Thailand Liveaboards - Liveaboard Diving in Thailand

Phuket and Khao Lak are the main bases for a huge variety of liveaboards. The most popular destinations for Thailand dive trips are the Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Hin Daeng and the Mergui Archipelago (Burma). Use this page to make a quick comparison between the various liveaboards that we offer. We carefully select only the best scuba diving boats in their price range, always keeping a close eye on the standard of service provided by all Thailand liveaboards. If you're looking for a liveaboard, start by searching here - use the liveaboard search panel on the left of the page, or choose your preferred budget...

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If you can't find the right boat for you on this page, please contact Sunrise Divers and tell us what you're looking for. As Thailand's top independent liveaboard specialists, we have all the answers at our fingertips and hereby promise to find the best available liveaboard to match your needs. This will save you a lot of time surfing the web. No time to search? Just send us a quick enquiry.

If you're looking for liveaboard diving in the Mergui Archipelago (Burma), please check our Burma liveaboards section.

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Philkade

Luxury boat with trips in Similan/Surin and Burma.
Converted private yacht - very well appointed. Nitrox on board.
High quality boat for a maximum of just 13 guests.
New for 2009 - Andaman Islands Cruises.

Philkade schedule & prices 2008 / 2009 / 2010

Philkade - Full Boat Information

Philkade Komodo schedule & prices 2009

Nautica

Takes only 12 divers, twin or double bed en suite cabins.
Tours from 4 - 8 days in Thailand and Burma.
Nitrox on board. Quality service. Quality boat.

Nautica schedule & prices 2008 / 2009

Nautica - Full Boat Information

The Junk

A totally unique liveaboard experience.
Maximum 18 guests in double or shared en suite cabins.
5 day / 6 night cruises to the Similan and Surin Islands.

* Book 3 months in advance for a 15% discount *

The Junk schedule & prices 2008 / 2009

The Junk - Full Boat Information

Mermaid I

A luxury liveaboard with top service, great cabins.
Only 15 guests on a huge, comfortable boat. Nitrox on board.
Offers 9 day tours to the Similan Islands and Burma.

Mermaid 1 schedule & prices 2008 / 2009 / 2010

Mermaid 1 - Full Boat Information

Mermaid 1 Komodo schedule & prices 2008 / 2009

Black Manta

New top quality boat started in November 2006.
Trips to Similan Islands. Very good value. Nitrox on board.
Max 20 guests, double or twin cabins with bathrooms.

Black Manta schedule & prices 2008 / 2009

Black Manta - Full Boat Information

MV Jazz

Modern boat launched in November 2005.
Trips to Similan and Burma. 4 or 8 days. Good value.
Max 16 guests, double or twin cabins, en suite bathrooms.

MV Jazz schedule & prices 2008 / 2009

MV Jazz - Full Boat Information

Colona VI

Spacious boat for only 14 divers.
Well known in Phuket and very well run.
All cabins with en suite bathrooms. Nitrox on board.
Andaman Safari tours to Similan, Richelieu Rock & Hin Daeng.

Colona 6 schedule & prices 2008 / 2009

Colona VI - Full Boat Information

Giamani

NEW! Started cruises in November 2007.
Top quality boat at a good price. Nitrox on board.
Cruises from 4 - 9 days in Thailand and Burma.

Giamani schedule & prices 2008 / 2009

Giamani - Full Boat Information

Queen Scuba

Max 21 divers. Double bed or bunk cabins with private bathrooms.
4 day trips to Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock.
Nitrox on board. Big, comfortable boat. Good value.

Queen Scuba schedule & prices 2008 / 2009

Queen Scuba - Full Boat Information

Sai Mai

Tours from 4 - 8 days in Similan Islands and Burma.
Maximum only 8 guests, double or twin cabin en suite.
New for 2008 - Tours to Tarutao & Langkawi.
Nitrox on board.

Sai Mai schedule & prices 2008 / 2009

Sai Mai - Full Boat Information

Pawara

Spacious new boat for 20 divers. Started in 2006.
All cabins with en suite bathrooms.
Andaman Safari tours to Similan, Richelieu and Hin Daeng.

Pawara schedule & prices 2008 / 2009

Pawara - Full Boat Information

Mermaid II

Very big, very comfortable mid-high price liveaboard.
Maximum 18 divers in twin/double cabins, private bathrooms.
Cruises to Similan, Richelieu and Hin Daeng. Nitrox on board.

Mermaid II schedule & prices 2008 / 2009 / 2010

Mermaid II Komodo schedule & prices 2008 / 2009

Mermaid II - Full Boat Information

White Manta

Totally refurbished in 2007. Excellent value for money.
Twin and double cabins with aircon. Only 14 customers.
Cruises to Similan / Richelieu Rock. Nitrox on board.

White Manta schedule & prices 2008 / 2009

White Manta - Full Boat Information

Le Mahe

Newly rebuilt comfortable boat. Nice double bed cabins.
Cabins all with en suite bathrooms and minibar, TV and DVD.
Only 14 guests. Cruises to Similan & Richelieu Rock.

Le Mahe schedule & prices 2008 / 2009

Le Mahe - Full Boat Information

West Coast Explorer

Professionally run, spacious boat and good service.
Max 16 divers - twin cabins with shared bathrooms.
Tours to Similan and Richelieu Rock.

West Coast Explorer schedule & prices 2008 / 2009

West Coast Explorer - Full Boat Information

Dolphin Queen

Best "backpacker budget" option for Similan and Richelieu.
Double bed or quad share cabins with shared bathrooms.
24 guest maximum. Simple and fun!

Dolphin Queen schedule & prices 2008 / 2009

Dolphin Queen - Full Boat Information

South Siam Divers 3 & 4

Big boats with twin or double bed cabins, shared bathrooms.
Short, low budget trips to the Similans. Daily departures.
South Siam 3 also used for day trips - can be crowded.
South Siam 4 is a better option - Similan & Richelieu Rock.

South Siam 3 - Full Boat Information

South Siam 4 - Full Boat Information

This information should give you a good idea of which Thailand liveaboards suit your preferences and budget. If the schedule doesn't exactly suit you, or if you are looking for something a bit different, please contact us and we can maybe provide you with information on some other boats. We are always checking for new liveaboards on offer in this area and are open to suggestions - if you know of a boat that you think should be included on our web site, please let us know!

Most liveaboard boats are also available for Full Boat Charters. If you have a group of divers, or a dive club why not book the whole boat? This gives you more freedom to choose dive sites and times, and more flexibility to plan your own itinerary. Charter rates normally include free places for group leaders.

If you are planning a dive trip to Thailand in the near future we suggest you bookmark this page for easy future reference.