Name: MV Camic
Brand: Similan Diving Tours
Rating: 9 (31 reviews)

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Boat Overview

MV Camic Overview

Boat rating : 9/10 Based on 31 divers

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Type: Liveaboard

Departs from: Khao Lak. Phuket.

No. of guests: 14

Prices from: 25,400 THB per diver

MV Camic is a very popular Similan Island liveaboard boat. For the past few seasons, it was used as a 'flexible boat' which guests are transferred to by speedboat in the mornings and stay as long as they like. But for 2019 onwards Camic will run regular scheduled cruises that depart in the evenings and everyone on board starts & finishes the trips together and at the same time. Camic starts most trips at The Similan Islands, before moving north to Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock. During the 'Green Season' when the Similan National Marine Park is closed, Camic offers trips to Koh Lipe, departing from Pak Bara and with transfers from Hat Yai airport.

MV Camic 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 and clean. The boat's staff and crew are both experienced and professional, and the food is possibly the tastiest on any of the boats at the Similans, at any price. Camic's team includes some very experienced multi-lingual instructors, and we nearly always get very good feedback from our Camic guests. Now Camic runs scheduled (not flexible) trips that are 4D/4N to the Similans during high season, and 3D/3N trips to Koh Lipe in the Green Season.

Please note that some websites show the trips as 5D/4N to make you think you're getting a better deal, but this is incorrect and misleading. Do not trust websites that try to mislead you or are out of date.

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, or becoming certified for beginners. 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. In the past, Camic has been criticised by some people for having too many day trip divers join, but the boat no longer runs that type of trip. That means that from October 2018, Camic guests & crew start and finish each Similan diving cruise together.

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Features

MV Camic Facilities, Layout & Specifications

MV Camic Facilities

Nitrox

En Suite Available

Air Con

Dinghy

Courses Available

Free Pickup

Speedboat Transfers

Suitable For Children

Av Entertainment

Vegetarian Food Available

Double Beds Available

Sundeck

Shaded Sundeck

Available To Charter

Quick Journey Times

Focuses On Comfort

MV Camic Layout (old layout, before cabin upgrades)
Main Deck

1. Staff cabin.	4. Shared bathrooms.
2. Twin-bunk bed cabin.	5. Dive deck & platform.
3. Staff cabin.
Upper Deck

1. Bridge.	4. Dinner deck.
2. Master cabin (en suite).	5. Upper sun deck.
3. Bar.
Sun deck

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.

Courses

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 best and 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. Our unbeatable prices are inclusive of materials and certification. Please take a look at the table below and be sure to let us know in advance about any onboard PADI diving courses that you are interested in. In most cases, it is possible at short notice. But to ensure the materials are in your preferred language and the instructor will be available at the perfect time and for the right dives of your cruise, it is a good idea to book, or at least enquire, before the trip.

Please note that the dives are not ‘extra to the cruise.’ They are part of the dives which make up the trip, but you will be taught by a qualified and experienced PADI instructor for that many of your Camic liveaboard cruise dives.

Courses
Courses	Prices
PADI: DSD (intro dive) for snorkel guests (2 Dives) Including: Materials	4,500 THB
PADI: Nitrox	6,100 THB
PADI: Deep Diver Speciality (2 Dives) Including: Materials	6,800 THB
PADI: UW Photographer Speciality (2 Dives) Including: Materials	6,800 THB
PADI: Wreck Diver Speciality (2 Dives) Including: Materials	6,800 THB
PADI: Advanced Open Water (5 Dives) Including: Materials	7,300 THB

Itinerary

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 8.00pm.

The Similan trips are 4D/4N 14-15 dives. Do not trust or believe a website that tells you 5D/4N. These websites are either out of date or misleading you to look better value.

Afternoon transfers from Phuket and Khao Lak, with an evening departure after everyone has checked in at the dive centre.
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 dives, which are early morning, mid-morning.
Guests normally return to Khao Lak around 3pm.

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 Camic ITINERARY
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck, 813 Wreck
4 Days / 5 Nights (15 dives)
Time	Activity	Location

Departure Day
14:00:00 - 18:00:00	Scheduled transfers from around Phuket
19:00:00	Free scheduled transfers from most Khao Lak hotels
20:30:00	Meeting & introduction at dive centre. Equipment fitting	Khao Lak
21:00:00	Transfer to Camic. Boat briefing, cabin allocation & dinner on board	Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak
Day 1

07:30:00	Dive 1	Similan Islands
09:00:00	Breakfast
11:00:00	Dive 2	Similan Islands
12:30:00	Lunch
13:30:00	Dive 3	Similan Islands
15:00:00	Beach visit	Similan Island 8
17:00:00	Snacks
19:00:00	Dive 4 (Night dive)	Similan Islands
20:30:00	Dinner on board
Day 2

07:30:00	Dive 5	Similan Islands
09:00:00	Breakfast
11:00:00	Dive 6	Koh Bon
12:30:00	Lunch
13:30:00	Dive 7	Koh Bon or Koh Tachai
15:00:00	Snacks
17:00:00	Dive 8 (sunset dive)	Koh Tachai or Surin Islands
19:00:00	Dinner on board
Day 3

07:30:00	Dive 9	Surin Islands or Richelieu Rock
09:00:00	Breakfast
11:00:00	Dive 10	Richelieu Rock
12:30:00	Lunch
13:30:00	Dive 11	Richelieu Rock
15:00:00	Snacks
17:00:00	Dive 12 (sunset dive)	Richelieu Rock or Koh Tachai
19:00:00	Dinner on board
Day 4

07:00:00	Dive 13	Boonsung Wreck
08:30:00	Breakfast
10:00:00	Dive 14	Boonsung Wreck
11:30:00	Photos and on-board bill payment
12:30:00	Lunch	Boonsung Wreck or 813 Wreck
13:30:00	Dive 15	Boonsung Wreck or 813 Wreck
14:45:00	Sail back to Tab Lamu Pier
18:00:00	Dinner on board
Day 5

07:00:00	Breakfast
08:00:00	Disembark Camic at Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak.
09:00:00	Scheduled transfers to Khao Lak and Phuket hotels

Transfers

MV Camic Transfer Details

Camic guests enjoy free scheduled transfers from Khao Lak hotels & resorts for Similan trips. For Koh Lipe trips, you need to fly into Hat Yai for the free airport transfer.

At the end of the trips, guests are transferred to local hotels or the nearest airport, but please don't forget the 24-hour no-fly period.

MV Camic Scheduled Transfers 4D / 4N Trips
18:00 - 18:30	Pick up from Phuket : 250 THB
18:00 - 18:30	Pick up from Khao Lak : Free
20:00 - 20:30	Transfers ( Khao Lak )
21:00 - 22:00	Departure ( Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak )
15:00 - 16:00	Return ( Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak )
15:00 - 16:00	Transfers ( Khao Lak )
16:00 - 18:00	Transfers ( Phuket )
17:00 - 18:00	Drop off to Khao Lak : Free

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 Camic Schedule & Prices

Diver Prices Overview 2021 / 2022
Destinations	Duration	Twin En Suite Cabin	Master Cabin
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck, 813 Wreck ( Show Itinerary) ( 15 dives)	4 Days 5 Nights	Twin En Suite Cabin 25,400 THB	Master Cabin 27,400 THB

Included In The Price

Transfers to & from the airport

Transfers to and from local hotels

Meals

Snacks

Tea / coffee

Drinking water

VAT

Standard tanks

Dive master services

Mask and Snorkel

Full-foot fins

Towels

Soap & Shampoo

Luggage storage

Not Included In The Price

Dive equipment

National park fees

Dive computer

Soft drinks

Alcoholic drinks

Dive insurance

Night diving torch

Larger tanks

Open-heel fins

Tips / Gratuities

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BOOKING / ENQUIRY

7 Reasons to Book with us:

Best-price guarantee, AND get FREE gifts.
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 .

MV Camic: Booking Procedure / Terms & Conditions:

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 25% of the cruise price as a deposit. This payment is most-commonly 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.

The 75% balance and extras such as park fees, transfers 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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Genuine MV Camic Reviews

Read real reviews from people who have dived with MV Camic

Karin Raab

Divers Nationality: British

Dive date: 09 February 2019

Boat rating: 10/10

Had the most wonderful 4 days aboard Camic - it was just fabulous. Denis was amazing , not only did he manage to get me through advanced , he laughed and encouraged us the whole time - the most delightful crew , always spot and helpful We had a gre at group of fellow divers . It was an unforgettable trip. Loved it !! ...read more

Tanya

Divers Nationality: British

Dive date: 09 February 2019

Boat rating: 10/10

Fantastic! My first time on a livaboard and an awesome experience! A really great way to do some intensive diving. The staff and crew were helpful and friendly, the instructors were calm,experienced and knowledgable. I felt completely comfortable in their hands, especially considering I hadnt done much diving over the years. The aquatic life was phenomenal and I will treasure the memories forever! If you are a keen diver this is a must! ...read more

Ann

Divers Nationality: British

Dive date: 26 January 2019

Boat rating: 9/10

Fab dive trip on the Camic with Denis and Tik. The Similan islands never disappoint even after 20+ years! Saw a baby whale shark and narrowly missed a much larger one which another group did see. Will be coming back soon...

Pim

Divers Nationality: Dutch

Dive date: 17 December 2018

Boat rating: 8/10

It was truly amazing!! Thanks Jamie, Dennis, Tik and the rest of the Camic team!!! After Jamie arranged a nice live aboard for me last year, I knew who to contact this year.. After some advise and tips from Jamie I picked my 5D5N live aboard. The MV Camic departed in the evening. The next morning it was time for our first dive with dive guides Dennis and Tik. The enthusiasm of them and knowledge about the dive sites made the trip both, exciting and interesting. The Thai boat crew was very helpful with getting in and out the water with every dive. In between the dives the cooks did a great job in serving a variety of nice food. About the diving itself: the Andaman Sea is beautiful anyhow, but this year I am happy to say I saw manta’s for the first time in my life. At Koh Bon two of them passed by several times. What an experience!! Impressive???????? Is there something to complain about as well? Beside a toilet that did not flush that well and a lack of freshly brewed coffee, no. And to be honest this was compensated well by all other positive experiences. Once again, Thanks Dennis, Tik, Camic crew and Jamie for this amazing trip! ...read more

Smile

Divers Nationality: Chinese

Dive date: 01 April 2018

Boat rating: 10/10

The perfect journey! We enjoy the comfortable treatment, we eat delicious food, we see three whale sharks a day! Diving coaches are very professional! Recommended!!!Nice.See you next time

Guillaume

Divers Nationality: Swiss

Dive date: 01 April 2018

Boat rating: 10/10

An awesome trip surrounded by professionals and fun instructors. We opted for the 3 days live aboard, next time we will stay longer! Our instructors were Michiel, Jumbo, and Ronaldo, all brilliants, and adapted to our beginner level!

Alan

Divers Nationality: Hong Kongese

Dive date: 28 March 2018

Boat rating: 10/10

Excellent !