Lucky Marine Liveaboard, Thailand

Name: Similan - Koh Bon - Koh Tachai - Richelieu Rock (Thap Lamu Pier - Thap Lamu Pier)
Start: 2027-02-11
End: 2027-02-15
Location: Thailand

8.5 Fabulous

Nitrox available
Free Internet
Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly

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“Leopard shark, barracudas, eels, rays. ”
Nivedita S, India

Highlights

Ideal for divers and non-divers alike
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The Lucky Marine Liveaboard is a 27-meter/89-feet-long liveaboard taking 24 guests on dive safaris in Thailand’s Similan Islands and Lipeh Island. There are 12 air-conditioned cabins and a choice between a VIP Master cabin, a Deluxe Queen or Twin cabin, and triple cabins with bunk beds. One deluxe queen and one twin cabin can be converted into triple cabins. Trips aboard the Lucky Marine include three main meals and snacks, cookies, and fresh fruit throughout the day. Buffet-style meals plus an à-la-carte menu of Thai and European food will be served, and there is a BBQ during trips.

Dive sites the Lucky Marine Liveaboard visits include Honeymoon Bay, where there are vibrant coral reefs; Tuna Wreck, Elephant Head Rock with its swim-throughs; Turtle Rock with its incredibly varied wildlife; Christmas Point with its colorful fish; Tachai Pinnacle with its large sea fans and small coral gardens; the legendary Richelieu Rock with all its macro creatures, Koh Bon - the best place to find manta rays in the region, and Boonsung Wreck, a dredger at 20 meters’ depth with its nudibranchs, crocodile fish, stonefish, lionfish and many others. Lucky Marine Liveaboard is a trip to remember.

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Included: VAT, Dive Insurance, Chamber Fees, Environment Tax, Fuel Surcharge, Port Fees, Visas and Fees, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Soft Drinks at Meal Times, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Half-Board Meal Plan, Snacks, Special Dinner, Diving Package, Night Dives, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.

Required Extras: National Park Fees (2,300 THB per trip).

Optional Extras: Airport Transfer (500 THB per trip), Hotel Transfer (500 THB per trip), Alcoholic Beverages (80-799 THB per item), Extra Dives (1,000 THB per activity), Nitrox Course (8,000 THB per activity), Private Dive Guide (1,500 THB per day), Rental Gear (500 THB per day), Scuba Diving Courses (2,500-8,000 THB per activity).

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Boat features

Free Internet
Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Seaview Cabins
Naturalist Itineraries
Paid Internet
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Observation Deck
BBQ Area
Available for Charter
Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Fine Cuisine
Al Fresco Dining
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Free Soft Drinks
Beer available
Full-board Option
Half-board Option
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food
Set Menu Dinner

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, French, and Korean.

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: 2022

Year renovated: 2022

Length: 27 meters

Deck area: 7.5 meters

Beam: 6 meters

Top speed: 15 knots

Cruising speed: 10 knots

Engines: Yuchai marine YC6K600 HP X 2 Engine

Max guests: 24

Number of cabins: 10

Number of bathrooms: 10

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
Search light
Engine room CCTV
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Lucky Marine Liveaboard Reviews

8.5 Fabulous

Vessel

7.6
Crew

8.8
Food

9.3
Diving

8.5
Value

8.3

9.2 Superb
HeeHyuk L
South Korea

An environment where you can focus solely on diving
I thought I would go alone, but it was good to feel the staff's consideration, and it was also good that they proceeded with various points on time.
Recommended for
Friendliness of the staff. Delicious food. Relaxed atmosphere.
12 Apr, 2026

Translated from Korean

10 Exceptional
Antony B
France

Magnificent
We all enjoyed the boat, the crew, the sites, really an exceptional cruise and a big thank you to our guide Polîna for her professionalism and kindness. And an exceptional Marie.. We highly recommend. And I hope to see them again very soon... and Leo the sexy boy.
Recommended for
Staff and food. Comfort and cleanliness. Dive sites and guides.
19 Mar, 2026

Translated from French

10 Exceptional
King Chi Paris T
Hong Kong

Wonderful Liveaboard experience
Overall experience is very good, enjoy the dive, eat, sleep in lucky marine. Dive guides and crew service is wonderful, food is good, boat is clean and comfortable. Excellent experience!
Recommended for
Dive Guides are really nice, friendly and professional. Food are delicious, meals between every dives is perfect. Boat is clean and comfortable, sleep very well.
10 Dec, 2025

9.2 Superb
Jennifer L
United States

Fun little one night liveaboard
Good time on the super quick one night liveaboard from Chalong pier. The boat was still relatively new, and very big. Easy trip from Chalong pier, perfect for anyone short on time and want to maximize their dives. Crew was great, boat was big enough for everyone to spread out. The top deck was huge! Great place to relax at night and sun in the day. Best part was the divemaster, Vincent. Seasoned diver and knew the area well so was able to show us some great stuff below. Thanks Lucky for the fun trip!
Recommended for
Dive sites, divemaster, convenience
18 Oct, 2023

10 Exceptional
Ester G
Spain

Highly recommended
The instructors were super attentive, during the dives there were always two instructors with a group of 5 divers, which made the dive safer. A lot of quality.The food was very good and in large quantity, there was food at all hours Very good company
Recommended for
The instructors Pau and Angel.
26 Jan, 2024

Translated from Spanish

9.2 Superb
Jolien R
Belgium

Highly recommended
Dive spots were amazing. The dive crew knows what they are doing.We felt really comfortable and safe. The cabin crew was extremely helpful, and kind. Prepared great food. Cabin was very clean and we had everything we needed. Overal we had an excellent 2 days dive trip.
Recommended for
The crew, the food and the service
18 Sep, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Charlene W
Singapore

Fantastic and I miss it already.
Richelieu rock truly is one of the best dive sites and to do 4 dives here was amazing. It’s not too much cause there’s so much to see. Lucky marine is an older boat but it functioned well enough for our comfort. Eddie and Jack were great instructors always ensuring that everyone was safe and happy. I would choose to dive with them again. Jack especially is amazing and he knows the sites well so he was able to show us where the macros were.
Recommended for
Dive sites. Instructors. Food.
15 Apr, 2026

10 Exceptional
Jacob J
United States

Had a great time
Saw a few turtles, food and tea was great everytime, islands and diving were picturesque
Recommended for
Diving was great. Food was amazing. Dive masters were knowledgeable.
12 Mar, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Calvin T
United States

THE FOOD WAS THE BEST!
Every meal was different/unique! I hear other liveaboards usually serve a lot of soups/curry's since they're easy to prep but I got seconds every meal due to how amazing the chefs were. I loved how much we dove! This is the perfect liveaboard for those who want to DIVE! If you want a relaxing liveaboard, pick something else! Loved it! Can't wait to dive again with this team!
Recommended for
The food, the crew, and the frequency of dives.
12 Apr, 2024

10 Exceptional
Jamaica T
Australia

Awesome and unforgettable
They look after us so well. ☺️ The crew, the food, the rooms, the comfort, the dive. it's really good. All you have to think and do is enjoy your dive and the rest has been taken care of. I would do it again with them. I miss the crew already! Super nice and so much fun! 💕
Recommended for
Dive, Food, Crew
24 Aug, 2023

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8.5 Fabulous
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9.6 Exceptional
Alexander T
Denmark

I highly recommend Lucky Marine
I had a brilliant trip with Lucky Marine and am looking very much forward to joining them again. Super friendly and professional crew, great food, plentyful snacks and my cabin (w own toilet and showe) mad the experience - my first liveaboard - super nice.
Recommended for
The Dive sites (Similan + Richeleu Rock). The crew. My cabin.
27 Jan, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Michel H
Belgium

Very pleasant experience and very nice dive sites but general comfort of the boat to improve
Life on the boat is pleasant. The dives are varied and the underwater life is impressive.I regret the poor quality of the equipment on board the cabins; A lot of degraded equipment.
Recommended for
Quality of service in general. Quality and variety of meals. Extreme kindness of the flight attendant.
22 Apr, 2026

8.8 Fabulous
SUNAH Y
South Korea

Great value for money, don’t miss it out!
We met whale sharks! Experienced both cruisy and challenging spots with current, and enjoyed all the swim-throughs, reefs, and boulders full of living nature.
Recommended for
Friendly staffs, Marine animals, Good value for money
03 May, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
Koen V
Netherlands

Great diving.
We had a great time! We wanted to do a short dive trip and this trip fittet perfect in our schedule. The divesites were nice and the guides knowledgeable. We could recommend this tour.
Recommended for
- Friendly people, clean ship and good food.
09 Nov, 2023

9.2 Superb
Steven B
United States

A trip to remember
The Lucky. Marine liveaboard was a great 5 day trip in Thailand. The staff was very friendly and professional, providing for your every need when they became aware of it. The dive masters were all very knowledgeable of the areas we visited, and very focused on the safety of their divers. Despite the inevitable hick-ups that come along, my guide Margaux was always professional, making the right call in difficult situations. (sorry Margaux about not getting the time to thank you personally.) The dives were beautiful, filled with a lot of diverse sea life and varied topography. If you like Thai food, which I do, you will love the cuisine. I cannot say enough about the helpfulness of the organization. When I got to the airport from the boat I realized I had dropped my wallet somewhere. After a couple of emails and talks with the staff they were able to find it and drive it to the airport before my flight. In addition, they were able to bring a shirt in my size that they did not have on hand at the boat, so I got the shirt I wanted too! This willingness to go above and beyond to help their customers out of a tough situation is commendable, and rare in today’s world. Thank you to the crew and owners of Lucky Liveaboard for an outstanding time and above and beyond customer service.
Recommended for
Outstanding staff. Great guides. Good food.
04 Jan, 2026

7.6 Good
Nadin H
Switzerland

Great experience
Great liveaboard with a great crew! Very experienced and professional dive guides and really delicious food.
Recommended for
Essen. Friendliness. Divesite.
12 Feb, 2026

Translated from German

9.6 Exceptional
DONG K
South Korea

The staff were friendly and friendly and we had a comfortable and nice trip:)
Leopard Shark
Recommended for
1. The friendliness and friendliness of the staff, 2. Decent facilities, 3. Dive Sites
08 Feb, 2024

10 Exceptional
SOOWEON C
South Korea

Best scuba diving experience ever
It would be best liveaboard choice for Similan.They go every other diving points for each diving. Great chance to explore numerous sites in Similan and Surin islands. Before you go on a diving, the dive master check the condition of the ocean in beforehand. Thus, Lucky Marine Liveaboard would be the perfect tour to start your first liveboard trip. They also check the level of each divers proficiency to schedule the best dives.Dive masters are really great at spotting the underwater creatures. I had couple of liveaboard diving before, however, never seen as many as huge underwater creatures like this tour.Food is great. they provide meals and snacks in between every other diving. Each meals provided with western style and Thai cuisine which is real savory.The whole crew was expert at preparing for dive. You get to rent numerous diving equipment which would perfect to your body fit.The boat is almost brand new. Even if you are staying in a budget cabin, restroom is almost available for whole time. Highly recommended.
Recommended for
Great staff. Great facilities. Perfect sites.
30 Dec, 2023

8.8 Fabulous
Yannick K
Switzerland

Good Choice
You get your moneys worth on the trip. The crew is super nice, the gear works as it should be and the guides really try (and make) every dive special. Jack was amazing and the whole crew let us feel like a warm big family. Even for us vegetarians there was extra food (good food) just for us which was really considerate. Would definitely book again
Recommended for
Great Dive Guides. Great Mentality on Board by the whole Crew creating an awesome atmosphere. Route choosing and taking us to the best reefs.
01 Feb, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Cedrick R
France

Great first liveaboard experience with friendly staff, tasty food and well-organized diving.
I did the trip solo in mid-March 2025 and stayed in a budget cabin. Me and one other guy came alone, the rest of the customers came in groups. The other rooms have private bathrooms, which are definitely more convenient. My cabin was clean, the bed was long and comfortable, and the air conditioning worked well—I never felt hot. The only downside is that there’s not much space for luggage. The food on board was tasty, with full meals and snacks available all day. The staff was friendly and helpful throughout the trip. The boat owner was onboard the entire time, he was actively working and making sure everything ran smoothly. Evenings were relaxed, you could hang out on the top deck with some chill DJ music. One of the staff members mixes, and he's actually pretty good. Diving Experience I rented gear and had no issues at all. Everything was well maintained. On the first day, my BCD was a bit too small, but the crew quickly helped me switch to a better size for the rest of the trip. They were very accommodating. As for the dives themselves, everything went smoothly. I was in a group with four Thai divers who brought along their own instructor. He was fantastic, super professional and friendly, both in and out of the water.
Recommended for
Great staff. Good planning. Good food.
04 Apr, 2025

7.6 Good
Markus S
Germany

Getting on in years, but good tour
We did the Similans tour with a last minute booking! The boat has come a bit in you years. The rooms were ok but in need of renovation, lookere tiles, faucet loose and rusty water. The brefing could have been a little more detailed, even on arrival a short briefing for the boat and a course of the next few days would have been good. Otherwise, food good, drinks only cola and water included. The dives were all great and the underwater world for Thailand was really good. Would do the tour again in a heartbeat, but on a more modern boat.
Recommended for
Very good guide. The underwater world and route. Friendliness staff.
12 Feb, 2026

9.2 Superb
Anna K
Poland

Fun and relaxed experience.
Crew on board was very professional and helpful. Diving sites were well chosen and diving schedule gave us plenty of time to relax between the dives. Dive guides were very nice and dive briefings were informative and interesting. Diving deck was a little tight but the crew organised groups in the way that everyone had space to prepare. The boat is comfortable, plenty of space to relax. However, there is no escape of engine noise in the cabins. Nights can be a very loud experience as boat is moving during the night. Food was delicious and plenty of it. Overall, it is a good value for money and fun experience.
Recommended for
Friendly and helpful crew and dive guides. Good choice of diving sites. Dives schedule and organisation.
12 Mar, 2025

7.6 Good
Jed K
Guam

Beautiful diving
The diving was beautiful, the dive staff was very helpful. As far as our dive guide he was very knowledgeable of the area we were diving, his briefings were very in depth. Underwater we felt that he had lost his passion for guiding and it is just now a job. The dives felt rushed and were more of a point A to point B event. Instead of exploring what was along the path. He definitely was there to do a job and was not extremely open to what the group wanted to do. He didn’t check air volume very often and was comfortable with my wife and I getting back to the boat with 200 to 250 psi left in our tanks. Overall a good charter.
Recommended for
Diving, dive helpers, dinghy driver
16 May, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
Morgane A
France

Very nice first cruise experience
The staff is very attentive. The boat is well laid out. The rental equipment is very well maintained. The organization of the days is written on a board and is respected. Small negative point for us, the weather conditions prevented us from diving at Richelieu Rock. Too bad the dive platform is a bit small
Recommended for
The quality of the dives. Food. The friendliness of the staff.
21 Mar, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Nivedita S
India

Great diving
Leopard shark, barracudas, eels, rays. The food on the boat was exceptional.
Recommended for
Dive sites, crew, & food
18 Mar, 2024

10 Exceptional
Frazer C
United Kingdom

Quality food, beautiful dives and incredible staff
My time on the lucky marine Liveaboard was amazing. The bed and room were cosy enough, the food was always absolutely phenomenal and the dives were beautiful. The highlight of the trip were all the staff though, going above and beyond to make the Liveaboard an experience. I will definitely be coming back to this ship and crew in the future. Thank you again everyone!
Recommended for
Incredibly friendly and helpful crew. The food was phenomenal. The dive sites were beautiful.
18 Feb, 2025

10 Exceptional
Christian B
United States

Awesome experience!
Really great experience with Lucky Marine. The Similans were beautiful. Even with some cold currents and middling visibility this time of year, the dive guides brought us to beautiful spots full of marine life. We saw so much cool stuff. I felt secure and comfortable the whole time. The whole crew was on top of their game in maintaining equipment and making us comfortable. Cabins were surprisingly comfortable. The FOOD was unbelievable. They said they dedicate more attention to food than others might, and it shows. Everything was delicious and plentiful. I felt bad that I was constantly eating the whole time because everything was so delicious! This was my first experience on a liveaboard, and Lucky Marine set the bar high. I would love to come back!
Recommended for
Dive sites, staff and service, and the FOOD
18 Dec, 2023

7.2 Good
Benjamin L
Australia

An exciting first experience
This was my first liveaboard, so I was not sure what to expect. I read a lot of reviews prior to booking, and requested additional photos and clarifications before paying the final installment. Several weeks before departure, the entire dates and arrangements changed; it was brought forward by four days. This was very unsettling, but I was compensated with complimentary transfers and equipment rental. The boat itself was not quite ready to depart when we boarded. The bunk cabins are very small, with very hard beds, and they had no individual lighting (only common lighting). But the A/C worked well for me. We were provided with two towels: one for the bath, and one for the ocean. The food was plentiful, varied, and delicious. There were meals or snacks at 6 am, 9 am, 12 noon, 3 pm and dinner at different times. It was impossible to be undernourished. My main praise was for my guide, Laura, who was very good. She kept track of everyone in our group (six plus her) and on the one occasion that someone was temporarily separated acted quickly to locate and reunite. She regularly paused to count heads and also to identify sea creatures. I would dive with her again. The dive spots were all (with one exception) ideal and as expected. On the dives were saw extraordinary abundance of sealife and many things for me were for the first time: mantis shrimp; tuna; huge lobsters; black-tipped reef shark. The water was very clear and visibility was great; The coral was mostly in superb condition; there was hardly any trash or plastic (unlike Nusa Lembongan a month earlier). The crew who prepared our equipment and transported us on the dingy were mostly effective and competent, although sometimes the equipment was reassembled incorrectly or altered. My main problems with the boat were several: (1) there was always cigarette smoke coming into the common areas because people smoked on the bow (not the sun deck) so it came in windows and doors. I could almost never find a smoke-free place. I complained but to no avail. (2) There was no safety and security briefing before we set sail (no one showed us emergency procedures or location of life raft). I raised this as we parted company. (3) The pre-dive briefings were insufficiently detailed with regard to depth and timing. Most of the key content was there, but generally they missed regularly key details. There was no discussion of backup or safety plans. (4) The area for putting on equipment was very congested. There simply isn't enough space for everyone. (5) The limited English of the crew at times caused confusion, but the divers were from 15 countries, so that can hardly be a pressing issue. (6) The other problem was the wifi. I had several meeting to attend online and I confirmed in advance that this would not be a problem. But as we departed we were suddenly informed that for 48 hours there would be no network. I hastily rearranged one mtg, and an accommodation was made for a second. But this was really unfortunate. All in all, I would definitely dive with Laura again. It was definitely good value for money. Having said that, there are many boats operating in the area. If I returned to Phuket, I probably would chose a different boat in the future. But it was largely a superb first experience.
Recommended for
Laura my guide. the location for dives. the good food.
02 Mar, 2026

7.2 Good
Melissa R
United Kingdom

Amazing diving, but disappointing guiding
Overall, I had an amazing trip with beautiful diving, but there were a few things that disappointed me. I’ll bullet point them to keep it concise. Pros: * Beautiful dive sites, incredibly healthy corals, huge schools of fish. * Went to multiple sites, so got to see as much of the area as possible, which was nice and varied * The food was exceptional and always enough of it, we were fed very well! * The boat & hospitality crew were so friendly and helpful, I can’t fault them at all. They made sure everything ran smoothly without a hitch * The boat, although a little dated, was comfortable and had everything you could need Cons * Briefings were terrible - no mention of dive planning/expected profile or routes, site characteristics, maximum depths, or deco limits (important as we were doing multiple deep dives a day). Aside from obvious safety issues, we went into the water with very little idea of what to expect from the dive or the site. * The guiding was very sub-par. I don’t know if it’s because we had 2 instructors in our group (myself included) but our guide did not do a single “ok?” or air check throughout all 14 dives. He went very fast (often losing sight of divers) and didn’t point out anything - what we saw, we found ourselves. If any of my DMTs briefed or guided like that, I’d fail them and get them to do it again. Plus it set a terrible example for the less experienced divers in our group. * The gear was very old, worn, mismatched, and not always functional * There was huge pressure to give a large tip (3,000 Baht or ~£80) at the end of the trip. Maybe it’s cultural, but I tip when I feel the service goes above and beyond so I was happy to tip the kitchen/boat crew. But I didn’t appreciate being hounded by dive staff for a cash-stuffed envelope when I was so disappointed with the standard of the guiding. Overall, I really enjoyed the trip. I met some lovely people, and we were really spoilt with the diving but the guiding could definitely be improved.
Recommended for
Amazing dive sites. Incredible food. Friendly boat staff.
21 Feb, 2026

8.0 Very good
KYOOHWANG H
South Korea

exciting, joyful tour
not specific, but not bad
Recommended for
kind. meal. comfotable.
06 Apr, 2025

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