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MV Bavaria
- Cruises Similans, Richelieu Rock, Surin and Myanmar
- Many cabins have ensuite bathrooms, large seaview windows
- Trips of 3 and 6 nights
- Large partially-shaded sundeck
- Stable, steel-hulled boat
- Page contents:
- Departure & Prices
- Trip Details
- Cabins
There are a number of places for guests to socialise in or find a quiet spot. There is an air conditioned saloon where you can enjoy the entertainment system: TV, music and DVD player. The most popular chill-out spot is the large open-air dining area and lounge on the upper deck. This is where buffet-style meals are served against the backdrop of the ever-changing views of the Andaman Sea. Here you will also find the bar for some apres-dive beers or a sunset cocktail. There is also a large partially shaded sundeck with sun loungers and mats where you can stretch out and work on your tan.
Air-conditioned cabins are situated on 3 decks with 10 of the 12 cabins having ensuite bathrooms.
On the main deck there is a large kit-up area where you can put on your gear before stepping down to the generous dive platform. You either step onto the dive tender, or where appropriate, giant stride directly off the platform. There is even space on the platform for some sets of gear for those with physical limitations. Nitrox and 15 litre tanks are available for those who wish to prolong their bottom times, and there are 2 toilets and 2 showers beside the dive deck for your post-diving comfort.
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| Depart | Return | Depart Return |
nights | Destination | dives | price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2019 | |||||||
| 20 Nov 23 Nov |
3 | Similan Islands | USD 711 | ||||
| 20 Nov 26 Nov |
6 | Similan, Surin Islands & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 349 | ||||
| 23 Nov 26 Nov |
3 | Surin Islands, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon & Richelieu Rock | USD 943 | ||||
| 27 Nov 30 Nov |
3 | Surin Islands, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon & Richelieu Rock | USD 943 | ||||
| December 2019 | |||||||
| 4 Dec 10 Dec |
6 | Burma South | USD 1 604 | ||||
| 11 Dec 17 Dec |
6 | Burma South | USD 1 604 | ||||
| 18 Dec 21 Dec |
3 | Similan Islands | USD 711 | ||||
| 18 Dec 24 Dec |
6 | Similan, Surin Islands & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 349 | ||||
| 21 Dec 24 Dec |
3 | Surin Islands, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon & Richelieu Rock | USD 943 | ||||
| 25 Dec 28 Dec |
3 | Similan Islands | USD 711 | ||||
| 25 Dec 31 Dec |
6 | Similan, Surin Islands & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 349 | ||||
| 28 Dec 31 Dec |
3 | Surin Islands, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon & Richelieu Rock | USD 943 | ||||
| January 2020 | |||||||
| 1 Jan 4 Jan |
3 | Similan Islands | USD 711 | ||||
| 1 Jan 7 Jan |
6 | Similan, Surin Islands & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 349 | ||||
| 4 Jan 7 Jan |
3 | Surin Islands, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon & Richelieu Rock | USD 943 | ||||
| 8 Jan 14 Jan |
6 | Burma South | USD 1 604 | ||||
| 15 Jan 21 Jan |
6 | Burma South | USD 1 604 | ||||
| 22 Jan 25 Jan |
3 | Similan Islands | USD 711 | ||||
| 22 Jan 28 Jan |
6 | Similan, Surin Islands & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 349 | ||||
| 25 Jan 28 Jan |
3 | Surin Islands, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon & Richelieu Rock | USD 943 | ||||
| 29 Jan 1 Feb |
3 | Similan Islands | USD 711 | ||||
| 29 Jan 4 Feb |
6 | Similan, Surin Islands & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 349 | ||||
| February 2020 | |||||||
| 1 Feb 4 Feb |
3 | Surin Islands, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon & Richelieu Rock | USD 943 | ||||
| 5 Feb 11 Feb |
6 | Burma South | USD 1 604 | ||||
| 12 Feb 18 Feb |
6 | Burma South | USD 1 604 | ||||
| 19 Feb 25 Feb |
6 | Burma South | USD 1 604 | ||||
| 26 Feb 29 Feb |
3 | Similan Islands | USD 711 | ||||
| 26 Feb 3 Mar |
6 | Similan, Surin Islands & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 349 | ||||
| 29 Feb 3 Mar |
3 | Surin Islands, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon & Richelieu Rock | USD 943 | ||||
| March 2020 | |||||||
| 4 Mar 7 Mar |
3 | Similan Islands | USD 711 | ||||
| 4 Mar 10 Mar |
6 | Similan, Surin Islands & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 349 | ||||
| 7 Mar 10 Mar |
3 | Surin Islands, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon & Richelieu Rock | USD 943 | ||||
| 11 Mar 17 Mar |
6 | Burma South | USD 1 604 | ||||
| 18 Mar 24 Mar |
6 | Burma South | USD 1 604 | ||||
| 25 Mar 28 Mar |
3 | Similan Islands | USD 711 | ||||
| 25 Mar 31 Mar |
6 | Similan, Surin Islands & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 349 | ||||
| 28 Mar 31 Mar |
3 | Surin Islands, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon & Richelieu Rock | USD 943 | ||||
| April 2020 | |||||||
| 1 Apr 4 Apr |
3 | Similan Islands | USD 711 | ||||
| 1 Apr 7 Apr |
6 | Similan, Surin Islands & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 349 | ||||
| 4 Apr 7 Apr |
3 | Surin Islands, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon & Richelieu Rock | USD 943 | ||||
| 8 Apr 14 Apr |
6 | Burma South | USD 1 604 | ||||
| 15 Apr 21 Apr |
6 | Burma South | USD 1 604 | ||||
| 22 Apr 28 Apr |
6 | Burma South | USD 1 604 | ||||
| 29 Apr 2 May |
3 | Similan Islands | USD 711 | ||||
| 29 Apr 5 May |
6 | Similan, Surin Islands & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 349 | ||||
| 29 Apr 2 May |
3 | Surin Islands, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon & Richelieu Rock | USD 943 | ||||
Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinking water, hot drinks, bottled soft drinks, dives (as detailed in the trips above), experienced English-speaking divemaster(s) (max. 6 divers per DM), tanks, weights and weightbelts, towel.
Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Similan and Surin park fees at approximately US$ 7 per day, with an entry fee of US$ 17 per park, Myanmar (Burma) entry fees (US$ 230 for 7 nights (in crisp USD dollar notes)), scuba equipment (full set US$ 26 per item, per day), dive insurance. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash or credit card).
Optional extras: Phuket transfers to/from the boat (approx. US$ 50 per person (each way), canned soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, nitrox fills for enriched air certified divers (US$ 7 per tank), dive computer (US$ 8 per day), torch (US$ 7 per day) Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival.
How to get there: MV Bavaria's Thailand liveaboard cruises depart from Khao Lak. Cruises to Surin, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon and Richelieu Rock begin in the morning, all other Thailand cruises depart in the evening. Guests check in at the Loma Diving Centre in Khao Lak (before 16:00 hrs), either on the day before departure (4D/3N Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Surin) or the day of departure (all other cruises). This is to pay for equipment, national park fees and extras such as nitrox. For most cruises a minibus will transfer you from the dive centre to the port of Tab Lamu before the boat departs.
For more information see our Thailand travel information section. The last dive of the trip will be at around 11:00 hrs. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving.
MV Bavaria departs for Burma liveaboard cruises from Ranong in the afternoon. Guests check in at the Loma Diving Centre in Khao Lak the day before the safari (before 18:00 hrs) to organise equipment, pay Myanmar fees, collect photos, sign Thai immigration cards, and pay for extras such as nitrox. You will be picked up from your Khao Lak hotel around 09:15 hrs for transfer to Ranong where the boat will depart at around 14:30 hrs. For the Myanmar immigration crossing, you need to come prepared with:
- USD 230 in crisp, new US dollar notes for the Myanmar entry fee and national park fee
- 3 passport size photographs each
The authorities may refuse to accept the equivalent amount in Thai Baht and any US dollar notes they deem to be too old and/or thin! It is advisable to bring only large denomination notes like 50s or 100s. For more information see our travel information section. We will help you apply for an entry permit beforehand. Read more details on Burma entry requirements.
The last dive of all trips will be before 11:00 hrs on the last day of the trip. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving.
Non-diver rate: 25% off the published price.
Single supplement (if you do not want to share accommodation): This is optional - single travellers may choose to share a cabin or pay a supplement of 25% of the published price of a Comfort double bed cabin or 50% of the published price of a Comfort twin bed cabin.
Dive clubs and group discounts: Half charter (12 paying guests) offers are available. Please check with us.
Whole boat charter rate (per night): Full charter (max. 24 guests) offers are available. Please check with us.
All the cabins have:
- Air conditioning
- Windows
- Bedding
- Mirror
- Cabinet and shelves
- Mains outlet 220 Volts AC
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