MV Nam Sai Overview
Currently not running day trips, but this could change at any time. Please contact us for comparable alternative Similan diving day trips.
Diving on Nam Sai offers the best of both worlds: day trip convenience and the comfort and luxury of a large boat to relax on. At 25m in length, Bam Sai is the size of many liveaboard diving boats, but she goes out to the Similans and back almost every day. Able to cruise at 12 knots, she can reach the dive sites in a very comfortable and relaxing three hours. Similan Islands diving day trips don’t get much more comfortable than on Nam Sai, and the prices are extremely reasonable. There is plenty of space to move around, sit down and eat or relax, and a large dive platform for gearing up.
Nam Sai is a scuba diving day trip boat with a difference. She has three decks and is the size of a liveaboard boat. However, she just goes out to the Similan Islands or Koh Bon and back nearly every day of the week. For those who don’t want to be racing to the dive sites on a bouncy speedboat, Nam Sai is the perfect balance of comfort and convenience. She has plenty of places for guests to sunbathe, eat and drink, watch tv, socialize, or find some private time. The diving deck is massive, meaning that there’s more than enough space for the divers to gear up and there are lots of areas to receive dive briefings. There’s a bar area and plenty of tables and chairs. A western buffet ensures that every taste and appetite is taken care of, including children and vegetarians (on request). There are fresh water showers, an air-conditioned lounge and free fruit and snacks all day long. Guests diving with the boat’s Divemaster guides are supplied with a dive computer for free, and snorkellers get free equipment and a professional snorkel guide. With two dinghies to take care of picking up divers and transporting snorkellers to the best spots, everything is well organised and convenient. While some may think that a speedboat is the best option for Similan Islands day trips, they should consider that the extra time spent on Nam Sai flies by due to the comfort and facilities on board.
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MV Nam Sai Facilities, Layout & Specifications
| MV Nam Sai Layout | ||
| 1. Dive platform & tank racks. |
Upper Deck.
Middle Deck.
Lower Deck.
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| 2. Freshwater buckets. | ||
| 3. Dive station & tank racks. | ||
| 4. Stairs lower / middle deck. | ||
| 5. Drinking-water machine. | ||
| 6. Equipment room. | ||
| 7. Galley. | ||
| 8. Toilets / showers. | ||
| 9. Bar. | ||
| 10. A/C saloon. | ||
| 11. TV & video. | ||
| 12. Lower sunbathing area. | ||
| 13. Open air lounge. | ||
| 14. Service counter. | ||
| 15. Crew cabins. | ||
| 16. Wheelhouse & Captain’s cabin. | ||
| 17. Benches. | ||
| 18. Stairs middle / upper (sun) deck. | ||
| 19. Sundeck with sun beds. | ||
| MV Sai Mai Specifications | |
| Length: | 25m. (84ft). |
| Width: | 5.5m. (18ft). |
| Hull: | Wood. |
| Engines: | 2x 350 HP Hino. |
| Fuel capacity: | 3,500 litres. |
| Cruising speed: | 12 knots. |
| Navigation: | GPS satellite navigation, depth sounder, compass. |
| Water: | 12,000 litres |
| Electricity: | 220V AC; 24 / 12V DC (1x 30 KVA and 1x 20 KVA Generator). |
| Compressors: | 2x electrically driven Bauer Mariner (230 l/min ). |
| Boat crew: | 1 Captain, 1 Engineer, 1 Cook, 1 Assistant Cook, 2 Boat Boys. |
| Dive Staff: | 1 Divemaster / Instructor per 4 divers + snorkelling guide + non-diving supervisor. |
| Safety features: | CB radio, life jackets, life rings, fully stocked medical kits, 100% oxygen kit ( demand valve, DAN system ). |
| Tender: | 2x 4.2m rubber dinghies with 40HP outboard engine. |
MV Nam Sai Courses
Diving courses can be taken part in aboard Nam Sai. Please contact us for the latest details and prices.
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MV Nam Sai Itinerary
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| 06.45 - 07.45 | Transfer from your hotel. |
| 07.55 | Arrival at Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak. |
| 08.00 | Boat departs. |
| 08.15 | Boat briefing. |
| 08.30 | Breakfast. |
| 11.00 | Dive / snorkel 1. |
| 12.00 - 13.30 | Lunch. |
| 14.00 | Dive / snorkel 2. |
| 15.00 | Nam Sai starts the journey back to Khao Lak's Tab Lamu Pier. |
| 15.30 | Hot snack & video show. |
| 18.00 | Arrival at Tab Lamu Pier- hotel transfer. |
MV Nam Sai Transfer Details
Free transfers are available from most hotels and resorts in the Khao Lak area. Pick up and drop off times depend on the location (distance from the pier).
MV Nam Sai Schedule & Prices
The booking process for MV Nam Sai is very simple & convenient. Firstly, ask us to reserve a space on the date/trip that you would like to join. We are happy to do this for free, and without any commitment from you. When you are ready to confirm, we ask for 30% of the cruise price as a deposit. This payment is most-commonly made via PayPal, and there are no fees at all for you, the customer. You don't even need a Paypal account, although PayPal do encourage you to open one. The PayPal invoice can be sent to any email address and payment can be made by anyone.
The 70% balance and extras such as park fees, and any equipment rental and/or courses can be paid when you arrive in Khao Lak or on board the boat. Card payments attract 3% bank fees. There is an ATM near the dive centre, and several banks in Khao Lak.
Cancellation policy:
The management of MV Nam Sai are both considerate & flexible whenever possible regarding customer cancellations.
The official cancellation policy is as follows:
Before 7pm the day before departure = refund of money paid, minus any bank fees incurred to do so
After 7pm the day before departure = loss of deposit
Most travel insurance policies can protect you from unforeseen cancellation penalties.
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