Name: MV Nangnuan
Brand: Similan Diving Tours
Rating: 9 (6 reviews)

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Boat Overview

MV Nangnuan Overview

Boat rating : 9/10 Based on 6 divers

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Type: Day trip

Departs from: Khao Lak.

No. of guests: 10

Prices from: 2,800 THB per diver

For 20 years Nangnuan had been a budget liveaboard boat that ran 3D/2N trips but now it is a day trip boat going to Boonsung Wreck nearly every day of the week. The boat is ideal for these short day trips, and the team's service and great food remain as popular and excellent as ever.

Boonsung Wreck is not far from the mainland, so sailing times are short, but sometimes you may hope for longer on board to enjoy the company, view and fresh air. You're taken from your local hotel or the dive centre to a small transfer boat and then on board Nangnuan for a great day's dive adventure. At Boonsung Wreck there are so many different creatures that you won't know which way to look. There are lots of Scorpionfish, Scorpionfish, Moray Eels and nudibranchs. Also there are huge shoals of snapper and other fish. And every now and then a Whaleshark pays a visit! The visibility can be good, average or not good, but every day the marine life makes it a great dive site.

Although diving on Nangnuan is ‘back to basics’ there is still a full complement of great food and service. Beer is reasonably priced for after the last dive, and everyone gets to know each other from the start.

Divers of all levels of experience are welcome on Nangnuan's trips.

Features

MV Nangnuan Facilities, Layout & Specifications

MV Nangnuan Facilities

Dinghy

Courses Available

Vegetarian Food Available

Sundeck

Shaded Sundeck

Available To Charter

MV Nangnuan Layout
1. Dive platform.	Upper Deck. Lower Deck.
2. Compressor.
3. Dive station and tank racks.
4. Stairs lower / upper deck.
5. Dining & relaxing area .
6. Service counter.
7. Toilet and shower.
8. Galley.
9. Wheelhouse & captain's cabin.
10. Sun deck with sun mattresses.
11. Sleeping area.
17. Covered sundeck – hammocks and sunbeds.
18. Open air sundeck – sun mattresses.

MV Nangnuan Specifications
Length:	13m. (43 ft).
Width:	3.5m. (11.5 ft).
Hull:	Wood.
Engines:	6-cylinder 168HP Hino.
Fuel capacity:	1,000 litres.
Cruising speed:	8 knots.
Navigation:	GPS satellite navigation, compass.
Water:	2,000 litres.
Electricity:	220 V AC; 24 / 12 V DC ( 1 x 25 KVA Generators ).
Compressors:	1 x electrically driven Bauer Mariner (190 l/min ).
Boat crew:	1 Captain, 1 Cook, 1 Engineer.
Dive Staff:	2 Divemasters / Instructors.
Safety features:	CB radio, life jackets, life rings, fully stocked medical kits, 100% oxygen kit (demand valve, DAN system).
Tender:	Rubber dinghy with 15HP outboard engine.
Accommodation:	Sleeping area for eight passengers.

Itinerary

MV Nangnuan Itinerary

Nangnuan departs from Khao Lak in the morning, and guests need to visit the dive centre the day before to sign a few forms, pay the balance, and so the team can prepare equipment, and make sure food requirements are dealt with. Therefore, staying in Khao Lak (not Phuket) the night before departure is necessary.

A more-detailed itinerary is below this text.

The itineraries below are the most-common for each trip, but these can sometimes be changed for a number of reasons. Small changes are made due to weather & sea conditions, special marine life sightings, overcrowded dive sites, local-authorities' instructions, and the needs & requests of the paying guests. The safety & comfort of all guests is most important at all times.

Click on an itinerary below for detailed information

MV Nangnuan ITINERARY
Boonsung Wreck
1 Day (2 dives)
Time	Activity	Location

07:15:00 - 07:40:00	Free scheduled pickups from around Khao Lak	Khao Lak
08:30:00	Departure	Pakarang Beach
08:35:00	Boat briefing	Pakarang Beach
09:30:00	Dive 1	Boonsung Wreck
10:30:00	Surface interval & lunch
12:00:00	Dive 2	Boonsung Wreck
14:00:00	Return to mainland	Pakarang Beach
14:15:00	Free scheduled transfers to Khao Lak hotels	Khao Lak

Transfers

MV Nangnuan Transfer Details

At the beginning of each trip Nangnuan guests are invited to arrive at the dive centre in central Khao Lak on time for a morning departure. Everyone is then transferred for free from the dive centre to Nanguan, which is waiting just off the coast. Guests are taken out by small transfer boat, then sail to Boonsung Wreck.

At the end of the trip, guests are brought back to the dive centre, then offered transfers to local hotels and guesthouses.

MV Nangnuan Scheduled Transfers 3D / 2N Trips
06:45 - 07:00	Arrival ( Dive centre )
07:15 - 07:30	Transfers ( Khao Lak )
07:30 - 09:00	Departure ( Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak )
18:00	Return ( Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak )
18:00	Transfers ( Khao Lak )

For customers who would like a private taxi please see below for details.

(Click below for a rough guide to the rates you can expect to pay ‘per vehicle,’ not ‘per person’.)

Private taxi/van prices

Schedule & Prices

MV Nangnuan Schedule & Prices

Diver Prices Overview 2021 / 2022
Destinations	Duration	Per diver
Boat Schedule and prices coming soon

Included In The Price

Transfers to and from local hotels

Meals

Snacks

Tea / coffee

Drinking water

VAT

Weights & weightbelts

Standard tanks

Dive master services

Mask and Snorkel

Open-heel fins

Soap & Shampoo

Luggage storage

Not Included In The Price

Transfers to & from the airport

Dive equipment

National park fees

Dive computer

Soft drinks

Alcoholic drinks

Dive insurance

Larger tanks

Open-heel fins

Tips / Gratuities

Towels

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BOOKING / ENQUIRY

Booking Procedure / Terms & Conditions:

The booking process for Nanguan 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, without any fees. You don't 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, transfers and any equipment rental and/or courses can be paid when you arrive in Khao Lak. There is an ATM near the dive centre, and several banks in Khao Lak.

Cancellation policy:
Customers who need to cancel their trip on Nangnuan normally lose the deposit paid, and Similan Diving Tours pass all of this on to the dive centre.

Most travel insurance policies can protect you from unforeseen cancellation penalties.

Call us: (+66 89 136 3121) Fax: (+66 24225259)

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Genuine MV Nangnuan Reviews

Read real reviews from people who have dived with MV Nangnuan

Isabelle

Divers Nationality: Netherlander

Dive date: 08 December 2019

Boat rating: 10/10

Easy booking process, nice boat, friendly instructors.

Guilhem

Dive date: 28 January 2018

Boat rating: 10/10

Wonderful trip to the Similan and Koh Bon, the staff was really amazing, we had a lot of fun. The foodwas absolutely amazing, seriously, for me it was the best I've had in Thailand. Definitely amazing for this price!! You can also take the advanced o pen water with them 3 dives on a day before and after and 2 on the boat, we did that and don't regret it. Thanks again so much forthr staff,we're going back to France with wonderful memories :D ...read more

Jany

Divers Nationality: Canadian

Dive date: 24 January 2018

Boat rating: 10/10

We loved our experience on the Nangnuan!