MV Camic Overview
MV Camic is a popular Similan Island liveaboard boat.Camic starts most trips at The Similan Islands, before moving north to Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock.
It is among the most highly-regarded and popular scuba diving liveaboard diving boats which sails around the Similan Islands and the northern dive sites. There are two cabin options to choose from. These are double en suite & twin-bunk en suite. All are air-conditioned. Camic's team includes some very experienced multilingual instructors, and we often get very good feedback from our Camic guests. Camic runs scheduled (not flexible) trips that are 5D/4N to the Similans during high season.
In addition to great-value trips, including the free transfers and great food, MV Camic is among the least expensive liveaboard boats on which to take part in a PADI course, such as Advanced Open Water. Courses are taught by PADI instructors in a selection of languages.
MV Camic is a popular Similan liveaboard boat, on which groups of people can spend evenings chatting together while enjoying the views, the weather and each other's company.
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MV Camic Facilities, Layout & Specifications
| MV Camic Layout (old layout, before cabin upgrades) | |
| Main Deck | |
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| 1. Staff cabin. | 4. Shared bathrooms. |
| 2. Twin-bunk bed cabin. | 5. Dive deck & platform. |
| 3. Staff cabin. | |
| Upper Deck | |
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| 1. Bridge. | 4. Dinner deck. |
| 2. Master cabin (en suite). | 5. Upper sun deck. |
| 3. Bar. | |
| Sun deck | |
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| 1. Open sun deck. | 2. Shaded area. |
| MV Camic Specifications | |
| Length: | 27.5m. |
| Beam: | 5.6m. |
| Engines: | 2x Hino 330 hp. |
| Crusing speed: | 8 Knots. |
| Max speed: | 10 Knots. |
| Generators: | 2x . 50 Kw, 30 Kw. |
| Compressors: | 2x Coltrisub. |
| Navigation: | GPS, Echo sounder. |
| Water: | 11,000 litres. |
MV Camic Courses
Not only is MV Camic a great-value and easy Similans liveaboard to do fun dives from, it is also one of the least expensive to take part in a PADI diving course while on board.
There is a wide range of diving courses that can be completed while you enjoy cruising around the crystal-clear waters of the Similan and Surin Islands.
| Courses | |
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| Courses | Prices |
| PADI: Nitrox |
6,100 THB
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PADI: Advanced Open Water
(5 Dives)
Including: Materials
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7,200 THB
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MV Camic Itinerary
The itinerary below is a general guide of what to expect on Camic’s trips.
Exact pickup times depend on how many guests need to be collected and from where. Departure time is planned for 9.00pm.
The Similan trips are 5D / 4N 14-15 dives.
Afternoon/Evening transfers from Phuket and Khao Lak, with departure after everyone has checked equipment.
- The first diving days of the trip have 4 dives (early morning, mid-morning, afternoon & sunset/night dive).
- Your final day on Camic has 2-3 dives, which are early morning, mid-morning and lunchtime.
- Guests disembark in the afternoon.
- It's safe to fly after lunch on the day after you leave the boat.
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.
MV Camic Transfer Details
Camic guests enjoy free scheduled transfers from Khao Lak hotels & resorts.
At the end of the trips, guests are transferred to local hotels or the nearest airport.
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MV Camic Scheduled Transfers 4D / 5N Trips
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| Time | Details |
| 19:00 |
Pick up from Khao Lak :
Free
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| 21:00 - 22:00 |
Departure
(Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak)
Free
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| 07:00 |
Return
(Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak)
Free
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| 08:30 |
Transfers
(Khao Lak)
Free
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MV Camic Schedule & Prices
| Destinations | Duration | Twin En Suite | Double |
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| Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck, 813 Wreck ( 15 dives) | 5 Days 4 Nights | Twin En Suite28,500 THB | Double30,500 THB |
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- We don’t ask for any payment or your card details until you are ready to confirm your booking.
- For safety reasons, it’s impossible to complete a booking instantly online , as some other websites claim to offer. We always check first as each boat has a different criteria regarding diver details & experience .
- We offer each boat’s booking & payment policy (below). Some other websites have standardised terms, asking for full payment but many boats’ payment terms are a 20-30% deposit, and the balance paid on arrival.
- Our Thailand-based staff are experts about logistics, the dive sites & all the boats . Take a look at the reviews on our site & tripadvisor.
- Our team are always online to answer your questions. We always respond the same day , usually within a few minutes
- Customer service is everything!
For example, if a trip is cancelled, we will ensure you can choose between an alternative similar trip or a full & unconditional refund .
The booking process for MV Camic is very simple & convenient. Firstly, ask us to reserve a space in the cabin of your 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 can be made via PayPal,with no added fees for using your card. 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.
But nowadays a direct bank transfer is becoming very popular. We have accounts in USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, SGD, AUD, HKD, CHF, SEK, DKK, JPY, CZK, PLN, MYR, CNY, NOK & NZD. Other currencies are becoming available to us, so please ask if you can't see which currency is ideal for you. Paying this way ensures you get the very best rate and often no fees at all.
The 70% balance is due one month before the trip. And extras such as park fees, dive insurance, and any equipment rental and/or courses can be paid when you arrive in Khao Lak. Card payments attract 3% bank fees. There is an ATM near the dive centre and several banks in Khao Lak.
Cancellation policy:
Cancellation fees depend on the time and reason for cancelling. Please contact us for details. The management of MV Camic are both considerate & flexible whenever possible regarding customer cancellations.
Late cancellations usually cause the customer to forfeit their paid deposit, which Similan Diving Tours pass on to the boat's owners. However, we try to avoid having to do this and always refund as much as we can to customers who have to cancel. MV Camic is owned and run by a small, local and experienced team, so the policies are more friendly and flexible than some others.
Most travel insurance policies can protect you from unforeseen cancellation penalties.
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