Blue Dolphin Liveaboard, Thailand
9.7 Exceptional - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- En-Suite bathrooms
“Loved the boat, loved the crew, loved the dives, and loved the food! ”
Highlights
The Blue Dolphin is a brand-new boat built in 2022 and is 27.5 meters / 90 feet long, providing plenty of space for guests to enjoy their time on board. There are 4 different types of air-conditioned cabins available, including the Upper Deck Master Cabin with an ensuite bathroom, a Kingsize bed (or 2 single beds), and stunning views of the sea. The Main Deck Master Cabin is also ensuite and offers a large double bed (or 2 single beds) and direct access to the main deck. Standard Twin and Quad shared Cabins don't have ensuite facilities, but they share 4 bathrooms between them. There is a spacious dive deck so divers can kit up comfortably. The food is served in buffet style and is a mix of local and western cuisine.
The Similan Islands are home to some of the most beautiful corals and marine life in the world, making them a true haven for scuba divers and nature lovers alike. The Blue Dolphin offers 4-day trips that include stops at Similans, Koh Bon, Tachai, Richelieu, and Seachart. Visited dive sites include West of Eden, Shark Fin Reef, Boulder City, Elephant Head Rock, Turtle Rock, North Point, Three Trees, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai Pinnacle, the famous Richelieu Rock, and Boonsung Wreck.
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Included: VAT, Travel Insurance, Environment Tax, Fuel Surcharge, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Night Dives, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (2,300 THB).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance, Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Private Dive Guide (2,500 THB per day), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkeling Guide (2,000-2,500 THB).
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Blue Dolphin Reviews
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- 9.7 Exceptional
- Vessel 9.4
- Crew 9.8
- Food 9.9
- Diving 9.6
- Value 9.7
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Barbara T
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Australia
Unforgettable Liveaboard experience with awesome dive guides, crew and food.
Blue Dolphin was an excellent liveaboard that we would recommend to anyone else wishing to dive the Similan and Surin Islands. The Dive guides and crew were excellent. Safety was high on the list of priorities. Food was absolutely amazing and the cooks went out of their way to cater to anyone who was vegetarian. Richlieu Rock was unforgettable. We would certainly be happy to dive with them again.
- Recommended for
- Dive guide and crew. Food. The dive sites.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Yuk Yee L
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Hong Kong
A high-quality, enjoyable diving trip
We are very happy to have been able to enjoy our diving trip with the Blue Dolphin. Thanks to the crew, an experienced and energetic team of professionals, for offering a wonderful trip for us. Special thanks to Nina, a dedicated dive instructor, for guiding us to explore the wonders in the marine life of Similan Islands.
- Recommended for
- The organization is perfectly rhythmic.. The crew is extremly friendly and helpful.. The quality of the dive sites is remarkable..
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Iris V
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Netherlands
Amazing trip, no improvements
Did the nitrox course, was very helpful. Great boat with very nice people and good atmosphere. Good equipment and nice staff.
- Recommended for
- Great staff aboard, showing all animals that I would have missed. Fantastic food. Good (and very clean) rooms.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Igor V
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Canada
This was my first liveabord and I enjoyed it immensely.
This was my first liveabord and I enjoyed it immensely. Everything was very well organized, efficient and taken care of. The dive guides were great. The dive sites were great. The food was amazing. Everyone was very welcoming, friendly and just wanted to dive and have a great time. I would certainly recommend this tour to anyone who has ever considered diving in the Similan islands.
- Recommended for
- The crew were wonderful, knowledgeable and just great. The boat was in a great condition, the cabins were clean and comfortable. The food was amazing!.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Mick M
- Hong Kong
5-star experience in the boat!
- The boat condition, such as the cabin, toilet, common area, was exactly like what is in the photo - clean, new and comfortable! - The service was impressive! There’s free transfer from/ to hotel. We’re welcomed by Steve with a free beer/ chocolate. The housekeeper would give a clean dry towel, hot face towel and warm drinks/ hydration shot after each dive. She also made our bed and replaced our shower towel every morning. - All dive staff was very friendly and professional. They took good care of every diver’s safety and ensured we still had fun. Dive sites were different from the stated itinerary because of the weather conditions. Some also took amazing underwater photographs of us. - Food was 5-star quality!!!! Probably one of the best kitchen in Thailand! There’s good mix of local Thai and western food in all 4 meals. Everyone was fed very well - Diving itself was incredible!! Beautiful colourful corals with lots of dynamics of marine lives! We saw 5-6 manta rays at Christmas Point (what a Christmas miracle!!), nurse shark, schooling of barracudas, octopuses, giant humphead parrotfish, heaps of trumpet fish, boxfish, etc. The dives and experience on the boat easily make it THE BEST liveaboard trip!!! Would highly recommend to everyone, no matter you’re beginners or experts!
- Recommended for
- Food, boat staff and dive guide, cleanliness of the boat
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- 10 Exceptional
- Chantal G
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Switzerland
Loved it
Great liveaboard on a new and perfectly equipped boat. The staff is super motivated and nice. Oh - and there's great diving and good food (also the vegetarian options)!
- Recommended for
- the team, the diving, the atmosphere
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- KUANYI H
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Taiwan
We had a wonderful time on board
Amazing every meal Caring staff Although encountering European dive guides was not within 😅 our expectationsBut thank you to all for taking care of you
- Recommended for
- Food on board staff Sunset
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- 10 Exceptional
- Svenja F
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Germany
Nest Liveaboard in the Andaman Sea
I've been on different boats around the Similans and in other places and this one topped the others. They are just a little bit better in everything. They even made Dinghi drops comfortable for me. the guides were all instructors and very competent, they briefed and debriefed the dive groups individually. everyone on the boat was always in a good mood and super friendly. I'll be back!
- Recommended for
- best guides, super comfortable, great food
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- 10 Exceptional
- Rhonda E
- Canada
The dive staff and crew treated us like royalty. Amazing!
What can we say? What an amazing experience. The dive team Steve, Will and Ciara did an amazing job above and beneath the water. We feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet interesting and fun fellow divers. We started as strangers but left as friends, with both passengers and dive crew. If you're thinking of doing a live aboard in the Andaman Sea, I would strongly suggest choosing the Blue Dolphin.
- Recommended for
- The crew. The food. Fellow divers.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Logan H
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United States
Four days of excellent, friendly diving.
Extremely high value voyage! This was my second liveaboard and everything substantially exceed my expectations. All of Chef Ann's food was delicious but anything pork was a step above! Trip director Ric had everything organized very well, was super easy going and friendly, and managed to have us on time or early for almost every dive and transit. Diving in Paan's group of other AOW divers was a blast. Briefings were clear and detailed, and his navigation of the sites was flexible and professional to help maximize bottom time and chances of seeing things unique to each site. Also, shout out to the gas tech for mixing nitrox to within better than 0.5% of 32% O2 every time - very impressive!
- Recommended for
- Organization. Food quality and variety. Dive site selection.
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