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Does The Base Location of The Similan Diving Liveaboard Make Any Difference?

In short, the answer is quite often ‘No, not a great deal.’ Other than a couple of boats which are based in Phuket, most of them sail from a pier in Khao Lak. Therefore, even a Phuket-based boat or dive centre will have the logistics worked out to transfer guests from and back to either Khao Lak or Phuket. As you may have already guessed, Phuket and Khao Lak are the two main areas of mainland where scuba diving and tourism are extremely important to the local economy. However, in addition to Phuket and Khao Lak, there are other places where the diving businesses operate from and send boats to The Similan & Surin Islands, as well as Myanmar, Hin Daeng/Muang and Koh Haa.

Khao Lak dive centres are by far the most numerous of those that offer Similan Islands liveaboard diving trips. The reason for this is that Khao Lak, a seaside town in the province of Phang Nga, is the nearest point of mainland Thailand to The Similan Islands, and there is a port at Tab Lamu, which has several piers. However, Khao Lak is still unheard of by many international tourists, as well as some who already live in Thailand. Phuket is far better known, and has its own busy international airport. Phuket has many more hotels and more dive centres than Khao Lak, but not as many as Khao Lak that offer liveaboard cruises to The Similan Islands. Even further away is Ranong, located north of Phang Nga and bordering Myanmar (Burma).

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Average Rating 9.0/10 Based on 541 Diver Reviews for Liveaboards - Liveaboard Locations

MV Lapat MV Lapat
Matthew
British
Review score: 10/10
Dived: 23 Mar 2023
Jamie was super helpful and the whole diving experience was excellent. The boat is clean and the crew are helpful. Recommended...
MV Lapat MV Lapat
Glen
Canadian
Review score: 8/10
Dived: 20 Mar 2023
It was well organised and support was great. Lapat boat was nice well run and our dive guide tailored the dives to our group very well....
MV Lapat MV Lapat
David Adair
British
Review score: 10/10
Dived: 15 Mar 2023
I booked a 2n/3d trip with Jamie on Lapat as solo traveller. His personal service and is a 10/10. and I don't hesitate to recommend using No Troubles ...
MV Lapat MV Lapat
JMarschner
German
Review score: 9/10
Dived: 13 Mar 2023
We had a two day trip with the Lapat and we would do it again anytime! The crew was charming and welcoming and very helpful in every regard. The equip...
MV Camic MV Camic
Robyn
American
Review score: 9/10
Dived: 11 Mar 2023
Jamie was so helpful and communicative while we planned our trip. Definitely recommend booking with him. The camic has a great staff of dive guides, i...
MV Camic MV Camic
Lindsey
American
Review score: 5/10
Dived: 11 Mar 2023
I’ve done 8 liveaboards all over the world at various price points (including the budget, bare-bones kind) and this boat was by far the most uncomfo...
MV Giamani MV Giamani
Jon
American
Review score: 10/10
Dived: 10 Mar 2023
Absolutely amazing experience with the friendly boat crew and amazing dive teams. This was my 1st Liveaboard and didn’t 6nts and couldn’t have as...
MV Andaman MV Andaman
azotov
Russian
Review score: 10/10
Dived: 09 Mar 2023
I definitely recommend Andaman. My wife and I were on a four day trip (13 dives). It was unforgettable. The Similan Islands are a great place to dive ...
MV Andaman MV Andaman
Bebu
Spanish
Review score: 9/10
Dived: 06 Mar 2023
Super experiencia de principio a fin. Jamie siempre disponible para cualquier cosa (thanks so much Jamie!!!). El equipo de Sea Dragon igualmente, en e...
MV Andaman MV Andaman
Carole
French
Review score: 9/10
Dived: 06 Mar 2023
Très bonne ambiance sur le bateau, super équipe d'encadrement, l'équipage aux petits soins, de belles plongées, des briefings au top et plein d'hu...
MV Lapat MV Lapat
Mimi
American
Review score: 9/10
Dived: 04 Mar 2023
Great guides and crew. Always very helpful and accommodating. We sere very comfortable aboard the boat and had a great diving experience. I wou...
Blue Marlin Blue Marlin
Ale
Italian
Review score: 9/10
Dived: 01 Mar 2023
Day trip well organized, nice experience at the Richelieu rock. Food was good, they include a soft drink of your choice as well and fresh water along...
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