MV Daranee Overview
Diving at the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock aboard MV Daranee is always a great experience and the cruises compete very closely with the best-value and most-affordable diving safaris in Thailand’s Andaman Sea. There are seven twin cabins and a four-berth cabin, enabling her to take just 20 guests. Non-divers are very welcome to join, and benefit from a discount on the cruise price.
The boat is 24 metres in length and 5 metres wide, making her comparable to most other Similan Island and Richelieu Rock diving liveaboards, but her limited guests and crew of six (plus captain) ensure that every guest enjoys a great service and can relax onboard between dives and in the star-filled evenings. Daranee is not a new boat, but its owners and management are one of the most experienced of anyone offering Similan liveaboard diving trips.
Trips sail from Tab Lamu Pier in Khao Lak, and sail out to the Similan Islands overnight. The first dive of each trip is a ‘check dive’ to enable divers to get used to one another and the wonderful clear deep waters, but mainly to allow the tour leader to assess the ability and air consumption of the guests, thus ensuring they are placed in the most appropriate group to maximize their diving enjoyment. Four dives per day (inc. night dive), plus two on the final day make the trips exhausting and exhilarating fun at very competitive prices.
MV Daranee Facilities, Layout & Specifications
MV Daranee Specifications | |
Length: | 24 metres. |
Beam: | 5 metres. |
Max. no. of Guests: | 20. |
Cabins: | 8 twin bed, 2 double. |
Bathrooms: | 3 showers / 3 toilets. |
Fresh Water: | 9,000 Liters. |
Generators: | 220v.-24v. 2 Sets. |
Compressors: | Bauer Mariner. 2 Sets. |
Engines: | 2 Hino Ek100 380 HP. |
First Aid: | Oxygen First Aid system. |
Navigation: | GPS Navigation System, Sounder andRadar. |
Safety: | Ship-to-Ship Radio, 4.2m Tender with 25hp Yamaha Engine. |
MV Daranee Courses
Scuba diving courses are easily taught on liveaboard trips. In fact , it's the best place to do one. By far the most popular diving course on a liveaboard boat is the Advanced Open Water course. This is 5 interesting and exciting dives with a fully-qualified instructor. While the pricing of the diving coures on this particular boat is still under construction, please contact us for quotes and advice for taking part in a PADI or SSI diving course on this liveaboard cruise.
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MV Daranee Itinerary
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 Daranee Transfer Details
Free scheduled transfers are available from around seleceted areas, mainly in Phuket. Please contact us for more information.
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’.)
MV Daranee Schedule & Prices
Destinations | Duration | Standard Twin Cabin | Deluxe Twin Cabin | Deluxe Double Cabin |
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Surin Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock ( 14 dives) | 4D / 4N | Standard Twin Cabin 26,900 THB | Deluxe Twin Cabin 29,900 THB | Deluxe Double Cabin 32,900 THB |
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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 .
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