MV Lapat was specifically designed to offer affordable Similan diving cruises for up to 16 guests. The experienced team commissioned the building of Lapat to specifications ideal for couples, friends, solo divers, and groups. Each cabin is air conditioned, and accommodates two guests. Similan liveaboard diving cruises don’t need to be crowded or overpriced. MV Lapat finds a nice balance of size, guest capacity, comfort and budget.
Starting with the communal areas, there is a sundeck atop, and on the upper deck there is a covered outdoor dining area, and a small air-conditioned lounge for enjoying videos and to cool down during the daytime. The dive platform is at the rear of the boat, and is where everyone’s equipment is stored. Divers join small groups into the crystal-clear turquoise waters of The Andaman Sea. Most diving guests on Lapat join to enjoy wonderful Similan diving safaris, but some take part in PADI diving courses during their trip.
On the main deck of MV Lapat there are eight air-conditioned cabins, each for two guests. Six of the cabins are twin bunk, meaning that solo guests can also enjoy some privacy. The double-bed cabins are for couples. These have private en suite bathrooms inside. Guests in the twin bunk cabins on Lapat share bathroom facilities which have hot & cold water throughout the trip. Although not large, each cabin is clean, well designed, and has an airy feel due to the materials and large windows.
In the past, Lapat trips were 'flexible' meaning that you could join by speedboat on any morning and stay for as long as you choose. However, for the 2024-2025 season Lapat offers 'scheduled' trips which alternate 4D / 3N to the northern dive sites and 5D / 4N to Similans & the northern dive sites.
MV Lapat's speedboat sails from Tab Lamu Pier (Khao Lak) in the evening and returns at 5.00pm on the final day.
The shorter trips are 3 nights and up to 11 dives all at the northern dive sites (Surin, Richelieu Rock, Koh Tachai & Koh Bon)
The longer trips are 4 nights and up to 15 dives at the Similans & northern sites list above
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.
MV Lapat Layout (prior to the 2018 refit and bathroom changes)
MV Lapat Specifications
Built:
2016
Length:
24 metres
Beam:
5 metres
Instrumentation:
Depth Sounder, VHF Radio, Radar, GPS
Safety:
Life vests, Oxygen, First aid kit, Fire Extingishers
Plug sockets:
220V in every cabin
Courses
MV Lapat has a range of PADI diving courses available at very competitive prices.
Normally, you need to pre-book a PADI diving course so that equipment, materials and staff in your preferred language can be prepared.
Contact us for more information about courses on MV Lapat
Transfer details
MV Lapat guests staying in Khao Lak and northern Phuketcan enjoy free scheduled transfers in the afternoon on departure day.
At the end of the trip the same transfers apply.
All transfers are at set times, and shared with other guests.
MV Lapat Scheduled Transfers
2D / 1N Trips
6.45 - 7.45
Pick up from Khao Lak :
Free
08:00
Departure ( Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak )
16:45
Return ( Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak )
17:00
Drop off to Khao Lak :
Free
MV Lapat Scheduled Transfers
3D / 2N Trips
6.45 - 7.45
Pick up from Khao Lak :
Free
08:00
Departure ( Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak )
16:45
Return ( Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak )
17:00
Drop off to Khao Lak :
Free
Booking / Enquiry
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MV Lapat Reviews
Read real reviews from people who have dived with
MV Lapat
Thomas
Nationality: American
Dived: 10 April 2025
Boat rating: 8/10
The staff is amazing. They are very accommodating. The dives were amazing. The food i s good and they have many options everyday. The boat is older. We had a cabin with a private bathroom and shower. The room is dated but did the job. I would recommend because the staff is really good and made the trip fun.
Andrew
Nationality: American
Dived: 12 February 2025
Boat rating: 10/10
Everything was perfect. The boat, food, dive sites, and balance of down time. Excellent communication leading up to the trip as well. Thank you for a great experience.
Constance
Nationality: French
Dived: 15 January 2025
Boat rating: 10/10
First experience living on a boat for us and it was the best ! Food was good and I’m vegetarian, diving sites were amazing, our diving teachers were the best 😍🥰 they answer super fast on WhatsApp ! I couldn’t recommend it more
Thomas & Jessica
Nationality: American
Dived: 22 December 2024
Boat rating: 10/10
No Troubles Just Bubbles was so informative and calming with the booking as well as with logistics. This was our first liveaboard and everything was seamless. Sebastian was an incredible dive master, he was such an enthusiastic guide and a great teacher. Very hands on and really cares about his clients and their experience. If you are considering a liveaboard in Thailand I would highly consider this company!!
H
Nationality: British
Dived: 04 May 2024
Boat rating: 7/10
Great experience from no troubles just bubbles. The boat was nice not as well organised as other liveaboards but a nice experience. Constant change because of the day trippers.
Bea
Nationality: Australian
Dived: 30 April 2024
Boat rating: 9/10
Nice budget boat. Rooms were very compact but we still managed to take a full size suitcase and 2 backpacks with us.
Our booking was smooth and all of our questions were answered promptly. Liked the top deck, it was a nice space to chill.
The food was just delicious, big kudos to the cooks onboard who were working all day to cater for all of us.
Justin
Nationality: Australian
Dived: 30 April 2024
Boat rating: 9/10
MV Lapat was amazing. Awesome crew, diving instructors, catering, and other guests. we had a great time and did some amazing diving!
Katie
Nationality: Australian
Dived: 24 April 2024
Boat rating: 10/10
If you're looking for value for money, you can't go past Lapat! The thai staff were amazing, food was delicious, and lovely dive masters. I would highly recommend to a friend, and would definitely go again. Diving was spectacular!
adrien
Nationality: French
Dived: 30 March 2024
Boat rating: 8/10
Nice trip, with wonderful site. The dive master can improve a bit:
- Dive board on boat not updated day after day, we dont know what time we dive and where.
- Dive master lost 1 customer by diving against current for 20min without checking if customer follow. The customer manage themself to recover the lost one.
- Dive master did not care customer signal to go back when they say less 50bars, and keep diving showing shrimp a
nd fishes around. Result, finish safety stop with no air using someone else secondary regulator.
Not a big deal, but looks like the dive master are not very pro
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Nickmaggs77
Nationality: British
Dived: 23 March 2024
Boat rating: 9/10
Brilliant trip, great crew and guides, I’m an inexperienced diver but fully supported.. would highly recommend
Thailand 
On the main deck of MV Lapat there are eight air-conditioned cabins, each for two guests. Six of the cabins are twin bunk, meaning that solo guests can also enjoy some privacy. The double-bed cabins are for couples. These have private en suite bathrooms inside. Guests in the twin bunk cabins on Lapat share bathroom facilities which have hot & cold water throughout the trip. Although not large, each cabin is clean, well designed, and has an airy feel due to the materials and large windows.
