MV South Siam 4
- Destination: Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu
- Trip Duration: Stay as long as you like, Minimum 3 Days!
- Total Dives: 14-33
- Total Guests: 28
- Prices: from 20,900 Thai Baht per person
- Nitrox: No
- Schedule and Prices
MV South Siam 4 is the newest addition to the South Siam fleet and offers the ultimate in scheduling and flexibility; accommodating almost any travel schedule. At 28 meters (92 ft.) long and 6.5 meters (20 ft.) wide she easily accommodates a maximum of 28 guests in her four double-bed, and ten twin bed cabins. All of the cabins are furnished with individually controlled air conditioning, sea view windows, reading lights, dressing table, and electrical outlets. There are six shared hot and cold showers with toilets just down the hall from the cabins. To accommodate a large number of guests she has a huge shaded outdoor seating area for dining, as well as a spacious air-conditioned indoor lounge equipped with TV and DVD. For relaxing in the evening sea breeze, watching the sunset over the Andaman Sea, or brushing up on your tan there is also an enormous outdoor sundeck on the upper level.
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The Real Beauty of South Siam 4 Liveaboard Diving
The real beauty of South Siam 4 liveaboard is in her extremely flexible scheduling. Guests can actually board and depart 5 days a week except for Wednesday or Sunday when she is visiting the world class dive sites of Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock north of the Similans. Once you are on board you can stay as long as you like and participate in up to 4 dives per day (including night dives). With her rare 3 day / 2 night option to the Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock, South Siam 4 is ideal for divers who have a limited amount of time but want to see all the best dive sites Thailand has to offer. She is equally ideal for divers who want to stay as long as they like. She has great flexibility at a budget price for divers interested in meeting other divers, and seeing all the best dive sites Thailand has to offer. Trips run from November 1st to May. To visit world famous Richelieu Rock on one of her 3 day trips you must board either on a Tuesday or a Saturday.
MV South Siam 4 Gallery
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Huge Sun Deck |
Well Designed Dive Deck |
Expansive Upper Deck |
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Twin Share Cabin |
Comfortable Indoor Saloon |
Double Bed Cabin |
MV South Siam 4 Liveaboard Cruise Prices 2011 - 2012
Length of Trip |
Total Dives |
Twin Share Cabin |
Double Bed Cabin |
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3 Days / 2 Nights Similan, Richelieu |
11 |
20,900 Thai Baht |
20,900 Thai Baht |
4 Days / 3 Nights Similan, Richelieu |
15 |
24,900 Thai Baht |
24,900 Thai Baht |
5 Days / 4 Nights Similan, Richelieu |
19 |
28,900 Thai Baht |
28,900 Thai Baht |
6 Days / 5 Nights Similan, Richelieu |
23 |
32,900 Thai Baht |
32,900 Thai Baht |
7 Days / 6 Nights Similan, Richelieu |
27 |
36,900 Thai Baht |
36,900 Thai Baht |
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. Prices are per person with double occupancy.
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 500 Thai Baht for a full set of equipment. Park fees in Thailand are 800 Thai Baht for entry and 200 Thai Baht per day. PADI scuba diving courses and alcoholic beverages will also be paid for on the boat.
How to Get There: Similan Islands liveaboard cruises aboard the South Siam 4 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 South Siam 4 Liveaboard Cruise Schedule Similan Islands 2011 - 2012
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Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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Similans |
Similans |
Richelieu Rock |
Similans |
Similans |
Similans |
Richelieu Rock |
In order to visit Richelieu Rock you need to do a minimum of 3 days / 2 nights on South Siam 4, spanning a Wednesday or a Sunday, making sure that your last day on the boat is not a Wednesday or Sunday.
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MV South Siam 4 Itinerary
The itinerary of the MV South Siam 4 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 flexible liveaboard cruises to the best dive sites in Thailand(Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock). Her flexible schedule is ideal for those divers limited on time but still want to see the best of Thailand's scuba diving on a budget.
Sample Itinerary
Day of Boarding (First Day on the South Siam 4)
- 06:30 - 07:00 Hotel and Airport Pickup
- 09:00 Transfer to Speed Boat at Thap Lamu Pier, Depart for Similan Islands
- 10:30 Arrive Similan Islands, Orientation, Boat and Crew Introduction
Diving Days (Depending on the length of the Cruise)
- 3 to 4 Dives per Day
Day of Departure ( Last Day on the South Siam 4)
- 15:30 Transfer to Speed Boat and Depart for Thap Lamu Pier
- 17:00 Arrive Thap Lamu Pier transfers back to Khao Lak and Phuket Hotels
- 17:30 Arrive Khao Lak Hotels
- 19:00 Arrive Phuket Hotels
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 South Siam 4 Boat Layout
Upper Deck |
Main Deck |
Lower Deck |
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1-Dining Area |
5-Dive Platform |
11-Double Bed Cabins |
2-Saloon |
6-Dive Deck |
12-Compressors |
3-Staff Cabins |
7-Bathrooms |
13-Generators |
4-Wheel House |
8-Galley |
14-Engine |
9-Staff Cabins |
15-Storage |
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10-Twin Cabins |
16-Staff Cabin |
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