Explorer Liveaboard, Thailand

Name: Surin, Tachai and Richelieu (Khuraburi - Khuraburi)
Start: 2026-05-07
End: 2026-05-10
Location: Thailand

8.9 Fabulous

Nitrox available
Free Internet
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

from $ 151 / day Check dates

“The boat crew and dive guides on the entire trip were amazing and friendly. ”
Shan P, New Zealand

Highlights

A/C and sea view windows on all cabins
Trips can be extended to 8 or 13 days

The 25m MV Explorer is a great option to explore the underwater beauty of the Similan Islands, Thailand. Dive with manta rays at Koh Bon, whale sharks at Richelieu Rock, and beautiful reefs at the Surin Islands. Walk on pristine beaches and trek into the jungle as the M/V Explorer takes you on 3-day and 5-day trips to the Similan Islands of the Andaman Sea. The experienced dive guides are more than happy to take requests to find special critters such as seahorses, pipefish, and nudibranchs.

Topside, the MV Explorer dive liveaboard has 8 cabins catering to 16 guests. There are 6 ensuite cabins on the lower deck: 2 are double cabins, and 4 can be configured as double or twins, depending on guest requirements. There are 2 double cabins on the middle deck. All cabins aboard the Explorer are air-conditioned, have sea view windows, and feature personal reading lights, 220v plug sockets, and ample storage space. Hungry divers will be taken care of as freshly prepared food is served throughout the day, meals vary between local Thai cuisine and international dishes, and vegetarians can be catered to on request. For relaxation, guests can choose the lounge & dining or the sun deck, which is also a great place to take in the stunning views and keep an eye out for playful dolphins.

The M/V Explorer is a great way to explore the Similan Islands and up to the Surin Islands and Richelieu Rock. Book online today to reserve your space.

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02 Apr

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,008

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02 Apr

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 1,374

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02 Apr

14 Days / 13 Nights

$ 2,138

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07 Apr

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 764

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07 Apr

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 1,374

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10 Apr

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,008

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17 Apr

6 Days / 5 Nights

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$ 1,008

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17 Apr

9 Days / 8 Nights

Female Share.

$ 1,374

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17 Apr

14 Days / 13 Nights

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$ 2,138

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22 Apr

4 Days / 3 Nights

Female Share.

$ 764

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22 Apr

9 Days / 8 Nights

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$ 1,374

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25 Apr

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 1,008

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Included: VAT, Port Fees, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Night Dives, Rental Gear, Land Excursions, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, WiFi internet.

Required Extras: National Park Fees (1,800-6,600 THB).

Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (350 THB per day), Gratuities, Airport Transfer (1,400-2,800 THB per trip), Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox (1,200-5,100 THB per trip), Nitrox Course (3,500 THB per item), Private Dive Guide (2,000 THB per day), Scuba Diving Courses (1,800-10,500 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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Boat features

Free Internet
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Seaview Cabins
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Observation Deck
Available for Charter
Dedicated Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck
Bar

Food & Drinks

Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Free Soft Drinks
Beer available
Wine Available
Buffet style
Local Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Tech diving
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving
Sidemount Diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English, German, Thai, and French.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2001

Year renovated: 2024

Length: 25 meters

Beam: 7 meters

Top speed: 10 knots

Cruising speed: 8 knots

Engines: 1

Max guests: 16

Number of cabins: 8

Number of bathrooms: 9

Tenders: 1

Water capacity: 10000 liters

Fuel capacity: 5000 liters

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Fishfinder
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Explorer Reviews

8.9 Fabulous

Vessel

7.6
Crew

9.1
Food

9.6
Diving

9.1
Value

9.2

9.6 Exceptional
Steven W
United States

Great experience for first liveaboard.
This was my first liveaboard experience, but well worth it. Felt comfortable even though I feel like I'm still a newer diver. Jess, the dive crew supervisor and my group dive guide, worked hard keeping us seeing fascinating things. The food was great and the crew helped with everything. Great experience, I'll be back.
Recommended for
Diving and guides. Food. Friendliness.
14 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
Natalie R
New Zealand

An incredible 5 days 5 night liveaboard
Would highly recommend this liveaboard! For what you pay, you get so much. The boat isnt the flashest boat in the sea but it works, and is comfortable and has everything you need. Both the thai staff and the diving staff were incredibly friendly and helpful and efficient. You would finish a dive and boat boys would be there to help you out of your gear, full up tanks, and then would have an amazing feed after every dive. On our boat we had about 3-4 divers per guide which was awesome. I went as a single traveler which I was highly nervous about, but everyone on board was so friendly and never had time to get bored. Great 5 days!
Recommended for
Diving was great - ratios of divers to guides was incredible, friendly and accommodating staff, really efficient
04 Apr, 2017

9.6 Exceptional
Yannick M
France

diving with a great boat and marvellous people
thanks for this trip
Recommended for
diving was marvellous,. trip on beach, we" saw lemurs, monkeys, squirrels, lizards abd the beach was so great. the crew, and diving guides was great. they always have fun and caring with all of us. thanks so much;.
10 Apr, 2025

9.2 Superb
Truls P
Norway

We loved it, and want to do it again!
Our highlights was to be able to upgrade our diving skills to advanced certificate in such a great way: with awesome dives, knowledgeable instructors, whilst visiting great dive sites. We saw a leopard shark, fantastic reefs and corals and tons of beautiful fish, as well as enjoying fun times onboard. We have never tried liveaboard before, and now we definitely want to do it again!
Recommended for
The friendly, professional instructors, the food and the diving
14 Jan, 2020

8.8 Fabulous
Taco V
Netherlands

Wonderful trip value for money
The atmosphere on the boat is very good. The guests are well taken care of and you will not be bored for a moment
Recommended for
Dive. Staff. Eat.
02 May, 2025

Translated from Dutch

9.2 Superb
Janina K
United States

Wonderful trip!
- Considerate, patient and knowledgeable Divemasters - Fantastic food! - Impeccably clean boat - Friendly and accommodating boat crew - Small group sizes
Recommended for
Divemasters, Group Size, Food
17 Mar, 2018

8.0 Very good
Miroslaw G
Poland

There is a reason to come back.
Good value for money. Nice extra trip to beach / islands.
Recommended for
food. guide dive. richelie rock.
06 Apr, 2025

10 Exceptional
Marcelino Gustavo R
Argentina

Spectacular. Forced to dream of the next
My first liveaboard. Spectacular. It exceeded expectations. A trip with friends (4) that we were all pleasantly surprised
Recommended for
Comfort. Cleaning. Professionalism.
18 Nov, 2024

Translated from Spanish

9.6 Exceptional
Simona D
Slovenia

Awesome
Meeting tiger shark was something special, night dive on Surin was one of the best I had, Richelieue rock is awesome, Moken people were nice to meet... really top experience
Recommended for
Dive sides were perfect, visits of the coast were super, Dive guides &crew very very good
07 Nov, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
jennifer L
United States

I would go again!!!
Richlieu rock was fantastic The other guests were really fun The crew was amazing
Recommended for
Dive masters. Meals were delicious. Nice clean cabins.
25 Nov, 2024