MV Oktavia Liveaboard

Swedish owned and operated, MV Oktavia offers fantastic Similan Island, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock cruises for the whole family; fantastic diving and snorkeling, frequent runs to stunningly beautiful islands for beach activities, and adventurous excursions.

Oktavia's trips leave from a port called Thap Lamu north of Phuket.

Dive Overview

The Thai islands and the Andaman Sea are known for widely varied underwater terrain, friendly fish, and diverse marine life, with warm water throughout the year. Marine life includes soft and hard corals, fields of anemones, nudibranchs, harlequin shrimp, cuttlefish and seahorses, plus regular sightings of mantas, zebra sharks, and the legendary whale shark.

[See: Similan Island Dive Travel Guide &Thailand Dive Travel Guide]

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Accommodation Overview

MV Oktavia has Blue Ocean Cabins (6 x double bed, 5 x bunk bed, 2 x triple berths) and Master Suites (x 2). Her nine standard cabins (called "Blue Ocean") are roomy, tidy and neat, come equipped with central air-conditioning as well as a fan, and have large windows offering plenty of natural light and a wonderful view of the Andaman Sea and the islands. The four fully-tiled shared bathroom and shower combinations are of European style and standard and come equipped with hot water showers. The two Master Suites, have double beds, a reading and lounge chair (pipe smoking only allowed outside, but bring your slippers), and private bathrooms.

Blue Ocean Cabin Amenities

• Central air-conditioning and individually controlled fan
• Shared fully tiled WC of European style and standard with hot water shower
• Cabinet space for storing belongings
• Large panoramic windows

Master Suite Amenities

• Individually controlled air-conditioning and fan
• En-suite fully-tiled and spacious bathroom with hot water shower
• Closet and cabinet space for storing clothes and belongings
• Large double bed
• Large panoramic windows
• Hardwood floors
• Desk with chair
• Lounge chair with footstool
• 25 sqm in size

Food & Drinks

MV Oktavia features delicious buffets with Thai as well as Western dishes. Snacks are available all day and they also offer free hot beverages.

Dive Information

2D2N: Similan Islands Itinerary

These trips will depart from Thap Lamu north of Phuket near Khao Lak. Transfers are included in the price from Phuket and Khao Lak hotels. Speedboat transfers for the two-day and three-day trips are 1,000 THB each. These charges are paid in cash upon boarding the liveaboard.

• Departure
• 13:30 Begin guest pick up from hotels in Phuket
• 14:30 Pick up from Phuket International Airport
• 16:00 Depart from Thap Lamu, dinner on board
• No diving
• Day 1
• Diving at Similan Islands #4 through #7
• ~4 dives
• Day 2
• 07:00 Diving at Similan Islands #7
• 11:00 Diving at Similan Islands#8
• 13:30 Diving at Similan Islands #8
• 15:00 Depart Similan by speedboat
• 17:00 Arrive Thap Lamu, depart for Phuket or Khao Lak
• ~3 dives

3D2N: Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock Itinerary

These trips will depart from Thap Lamu north of Phuket near Khao Lak. Transfers are included in the price from Phuket and Khao Lak hotels. Speedboat transfers for the two-day and three-day trips are 1,000 THB each. These charges are paid in cash upon boarding the liveaboard.

• Day 1 ~3 dives
• 05:30 Pick up guests from hotels in Phuket
• 06:30 Pick up from Khao Lak hotels
• 08:00 Depart Thap Lamu for Similan Islands
• 10:30 First Dive @ Similan #8
• 14:30 Second Dive at Similan #9
• 19:30 Night Dive at Similan #8 or #9
• Day 2 ~4 dives
• Diving at Koh Bon & Koh Tachai. Sleep at Tachai, early departure for Richelieu Rock.
• Day 3 ~3 dives
• Diving at Richelieu Rock & Boon Sung Wreck
• 18:00 Arrive at Thap Lamu Pier, depart for Khao Lak or Phuket

5D5N: Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock Itinerary

These trips will depart from Thap Lamu north of Phuket near Khao Lak. Transfers are included in the price from Phuket and Khao Lak hotels. There is no speedboat charge for this itinerary, since you leave with the liveaboard and return with the liveaboard boat.

• Day 1
• Diving at Similan Islands #4 through #7, including night dive.
• ~4 dives
• Day 2
• Diving at Similan Islands #7 & #8.
• ~4 dives
• Day 3
• Diving at Similan Islands #8 & #9.
• ~4 dives
• Day 4
• Diving at Koh Bon & Koh Tachai. Sleep at Tachai, early departure for Richelieu Rock.
• ~4 dives
• Day 5
• Diving at Richelieu Rock & Boon Sung Wreck
• 18:00 Arrive at Thap Lamu Pier, depart for Khao Lak or Phuket
• ~3 dives

4D4N: Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock Itinerary

These trips will depart from Thap Lamu north of Phuket near Khao Lak. Transfers are included in the price from Phuket and Khao Lak hotels.

• Departure
• 13:30 Begin guest pick up from hotels in Phuket
• 14:30 Pick up from Phuket International Airport
• 16:00 Depart from Thap Lamu, dinner on board
• No diving
• Day 1
• Diving at Similan Islands #4 through #7, including night dive.
• ~4 dives
• Day 2
• Diving at Similan Islands #8 & #9.
• ~4 dives
• Day 3
• Diving at Koh Bon & Koh Tachai. Sleep at Tachai, early departure for Richelieu Rock.
• ~4 dives
• Day 4
• Diving at Richelieu Rock & Boon Sung Wreck
• 18:00 Arrive at Thap Lamu Pier, depart for Khao Lak or Phuket
• ~3 dives