Marco Polo Liveaboard, Thailand
9.2 Superb - Nitrox available
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- Free Nitrox
“Great dives made even better by excellent guides and the best crew.”
Highlights
The 23m MV Marco Polo Liveaboard offers 3/2, 4/4, and 6/7 day/night dive trips to the Similans, Surin, and Richelieu Rock from November to April. The boat has 6 air-conditioned double cabins with ensuite bathrooms, catering to 12 guests. All cabins open to the outer deck to give guests the full benefit of the cool sea breeze. There are only 3 dive groups on board, guaranteeing excellent service, stress-free set-ups, and fewer divers on the dive sites.
After dives, the Party deck offers plenty of room to enjoy meals and relax in a shaded space. The spacious indoor salon with TV and music station lets guests view underwater footage or listen to music. This is also where all the freshly cooked meals will be served - a mix of international and Thai cuisine prepared by an experienced Thai cook. Upstairs, guests will find the cozy Sundeck, where they can enjoy their time between the dives and the sunset after the last dive of the day.
Diving takes place at the best dive sites in the Similan Islands, at Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, and Richelieu Rock. With only 12 divers on board, the Marco Polo is very flexible and can schedule more advanced dive sites for the more experienced divers on board, while others may prefer more relaxed dive sites. The Plateau and its nearby Pinnacle at Koh Tachai and Koh Bon’s Pinnacle and The Ridge are close to the fantastic Richelieu Rock and are solid components of the Marco Polo's dive schedule. In the Similans, the best dive sites are picked depending on the weather, drift, and traffic to avoid dive sites getting too busy.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic Thailand diving adventure, and book your trip to the Andaman Sea today.
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Included: VAT, Fuel Surcharge, Port Fees, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Nitrox, Land Excursions, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (2,100-4,400 THB).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer (1,800-3,000 THB), Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Extra Dives (500 THB), Nitrox Course (6,000 THB), Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (4,000-13,920 EUR per activity).
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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Marco Polo Reviews
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- 9.2 Superb
- Vessel 8.7
- Crew 9.3
- Food 9.8
- Diving 9.4
- Value 9.0
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- 9.2 Superb
- Joseph D
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United States
The Similan and Surin National Parks trips aboard the Marco Polo is a can’t miss trip.
This was my second time aboard the Marco Polo and I’m a repeat guest from last year for good reason. The diving in Thailand is amazing and I can’t get enough of Similan and Surin National Parks. The Scuba here is world class, and the meals between dives are delicious. Dave was our dive guide for this trip and was a lot of fun to be in the water with. He did a great job of communicating, pointing out marine life, and keeping the group safe.
- Recommended for
- The Marine Life. The Food. The Staff.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Joseph D
- United States
The Similan and Surin National Parks trips aboard the Marco Polo is something you have to experience at least once.
This was my third time aboard the Marco Polo and I’m a repeat guest from last year for good reason. The diving in Thailand is amazing and I can’t get enough of Similan and Surin National Parks. The meals between dives are probably the best of any Liveaboard in Thailand.
- Recommended for
- The Food. The Dive Sites. The Marine Life.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jason B
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Ireland
Knowledge dive guides paired with good food make a great vacations
The trip was amazingly organised. We had some little surprises and the crew reacted very well, e.g. the king decided to dive our dive spot and our tour had to re-route. The alternative dive spot was brilliant and not commonly visited. Our boat was the only one which certainly makes a great experience. The timing of the dives was generally planned so that we were rarely in the water with divers from other boats. We had a chance for sunrise and sunset dives. Divers were divided based on experience - beginner, advanced and experienced - and 2 jump groups. We had 3 dive guides - Thomas, Pauline, Maren. The dive guides were very knowledgeable and good in pointing out marine life. The food was amazing - generally one Thai dish and one European dish and both were very good. The crew was very friendly and super helpful. I would recommend this trip anytime. Thank you, Thomas, Pauline and Maren for a great trip.
- Recommended for
- sunrise diving, free nitrox, food
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- 10 Exceptional
- Widad Z
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Australia
Incredible experience, great staff and crew. I always felt safe and well looked after throughout the entire journey
Dive Sites, Clean and well presented boat, knowledge and support from staff and crew, value for money
- Recommended for
- Dive sites and knowledge of the Dive drew, Food and snacks, private bathrooms
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Aleksandra S
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United Kingdom
For anyone who looks for quiet enjoyment
Very pleasant and relaxed trip. Very much enjoyed being taken care of by the crew, boat captain did fantastic job assessing weather and timing with other boats so we managed to avoid overcrowding under water.
- Recommended for
- Small number of passengers on board. Relaxed and friendly crew and atmosphere. Crew navigated well between other boats entering dive sites.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Jacqueline C
- United Kingdom
Great trip for a more personalised experience.
Dive sites with millions of fishes. Very friendly dive guides and very smiley, kind crew. Would definitely recommend the Marco Polo.
- Recommended for
- Small number of other divers (12), very well organised, exceptional service from boat crew and dive guides.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Alfredo R
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Mexico
100% worth it
Richeliu is a top 10 in the world for diving, 3 dives there are worth the whole trip, the weather didn't help much and I recommend you to check your equipment before setting sail because I struggled with the size of the fins and the vest
- Recommended for
- The dive sites 3 of them excellent, the other two very good
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- 7.2 Good
- Andrea R
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Germany
Good for short live delegations
The Marco Polo is a small diving boat modernized, equipped with about 8 cabins each with AC and private bathroom but you can see the traces of time. Good for short live sessions (3T2N). Staff very friendly and the food was amazing.
- Recommended for
- Richelieu Rock. Personal. Buddy.
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- 8.0 Very good
- stephane D
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France
Excellent dive safari. On top of 3 best points (team, dive spots and food) we really appreciate the small diving group . Maximum with the divemaster
Very good expérience. We really appreciate the professionalism and the always positive and fun attitude of Mike our divemaster !
- Recommended for
- The full team. The quality of dive spots with briefing. The food onboard.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jodi
- United States
Great 3 days of diving Richelieu and surround
Richelieu Rock was fantastic. Lots of fish, octopus, eels, sharks, Lovely dawn and dusk dives. Food was fresh and plentiful. The cabins had more space than expected and the ensuite bathrooms are roomy with hot water showers. Plenty of room on deck to share experiences with other divers. The team on the dive deck were incredible, getting everyone quickly and safely in the zodiacs/water, and back on boat, double checking everyone's gear and refill air for next dive,
- Recommended for
- Entire crew. Very professional, safe, The service of the dive deck team and guides. The captain made sure we were first boat at dive sites. exactly as advertised, food quality high. only 12 divers on boat, max of 4 divers per guide.
