The M/V Flying Seahorse is a live aboard boat, which already made some Similan safaris and now cruises the sea around Koh Lanta since October. In summer 2006, the boat has been completely renovated and modified. On the main deck you find 8 cabins with air condition. Two cabins have double beds; six are two bunk bed cabins.

Fully booked, the M/V Flying Seahorse accommodates a maximum of 16 divers. All cabins are equipped with 220V power sockets for you to reload rechargeable batteries of your cameras or torches. Electricity on board is available 24 h.
On the upper deck, there is a wide, open area where we will have meals and where you always find coffee, tea, cold drinking water, electrolyte drinks. You might as well want to have a look at your underwater pictures, videos or see a DVD-movie on our TV set. In the bow you find the helm stand. This is the private area and cabin of our captain.

For breakfast, we serve alternating: toast, dark bread, eggs any style, sausages, ham, cornflakes, muesli, coffee, tea. For lunch and dinner we have traditional Thai style food as well as European food. If you have any suggestions, let us know. We also make arrangements for vegetarians and can provide less spicy dishes.

In the back of the main deck, you find the kitchen, the wet area and the diving platform where there are lots of spaces for you to keep all your equipment. Two air cooled compressors provide fresh and clean air for the 20 tanks (12 l aluminium tanks, INT/DIN-valves). That makes diving more fun than on daytrip boats, and much more relaxing. Two Thai boat boys are looking forward to helping you on and off the boat as well as with your equipment. Two WC/shower-cabins (hot water) and two more Sweetwater showers on the diving platform improve your comfort.

Small groups, arranged according to experience level, are organized by our professional diving staff (maximum 4 divers with each guide).
Onboard, you can opt for many specialty courses which are available, such as underwater photography and videography. On request, instructors can also offer SSI or PADI Advanced Open Water certification courses.

Between dives, visit some beautiful virgin islands by dinghy where you can snorkel, kayak, bird-watch, or relax with some sunbathing or a barbeque on the beach.

The Boat

"Le Mahé" was designed as a live-aboard, and provides our guests with optimal safety standards, comfort and convenience. Hosting capacity is limited to 12 - on our boat, you never feel crowded.

“Le Mahé” has spacious en-suite cabins with your choice of queen size double beds or twin beds. Individually controlled air conditioning, TV/DVD and a mini-bar complement each cabin.
Onboard Le Mahé, drinking water, tea and coffee are always available free of charge. Furthermore, beer and soft drinks are available – at supermarket prices!!

Our spacious saloon lounge has plenty of room for everyone on board to relax, with a stocked games room for entertainment.
As a further service to any photographers and Videographers, a computer is available onboard (on request) for editing – a great way to see the results of your efforts immediately!!

Dive, eat, sleep... That just about sums up your itinerary on a Liveaboard trip on the MV Discovery. Fill in any down time by catching up on your reading, consulting our library of reef guides to update your logbook, or simply relax in our unique “chill-out zone” and take in another gorgeous Andaman sunset.

Whether you consider yourself a diving fanatic or just a diver in need of a relaxing break, you will find yourself in good hands on the MV Discovery. The enthusiastic Divemaster and Instructor who run this boat will make sure this trip is a vacation to remember.

Fuel cost never dictates the day itinerary – and there are no 45 minute dive time restrictions, either. Dive times are limited to a minimum of 60 minutes.
Heavy breathers will be pleased to learn that there are 7x15 liter tanks on board in addition to the 12 liter tanks.

All those calories spent diving need replacing somehow, and you will never go hungry on board MV Discovery. First thing in the morning, Scotch pancakes are served – then breakfast right after your first dive. Lunch comes immediately following your second dive, and you can look forward to banana cake and fruit after your third!! Finally, dinner is served after your night dive. At each meal there is plenty of choice –both western and Thai options - and plenty to eat. The chefs are happy to cater for vegetarians, too. To top everything off, chilled Chang beer, Bacardi Breezers, and a variety of soft dinks are also available from the bar.

MV Discovery offers 3-day/4-night and 4-day/5-night Liveaboard cruises to the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock. Alternatively, you may also book a 7-day/8-night Liveaboard to all aforementioned destinations PLUS the Burma Banks and the Mergui Archipelago (including Black Rock). MV Discovery is a classic Thai motor vessel which was built in 1996, and subsequently refitted in 2003 as a comfortable dive boat. She can accommodate 16 passengers comfortably in her 8 twin-bed cabins. Each cabin is fitted with air-conditioning, reading lights, pillows, bed sheets, blankets and towels.

The Boat

The Live-aboard “M/V DOLPHIN QUEEN”, built in 1999, has a wooden hull which means less sound from the engine room. The Dolphin Queen has 3 decks, all fitted for the comfort and safety of our passengers.

The main deck has 6 air-conditioned cabins and 2 single fan cooled single cabins for our guests. There are 2 additional cabins with double beds on the upper deck. All cabins have 220v plugs, so you can charge your battery packs, cell phones or your lights.

The upper deck houses the captains quarters at the bow, and at the stern you will find the eating area. Here, you can help yourself at any time to coffee, tea, drinking water, electrolyte replenishing drinks and fresh fruit.
Breakfast is European style: we serve brown bread/toast, omelets and fried eggs, sausages, corn flakes, muesli, fresh fruits, and your choice of fresh ground coffee or Nescafe. Lunch and Dinner menus consist of traditional Thai food, with vegetarian food available on request.
Review any videos of your diving on our TV, or choose a DVD to unwind in the evening. We also have a stereo onboard, so you can relax with some of your favorite CDs if you prefer.

On the main deck, at the stern, is the dive platform. There is more than enough room to gear up here, and to store all your equipment between dives. There are also 2 Bauer compressors with an air cooler and 40 tanks. Our boat crew is always nearby to help you gear up and assist you with your dive entry and exit. They also fill the tanks for you – all you have to do, really, is dive! There are 3 spacious toilets with showers and 2 showers on the dive deck. The galley is also found on the main deck. Our cook and her assistant can cater for special needs upon request.

The MV Andaman, MV Mariner One, and the MV Nangnuan all specialize in Liveaboard dive trips, offering you a great choice of three great boats.

The Boats

M/V Andaman

The Andaman is a spacious boat, complete with an air-conditioned sleeping area fitted with individual bunks for your comfort. Where to relax? Choose from our open-air dining lounge or our comfortable hammocks on our large sundeck. (Similan Islands, Surin Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock)

M/V Mariner One

If you are looking to spend a little more time diving in the Similans, we invite you onboard the Mariner One. Recently renovated, this boat specializes in comfort and personalized service. Our 8 air-conditioned twin cabins, air-conditioned salon and hot water showers ensure the ultimate in guest comfort during the trip. An outdoor covered dining area allows you to enjoy the view while you dine, and our large partially covered sundeck is equipped with sun mattresses, sun beds, and hammocks so you can pick your favourite and relax between dives!!

M/V Nangnuan

This is a fun boat – the only Liveaboard specifically catering to travelers who want to get out there and experience some great diving while keeping an eye on the budget!! Offering lots of diving, good food, and good company at an affordable price is no small feat, but we’ve done it!! With only eight customers onboard, supervised by two professional dive staff, we are able to offer a very personalized trip and friendly service with the emphasis on safety and diving, diving, diving.