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Sawasdee FaSai Liveaboard, Thailand

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Embark on a 4-night liveaboard diving cruise in Thailand, perfect for combining with resort accommodation. Hotel transfers are included, ensuring a seamless experience. Enjoy superb onboard facilities such as air conditioning, WiFi, and free nitrox. Dive at the most renowned destinations, including the Similan Islands, where sightings of whale sharks, manta rays, and leopard sharks are common.

Boat Interior

The liveaboard accommodates up to 26 guests. There are 6 cabins on the lower deck, with two featuring bunk-style beds and shared bathrooms, and four offering convertible twin beds suitable for double or twin occupancy. The upper deck houses 6 staterooms, including Master cabins with double beds and Deluxe cabins with twin bunk beds. The spacious salon area is equipped with a TV, DVD player, and WiFi. Guests can also relax on the sun deck, which features sun loungers and a shaded area for enjoying the stunning views.

Dive Deck

The dive deck is designed for comfort and convenience, offering ample space for preparing gear. Numerous storage boxes are available for equipment. The boat provides nitrox and 12- and 15-liter tanks with Yoke DIN valves, ensuring a safe and efficient diving experience on your Thailand liveaboard adventure.

Safety

Safety is a top priority on this liveaboard diving trip. The boat is equipped with life jackets, emergency rafts, a first aid station, and oxygen. The crew is trained to handle emergencies, ensuring a secure diving adventure.

Itinerary

The itinerary includes diving at the Similan Islands, known for their vibrant coral gardens, impressive rock formations, and diverse marine life, including jacks, rays, and leopard sharks. The trip also features dives at Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, the King Cruiser Wreck, and Phi Phi Island. These sites offer opportunities to encounter whale sharks, manta rays, turtles, and other pelagic species, as well as colorful reef fish like angelfish, butterflyfish, and parrotfish.

When to Go

Diving in Thailand is possible year-round, making it a perfect destination for liveaboard diving cruises in Thailand. The average air temperature ranges from 27°C (80°F) to 34°C (93°F). Water temperatures are around 27°C (80°F) from January to March and 29°C (84°F) from July to September. Visibility typically ranges between 5 to 40 meters (16 to 131 feet), providing excellent conditions for underwater exploration on your Similan Islands dive trips.

This liveaboard diving cruise offers the best of Thailand liveaboard adventures, combining comfort, convenience, and incredible underwater experiences. Whether you're exploring the rich coral gardens of the Similan Islands or encountering majestic whale sharks and manta rays, this liveaboard trip promises an unforgettable diving experience

Cabins

Budget Cabin
Lower Deck, Upper Deck

Budget Cabin

2 Guests
Standard Сabin (#S 1-4)
Lower Deck

Standard Сabin (#S 1-4)

2 Guests
Deluxe Cabin (# D1-5)
Main Deck

Deluxe Cabin (# D1-5)

2 Guests
Master Cabin (# M1-2)
Main Deck

Master Cabin (# M1-2)

2 Guests
Boat plan
Boat deck plan

Boat Specification

Year built / Renovation
/ 2016
Number of cabins
15
Dive guides to divers ratio
4-6 : 1
Groups or charters
Yes
Gear rental
Surcharge
Wi-Fi
Free
Nitrox
Free
Fleet/Managing company
West Coast Divers
Length and width
37 m / 8 m
Capacity
30
Tenders
4.2 x 1.9 m with 50 HP outboard
Material
Steel
Languages crew speak
English, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai
Power plugs onboard
International
Engines
2 x Cummins KTA19M 500HP/1800RPM
Generator
3 x Hino 110 kva, 1 x Isuzu 15 kva
Tech diving friendly
No
Handicapped Friendly
No
Compressors
1 x Bauer, 1 x LW
Nitrox Membrane
2 x SP Electric with Nitrox unit

Dive Facilities

  • Warm Water Showers
  • Compressors
  • Tenders for Diving
  • Dive Deck
  • DIN Adaptors
  • Personal Storage Space

Boat navigation & safety

Full safety

Food & Drinks

  • Western Food
  • Local Food
  • Dietary Restrictions
  • Buffet Style
  • Alcoholic Beverages and Spirits
  • Hot & Cold Soft Drinks
  • Snacks All Day

Onboard Facilities

  • Audio & Video Entertainment
  • Air Conditioned Saloon
  • Sun Deck
  • Sun Loungers
  • Open Air Saloon
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Bar

Photographer Facilities

  • Camera & Photography Station
  • Separate Rinsing Tanks for U/W Camera

Sawasdee FaSai Reviews

4.5
Excellent
7 verified reviews
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4.8
my first memorable liveaboard trip
It was an unforgettable moment for me. I am going to miss this trip. Nice staffs and guides, Great food! What a wonderful sea it was! Thank you for all. Especially to Marcelo and Kizz.
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2025-01-10by L. Kyungah 
4.3
It was good
It was good
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2024-03-23by k. min jea 
4.5
Our first Similan liveaboard trip
Booking and proceeding through Divebooker was easy and I got the details in time. The advantage of Sawasdee FaSai is the kindness and concern of the staff that makes us feel comfortable during this diving trip. All staff on the ship were friendly and helpful. The food was very good and there was a varied selection. We’ve spent some days in water, nice dive with patient, helpful, competent and professional guides. We feel safe and in good hands when dive, even when we meet a bit challenging current and vis on some sites. The only regret was the condition of visibility, was not that good always, but we can’t influence it. It was nice to get in water anyway
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2024-01-10by P. Antero 

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Sawasdee FaSai Liveaboard Itineraries

Similan-Richelieu (4 nights) (Thap Lamu-Thap Lamu)

4 nights nights, ±14 dives,
Thap Lamu
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
19:30
Thap Lamu
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
16:00
Requirements: Minimum 10 dives, OWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving
  • Full board
  • Snacks, fruits, tea, coffee, drinking water
  • 12l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Nitrox
  • Accident & re-compression chamber insurance
  • Scheduled group transfer local hotel - boat - local hotel
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • National Park Entry fee - THB 2300 per person (to be paid on board)

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Private transfers
  • 15l tanks rental
  • Equipment rental
  • Diving courses
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

A beautiful mixture of hard & soft corals
Leopard sharks are common
Whale sharks, manta rays, other pelagic's
Moderate to strong currents

Day 1:
Meet & greet. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.

Day 2:
Diving at Similan Island - 3 day dives + 1 sunset dive.

Day 3:
Diving at Similan Island/Koh Bon - 3 day dives + 1 night dive.

Day 4:
Diving at Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock - 3 day dives + 1 night dive. Day 5: Diving at Koh Bon or Boon Soong Wreck - 2 day dives. Underway to Tablamu Pier, transfer by mini bus back to Phuket.

 

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons


Departure
  • Arrival at Phuket airport. It is located about 45 mins. North of the major beach resorts.
  • There is a regular minibus service or A private taxi can be hired at the airport (Airport transfer is not included in the price).
  • 17:00 pick up time from hotels in all areas on the departure date (Detailed timing you can find by the link).
  • 19:30 arrive at Tablamu Pier (Phang-Nga Province)
Return
  • Underway to Tablamu Pier, transfer by minibus back to Phuket approx.16:00