MV Dive Race
- Destination: Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
- Trip Duration: 4 - 5 Day Cruises
- Total Dives: 14 - 18
- Total Guests: 14
- Nitrox: Yes
- Prices: from 23,000 Thai Baht per person
- Schedule and Prices
With a total makeover in 2007 the MV Dive Race promises something different from the budget class Similan liveaboard group. She is an extremely comfortable liveaboard vessel at 26 meters long (84 ft.) and 6 meters wide (18 ft.). While this is not huge by Thailand liveaboard standards she offers three gigantic advantages over her rivals: she is the least expensive Similan liveaboard that features en-suite cabins, she has a complete Enriched Air Nitrox blending station, and she takes a maximum of only 14 guests in seven well appointed and air conditioned cabins.
The Dive Race is a budget class liveaboard with a small price and big service. She is rated as a Dive Adventures Asia top pick!
Photo Gallery | Prices and Cabin Selection | How to Get There | Schedule 2011 - 2012 | Itinerary | Boat Layout
Choice of Cabins
There are a total of seven extremely comfortable cabins that will accommodate 14 guest (18 on a full charter) in a style that is well above the budget price class. Dive Race has two Master double cabins, one Deluxe double cabin, two Deluxe twin cabins, and two Standard twin cabins. All the cabins, which are spacious and airy, feature air conditioning, sea view windows, comfortable bedding, shelves for your belongings, and reading lamps for relaxing in the evening with your favorite novel. The standard twin cabins share a hot and cold shower with toilet, while the Master and Deluxe Cabins are en-suite with toilet, hot and cold shower, mirror, hand basin, and towels provided. The Master and Deluxe Cabins are on the main deck while the Standard twin cabins are on the upper deck.
There really is an option for everyone on this budget class liveaboard, from singles on a budget to friends traveling in a group. The MV Dive Race definitely has it all at a price that won't leave you crying at the bank.
Entertainment, Dining, and Common Areas
The comfortable air conditioned saloon, which is paneled in asian hard woods, is large enough to seat everyone on the boat and comes complete with a television, DVD entertainment system, a very large selection of movies, a lap top for viewing your digital photos or sending an e-mail, and a nice selection of fish identification books and diving magazines. This area is a favorite place to cool off between dives or relax in the evening with friends. Great thought and care has gone into planning the comfort and safety features of this Similan liveaboard. The Dive Race is sure to feel like your home away from home.
Meals are served in the shaded and open air deck area just to the rear of the indoor saloon. This area has asian hard wood tables and picnic style benches where you'll enjoy a spectacular view of the Similan Islands and a sea breeze while dining on delicious Western food, and Thai cuisine served buffet style. There will be complimentary snacks, tropical fresh fruits, cakes, hot tea, coffee, and drinking water served throughout the day. The food is quite exceptional so eat as much as you like. Our personal favorites are the red chicken curry, Thai mango salad, and BBQ chicken.
There is a wonderfully large area on the upper most deck for relaxing in the sun or star gazing in the evenings. This is one of the most popular places on the Dive Race and is a great place to just sit back and relax with a cocktail or a beer after a great day of diving.
Top of PageA Spacious Dive Deck and Nitrox
The dive deck is spacious and well designed with air fills done for you after every dive. Put your gear together at the beginning of the trip and forget about it. The helpful deck crew will assist you as you giant stride off of the dive platform, and again when you surface and return from your diving.
The Dive Race is equipped with a complete Enriched Air Nitrox blending station so you certified nitrox divers can make the most of your bottom time. If your not yet nitrox certified then take advantage of this opportunity to get your certification and start enjoying longer dive time in deeper water.
MV Dive Race Liveaboard Gallery
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Indoor Saloon |
Outdoor Dining Area |
Spacious Dive Deck |
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Master Double Cabin En-Suite |
Deluxe Cabin En-Suite |
Standard Twin Cabin |
MV Dive Race Liveaboard Prices and Cabin Selection 2011 - 2012
Destination |
Master Cabin |
Deluxe Cabin |
Standard Twin Cabin |
Total Dives |
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| Similan Islands and Richelieu 4D/4N | 29,000 Thai Baht |
26,000 Thai Baht |
23,000 Thai Baht |
14 |
| Similan Islands and Richelieu 5D/5N | 35,000 Thai Baht |
31,000 Thai Baht |
28,000 Thai Baht |
18 |
Liveaboard Trip Prices Include: all prices are per person and include accommodation on board, all meals, most drinks (drinking water, coffee, tea, etc.), professional dive master services, scuba tanks, weights, weight belt, air, and 3-4 dives per day. We also include hotel transfers from Patong Beach, Kata Beach, and Karon Beach.
Additional Charges: Equipment rental and national park fees are not included in the above prices and can be paid for upon arrival. Equipment rental is generally $20-$25 U.S. for a full set of equipment, depending on availability. Park fees in Thailand are 800 Thai Baht for entry and 200 Thai Baht per day. PADI diving courses and alcoholic beverages will also be paid for on the boat.
How to Get There: Similan Islands liveaboard cruises aboard the Queen Scuba depart from Thap Lamu Pier north of Phuket Island. Pick up is available on the day of departure throughout Phuket, at Phuket International Airport, and around the resort area of Khao Lak. There are direct flights to Phuket from Singapore, Malaysia, some cities in Europe, and from Bangkok, Thailand. Bangkok is the hub of Southeast Asia and is easily accessible from Europe, Asia, Australia, America, and the Middle East.
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Top of PageMV Dive Race Liveaboard Cruise Schedule Thailand 2011 - 2012
March 2011
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives | Prices |
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DR22 |
03-Mar-10 |
07-Mar-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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DR23 |
08-Mar-11 |
12-Mar-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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DR24 |
13-Mar-11 |
17-Mar-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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DR25 |
18-Mar-11 |
22-Mar-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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DR26 |
23-Mar-11 |
27-Mar-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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DR27 |
28-Mar-11 |
01-Apr-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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November 2011
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives | Prices |
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DR01 |
14-Nov-11 |
18-Nov-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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DR02 |
19-Nov-11 |
23-Nov-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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DR03 |
24-Nov-11 |
28-Nov-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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DR03A |
29-Nov-11 |
03-Dec-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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December 2011
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DR04 |
04-Dec-11 |
08-Dec-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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DR05 |
09-Dec-11 |
13-Dec-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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DR06 |
14-Dec-11 |
18-Dec-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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DR07 |
19-Dec-11 |
23-Dec-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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DR08 |
24-Dec-11 |
29-Dec-11 |
5 D / 5 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
18 |
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DR09 |
30-Dec-11 |
04-Jan-12 |
5 D / 5 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
18 |
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January 2012
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives | Prices |
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DR10 |
05-Jan-12 |
09-Jan-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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DR11 |
10-Jan-12 |
14-Jan-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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DR12 |
15-Jan-12 |
19-Jan-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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DR13 |
20-Jan-12 |
24-Jan-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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DR14 |
25-Jan-12 |
29-Jan-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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DR15 |
30-Jan-12 |
03-Feb-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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February 2012
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives | Prices |
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DR16 |
04-Feb-12 |
08-Feb-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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DR17 |
09-Feb-12 |
13-Feb-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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DR18 |
14-Feb-12 |
18-Feb-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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DR19 |
19-Feb-12 |
23-Feb-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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DR20 |
24-Feb-12 |
28-Feb-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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DR21 |
29-Feb-12 |
04-Mar-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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March 2012
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DR22 |
05-Mar-12 |
09-Mar-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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DR23 |
10-Mar-12 |
14-Mar-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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DR24 |
15-Mar-12 |
19-Mar-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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DR25 |
20-Mar-12 |
24-Mar-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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DR26 |
25-Mar-12 |
29-Mar-12 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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MV Dive Race Liveaboard Itinerary
The itinerary of the Dive Race is meant to deliver the best diving of the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, and Richelieu Rock within the time allotted for the liveaboard cruise. Her schedule will consist of 4 Day and 4 Night cruises to the best dive sites in Thailand (Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock).
Sample Itinerary
Day of Departure (First evening on the Dive Race)
- 17:00 - 17:30: Patong Beach / Kamala Pick Up
- 17:45 - 18:15: Phuket International Airport / JW Marriott Pick Up
- 18:45 - 19:15: Khao Lak area
- 19:00 - 20:00 Arrive Thap Lamu Pier
- 20:00 - 20:30 Depart for the Similan Islands
- 21:00 - 22:00 Welcome Drinks, Boat Briefing, Staff Introduction, Cabin Allocation, Welcome Dinner
Diving Days 1 thru 3
- 3 to 4 Dives per Day
Last Day on the MV Dive Race
- 07:00 - 12:00 2 Dives
- 12:00 - 12:30 Depart for Thap Lamu Pier
- 15:00 - 15:30 Disembark Dive Race
- 16:30 - 17:30 Transfer to Hotel, Airport, or Dive Shop
Note: This does not represent an exact itinerary, it is approximate only. Every cruise is different. Itineraries depend on current conditions, time of year, weather, currents, captain, cruise director, and guest preferences. We do our best to put you at the best sites possible on every dive.
We take no responsibility for scheduling or itinerary changes due to changing weather, political situations, natural disasters or other events beyond our control. We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance for any kind of trip you do anywhere in the world. We also recommend that you have DAN or other diving accident insurance up to date and current in case of an unanticipated evacuation or other treatment that may not be covered by your regular insurance.
Top of PageMV Dive Race Liveaboard Layout
Upper Deck
(WH) Wheel House - (C1, C2) Standard Twin Cabins, with Shared Bathroom - (S) Indoor Saloon - (D) Dining area
Main Deck
(C4, C5) Master Cabins En-Suite - (C3) Deluxe Double Cabin En-Suite - (C6, C7) Deluxe Twin Cabins En-Suite
(K) Galley - (T1) Toilets - (ST) Storage -
(DD) Dive deck - (DP) Dive platform
Lower Deck
(S1, S2, S3) Crew Cabins - (F) Fuel - (G) Generators - (E) Engines
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