MV Sai Mai - Thailand and Burma
- Destination: Similans, Richelieu Rock, Tarutao, & Burma
- Trip Duration: 4 - 8 Day Cruises
- Total Dives: 14 - 28
- Total Guests: 8
- Prices: from 690 Euros per person
- Nitrox: Yes
- Prices and Schedule
If your looking for a unique diving adventure away from the crowds to the less visited pristine dive sites of Thailand and Burma then the MV Sai Mai is the Similan - Burma liveaboard for you. Sai Mai specializes in small groups, top quality customer service, and outstanding cruises to the Similan Islands, Mergui Archipelago in Burma, and the less visited southern islands of Thailand which include the best of the Phi Phi Islands, Koh Ha, Koh Rok, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, and the magical islands of the Koh Tarutao National Park. With her unique itinerary the Sai Mai has the broadest offering, visiting more of the top diving destinations than any other Thailand liveaboard.
Constructed of and finished with beautiful asian hard woods the Sai Mai is 21 meters long (69 ft.) and 5.5 meters wide (18 ft.). She accommodates a maximum of 8 guests in four spacious double and twin bed cabins. There are two Deluxe double bed cabins, and one Deluxe twin bed cabin on the lower deck which are a bit larger than the Standard twin bed cabin on the main deck. All cabins feature en-suite hot showers and toilets, individually controlled air conditioning, fresh towels daily, reading lamps, comfortable bedding, and cabinet and shelves for all your personal belongings. The MV Sai Mai has a lot of character and the owners have put a lot of thought and consideration into making her a comfortable and sea worthy vessel. Visit all the best dive sites in Thailand with only a few other divers in sight onboard the MV Sai Mai.
Gallery | Prices and Cabin Selection | Schedule 2009 - 2010 | Itinerary | Boat Layout
A Character of Her Own
Sai Mai 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. This is our favorite area of this Burma liveaboard as it has an extremely social and open feeling where guests can enjoy the freedom of being on the open sea and taking in the best of Thailand and Burma. 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 Sai Mai sea view dining lounge.
The lounge area is also equipped with an entertainment system featuring a TV, video system, music player, and lap top computer for editing your digital photos.
Don't forget the spacious sun deck complete with lounge chairs, in front of the wheel house, which is perfect for warming up in the tropical sun or unwinding after a full day of diving the mysterious Mergui Archipelago.
Huge Dive Deck and Nitrox
The dive deck was intelligently designed for ease of use and to make your scuba diving as easy and enjoyable as possible. There is extra storage space for photography and video equipment, separate wetsuit drying racks, two custom made water exit ladders, and a rinse tank for your underwater cameras/ video equipment, and dive computers. The dive deck which is at water level is huge and never crowded when there are only 8 divers on the boat.
Sai Mai is also 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 comfort the MV Sai Mai was built to rigorous International Maritime Standards of Safety. She 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 comfort 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 Sai Mai Liveaboard Gallery
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Comfortable Sun Deck |
Dining Area Alfresco |
Spacious Dive Deck - Nitrox |
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Standard Twin Cabin En-Suite |
Deluxe Cabin En-Suite |
Deluxe Twin Cabin En-Suite |
MV Sai Mai Liveaboard Prices and Cabin Selection 2009 - 2010
Destination |
Deluxe Cabin |
Standard Cabin |
Total Dives |
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Similan Islands & Richelieu 4D / 4N |
790 Euros |
690 Euros |
14 |
Phi Phi, Hin Daeng, Tarutao 8D / 9N |
1,860 Euros |
1,690 Euros |
28 |
Similan, Richelieu, & Burma 8D / 9N |
1,860 Euros |
1,690 Euros |
28 |
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 Sai Mai Liveaboard Cruise Schedule Thailand and Burma 2009 - 2010
October 2009
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives |
Prices |
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SM01 |
20-Oct (Thu) |
24-Oct (Mon) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock
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14 |
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SM02 |
25-Oct (Tue) |
29-Oct (Sat) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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November 2009
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives |
Prices |
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SM03 |
01-Nov (Tue) |
05-Nov (Sat) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock
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14 |
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SM04 |
06-Nov (Sun) |
10-Nov (Thu) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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SM05 |
11-Nov (Fri) |
20-Nov (Sun) |
8 D / 9 N |
Phi Phi - Hin Daeng - Tarutao |
28 |
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SM06 |
21-Nov (Mon) |
25-Nov (Fri) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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SM07 |
26-Nov (Sat) |
30-Nov(Wed) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock
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14 |
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December 2009
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives |
Prices |
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SM08 |
01-Dec (Tue) |
05-Dec (Sat) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock
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14 |
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SM09 |
06-Dec (Sun) |
10-Dec (Thu) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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SM10 |
11-Dec (Fri) |
20-Dec (Sun) |
8 D / 9 N |
Phi Phi - Hin Daeng - Tarutao |
28 |
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SM11 |
21-Dec (Mon) |
25-Dec (Fri) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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SM12 |
26-Dec (Sat) |
04-Jan(Wed) |
8 D / 9 N |
Similan - Richelieu- Burma |
28 |
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January 2010
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives |
Prices |
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SM13 |
06-Jan (Fri) |
10-Jan (Tue) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock
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14 |
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SM14 |
11-Jan (Wed) |
20-Jan(Fri) |
8 D / 9 N |
Phi Phi - Hin Daeng - Tarutao |
28 |
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SM15 |
21-Jan (Sat) |
30-Jan (Mon) |
8 D / 9 N |
Similan - Richelieu- Burma |
28 |
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February 2010
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives |
Prices |
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SM16 |
01-Feb(Wed) |
10-Feb (Fri) |
8 D / 9 N |
Similan - Richelieu- Burma |
28 |
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SM17 |
11-Feb (Sat) |
20-Feb(Mon) |
8 D / 9 N |
Phi Phi - Hin Daeng - Tarutao |
28 |
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March 2010
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives |
Prices |
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SM18 |
04-Mar (Sun) |
13-Mar (Tue) |
8 D / 9 N |
Similan - Richelieu- Burma |
28 |
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SM19 |
25-Mar (Sun) |
03-Apr (Tue) |
8 D / 9 N |
Similan - Richelieu- Burma |
28 |
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April 2010
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives |
Prices |
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SM20 |
03-Apr (Tue) |
12-Apr (Thu) |
8 D / 9 N |
Similan - Richelieu- Burma |
28 |
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SM21 |
12-Apr (Thu) |
21-Apr (Sat) |
8 D / 9 N |
Phi Phi - Hin Daeng - Tarutao |
28 |
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SM22 |
22-Apr (Sun) |
26-Apr (Thu) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock
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14 |
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SM23 |
27-Apr (Fri) |
01-May (Tue) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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May 2010
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives |
Prices |
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SM24 |
02-May (Tue) |
06-May (Sun) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock
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14 |
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SM25 |
07-May (Sun) |
11-May (Fri) |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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MV Sai Mai Liveaboard Itinerary
The itinerary of the MV Sai Mai is meant to deliver the best diving of the Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, the Burma Mergui Archipelago, and the southern islands of Thailand within the time allotted for the liveaboard cruise. Her schedule will consist of 4 Day and 5 Night or 7 Day and 8 Night cruises to the best dive sites in Thailand (Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, and Richelieu Rock or Koh Phi Phi, Hin Daeng / Hin Muang, Koh Rok, Koh Lipe, and Koh Tarutao). In addition to the Thailand liveaboard cruises she will also offer several 8 Day / 9 Night cruises combining the best of Thailand and the best of the Burma Mergui Archipelago.
Sample Itinerary
Day of Departure (First evening on the Sai Mai)
- 15:00 - 16:00 Phuket Hotel and Airport Pickup
- 17:00 - 17:30 Khao Lak Pick Up
- 18:00 Check In, Orientation, Paperwork, Boat and Crew Introduction
- 19:00 Depart from Thap Lamu or Phuket While having Dinner
Diving Days 1 thru 8 (Depending on the length of the Cruise)
- 2 to 4 Dives per Day
Last Morning on the Sai Mai
- 07:00 - 08:00 Last Breakfast Onboard
- 08:00 Disembark Sai Mai
- 09:00 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 Sai Mai Liveaboard Layout
Upper Deck
15 Sun Deck - 14 Outdoor Dining Area and Lounge
Main Deck
3 Bathrooms - 6 Wheel House - 7 Crew Cabin - 8 Galley - 10, 11 - Storage - 12 Standard Twin Cabins - 13 Dive Deck
Lower Deck
1 Deluxe Twin Cabin - 2, 3 Deluxe Double Bed Cabin - 4 Engine Room - 5 Storage Area
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