28-meter vessel with 8-air con cabins (four twins and four doubles) with private bathrooms (hot water shower, sink, and toilet). The boat has a large saloon on the main deck and a comfortable relaxation area where you can lounge on sofas or be seated the traditional Thai way on cushions on the floor. There is of course a dining area and this is also used as a lounge where you can watch TV or DVD’s in between dives or in the evening.
The top deck boasts another relaxation area where you can also eat meals. The top deck is good for sunbathing and this is also where the bar is located.
The dive deck is large and spacious and contains two compressors for tank filling. Each dive station has space for storing possessions while diving and wets suits can be hung to dry in between dives.
On the dive deck, you will also find 2 x 14ft dinghies that can be used to pick you up and drop you off at five sites. They can also be used to transfer you to secluded beaches where you can enjoy your environment.
With a well trained, eco friendly crew and experienced and knowledgeable dive masters, your liveaboard on the Jazz will be a memorable experience.
The crew and dive masters show a large degree of flexibility in where you want to dive and when so if you have any special requests, please feel free to inform the crew.
The itinerary is as follows: The boat will leave Phuket and travel to the Simian Islands and Surin Islands ending in Ranong (200km north on the Burmese border) 4 days later.
Those who have booked a 4-day 4-night liveaboard with then return to Phuket. If you have booked an 8 day 8 night liveaboard you will spend an additional 4 days diving in Burma (Mergui Archipelago) returning to Phuket via Thap Lamu (Khao Lak).
When at the Merengui Archipelago you will dive in some unspoilt sites and islands. To access these the Jazz anchors in secluded isolated bays. The night sky is a spectacle. When you are not diving you take one of the dinghies to a secluded beach to enjoy your surroundings.
The Jazz offers exceptional value for short and long term diving experience and can be considered one of the best deals for liveaboards in Phuket.
Maximum number of divers is 14. The boat looks quite basic from the outside but is comfortable and has all safety equipment necessary to obtain a dive license. The boat began operating in November 2005. The boat is spacious, comfortable and well built.
Food on
board is delicious and a well balanced mix of western and Thai cuisine.