MV Nautica - Thailand and Burma
- Destination: Similans, Surin, Richelieu Rock, and Burma
- Trip Duration: 4-8 Day Safaris
- Total Dives: 14-26
- Total Guests: 12
- Nitrox: Yes
- Prices: from $869.00 U.S. per person
- Prices and Schedule
Custom built and completed in Yangon, Mynamar in 2004 the MV Nautica is setting new standards of safety and service on her increasingly popular Thailand and Burma liveaboard cruises. At 24 meters (80 ft.) long and 5 meters (17 ft.) wide she isn't huge, but you dont need to be when there is a 12 guest maximum on the boat. Spacious and extremely comfortable she accomodates her 12 discerning guests in one Deluxe Master Cabin, four Deluxe Double / Twin Cabins and one Standard Twin Bunk Cabin. All the cabins feature individually controlled air conditioning, large ocean view windows which allow wonderful sea breezes, minibar, reading lamps, teak woodwork for a warm feeling, wardrobe with mirror, and two meter long beds. The Master Cabin and Deluxe Cabins are all en-suite with hot shower, hand basins, and towels provided. The Standard Cabin has a shared bathroom with all the same amenities. Every cabin is located either on the upper deck or main deck, has a bright and airy feeling, and is well appointed with modern styled furnishings. The overall feeling of this Thailand liveaboard can be best described as laid back luxury combined with great deal of personalized individual customer service.
Nautica is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the most comfortable and service oriented liveaboards operating in Burma and Thai waters. Her normal itinerary features four day and six day trips to the best diving of the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock. She also has monthly eight day cruises to Burma, featuring the mysterious waters of the Mergui Archipelago. Burma offers many dive sites that are just now being discovered, don't miss your trip on this Dive Adventures Asia liveaboard favorite!
Gallery | Prices and Cabin Selection | Schedule 2010 - 2011 | Itinerary | Boat Layout
A Style of Her Own
Nautica has a wonderful open air entertainment and dining area located on the spacious and well appointed upper deck. This shaded area serves as the main gathering place for dive briefings, diving courses, watching films, playing games, and socializing in the evenings or between dives. Meals are served here three times a day buffet-style with a variety of tasty Thai and European cuisine to choose from. Tropical fruits, snacks, hot tea, coffee and soft drinks are freely available throughout the trip. Beer, wine and other cocktails are available for purchase at the MV Nautica seaview bar.
There is an extremely comfortable cushioned lounge area at the rear of the upper deck. Relax here Thai style on big comfy cushions and read a book, listen to music, or catch an evening sunset. This is our favorite area of this Burma liveaboard as it is indicative of the overall philosophy of the cruise, "Laid Back Luxury." This liveaboard has a very social feeling where guests are enjoying the freedom of being on the open sea and taking in the best of Thailand and Burma.
Dont forget the spacious cushioned sun deck on top of the wheel house which is perfect for warming up in the tropical sun or unwinding after a full day of diving the Mergui Archipelago.
Spacious Dive Deck and Nitrox
The massive dive deck was designed for maximum utility and to make your scuba diving as easy and enjoyable as possible. There are two freshwater showers, a separate bathroom, extra storage space for diving equipment, wetsuit drying racks, two water exit ladders and a rinse tank for your underwater cameras/ video equipment, and dive computers.
M/V Nautica also provides weights, weight belts, 20 x 80 cu. ft. (10.7 litres) aluminium tanks with INT valves for use with standard yoke regulators, as well as a Nitrox blending station. The scuba diving tanks are conveniently filled between dives using two on-board Bauer Mariner 250E compressors which has an incredible oxygen cleaning system.
Nautica is equipped with a full Enriched Air Nitrox blending station on board for those of you who are certified nitrox divers and would like to take advantage of longer, deeper dive time. For those of you not yet nitrox certified, specialty nitrox courses are available during the trip for your convenience, just ask us for information.
Ultimate in Safety and Service
In addition to her extreme luxury the MV Nautica was built to rigourous International Maritime Organization (ISO) standards of safety, is capable of transoceanic voyages, and has the latest in communication and safety equipment on board. She was designed as a vessel which offers the ultimate in safety and luxury for those interested in a truly unforgettable liveaboard diving holiday. With state of the art safety and communications equipment, and one of the most experienced and professional crews on the Andaman Sea you can rest assured you are in safe hands and will receive the ultimate in customer service from this World Class Thailand Liveaboard!
MV Nautica Gallery
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Custom Built Wheelhouse |
Dining Area Alfresco |
Spacious Dive Deck |
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Master Double Cabin En-Suite |
Standard Bunk Cabin Shared |
Deluxe Twin Cabin En-Suite |
MV Nautica Prices and Cabin Selection 2010 - 2011
Destination |
Master Cabin |
Deluxe Cabin |
Standard Cabin |
Total Dives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Similan Islands and Richelieu 4D/4N | $1,179.00 U.S. |
$1,089.00 U.S. |
$869.00 U.S. |
14 |
| Similan Islands and Richelieu 6D/6N | $1,769.00 U.S. |
$1,629.00 U.S. |
$1,289.00 U.S. |
22 |
| Similan, Richelieu, & Burma 8D/8N | $2,639.00 U.S. |
$2,459.00 U.S. |
$2,099.00 U.S. |
26 |
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. Burma also charges a fee for entry, paid in USD in the amount of $190 to $250 U.S. PADI diving courses and alcoholic beverages will also be paid for on the boat.
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MV Nautica Liveaboard Cruise Schedule Thailand and Burma 2010 - 2011
November 2010
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives |
Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NA05S |
07-Nov-10 |
11-Nov-10 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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NA06S |
11-Nov-10 |
15-Nov-10 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock
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14 |
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NA07S |
16-Nov-10 |
22-Nov-10 |
6 D / 6 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
22 |
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NA08B |
23-Nov-10 |
01-Dec-10 |
8 D / 8 N |
Similan - Richelieu - Burma
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26 |
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December 2010
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives |
Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NA09S |
02-Dec-10 |
06-Dec-10 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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NA10S |
09-Dec-10 |
10-Dec-10 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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NA11B |
11-Dec-10 |
19-Dec-10 |
8 D / 8 N |
Similan - Richelieu - Burma |
26 |
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NA12S |
20-Dec-10 |
26-Dec-10 |
6 D / 6 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock
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22 |
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NA13B |
27-Dec-10 |
04-Jan-11 |
8 D / 8 N |
Similan - Richelieu - Burma
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26 |
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January 2011
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives |
Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NA14S |
05-Jan-11 |
11-Jan-11 |
6 D / 6 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
22 |
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NA15B |
12-Jan-11 |
20-Jan-11 |
8 D / 8 N |
Similan - Richelieu - Burma |
26 |
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NA16S |
21-Jan-11 |
25-Jan-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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NA17S |
25-Jan-11 |
29-Jan-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock
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14 |
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NA18S |
30-Jan-11 |
05-Feb-11 |
6 D / 6 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
22 |
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February 2011
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives |
Prices |
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NA19B |
06-Feb-11 |
14-Feb-11 |
8 D / 8 N |
Similan - Richelieu - Burma |
26 |
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NA20S |
14-Feb-11 |
18-Feb-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock
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14 |
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NA21S |
18-Feb-11 |
22-Feb-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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NA22S |
23-Feb-11 |
01-Mar-11 |
6 D / 6 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
22 |
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March 2011
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives |
Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NA23B |
02-Mar-11 |
10-Mar-11 |
8 D / 8 N |
Similan - Richelieu - Burma |
26 |
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NA24S |
11-Mar-11 |
15-Mar-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock
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14 |
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NA25S |
15-Mar-11 |
19-Mar-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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NA26S |
20-Mar-11 |
26-Mar-11 |
6 D / 6 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
22 |
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NA27B |
27-Mar-11 |
04-Apr-11 |
8 D / 8 N |
Similan - Richelieu - Burma
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26 |
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April 2011
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives |
Prices |
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NA28S |
04-Apr-11 |
08-Apr-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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NA29S |
08-Apr-11 |
12-Apr-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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NA30S |
13-Apr-11 |
19-Apr-11 |
6 D / 6 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
22 |
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NA31B |
20-Apr-11 |
28-Apr-11 |
8 D / 8 N |
Similan - Richelieu - Burma
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26 |
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NA32S |
29-Apr-11 |
03-May-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock
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14 |
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May 2011
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives |
Prices |
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NA33S |
04-May-11 |
08-May-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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NA34S |
08-May-11 |
12-May-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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MV Nautica Itinerary
The itinerary of the Nautica is meant to deliver the best diving of the Similan Islands, Surin, and the Burma Mergui Archipelago, within the time allotted for the liveaboard cruise. Her schedule will consist primarily of 4 Day and 4 Night or 6 Day and 6 Night cruises to the best dive sites in Thailand(Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, and Richelieu Rock). In addition to the Thailand liveaboard cruises she will also offer several 8 Day / 8 Night cruises combining the best of Thailand and the best of the Burma Mergui Archipelago.
Sample Itinerary
Day of Departure (First evening on the Nautica)
- 17:00 - 18:00 Hotel and Airport Pickup
- 18:00 Check In, Orientation, Paperwork, Boat and Crew Introduction
- 19:00 Depart fromThap Lamu While having Dinner
Diving Days 1 thru 7 (Depending on the length of the Cruise)
- 2 to 4 Dives per Day
Last Morning on the Nautica
- 07:00 - 12:00 2 Dives
- 12:00 - 17:00 Return to Thap Lamu
- 17:00 Transfer to Hotel, Dive Shop or Airport
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 Nautica Boat Layout
Upper Deck
1 Dive Platform - 2 Cushioned Lounge Area - 3 Outdoor Dining Area - 4 Stairs - 5 TV / Service Area
6 Toilet / Shower - 7 Master Cabin - 8 Wheel House
Main Deck
1 Dive Platform - 4 Stairs - 6 Deluxe Toilet and Shower - 9 Dive Deck - 10 Storage - 11 Deluxe Cabins -12 Stairs
13 Interior Saloon - 14 Galley
Lower Deck
1 Dive Platform - 15 Steering Room - 16 Compressor Room - 17 Engine Room - 18 Fuel Tanks
20 Water Tanks - 21 / 22 Crew Cabins - 23 Ballast Tank
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