MV Explorer Overview

MV Explorer is a great boat that has recently had a full refit, including new cabins. At 26 metres long, it's the ideal length to easily accomodate up to 16 lucky guests without wasting fuel and is easy to manoeuvre. There's a wide choice of itineraries from 3 nights to nearly 2 weeks on board. And it's now owned and operated by the longest-running Similan liveaboard operator, with 30 years experience.
After its total refurbishment, there are now just 8 guest cabins, most of which have a private en suite bathroom. On the main deck the boat has six guest cabins, most of which have a large double bed and a single bunk, but only accommodate two people. Therefore, couples can sleep together, but friends or strangers can also share the cabins. Each has a sea-view window and a private en suite bathroom. Behind these guest cabins you will find three communal bathrooms and the large dive deck. The upper deck of MV Explorer has two double bed cabins which have a window, but these cabins do not have private bathrooms, hence the lower price. At the rear of the upper deck is a large shaded outdoor area where detailed dive briefings are held and the delicious food is served. Here you can socialise with other guests, sit and read a book, or enjoy some drinks after the final dive of the day. And finally, there's a large sundeck to top up your tan or enjoy the stars, sunrise or sunset with a sea breeze.
Throughout each cruise guests are served three or more delicious meals each day, with fruits, cookies, snacks and almost all non-alcoholic drinks available for free 24 hours a day. The chef's team are experienced in creating magic from a small kitchen far out at sea, and those who are vegetarian or have special dietary needs will not go hungry either.
The dive crew are multilingual, and experienced PADI professionals. Each group of divers is limited to four guests with similar experience, and breathing the same gas. Nitrox is available for certified divers, and those who are not Nitrox certified can choose to take the course on board if they want to.
MV Explorer Courses
It's possible to complete a selection on PADI courses on MV Explorer. The most-common are the Advanced Open Water Diver and the Nitrox course. These enable you to dive deeper, and for longer.
If you are not yet a certified diver, you can learn to dive on MV Explorer by completeing the PADI Open Water Diver course. This requires you to arrive in Khao Lak at least 48 hours before your liveaboard trip starts.
And if you're already Open Water but don't want to complete the whole Advanced course, you can do the Adventure Deep Dive, which certifies you to 30 metres.
Courses | |
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Courses | Prices |
PADI Adventure Deep Dive |
1,800 THB
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PADI Nitrox |
3,500 THB
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PADI Advanced Open Water |
5,500 THB
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MV Explorer Itinerary
MV Explorer has a range of itineraries, which are based around alternating 4D / 3N and 6D / 5N trips. This means you can combine two trips to make 9D / 8N or three trips to make 14D / 13N.
Please choose carefully from the list below, or double check by clicking 'Show Itinerary' on the schedule page on the date that matches your chosen trip.
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.
Surin Islands, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock Itinerary 4D / 3N (9 Dives)
Time | Activity | Location |
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Departure Day | ||
10.00 - 16.00 | Check in at the dive centre. Fit & check diving equipment. | Khao Lak |
18:00 | Return to dive centre. Transfer to Kuraburi Pier (1.5 hours) | Khao Lak |
20:00 | Boat briefing, set up gear, cabin allocation, departure | Kuraburi Pier, Phang Nga |
Day 1 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee. General dive safety briefing. | Koh Tachai |
07:15 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | Koh Tachai Reef |
11:00 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch | Koh Tachai Pinnacle |
14:00 | Afternoon dive, followed by snacks | Koh Tachai |
18:30 | Dinner on board | Koh Tachai - Surin Islands |
Day 2 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee | Surin Islands |
07:15 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | Surin Islands |
11:00 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch | Surin Islands |
15:00 | Afternoon dive, followed by snacks, and potential beach visit | Surin Islands |
19:00 | Night dive, followed by dinner on board | Surin Islands |
Day 3 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee | Surin Islands |
07:15 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | Richelieu Rock |
11:00 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch | Richelieu Rock |
15:00 | Disembark | Kuraburi Pier, Phang Nga |
15:30 | Transfer back to the dive centre (1.5 hours) | Kuraburi Pier |
Surin Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon, Similan Islands Itinerary 6D / 5N (16 Dives)
Time | Activity | Location |
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Departure Day | ||
10.00 - 16.00 | Check in at dive centre. Fit and check diving equipment. | Khao Lak |
18:00 | Return back to dive centre 18:30 transfer to the pier (1.5 hours) | Khao Lak |
20:00 | Boat briefing, set up gear, cabin allocation & departure | Kuraburi Pier, Phang Nga |
Day 1 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee. Dive safety briefing. | Surin Islands |
07:15 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | Surin Islands |
11:00 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch | Surin Islands |
13:30 | Beach visit if possible | Surin Islands |
18:30 | Night dive, followed by dinner on board | Surin Islands |
Day 2 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee | Surin Islands |
07:15 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | Richelieu Rock |
11:00 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch | Richelieu Rock |
15:00 | Afternoon dive, followed by snacks | Richelieu Rock |
18:30 | Night dive, followed by dinner on board | Koh Tachai |
Day 3 | ||
6:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee | Koh Tachai |
07:15 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | Koh Tachai Pinnacle |
10:30 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch | Koh Tachai |
13:45 | Afternoon dive, followed by snacks | Koh Bon |
17:15 | Sunset dive, followed by dinner on board | Koh Bon |
Day 4 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee | Koh Bon |
07:15 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | Koh Bon |
11:00 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch | Similan Islands |
14:00 | Afternoon dive, followed by snacks, and beach visit | Similan Islands |
16:00 | Beach visit if possible | Similan Islands |
18:30 | Dinner on board | Similan Islands |
Day 5 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee | Similan Islands |
07:15 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | Similan Islands |
10:45 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch | Similan Islands |
16:00 | Disembark, and transfer to the dive centre | Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak |
16:30 | Transfer back to local hotels | Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak |
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin Islands, Richelieu Rock Itinerary 6D / 5N (16 Dives)
Time | Activity | Location |
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Departure Day | ||
10.00 - 16.00 | Check in at dive centre. Fit & cheack equipment, go for dinner | Khao Lak |
18:00 | Return back to dive centre. Transfer to Tab Lamu Pier | Khao Lak |
19:00 | Boat briefing, cabin allocation, gear set up, & departure | Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak |
Day 1 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee. General diving safety briefing. | Similan Islands |
07:30 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | Similan Islands |
11:30 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch | Similan Islands |
15:00 | Afternoon dive, followed by snacks, and beach visit | Similan Islands |
16:30 | Beach visit | Similan Islands |
Day 2 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee | Similan Islands |
07:15 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | Similan Islands |
10:30 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch | Similan Islands |
13:45 | Afternoon dive, followed by snacks, and potential beach visit | Similan Islands |
19:00 | Night dive, followed by dinner on board | Koh Bon |
Day 3 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee | Koh Bon |
07:15 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | Koh Bon |
10:30 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch | Koh Bon / Koh Tachai |
13:45 | Afternoon dive, followed by snacks | Koh Tachai |
17:15 | Sunset dive, followed by dinner on board | Koh Tachai / Surin Islands |
Day 4 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee | Surin Islands |
07:30 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | Surin Islands |
11:00 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch | Surin Islands |
15:00 | Afternoon dive, followed by snacks, and beach visit | Surin Islands |
16:30 | Beach visit if possible | Surin Islands |
Day 5 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee | Richelieu Rock |
07:15 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | Richelieu Rock |
11:00 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch | Richelieu Rock |
15:30 | Disembark, and transfer to Khao Lak (1.5 hours) | Kuraburi Pier, Phang Nga |
17:00 | Transfer from dive centre to local hotels | Khao Lak |
Surin Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon, Similan Islands Itinerary 9D / 8N (25 Dives)
Time | Activity | Location |
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Departure Day | ||
10.00 - 16.00 | Check in at dive centre. Fit and check diving gear. Go for dinner. | Khao Lak |
18:00 | Return to dive centre. Transfer to Kuraburi Pier (1.5 hours) | Khao Lak |
20:00 | Boat briefing, gear set up, cabin allocation & departure | Kuraburi Pier, Phang Nga |
Day 1 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee. General diving safety briefing. | Koh Tachai |
07:30 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | Koh Tachai Reef |
11:00 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch | Koh Tachai Pinnacle |
14:00 | Afternoon dive, followed by snacks | Koh Tachai |
18:30 | Dinner on board | Surin Islands |
Day 2 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee | Surin Islands |
07:15 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | Surin Islands |
11:00 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch | Surin Islands |
14:00 | Afternoon dive, followed by snacks, and potential beach visit | Surin Islands |
15:30 | Beach visit if possible | Surin Islands |
18:30 | Night dive, followed by dinner on board | Surin Islands |
Day 3 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee | Richelieu Rock |
07:15 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | Richelieu Rock |
11:00 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch. Sail to Kuraburi Pier | Richelieu Rock |
18:30 | Dinner on board, while some guests leave and some new guests join. | Kuraburi Pier, Phang Nga |
22 | Departure for the second leg of your trip | Kuraburi Pier, Phang Nga |
Day 4 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee | Surin Islands |
07:15 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | Surin Islands |
11:00 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch, and potential beach visit | Surin Islands |
13:30 | Beach visit if possible | Surin Islands |
18:30 | Night dive, followed by dinner on board | Surin Islands |
Day 5 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee | Richelieu Rock |
07:15 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | Richelieu Rock |
11:00 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch | Richelieu Rock |
15:00 | Afternoon dive, followed by snacks | Richelieu Rock |
18:30 | Night dive, followed by dinner on board | Koh Tachai Reef |
Day 6 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee | Koh Tachai |
07:15 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | Koh Tachai Pinnacle |
11:00 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch | Koh Tachai |
13:45 | Afternoon dive, followed by snacks | Koh Bon |
17:15 | Sunset dive, followed by dinner on board | Koh Bon |
Day 7 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee | Koh Bon |
07:15 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | Koh Bon |
11:00 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch | Koh Bon / Similan Islands |
14:00 | Afternoon dive, followed by snacks and potential beach visit | Similan Islands |
16:00 | Beach visit if possible | Similan Islands |
18:30 | Dinner on board | Similan Islands |
Day 8 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee | Similan Islands |
07:15 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | Similan Islands |
10:45 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch | Similan Islands |
16:00 | Disembark, and transfer to the dive centre | Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak |
16:30 | Transfer back to local hotels |
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin Islands, Richelieu Rock Itinerary 9D / 8N (25 Dives)
Time | Activity | Location |
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Departure Day | ||
10.00-16.00 | Check in at dive centre | Khao Lak |
18:00:00 | Return to dive centre | Khao Lak |
20:00:00 | Departure | 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 | |
14:00:00 | Beach visit if possible | Similan Islands |
18:00:00 | Dive 3 (night dive) | Similan Islands |
Day 2 | ||
07:30:00 | Dive 4 | Similan Islands |
09:00:00 | Breakfast | Similan Islands |
11:00:00 | Dive 5 | Similan Islands |
12:30:00 | Lunch | Similan Islands |
13:30:00 | Dive 6 | Similan Islands |
17:00:00 | Dinner on board | |
19:00:00 | Dive 7 (night dive) | Koh Bon |
Day 3 | ||
07:30:00 | Dive 8 | Koh Bon |
09:00:00 | Breakfast | |
11:00:00 | Dive 9 | Koh Bon |
12:30:00 | Lunch | |
13:30:00 | Dive 10 | Koh Tachai |
15:00:00 | Snacks | |
17:00:00 | Dive 11 (sunset dive) | Koh Tachai |
19:00:00 | Dinner on board | |
Day 4 | ||
07:30:00 | Dive 12 | Surin Islands |
09:00:00 | Breakfast | |
11:00:00 | Dive 13 | Surin Islands |
12:30:00 | Lunch | |
13:30:00 | Dive 14 | Surin Islands |
15:00:00 | Beach visit if possible | Surin Islands |
18:00:00 | BBQ party on board | Surin Islands |
Day 5 | ||
07:30:00 | Dive 15 | Richelieu Rock |
09:00:00 | Breakfast | |
11:00:00 | Dive 16 | Richelieu Rock |
13:00:00 | Lunch | |
17:00:00 | Dinner on board | Kuraburi Pier, Phang Nga |
20:00:00 | Departure | Kuraburi Pier, Phang Nga |
Day 6 | ||
07:30:00 | Dive 17 | Koh Tachai |
09:00:00 | Breakfast | |
11:00:00 | Dive 18 | Koh Tachai |
12:30:00 | Lunch | |
14:00:00 | Dive 19 | Koh Tachai |
18:00:00 | BBQ party on board | Koh Tachai |
Day 7 | ||
07:30:00 | Dive 20 | Surin Islands |
09:00:00 | Breakfast | Surin Islands |
11:00:00 | Dive 21 | Surin Islands |
12:30:00 | Lunch | Surin Islands |
13:30:00 | Dive 22 | Surin Islands |
15:00:00 | Beach visit if possible | Surin Islands |
17:00:00 | Dive 23 (sunset dive) | Surin Islands |
19:00:00 | Dinner on board | Surin Islands |
Day 8 | ||
07:30:00 | Dive 24 | Richelieu Rock |
09:00:00 | Breakfast | Richelieu Rock |
11:00:00 | Dive 25 | Richelieu Rock |
13:00:00 | Lunch | |
14:00 - 16:00 | Disembark | Kuraburi Pier, Phang Nga |
14:30 - 16:30 | Transfer back to the dive centre |
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin Islands, Richelieu Rock Itinerary 14D / 13N (41 Dives)
Time | Activity | Location |
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Departure Day | ||
10.00 - 16.00 | Check in at dive centre. Fit and check dive gear. Go for dinner. | Khao Lak |
18:00 | Return back to dive centre, to transfer to Tab Lamu Pier | Khao Lak |
20:00 | Boat briefing, cabin allocation, set up gear, and depart for Similans | Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak |
Day 1 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee. General diving safety briefing | Similan Islands |
07:30 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | Similan Islands |
11:00 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch | Similan Islands |
15:00 | Afternoon dive, followed by snacks | Similan Islands |
16:30 | Beach visit, if time and conditions allow | Similan Islands |
Day 2 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee | Similan Islands |
07:15 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | Similan Islands |
10:30 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch | Similan Islands |
13:45 | Afternoon dive, followed by snacks, and potential beach visit | Similan Islands |
18:30 | Night dive, followed by dinner on board | Koh Bon |
Day 3 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee | Koh Bon |
07:15 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | |
10:30 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch | Koh Bon / Koh Tachai |
13:45 | Afternoon dive, followed by snacks | Koh Tachai |
17:15 | Sunset dive, followed by dinner on board | Koh Tachai / Surin Islands |
Day 4 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee | Surin Islands |
07:30 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | Surin Islands |
11:00 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch | Surin Islands |
15:00 | Afternoon dive, followed by snacks, and potential beach visit | Surin Islands |
16:30 | Beach visit if time and conditions allow | Surin Islands |
18:30 | Dinner on board | Surin Islands |
Day 5 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee | Richelieu Rock |
07:15 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | Richelieu Rock |
11:00 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch, and sail to Kuraburi Pier | Richelieu Rock |
18:30 | Dinner on board, while some guests leave and some new guests join | Kuraburi Pier, Phang Nga |
22:00 | Departure for the second leg of your trip | Kuraburi Pier, Phang Nga |
Day 6 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee. General diving safety briefing for new guests. | Koh Tachai |
07:15 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | Koh Tachai Reef |
11:00 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch | Koh Tachai Pinnacle |
14:00 | Afternoon dive, followed by snacks | Koh Tachai |
18:30 | Dinner on board | Koh Tachai |
Day 7 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee | Surin Islands |
07:15 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | Surin Islands |
11:00 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch | Surin Islands |
15:00 | Afternoon dive, followed by snacks and potential beach visit | Surin Islands |
19:00 | Night dive, followed by dinner on board | Surin Islands |
Day 8 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee | Surin Islands |
07:15 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | Richelieu Rock |
11:00 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch, and sail to Kuraburi Pier | Richelieu Rock |
18:30 | Dinner on board, while some guests leave and some new guests join. | Kuraburi Pier |
22:00 | Departure for the third leg of your trip | Kuraburi Pier |
Day 9 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee. General diving safety briefing for new guests. | Surin Islands |
07:30 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | Surin Islands |
11:00 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch | Surin Islands |
13:30 | Beach visit, if time and conditions allow | Surin Islands |
18:30 | Night dive, followed by dinner on board | Surin Islands |
Day 10 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee | Richelieu Rock |
07:15 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | Richelieu Rock |
11:00 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch | Richelieu Rock |
14:00 | Afternoon dive, followed by snacks | Richelieu Rock |
17:15 | Sunset dive, followed by dinner on board | Koh Tachai |
Day 11 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee | Koh Tachai |
07:15 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | |
11:00 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch | Koh Tachai |
13:45 | Afternoon dive, followed by snacks | Koh Bon |
17:15 | Sunset dive, followed by dinner on board | Koh Bon |
Day 12 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee | Koh Bon |
07:15 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | Koh Bon |
11:00 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch | Similan Islands |
14:00 | Afternoon dive, followed by snacks and beach visit | Similan Islands |
16:00 | Beach visit if time and conditions allow | Similan Islands |
18:30 | Dinner on board | Similan Islands |
Day 13 | ||
06:00 | Self-service light breakfast, tea/coffee | Similan Islands |
07:15 | Early-morning dive, followed by proper breakfast | Similan Islands |
11:00 | Mid-morning dive, followed by lunch | Similan Islands |
16:00 | Disembark, and transfer to the dive centre | Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak |
16:30 | Transfer back to local hotels | Khao Lak |
MV Explorer Transfer Details
Guests are asked to make their own way to Khao Lak on the day of the trip, arriving no later than 4pm. Private taxis are available on request.
At the end of the trip, the team can take you to Khao Lak hotels for free, or to Phuket or Khao Sok for a competitive fee.
MV Explorer Schedule & Prices
Destinations | Duration | Upper Deck Double | En suite Twin | En Suite Double |
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Surin Islands, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock ( 9 dives) | 4D / 3N | Upper Deck Double20,340 THB | En suite Twin21,240 THB | En Suite Double21,240 THB |
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin Islands, Richelieu Rock ( 16 dives) | 6D / 5N | Upper Deck Double26,640 THB | En suite Twin27,540 THB | En Suite Double27,540 THB |
Surin Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon, Similan Islands ( 16 dives) | 6D / 5N | Upper Deck Double26,640 THB | En suite Twin27,540 THB | En Suite Double27,540 THB |
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin Islands, Richelieu Rock ( 25 dives) | 9D / 8N | Upper Deck Double36,540 THB | En suite Twin38,340 THB | En Suite Double38,340 THB |
Surin Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon, Similan Islands ( 25 dives) | 9D / 8N | Upper Deck Double36,540 THB | En suite Twin38,340 THB | En Suite Double38,340 THB |
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin Islands, Richelieu Rock ( 41 dives) | 14D / 13N | Upper Deck Double59,940 THB | En suite Twin63,540 THB | En Suite Double63,540 THB |
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The booking process for MV Explorer 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 20% of the cruise price as a deposit. This payment can be made in a number of ways, including domestic bank transfers in a selection of currencies, including 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. Or you can pay by card via PayPal, without any hidden fees.
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Cancellation policy:
Guests who cancel their liveaboard trip normally forfeit the deposit paid, which Similan Diving Tours must forward to the dive centre. But since Covid-19, there is more flexibility for guests who can't come due to certain factors.
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