Similan Quest is one of the best-value Similan liveaboard diving boats. After the past two seasons when its trips were scheduled 4D/4N, Similan Quest has returned to its pre-Covid 'flexible' schedule. You can join the boat in the morning on any day, and stay as long as you choose. You need to stay in Khao Lak the night before departure, and you're taken by transfer speedboat from Tab Lamu Pier to the main boat that is out at sea.
The boat has air-conditioned twin & double cabins, great food, helpful friendly staff and the prices are hard to beat. With nine air-conditioned cabins, up to 18 guests can stay on Similan Quest for its great value Similan diving trips.
Similan Quest is 25 metres long and therefore able to offer safe & comfortable sailing between dive sites. And there is a motorized dinghy to retrieve divers and to take you to the pristine beaches.
The boat has four double-bed cabins on its upper deck, which is where the main dining and socialising area is. On the main deck there are five twin cabins and a large dive platform. There’s also a large sundeck, which has shaded and open areas. Delicious food is served throughout your Similan cruise, and it’s a blend of Thai and western cuisine; tasty, but not too spicy. All in all the boat is very well designed to offer safe & comfortable Similan diving cruises.
The local crew are friendly and helpful, and the international team of Divemasters and instructors are experienced, patient & fun.
Similan Quest spends most of the week out at sea. Guests are transferred by speedboat from Tab Lamu Pier in the morning.
On your first day on the boat you will dive up to three times, which are mid-morning, after lunch and early evening.
If you stay on board for two or more nights, your second day on board gives you a full day's diving, with four dives including an early morning dive.
Your final day on the boat has up to three dives, which are early morning, mid-morning and ealy afternoon, then you return to the pier on the speedboat.
To give a variation of dive sites, Similan Quest moves around during the week. Therefore, please carefully check the planned dive sites for each day on the list below, or the dates on the schedule.
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.
PADI & SDI courses are available on Similan Quest, but they normally need to be booked in advance. The SDI Advanced course is the most popular, and incredible value.
SDI courses are more popular and more available than PADI courses, and unbeatable value!
Contact us for more information about courses on Similan Quest
Transfer details
The team collect guests fro local hotels in Khao Lak during the early morning of departure day. The pick-up times depend on the hotel location, but are normally 6.45-7.45am.
At the end of your trip, the team can take you back to locations around Khao Lak.
All transfers are shared with other guests, and at set times.
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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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Similan Quest Reviews
Read real reviews from people who have dived with
Similan Quest
Ann
Nationality: German
Dived: 21 November 2022
Boat rating: 10/10
We had the best diving experience ever on this nice boat with the crew, who are totally enjoying their work. Our divemaster Willy was awesome and we felt save the whole time. The food was amazing, our room was lovely made up and the marine park is just such a beautiful place!
Patrick Leong
Nationality: Malaysian
Dived: 06 November 2022
Boat rating: 5/10
Excellent services n beautiful underwater world 🌎.
Jessica
Nationality: Malaysian
Dived: 06 November 2022
Boat rating: 9/10
Very happy with my short but fruitful liveaboard experience on this boat. Food was good, staff as well in particular Billy my diving guide. No complaints .
Tryllehest
Nationality: Danish
Dived: 27 January 2020
Boat rating: 6/10
We were on a 4 day/3 nights trip with Similan Quest. Everything regarding the booking was smooth and easy, and our questions were answered quickly.
The boat is well equipped and comfortable. It's not a luxury boat, but we knew that. Food onboard was good and standard quality. The crew were friendly and there was a nice feeling onboard. Our cabin was small, but we had what we needed. Shared toilets and baths was clean and han dy. The only reason we are not more thrilled are two things: We still think the price was a bit high compared to liveaboard elsewhere, but that's apparently the level at Similan Islands. The other was a bit of dissapointment regarding the diving experience. The instructor did what he could, but we had expected the dive sites to be more spectacular to be honest. But maybe we were just a bit unlucky?
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Juan Andres Morales
Nationality: Mexican
Dived: 26 December 2019
Boat rating: 10/10
Great experience and professional guide
Rianna
Nationality: British
Dived: 19 April 2019
Boat rating: 8/10
Great trip! We spent two days and one night on the boat and wished we could've stayed for longer!!
Easy booking process with Jamie (make sure you clarify total price beforehand as those listed do not always include rental and park fees) and Peter was great kitting us out the night before.
The boat crew run a slick operation, the food is delicious, and all the dive crew are fantastic. The boat can get a little busy durin g the day with day divers but everyone is super helpful and you typically only dive with your buddy and a couple of others in a small group. Night dive was also amazing!
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Jonas
Nationality: Danish
Dived: 21 January 2019
Boat rating: 9/10
Great experience! High grades to staff, diving and food!
Isabelle
Nationality: Belgian
Dived: 17 January 2019
Boat rating: 9/10
Jamie made booking this trip really simple. He was available at all times and answered all questions quickly.The trip on Similan Quest was great and good value. If I had one suggestion it would be to make a little more effort on environmetal gestures, such as recycling, using shampoo/soaps that are more eco friendly etc..
Chris
Nationality: Australian
Dived: 08 January 2019
Boat rating: 9/10
Fantastic experience. The diving at similan was excellent, great visibility and a wide variety of sea life.
The similan quest was very enjoyable to stay aboard, thanks to the very friendly and helpful boat staff and dive masters.
Food was plentiful and very delicious !.
A very well run boat
Cd1993
Nationality: British
Dived: 07 January 2019
Boat rating: 9/10
Awesome. First class instructors/DMTs great diving as well and the crew on board were fantastic. Special commendation to the chefs very very good food
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