At 26 metres in length and 5.5 metres wide, MV Andaman is well equipped to accommodate up to twenty guests in air-conditioned comfort and withstand any sea conditions during the diving season in Thailand. The boat is well-respected and extremely popular. The European team and German management ensure that everything runs smoothly and safely. This is complemented by Thai hospitality & friendliness, and of course great food on board.
Based in Khao Lak, and running Similan diving safaris for many years, MV Andaman’s team offers enjoyable cruises of 3 days, 4 days & 7 days to the best diving spots in Thailand. There are three cabin types, with something to suit almost every need and budget. Divers on a budget and families & friends normally stay in the 6-bunk cabins, and couples can stay in the double bed cabins, with or without private bathroom. All cabins have air conditioning and sea-view windows. There is also storage space for some luggage. There is a well-designed diving platform, which ensures every diver has space to sit, stand, and walk to the rear of the boat. There are also comfortable social areas, with lots of places to relax alone or in small groups on one of decks. Unlike most other diving liveaboards at this budget and size, MV Andaman has a steel hull, enabling it to sail more smoothly through waves.
MV Andaman has a good choice of itinerary, too. There are the most-common 4-night trips, which visit the 'regular' Similan Islands as well as Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock & the Surin Islands. In addition, there are 3-night trips which only go to the northern areas, missing out the 'regular' Similans. Quite a few of our Andaman guests choose to combine two trips and enjoy a whole week on board, getting a large discount for 7 days & nights and 22 dives. And now new for 2022-2023, there's the option of combining three trips to make an 11-day super cruise, with a discount on the price.
No other Similan diving boat has this selection of trips, or a better-run team of staff and crew. Add in the great value of the cruises, and extremely competitive equipment rental rates, which include the use of a diving computer. To ensure that everyone on MV Andaman enjoys the best diving possible in Thailand, each diver needs to be certified to dive to 30m. If you are Open Water (18m.) you can take part in a great-value PADI AOW course which includes 3 local dives on a day trip. For those who don’t have the time or budget to complete this Advanced (AOW) course, you can take part in the Adventure Deep dive at price of about $65, enabling you to enjoy the rest of the trip properly. This deep dive is done on the trip, and it is a PADI certification dive.
At the beginning of each trip, there is a full boat and safety briefing. The first dive of each trip is a ‘check dive’ to enable the cruise leader to judge the ability of each guest underwater, then put divers into groups accordingly. Before each dive, a dive briefing prepares guests for what they are likely to experience underwater. This is a good time to make requests for particular fish or other species.
The boat comes back to port in Khao Lak in the late afternoon on the final day, and everyone is brought back to the dive centre. Most Andaman guests can then get a free lift back to a Khao Lak hotel or guesthouse.
Click below to read more-detailed information about Andman's trips.
On one evening of each trip, twice on 7D/7N, and three times on 11D/11N trips there are three day dives, and a BBQ party is held on board instead of the night dive.
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.
CB radio, life jackets, life rings, fully stocked medical kits, 100% oxygen kit ( demand valve, DAN system ).
Tender:
Rubber dinghy with 15HP outboard motor.
Courses
Taking part in a PADI diving course not only increases a diver's enjoyment, certification level and experience, it also enables them to get more value out of every fun dive they do from that date on. This usually refers to increased time in the water, as well as their knowledge and understanding of the reef & its marine life. Those joining a Similan & Richelieu Rock diving safari aboard MV Andaman have several options regarding their PADI diving course.
Firstly, the management of MV Andaman insist that all diving guests are certified to dive to 30m. Therefore, those who aren't need to choose between taking part in an Adventure Deep Dive (1,800 THB) on board, or the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (AOW) course.
The AOW course can be done in two ways, both of which enable you to do the theory online before you come.
Option 1 is called the 'All Aboard' where you do all 5 course dives on the cruise. This is the best value.
Option 2 is called 'Take it Slow' where you do a 3-dive day trip before the cruise, and then just 2 course dives on the liveaboard. This option is still incredibly good value, and of course gives you three more dives!
Contact us for more information about courses on MV Andaman
Transfer details
Guests are requested to arrive at the dive centre in central Khao Lak during the afternoon of departure day (or before) to complete final paperwork, pay the trip balance, and fit any equipment. You are then free to roam around the seaside town and return before 6pm to be driven to the pier and board the boat.
At the end of the cruise, everyone is brought back to the dive centre, then offered free-of-charge transfers to local hotels and resorts in the Khao Lak area.
Guests who are unable to meet the scheduled pick ups or would like private transportation are welcome to contact us to arrange a private taxi at the most competitive rates.
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We can reserve your space(s) commitment-free for up to one week
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Deposits to book are usually paid using any card, PayPal or bank transfer
MV Andaman Reviews
Read real reviews from people who have dived with
MV Andaman
Izzi
Nationality: New Zealander
Dived: 21 November 2022
Boat rating: 10/10
Could not recommend this trip more. Beautiful dive sites, super friendly staff on the boat, I felt very safe diving with them and it gave me a lot of confidence after not diving for 4 years. Booking with No Troubles Just Bubbles was seamless too. Jamie was so quick to respond and helped me set up a pool refresher before my trip. Can't wait to come back!
Alex Lindsay
Nationality: American
Dived: 04 May 2022
Boat rating: 10/10
Had a wonderful trip with the Andaman Crew. Fiona, Carlos, and John were extremely knowledgeable and friendly dive masters. We took the Adventure Deep Dive and are now certified to 30m. Richelieu Rock and the other dive sites are simply astonishing. Also, the crew was helpful in prepping us for dives and made amazing food! Overall, would recommend for anyone interested in getting some sweet dives in the Andaman Sea!
MIKE F
Nationality: American
Dived: 04 May 2022
Boat rating: 10/10
The trip exceeded all expectations!!!!!
Joel Rajesh
Nationality: Singaporean
Dived: 30 April 2022
Boat rating: 10/10
Its was a great trip. The ppl on board were awesome. I had a great time.
Bast
Nationality: French
Dived: 14 April 2022
Boat rating: 10/10
Brilliant crew, wonderful dive sites, and super organization for an overall amazing experience
Jessica and Johan
Nationality: Swedish
Dived: 30 November 2021
Boat rating: 9/10
We took a 3D/3N trip in a dubbel cabin. The cabin had lots of space and was clean. The boat very nice and well planned, whit good areas for relaxing and eating. Good food. Nice crew and good guides. High safety. Really good dives, although the weather didn't allow us to take the trip as planned because of the ruff sea. But we are very happy and hope to be on board soon again.
Julia
Nationality: Taiwanese
Dived: 23 October 2021
Boat rating: 10/10
Great time on MV Andaman - excellent organization
Already plan to next trip :)
Stephanie
Nationality: American
Dived: 23 February 2021
Boat rating: 10/10
We took the 3D/3N trip to Koh Tachai, Koh Surin, and Richelieu Rock. Be prepared to have a lot of fun, eat WAY too much outstanding food, and enjoy the dives! We had a great trip.
Travis B
Nationality: Canadian
Dived: 19 February 2021
Boat rating: 10/10
Excellent trip on the MV anadaman and Jamie from no troubles just bubbles was a pleasure to deal with. Always had answers to any questions I had. The boat is a great boat designed for comfortable lounging on the top deck and the boat crew was great as well.
Lu
Nationality: Japanese
Dived: 27 December 2020
Boat rating: 10/10
It’s worth to join this boat. Dive masters and boat crew are so nice. Also they serve good food for every meal time. The equipment and wetsuit are very well maintained. I recommend this boat to budget divers.
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No other Similan diving boat has this selection of trips, or a better-run team of staff and crew. Add in the great value of the cruises, and extremely competitive equipment rental rates, which include the use of a diving computer. To ensure that everyone on MV Andaman enjoys the best diving possible in Thailand, each diver needs to be certified to dive to 30m. If you are Open Water (18m.) you can take part in a great-value PADI AOW course which includes 3 local dives on a day trip. For those who don’t have the time or budget to complete this Advanced (AOW) course, you can take part in the Adventure Deep dive at price of about $65, enabling you to enjoy the rest of the trip properly. This deep dive is done on the trip, and it is a PADI certification dive.
