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At 27 metres in length, MV Camic is a typical-size liveaboard boat which sails around the Similan Islands & Richelieu Rock. The boat has earned a reputation as something a bit special. MV Camic is a well-known boat for its flexible schedule and delicious food. The mouth-watering meals are something to look forward to throughout the diving day. This includes Thai and western cuisine, served buffet style.
The boat has two types of cabins, which are master en suite with double beds upstairs, and twin-bunk cabins on the lower deck. All cabins are air conditioned and clean. There is a covered communal area where the delicious meals are enjoyed. On the top and at the front of the boat are areas for guests to enjoy the sea breeze, sunbathe, gaze at star-filled skies or watch out for jumping dolphins.
Trips are flexible depending on each customer's needs, and the itinerary rotates on a weekly basis, making sure that different dive sites are visited all teh time. Sundays - Wednesdays Camic is at The Similan islands, then it sails north to Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock & Koh Bon for 3 days.
Camic guests can choose which date they join and for how long they stay aboard. This is acheived by the main boat staying out at sea all season, and guests are transferred out by speedboat from Khao Lak in the morning of their first day. Then after one, two or three nights on board, they are returned to Khao Lak by speedboat. The main boat does not stay moored in one place or at one island. It cruises around on a weekly schedule, visiting all the best dive sites in the area.
The boat visits The Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock. There is time to relax and really get into the fun diving, or even take part in PADI dive course to increase your certification and experience. PADI courses on Camic are unbeatable value. In fact, excellent value is pretty much what MV Camic trips are all about. Air-conditioned comfort and safe diving are all that many people need, without breaking the bank on expensive luxuries. To see more about MV Camic, such as pictures, prices, schedules and more, just click on the tabs above this text.
MV Camic Prices & Schedule
Schedule & Prices 2017 / 2018 | |||
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| October 2017 | |||
| Departure | Return | Trip Information | Diver Prices |
| 16 Oct 2017 | 17 Oct 2017 | Duration: 2 Days / 1 Nights Number of dives: 6 Departs: Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak , Mon at 8:00 AM Returns to: Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak, Tue at 5:00 PM | |
| 16 Oct 2017 | 18 Oct 2017 | Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights Number of dives: 10 Departs: Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak , Mon at 8:00 AM Returns to: Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak, Wed at 5:00 PM | |
| 16 Oct 2017 | 19 Oct 2017 | Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights Number of dives: 14 Departs: Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak , Mon at 8:00 AM Returns to: Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak, Thu at 5:00 PM | |
| 17 Oct 2017 | 18 Oct 2017 | Duration: 2 Days / 1 Nights Number of dives: 6 Departs: Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak , Tue at 8:00 AM Returns to: Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak, Wed at 5:00 PM | |
| 17 Oct 2017 | 19 Oct 2017 | Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights Number of dives: 10 Departs: Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak , Tue at 8:00 AM Returns to: Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak, Thu at 5:00 PM | |
| 17 Oct 2017 | 20 Oct 2017 | Fuel & park fee surcharge for Richelieu Rock Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights Number of dives: 14 Departs: Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak , Tue at 8:00 AM Returns to: Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak, Fri at 5:00 PM | |
| 18 Oct 2017 | 19 Oct 2017 | Duration: 2 Days / 1 Nights Number of dives: 6 Departs: Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak , Wed at 8:00 AM Returns to: Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak, Thu at 5:00 PM | |
| 18 Oct 2017 | 20 Oct 2017 | Fuel & park fee surcharge for Richelieu Rock Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights Number of dives: 10 Departs: Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak , Wed at 8:00 AM Returns to: Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak, Fri at 5:00 PM | |
| 18 Oct 2017 | 21 Oct 2017 | Fuel & park fee surcharge for Richelieu Rock Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights Number of dives: 14 Departs: Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak , Wed at 8:00 AM Returns to: Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak, Sat at 5:00 PM | |
| 19 Oct 2017 | 20 Oct 2017 | Fuel & park fee surcharge for Richelieu Rock Duration: 2 Days / 1 Nights Number of dives: 6 Departs: Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak , Thu at 8:00 AM Returns to: Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak, Fri at 5:00 PM | |
| 19 Oct 2017 | 21 Oct 2017 | Fuel & park fee surcharge for Richelieu Rock Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights Number of dives: 10 Departs: Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak , Thu at 8:00 AM Returns to: Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak, Sat at 5:00 PM | |
| 19 Oct 2017 | 22 Oct 2017 | Fuel & park fee surcharge for Richelieu Rock Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights Number of dives: 14 Departs: Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak , Thu at 8:00 AM Returns to: Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak, Sun at 5:00 PM | |
| 20 Oct 2017 | 21 Oct 2017 | Fuel & park fee surcharge for Richelieu Rock Duration: 2 Days / 1 Nights Number of dives: 6 Departs: Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak , Fri at 8:00 AM Returns to: Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak, Sat at 5:00 PM | |
| 20 Oct 2017 | 22 Oct 2017 | Fuel & park fee surcharge for Richelieu Rock Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights Number of dives: 10 Departs: Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak , Fri at 8:00 AM Returns to: Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak, Sun at 5:00 PM | |
| 20 Oct 2017 | 23 Oct 2017 | Fuel & park fee surcharge for Richelieu Rock Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights Number of dives: 14 Departs: Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak , Fri at 8:00 AM Returns to: Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak, Mon at 5:00 PM | |
MV Camic Itinerary
There are many different itineraries for Camic. This is because almost every diver's itinerary is different due to the choice of days to join and length of trip.
With different dive sites each day, this means that there are almost 20 itineraries, so please select carefully from the list. Each has a slightly different combination of destination and length.
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.
| Itinerary Name (click the itinerary name to open) | Days / Nights | Number of dives |
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| Similan Islands | 2 Days / 1 Nights | 6 dives |
| Similan Islands, Koh Tachai | 2 Days / 1 Nights | 6 dives |
| Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | 2 Days / 1 Nights | 6 dives |
| Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon | 2 Days / 1 Nights | 6 dives |
| Koh Bon, Similan Islands | 2 Days / 1 Nights | 6 dives |
| Similan Islands | 3 Days / 2 Nights | 10 dives |
| Similan Islands, Koh Tachai | 3 Days / 2 Nights | 10 dives |
| Similan Islands, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | 3 Days / 2 Nights | 10 dives |
| Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon | 3 Days / 2 Nights | 10 dives |
| Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Similan Islands | 3 Days / 2 Nights | 10 dives |
| Koh Bon, Similan Islands | 3 Days / 2 Nights | 10 dives |
| Similan Islands, Koh Tachai | 4 Days / 3 Nights | 14 dives |
| Similan Islands, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | 4 Days / 3 Nights | 14 dives |
| Similan Islands, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon | 4 Days / 3 Nights | 14 dives |
| Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Similan Islands | 4 Days / 3 Nights | 14 dives |
| Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Similan Islands | 4 Days / 3 Nights | 14 dives |
| Koh Bon, Similan Islands | 4 Days / 3 Nights | 14 dives |
| Similan Islands | 4 Days / 3 Nights | 14 dives |
MV Camic Facilities, Layout & Specification
| MV Camic Layout | |
| Main Deck (cabin layout to change in 2017) | |
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| 1. Twin Deluxe cabin. | 4. Communal bathrooms. |
| 2. Twin-bunk cabin. | 5. Dive deck & platform. |
| 3. 4-bed cabin. | |
| Upper Deck | |
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| 1. Bridge. | 4. Dining area. |
| 2. Master cabin (en suite). | 5. Upper sun deck. |
| 3. Bar. | |
| Sun deck | |
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| 1. Open sundeck. | 2. Sunroof shaded area. |
| MV Camic Specifications | |
| Length: | 27.5 metres. |
| Beam: | 5.6 metres. |
| Engines: | 2x Hino 330 hp. |
| Crusing speed: | 8 Knots. |
| Max speed: | 10 Knots. |
| Generators: | 2x . 50 Kw, 30 Kw. |
| Compressors: | 2 x Coltrisub. |
| Navigation: | GPS, echo sounder. |
| Water: | 11,000 Litres. |
MV Camic Courses
Not only is MV Camic a great-value and easy Similans liveaboard to do fun dives from, it is also one of the best and least expensive to take part in a PADI diving course while on board. There is a wide range of diving courses that can be completed while you enjoy cruising around the crystal-clear waters of the Similan and Surin Islands. Our unbeatable prices are inclusive of materials & certification. Please take a look at the table below and be sure to let us know in advance about any onboard PADI diving courses that you are interested in. In most cases, it is possible at short notice. But to ensure the materials are in your preferred language and the instructor will be available at the perfect time and for the right dives of your cruise, it is a good idea to book, or at least enquire, before the trip.
Please note that the dives are not ‘extra to the cruise.’ They are part of your chosen cruise package, but you will be taught by a qualified and experienced PADI instructor for that many of your Camic liveaboard cruise dives.
| Courses | |
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| Courses | prices |
PADI: DSD (intro dive) for snorkel guests (2 Dive) Including: Materials | 135 USD |
PADI: Nitrox | 184 USD |
PADI: Deep Diver Speciality (2 Dive) Including: Materials | 205 USD |
PADI: UW Photographer Speciality (2 Dive) Including: Materials | 205 USD |
PADI: Wreck Diver Speciality (2 Dive) Including: Materials | 205 USD |
PADI: Advanced Open Water (5 Dive) Including: Materials | 220 USD |
PADI: Open water Diver* (4 Dive) Including: Materials | 220 USD |
*Guests wanting to take part in courses where you learn to dive need to arrive in Khao Lak a full day before the cruise in order to take part in pool sessions known as ‘confined water.’ This takes a few hours and prepares you to dive confidently in the open sea.
MV Camic Transfer Details
Camic guests are offered free scheduled transfers from most Khao Lak hotels and resorts.
The transfer speedboat departs from Tab Lamu Pier, 20 minutes south of Khao Lak. Guests' pick up times in the morning depend on the location of their hotel. Pick ups start north of Khao Lak at 6.45am, and from central Khao Lak are 7.30am.
There are free transfers back to most destinations in Khao Lak in the afternoon at the end of each trip.
MV Camic Scheduled transfers 4D / 4N trips | |
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| 18:00 - 18:30 | Pick up from Khao Lak : Free |
| 20:00 - 20:30 | Transfer ( Khao Lak ) |
| 21:00 - 22:00 | Departure ( Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak ) |
| 15:00 - 16:00 | Return ( Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak ) |
| 15:00 - 16:00 | Transfer ( Khao Lak ) |
| 17:00 - 18:00 | Drop off to Khao Lak : Free |
Guests who are unable to meet the scheduled pick ups or would like private transportion are welcome to contact us to arrange a private taxi at the most competitive rates.
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