hin Daeng/Hin Muang/Shark Point Area
  26/06/10 02/07/10 19 5/6 Hin Daeng/Hin Muang/Shark Point Area
  July 2010
  03/07/10 09/07/10 19 5/6 Hin Daeng/Hin Muang/Shark Point Area
  10/07/10 16/07/10 19 5/6 Hin Daeng/Hin Muang/Shark Point Area
  17/07/10 23/07/10 19 5/6 Hin Daeng/Hin Muang/Shark Point Area
  24/07/10 30/07/10 19 5/6 Hin Daeng/Hin Muang/Shark Point Area
  31/07/10 06/08/10 19 5/6 Hin Daeng/Hin Muang/Shark Point Area
  August 2010
  07/08/10 13/08/10 19 5/6 Hin Daeng/Hin Muang/Shark Point Area
  14/08/10 20/08/10 19 5/6 Hin Daeng/Hin Muang/Shark Point Area
  21/08/10 27/08/10 19 5/6 Hin Daeng/Hin Muang/Shark Point Area
  28/08/10 03/09/10 19 5/6 Hin Daeng/Hin Muang/Shark Point Area
  September 2010
  04/09/10 10/09/10 19 5/6 Hin Daeng/Hin Muang/Shark Point Area
  11/09/10 17/09/10 19 5/6 Hin Daeng/Hin Muang/Shark Point Area
  18/09/10 24/09/10 19 5/6 Hin Daeng/Hin Muang/Shark Point Area
  25/09/10 01/10/10 19 5/6 Hin Daeng/Hin Muang/Shark Point Area
  October 2010
  02/10/10 08/10/10 19 5/6 Hin Daeng/Hin Muang/Shark Point Area
  09/10/10 15/10/10 19 5/6 Hin Daeng/Hin Muang/Shark Point Area
  16/10/10 22/10/10 19 5/6 Hin Daeng/Hin Muang/Shark Point Area
  23/10/10 29/10/10 19 5/6 Hin Daeng/Hin Muang/Shark Point Area
  30/10/10 05/11/10 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  November 2010
  06/11/10 12/11/10 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  13/11/10 19/11/10 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  20/11/10 26/11/10 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  27/11/10 03/12/10 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  December 2010
  04/12/10 10/12/10 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  11/12/10 17/12/10 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  18/12/10 24/12/10 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  25/12/10 31/12/10 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  January 2011
  01/01/11 07/01/11 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  08/01/11 14/01/11 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  15/01/11 21/01/11 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  22/01/11 28/01/11 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  29/01/11 04/02/11 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  February 2011
  05/02/11 11/02/11 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  12/02/11 18/02/11 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  19/02/11 25/02/11 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  26/02/11 04/03/11 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  March 2011
  05/03/11 11/03/11 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  12/03/11 18/03/11 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  19/03/11 25/03/11 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  26/03/11 01/04/11 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  April 2011
  02/04/11 08/04/11 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  09/04/11 15/04/11 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  16/04/11 22/04/11 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  23/04/11 29/04/11 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
  30/04/11 06/05/11 19 5/6 Similans/Richelieu Rock
 

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