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Budget Similan Islands Liveaboards 2025

Budget Similan Island liveaboards are a great way to dive Thailand’s Similan Islands without breaking the bank. Check liveaboard pricing, availability and book online.

Dolphin Queen Liveaboard

Dolphin Queen Liveaboard
MV Dolphin Queen is a budget liveaboard with 8 cabins for 22 people sailing to the Similan Islands between November and May.

Pawara Liveaboard

Pawara Liveaboard
Pawara Liveaboard is a budget liveaboard with 12 cabins for 24 people sailing to the Similan Islands between November and May.

Sawasdee Fasai Liveaboard

Sawasdee Fasai
Sawasdee Fasai is a budget liveaboard with 15 cabins for 30 people sailing to the Similan Islands between November and May.

Manta Queen 7 Liveaboard

Manta Queen 7 Liveaboard
Manta Queen 7 is a budget liveaboard with 10 cabins for 24 people sailing to the Similan Islands between November and April.

Manta Queen 1 Liveaboard

Manta Queen 1 Liveaboard
Manta Queen 1 is a budget liveaboard with 10 cabins for 22 people sailing to the Similan Islands between November and April.

Manta Queen 2 Liveaboard

Manta Queen 2 Liveaboard
Manta Queen 2 is a budget liveaboard with 9 cabins for 20 people sailing to the Similan Islands between November and April.

Manta Queen 3 Liveaboard

Manta Queen 3 Liveaboard
Manta Queen 3 is a budget liveaboard with 12 cabins for 28 people sailing to the Similan Islands between November and April.

Manta Queen 5 Liveaboard

Manta Queen 5 Liveaboard
Manta Queen 5 is a budget liveaboard with 11 cabins for 22 people sailing to the Similan Island between November and April.

Similan Explorer Liveaboard

Similan Explorer Liveaboard
Similan Explorer Liveaboard is a budget liveaboard with 8 cabins for 18 people sailing to the Similan Islands between November and May.

Sea World 1 Liveaboard

Sea World 1 Liveaboard
Sea World 1 is a budget liveaboard with 9 cabins for 18 people sailing to the Similan Islands between November and April.

Manta Queen 8 Liveaboard

Manta Queen 8 Liveaboard
Manta Queen 8 is a budget liveaboard with 10 cabins for 24 people sailing to the Similan Islands between November and April.

 

Liveaboards Not Operating In 2024-2025 Similan Diving Season

Unfortunately several budget Similan Islands liveaboards are not operating during the 2023-2024 Similan Islands diving season (October 2022 to May 2023)

Many Similan liveaboards were mothballed during the Covid pandemic due to lack of customers, and it’s now difficult for some boats to start back up again.

Manta Queen 6 Liveaboard

Manta Queen 6 Liveaboard
Manta Queen 6 is a budget liveaboard with 7 cabins for 14 people sailing to the Similan Islands from November until April.

Genesis Liveaboard

Genesis Liveaboard
Genesis is a budget liveaboard with 7 cabins for 12 people sailing to the Similan Islands between November and April.

MY Merit Liveaboard

MY Merit Liveaboard
MY Merit Liveaboard is a budget liveaboard with 7 cabins for 14 people sailing to the Similan Islands between November and May.

Oktavia Liveaboard

Oktavia Liveaboard
Oktavia is a budget liveaboard accommodating 20 people sailing to the Similan Islands between November and April.

Whale Liveaboard

Whale Liveaboard
Whale Liveaboard is a budget liveaboard with 6 cabins for 12 people sailing to the Similan Islands between November and May.

 

Similan Liveaboards Overview

Upcoming Similan Liveaboard Availability and Pricing

Check availability and pricing for all Similan Islands liveaboards departing in

(The Similan National Park is closed from mid May to mid October each year)

Similan Liveaboards Trip Reports

Photos from each of the Similan liveaboard trips I've been on over the years.



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:: Check the availability and pricing of liveaboards in Thailand and book online.


:: Find the cheapest flights to Thailand - Phuket (airport code: HKT) is the nearest airport for diving the Similan Islands. You can get direct international flights to Phuket or go via one of Bangkok's two airports - Suvarnabhumi (BKK), the main airport, or Don Mueang (DMK), the low cost carrier terminal.


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:: Find available places to stay in Phuket for before and after your liveaboard on Booking.com - usually you can reserve a room with no upfront payment. Pay when you check out. Free cancellations too.


:: Need inspiration? See our Best Places To Dive In Thailand for ideas of where to go and what to do.


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