MV Oktavia is offering live-aboard trips to the Similan Islands on very homely vessel. MV Oktavia is one of the biggest vessels that operate around the Similan Islands built to hold thirty three guests, plus the crew. However, to ensure maximum comfort levels; the limit is just twenty guests.

 

 

Liveaboard Prices in Thai Baht

Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock
Duration: 5 Days / 5 Nights – 18 Dives

  • Twin / Double Cabin – 27,900 / diver or 20,925 / non diving
  • Single Cabin – 37,100 / diver or 27,830 / non diving
  • Master Ensuite Cabin – 10,000 surcharge – person
  • Master cabin single occupancy: surcharge 15,000 baht

Similan Islands
Duration: 2 Days / 2 Nights – 7 Dives

  • Twin / Double Cabin – 14,300 / diver or 10,725 / non diving
  • Single Cabin – 19,000 / diver or 14,265 / non diving
  • Master Ensuite Cabin – 4,000 surcharge – person
  • Master cabin single occupancy: surcharge 6,000 baht

Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights – 10 Dives

  • Twin / Double Cabin – 21,500 / diver or 16,125 / non diving
  • Single Cabin – 28,600 / diver or 21,450 / non diving
  • Master Ensuite Cabin – 6,000 surcharge – person
  • Master cabin single occupancy: surcharge 9,000 baht

Similan Islands, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon
Duration: 2 Days / 2 Nights – 7 Dives

  • Twin / Double Cabin – 24,000 / diver or 18,000 / non diving
  • Single Cabin – 31,920 / diver or 12,060 / non diving
  • Master Ensuite Cabin – 8,000 surcharge – person
  • Master cabin single occupancy: surcharge 6,000 baht

Notes: 

  • * Transfers from Phuket hotels (500 baht per person/way payable on board).
  • To dive deeper than 18 meters, Scuba Divers must be PADI Advanced diver or equivalent. If not you can complete a “Deep Adventure Dive” for 1,500 baht to qualify to dive deeper than 18m.

MV Oktavia Liveaboard Info

Cabins

Twelve Blue Ocean Cabins: six double bed cabins, four cabins with two bunk beds, two family cabins with double bed plus bunk bed. Two Master Suites (twenty five metre Sq. with one double bed and option for two spare beds). All Blue Ocean Cabins have a central air-conditioning and are fitted out with fan as well; there are reading lights, shelf unit, two large windows for the wonderful views of our trip, electrical outlets, sheets and towels of course are included.

On fully booked cruises, single travellers may be required a cabin with another guest of the same gender.

The master suites are situated on the upper decks, all of which have individual air-conditioning and a fan as standard, double bed, desk/dressing table, two arm chairs, en-suite shower/toilet, hardwood floor, flat screen TV with DVD and a min-fridge. They cabins are spread over the width of the boat and have superb panoramic windows both port and starboard. The suites are the perfect size for families.

The Food

Thai and Western cuisine is freshly cocked daily day, and just because scuba diving is good for your physique the Oktavia staff and crew cannot promise that their guests won’t gain an extra kilo or two mainly down to the amount and quality of the food on served. Remember, all the meals are served buffet style and all food is inclusive.

Facilities

  • 4 shared WCs of European model and standard with hot water showers.
  • 3 showers on the dive platform.
  • 2 bathrooms en-suite / master cabins.
  • Lots of comfortable seating.
  • Large sun deck.
  • Media-PC and LCD-TV, DVD-and CD-player
  • Bar.

Oktavia Sample Itineraries

Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock

18 Dives – 5 Days / 5 Nights

Departure Day – 1800 hrs departure from Khao Lak. Boat briefings and dinner on board as you cruise into the sunset. Arrive late evening at Similan Islands for a good night’s sleep.
Diving Day One – Diving at Similan Island No. 4 & 7. Overnight at island number 4.
Diving Day Two – Diving at Similan Islands 7,8 & 9. Overnight at Similan Number 8.
Diving Day Three – Diving at Similan Island No. 9, Koh Bon Island & Koh Tachai Island. Overnight at Koh Tachai.
Diving Day Four – Diving at the famous Richelieu Rock plus Koh Tachai. Overnight again at Koh Tachai.
Diving Day Five – Dive at Koh Tachai and Koh Bon. Then cruising back to Thap Lamu. Back at about 1730 hrs for transfer back to your Khao Lak Hotel.

Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock

10 Dives – 3 Days / 2 Nights

Diving Day One – 0800 hrs departure from Thap Lamu pier by speedboat to the Similan. You will meet up with Oktavia at around 09:30. Followed by Dives at Similan Island No. 9, Koh Bon & Koh Tachai. Overnight at Koh Tachai Island.
Diving Day Two – Diving at Richelieu Rock and Koh Tachai. Overnight at Koh Tachai.
Diving Day Three – Dives at Koh Tachai and Koh Bon. Then cruising back to Thap Lamu. Back at about 1730 hrs for transfer back to your Khao Lak Hotel.

Similan Islands Only

7 Dives – 2 Days / 2 Nights

Departure Day – 18:00 departure from Khao Lak. Boat briefings and dinner on board. Late evening arrival at Similan Islands for a good night’s sleep.
Diving Day One – Diving at Similan Island No. 4 & 7. Overnight at island number 4.
Diving Day Two – Diving at Similan Islands 7,8 & 9. Departure at 15:00 by speedboat back to Thaplamu pier. Arrive at about 17:00 followed by transfer back to your hotel.

MV Oktavia Schedule 2018 – 2019

 

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Specifications & Crew

Oktavia Crew

  • Captain.
  • Engineer.
  • Three deckhands.
  • Cook and assistant cook.
  • Six instructors/ dive-guides (max four guest divers per guide or instructor).

Specs

  • Length 29,5m.
  • Beam 6,5m.
  • Draft 2,85m.
  • Cruising Speed 7-10 knots.
  • Weight 149 tons.
  • Fresh water 20.000 liters.
  • Diesel capacity 7.500 liters.
  • Engines 2 x Nissan Diesel 420 hp, 10 cylinders.
  • Generators 2 x 50 kva.
  • Electricity 220 volts, 24 hours.
  • Compressors 2 x Bauer Mariner 250-Electric with air cooling system and air filters. Coltri-Sub continuous flow enriched air (nitrox) system.
  • Dinghy 4,70m with Yamaha 40hp and foldable ladder.
  • Communication – Satellite, telephone, mobile phones, radio.
  • Navigation – GPS, compass, sounder.
  • Safety Life rafts (40 pax).
  • Emergency oxygen.
  • First aid kit, Guests.
  • Max 20 (on full charters max 24).