MV RAGA

37m / 122ft MAX 28 NITROX PADI WIFI

PRICE PER DAY FROM USD 260

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At a glance:

Liveaboard trips to the Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock
All cabins have ensuite bathrooms
Daily cabin cleaning and safety box
Free internet
Large steel hull boat

MV Raga is a large and stable 37m steel-hulled Similans liveaboard and these 4-night cruises visit the top dive sites in the Northern Andaman Sea including: Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock and the Bonsoong Wreck.

Up to 28 divers can be accommodated on board, staying in a selection of cabins with ensuite bathrooms with hairdryer that have seaview windows on the main and upper decks, and port holes on the lower deck for added natural light. Each cabin has wardrobe space to store clothes, a safety box for your personal belongings, and is cleaned daily.

The main indoor social space is the air-conditioned saloon on the upper deck, where you can unwind in comfort, watch movies on the 65" flat-screen TV, enjoy music, or explore a collection of books covering both diving and general topics. There are also Karaoke, Playstation, card games available for your entertainment. Outside, guests can relax on the spacious sundeck - partially shaded and equipped with sun mats and loungers - or in the large covered dining area with soft bench seating and refreshing sea breezes.

The expansive dive deck is well-equipped with individual diver stations, dedicated storage for smaller gear, and rinse tanks. Warming fresh towels are provided after each dive. To help you make the most of your dives, there are 2 custom-built tenders, and nitrox and 15-litre tanks are available throughout this comprehensive North Andaman Sea diving cruise.

There is 1 double bed Master Suite on the upper deck, 1 Deluxe double/twin bed cabin and 10 Standard cabins (3 double bed and 7 twin bed) on the main deck, and 2 more Standard twin bed cabins on the lower deck.

All the cabins have:

Air-conditioning
Ensuite bathrooms with toilet and hot water shower
Sea-view windows, portholes on the lower deck
Towels and toiletries

Bedding and shelves
Fire warning system
Life jackets
Safety deposit box
Mains outlet 220 volts - 24 hours per day

No. of bathrooms / showers - 14 / 14 - hot water

Similan, Richelieu Rock & Khao Lak (5 Days / 4 Nights - 14 Dives)

Trip highlights: whale sharks, manta rays, turtles

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, very popular, wall diving

Dive sites and activities: Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Bunsoong Wreck

Day 1
In the evening, MV Raga departs from Thap Lamu pier in Khao Lak once all guests are onboard. After a warm welcome and cabin assignment, the tour leader will go over the liveaboard boat’s features and trip plan. Guests can relax in the air-conditioned saloon with entertainment options. A welcome dinner is served as the boat sets sail toward the Similan Islands. Diving begins the following morning after a restful night.

Days 2–4
The Similan Islands, a group of 9 granite islands draped in lush tropical jungle and surrounded by crystal-clear blue waters, offer some of Thailand’s most spectacular dive sites. Beneath the surface, you'll discover vibrant hard and soft coral gardens, along with massive granite boulders forming tunnels, swim-throughs, and canyons. Drift diving is common here, thanks to nutrient-rich currents that attract an abundance of marine life. With up to four dives each day, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the wonders of this marine park. In addition to the Similan Islands, you’ll likely visit nearby Koh Bon and Koh Tachai.
Rising just above the surface at low tide, Richelieu Rock offers the best chance to spot whale sharks. Manta rays and eagle rays are also frequent visitors during the season. Your dive guides will likely schedule more than one dive at this unforgettable site. Massive schools of trevally and barracuda sweep through the currents, while elusive creatures like frogfish, ghost pipefish, and seahorses hide among the rocks and corals.

Day 5
Your final day of diving wraps up the trip on a high note 2 two morning dives near Khao Lak. Afterward, the M/V Raga will return to port, where you’ll disembark in the afternoon and be transferred back to your hotel.

[Information is best estimate in ideal circumstances and subject to changes beyond our control. The itinerary is a guide only and may be adapted to best suit the weather, tides, currents, availability and other prevailing events. Price is for the cruise, not for an exact number of dives].

Every trip onboard Raga begins in the evening with a welcome dinner once all guests are on board. Each day, the onboard chef prepares delicious meals using fresh local ingredients and fragrant spices. Enjoy buffet-style dining that blends the best of Asian and Western flavours, served in the main deck dining area. Throughout the cruise, help yourself to tea, hot chocolate, ginger tea, juice, and milk, plus a variety of fresh snacks throughout the day. Or treat yourself to a complimentary cup of freshly ground coffee before gearing up for your next dive.

Your day starts early with a wake-up call (7 am) and a light breakfast, followed by a relaxed schedule of up to 4 dives, punctuated by full meals (breakfast 9 am, lunch 12:30 pm) and a mid-afternoon tea break (4 pm). After the final dusk dive (6:45 pm), dinner is served (8 pm) - the perfect way to end a full day of underwater exploration. Sample dishes include Sukiyaki Steamboat, Phad Thai, BBQ chicken, and fresh seafood. A selection of beer, wine, and soft drinks is also available on board.

The liveaboard can accommodate most dietary requirements with advanced notice, ensuring every guest enjoys flavourful meals, refreshing drinks, and great company after an exciting day beneath the waves.

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Dive experience: Open Water with a minimum of 5 prior logged dives.

Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinking water, hot drinks, soft drinks, roundtrip transfers to the boat from Phuket airport/hotels, dives (as detailed in the trips above), experienced English-speaking divemasters (6 guides per full boat), 12 litre aluminium tanks (DIN and yoke valves), weights and weightbelts, sales tax.

Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Dive equipment (full set USD 21 per day), dive computer (USD 9 per day), dive insurance ((USD 31 (can be purchased onboard), park fees USD 80 (2 national parks). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash THB, USD, EUR, CNY, or by wise.com).

Optional extras: Alcoholic drinks, nitrox fills for certified divers (USD 8 per dive) , torch (USD 3 per dive), 15 litre tank (USD 9 per day). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival. Note: prices of items purchased onboard are subject to change.

How to get there: MV Raga's Similan dive charters depart after dinner from Thab Lamu near Khao Lak. On days of departure you will be transferred to the boat from local hotels and airport at 4-5 pm (boarding at 6-6:30 pm). The final dive of the trip will be at around 10:30 am on the last day of the trip. The boat will arrive back at the pier around 12:30 pm, and guests will arrive back at the hotels in Phuket 1-2 hours later. For more details, including airlines, see our Thailand travel information section. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving.

Non-diver rate: 10% 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 and pay the regular retail price, or pay a supplement of 85% of the published price for their own private cabin.

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MV RAGA

Similan, Richelieu Rock & Khao Lak (5 Days / 4 Nights - 14 Dives)

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