MV Explorer

 This 22 meter live aboard has 8-air con, twin cabins with 3 shared bathrooms and a capacity of 16 divers. This liveaboard offers comfortable cruises of good standard, which are considered amongst the best value liveaboards in Phuket.

 Advance booking is recommended to ensure you get one of the 6 cabins on the main deck that are considered better that the 2 cabins on the lower deck (cabins are almost identical but on the main deck cabins have a window).

She embarks on 4 day/night Simian Island liveaboards and is very popular being full most of the year.

Dive sites visited are the Simian Islands, Ko Bon, Ko Tachai and Richelieu Rock.

There is lots of room on board with a salon/lounge and a sun deck.

In between dives you can jump overboard and snorkeling the often-shallow waters or the crew are willing to drop you off on a nearby beach using the boats 4-meter dinghy

This Phuket liveaboard disembarks from Thap Lamu (Khao Lak) and a shuttle service from Phuket is included in the cost. Pick up from Phuket International Airport is also provided.

The upper deck boats the wheel room and lounge/terrace/salon. All the sumptuous meals are served here giving a dining experience with great views.

The main deck is the sleeping quarters and here you will find all 6 air con twin cabins (3 each side).

The thoughtfully planned dive deck is located close to the cabins and dive platform.  Here you can fill your tanks via a hose at your dive station. The crew will help you get set up, carry your things on board and help you in and out of the water, should you require. There are also 2 fresh water showers on the dive deck where you can wash immediately after diving.

This liveaboard is kitted out with all the latest safety and navigation equipment and has CCTV throughout.

The Thai crew takes very good care of you and the foreign dive master and instructors all qualified and experienced.

The Explorer liveaboard offers very good value for money.