Explore Andaman Luxury Liveaboards

Every experienced scuba diver has a bucket list of their most desired scuba trips. For scuba divers whose next diving destination is Thailand, this bucket list always includes a multi-day trip out to the Similan Islands on a luxury liveaboard. 

The Similan Islands are one of the best dive sites in Asia. Easily reached by speedboat within two hours from Phuket, they are a favorite destination for divers and adventurous snorkelers. 

Part of the attraction of the islands comes from their unique location. The islands are part of an archipelago surrounded by relatively deep water. This deep water allows visits from primarily pelagic fish that are seldom seen closer to the coast of Thailand. This is the place to see huge manta rays and whale sharks. 

However, even the relatively short trip to and from the islands can eat up a significant part of the day. For divers who want to spend as much time in the water as possible, the idea of a multi-day trip on a luxury Andaman liveaboard cruising the Similan Islands is almost irresistible.  

For those new to the exciting world of scuba diving, a liveaboard offers both accommodation and a way to easily access favorite dive sites without all the additional hassles of hauling dive equipment and food and getting resupplied with air. 

Luxury liveaboards provide you with an air-conditioned cabin, hot showers, and gourmet meals and beverages. They also offer experienced, certified dive masters with valuable knowledge about your dive site and onboard compressors that can quickly resupply your tanks with air. The well-equipped liveaboard also has plenty of spare tanks, nitrox refills, wetsuits, BCs, regulators, masks, and fins in case you run into a problem with your own equipment while far from shore. 

Taking a trip aboard a liveaboard guarantees you’ll be able to spend the maximum amount of time in the water at your favorite dive site instead of traveling back and forth to the site. 

The luxury liveaboard is the ultimate solution for diving in well-equipped comfort. Here are six of the most popular and highly rated Andaman liveaboards offering dive trips to the Similan Islands.  

The Vanora is a luxury 52-meter-long liveaboard that offers everything required for an exciting and memorable dive to the Similan Islands, plus plenty of extras. It has ten cabins with en-suite bathrooms and minibars, a jet-ski, stand-up paddleboard, kayaks, and a jacuzzi. There is also a celebrity chef onboard!

For active families or groups of dive friends, why not consider an intimate luxury liveaboard to take you on a diving adventure to the Similan Islands? The Tapana is a catamaran, which means extra stability in rough water. It also has an elevator-like platform that makes it easy to get in and out of the water in dive gear. The boat has eleven cabins with en-suite bathrooms and a jacuzzi on the top deck. The Tapana also offers a range of international gourmet meals to ensure your comfort between dives. 

At 36 meters long and 23 meters wide, the Aruna Voyager offers plenty of onboard space for you to relax and enjoy your trip. The boat has 13 air-conditioned cabins with private bathrooms and in-room TVs. You'll be well looked after, with snacks available all day and a wide variety of Thai and Western food. Evenings can be spent in the bar or jacuzzi while gazing out at the Similan Islands.  

Enjoy a VIP liveaboard experience for friends or family aboard the MV Giamani. This 24-meter-long vessel has five double air-conditioned cabins with en-suite bathrooms and mini-fridges. Gather in the air-conditioned saloon each evening and toast the sunset over the Similan Islands while you talk about the day's diving adventures. 

DiveRACE is a modern and spacious 34.5-meter steel-hulled vessel that has introduced thousands of guests to scuba diving in the Similan Islands. The boat offers accommodations for 20 guests in 10 air-conditioned cabins with en-suite bathrooms. The spacious common areas of the boat include a sun deck, BBQ area, and indoor air-conditioned saloon. 

The Phisini offers a different sort of liveaboard experience. The boat is a 37-meter wooden sailing vessel that can accommodate up to 18 guests in seven air-conditioned cabins with en-suite bathrooms. The boat offers spacious indoor and shaded outdoor saloons, dining areas, audio and video entertainment, and a library. The Phisini also provides gourmet Thai and Western food as well as vegetarian options. Enjoy a serene sailing adventure and dive trip aboard the Phisini. 

Check out our website for a range of excellent luxury liveaboards serving the Similan Islands. We have an entire page of liveaboards in Thailand that serve the Similan Islands. Our listings will help you decide on the right boat and plan a liveaboard dive trip for yourself or a group of friends and family. The listings have each boat’s sailing schedule so you can plan the length and timing of your trip. 

Find the right liveaboard through Giant Stride and book your dream dive trip before the high season begins.