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MV DiveRACE Class E
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At a glance...
- Visits Similans, Richelieu Rock, Phi Phi
- All cabins have ensuite bathrooms
- Dive The World Gold Range product
- BBQ pit on the sun deck, private massage room
- Large, steel-hulled boat
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- Page contents:
- Departure & Prices
- Trip Details
- Cabins
- Crew & Facilities
- Food
- Specs
- Safety
MV DiveRACE Class E is a fantastic Similan and Myanmar liveaboard with an unusual name. Arriving on the scene in 2015, this steel mono-hulled motor yacht is 35m in length can accommodate up to 20 divers on scuba diving cruises around the Mergui Archipelago and the Thai Andaman Sea.
Motoring at up to 15 knots and with features like ensuite cabins, a private massage room, and a BBQ pit on the sun deck, DiveRACE Class E seeks to be a liveaboard class apart. 14 crew are on hand to look after you on board and they will even serve you hot chocolate, juice, and a towel after each dive. The sun deck is a popular spot with sun loungers to soak up the sunshine at the Similan Islands, and built-in sofa chairs in the shade. Guests can also socialise in the air-conditioned saloon with circular sofa seating, or the open-air dining area, both on the upper deck.
The cabins are located on the lower deck and the main deck, where the large dive deck features 2 ladders, 4 fresh water showers and 2 toilets. Photographers will appreciate other features like rinse cameras on the dive deck, enriched air nitrox and multimedia stations throughout the boat.
Motoring at up to 15 knots and with features like ensuite cabins, a private massage room, and a BBQ pit on the sun deck, DiveRACE Class E seeks to be a liveaboard class apart. 14 crew are on hand to look after you on board and they will even serve you hot chocolate, juice, and a towel after each dive. The sun deck is a popular spot with sun loungers to soak up the sunshine at the Similan Islands, and built-in sofa chairs in the shade. Guests can also socialise in the air-conditioned saloon with circular sofa seating, or the open-air dining area, both on the upper deck.
The cabins are located on the lower deck and the main deck, where the large dive deck features 2 ladders, 4 fresh water showers and 2 toilets. Photographers will appreciate other features like rinse cameras on the dive deck, enriched air nitrox and multimedia stations throughout the boat.
Scheduled departures, prices, destinations, durations...
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(!) Special discounted trips highlighted in yellow
| Depart | Return | Depart Return |
nights | Destination | dives | price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2020 | |||||||
| 19 Feb 23 Feb |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 283 | ||||
| 25 Feb 29 Feb |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 283 | ||||
| March 2020 | |||||||
| 1 Mar 5 Mar |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 283 | ||||
| 6 Mar 10 Mar |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 283 | ||||
| 11 Mar 15 Mar |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 283 | ||||
| 17 Mar 21 Mar |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 283 | ||||
| 22 Mar 26 Mar |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 283 | ||||
| 27 Mar 31 Mar |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 283 | ||||
| April 2020 | |||||||
| 1 Apr 5 Apr |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 283 | ||||
| 7 Apr 11 Apr |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 283 | ||||
| 12 Apr 16 Apr |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | |||||
| 17 Apr 22 Apr |
5 | Phuket, Phi Phi, Similan, Bon, Tachai & Richelieu | USD 1 604 | ||||
| November 2020 | |||||||
| 20 Nov 25 Nov |
5 | Phuket, Phi Phi, Similan, Bon, Tachai & Richelieu | USD 1 604 | ||||
| 26 Nov 30 Nov |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 219 | ||||
| December 2020 | |||||||
| 1 Dec 5 Dec |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 219 | ||||
| 6 Dec 10 Dec |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 219 | ||||
| 11 Dec 15 Dec |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 219 | ||||
| 16 Dec 20 Dec |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 219 | ||||
| 22 Dec 27 Dec |
5 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 860 | ||||
| 28 Dec 2 Jan |
5 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | |||||
| January 2021 | |||||||
| 3 Jan 7 Jan |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 219 | ||||
| 8 Jan 12 Jan |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 219 | ||||
| 13 Jan 17 Jan |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 219 | ||||
| 19 Jan 23 Jan |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 219 | ||||
| 24 Jan 28 Jan |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 219 | ||||
| 29 Jan 2 Feb |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 219 | ||||
| February 2021 | |||||||
| 3 Feb 7 Feb |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 219 | ||||
| 9 Feb 13 Feb |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 443 | ||||
| 14 Feb 18 Feb |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 219 | ||||
| 19 Feb 23 Feb |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 219 | ||||
| 24 Feb 28 Feb |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 219 | ||||
| March 2021 | |||||||
| 2 Mar 6 Mar |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 219 | ||||
| 7 Mar 11 Mar |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 219 | ||||
| 12 Mar 16 Mar |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 219 | ||||
| 17 Mar 21 Mar |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 219 | ||||
| 23 Mar 27 Mar |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 219 | ||||
| 28 Mar 1 Apr |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 219 | ||||
| April 2021 | |||||||
| 2 Apr 6 Apr |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 219 | ||||
| 7 Apr 11 Apr |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 219 | ||||
| 13 Apr 17 Apr |
4 | Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock | USD 1 219 | ||||
| 18 Apr 23 Apr |
5 | Phuket, Phi Phi, Similan, Bon, Tachai & Richelieu | USD 1 604 | ||||
More Trip Details...
Special offers: For special discounted prices, check the yellow highlighted trips in the schedule above.
Notes: Please note that for Myanmar trips the bookings will be closed 2 weeks before the trip departure date to allow time for immigration procedures.
Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinking water, hot drinks, return transfers to the boat from Phuket airport and hotels in tourist areas (Kata, Karon, Rawai, Chalong, Patong) and Khao Lak area, dives (as detailed in the trips above), experienced English-speaking divemaster(s) (4-5 divers per DM), tanks, weights and weightbelts.
Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Scuba equipment (US$ 27 per day), Similan and Surin park fees at approximately US$ 6 per day, with an entry fee of US$ 16 per park, dive insurance. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash only).
Optional extras: Soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, nitrox fills for enriched air certified divers (US$ 10 per fill [buy 6, get 1 free]), dive computer, 15 litre tanks (US$ 8 per day). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival.
How to get there: DiveRACE Class E's Similan liveaboard trips depart in the evening from Tap Lamu, near Khao Lak. Trips to Hin Daeng & Hin Muang depart in the evening from Chalong Bay. A minibus service from all hotels in Phuket or Phuket Airport to and from the boat is provided with pick-ups usually around 4-6:30 pm, depending on itinerary. Boarding also starts at 6:30 pm, and the boat departs from the pier after dinner at 11 pm. For more information see our Thailand travel information section. The last dive of the trip will be at around 12 noon on the last day of the trip, and the boat will return to the pier around 1:30 pm. Please allow at least 18 hours before flying after diving.
Non-diver rate: 20% off the published prices.
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 80% of the published price.
Dive clubs and group discounts: No published group deal. Please check with us. See whole boat charter rate.
Whole boat charter rate (per night): 10% off the published price of a full boat: US$ 7 025, Christmas and New Year: US$ 7 090. Half charter (3 Deluxe cabins + 2 Standard cabins) US$ 3 294.
Cabins, Berths, Showers, Bathrooms...
There are 6 Deluxe twin/double bed cabins with windows on the middle deck. 2 of these cabins have private balconies. There are a further 4 Standard ensuite twin bed cabins with portholes on the lower deck. All cabins are air-conditioned and have en-suite bathrooms.
All the cabins have:
No. of bathrooms / showers - 14 / 14 - hot water
All the cabins have:
- Air-conditioning
- Sea-view windows (portholes on lower deck)
- Private bathroom with toilet, hot water shower, hand basin, towels, toiletries
- Reading lights
- Cabinet, shelves and mirror
- Personal safe
- Mains outlet 220 Volts - 24 hours per day, universal sockets
- Bedding and towels
- Space for luggage
- Life jackets
Crew, Facilities, Dive Courses...
The crew of 14 comprises:
Enriched air nitrox - 2 motorised dive tenders - dive deck with 4 freshwater showers and 2 toilets - air-conditioned saloon with DVD video, music and games - open-air dining area - sundecks with mattresses and in-built sofa seating - private massage room - multimedia stations - drinking water dispenser
Divers must be certified to Advanced diver level or take Advanced or Adventure Deep Diver on the trip.
- Cruise Director
- Instructor
- 3 Divemasters
- Captain
- 2 Cooks
- 2 Engineers
- 2 Deck hands
- Maid/Stewardess
- Masseuse
Divers must be certified to Advanced diver level or take Advanced or Adventure Deep Diver on the trip.
Menu, Cuisine Type...
Meals on DiveRACE Class E are enjoyed in the open-air dining area on the main deck. Meals are served at the table and get underway with dinner served on the evening of embarkation. A barbeque is normally scheduled during the trip. Breakfast and lunch are served on the final day.
- Thai, Asian and international main meal dishes. 4 to 5 dishes per sitting.
- Waitress served dining in the open air dining area on the upper deck.
- Dinner is the first meal of the liveaboard cruise.
- Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fruit, water, snacks and biscuits are provided free of charge.
- Soft drinks, beer and wine are also available for purchase.
Technical Specifications...
- Built in year 2015
- Size - 35m x 7.5m
- Top speed - 15 knots
- Cruising speed - 12 knots
- 2 x 1200 HP Cummins engines
- 2 x 80 KW generators
- 2 x Bauer dive tank compressors
- 12 litre and 15 litre aluminium tanks with DIN and international fittings.
- Enriched air nitrox system
- Electricity 220V - 24 hours per day
- Water capacity - 28,000 litres
- Fuel capacity - 18,000 litres
- Environmental waste storage tank
Navigation, Safety Features...
- Solas life rafts (for 50 passengers)
- 2 x 40 HP motorised tenders
- VHF radio
- Lowrance global positioning system (GPS)
- Lowrance radar
- Lowrance sounder
- Lowrance plotter
- Samyung autopilot
- Closed circuit TV
- Searchlight and life rings with lights
- EPIRB and distress flares
- Satellite telephone
- Medic first aid box
- Oxygen 25,0000 litres
- 50 x life jackets
- 15 x fire extinguishers throughout
- Customer diving insurance is not included and is MANDATORY - see our insurance programme for a competitive quotation
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