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Luxury Similan Islands Liveaboards 2025

Luxury Similan Islands liveaboards are the ultimate way to dive Thailand’s Similan Islands. Check liveaboard pricing, availability and book online.

Thailand Aggressor - Similans Liveaboard
Thailand Aggressor – Similans Liveaboard

2024-2025 Similan Islands Luxury Liveaboards update

March 22 2024: Thailand Aggressor is relaunching in Thailand for the 2024 – 2025 Similan dive season! The boat has not been operating for the last couple of seasons but will now be welcoming guests again from 2 November 2024.

Read more details on our Thailand Aggressor page.

2025 Thailand Last Minute Liveaboard Deals

2024-2025 Recommended Similan Islands Diving Liveaboards

There are several excellent mid-range Similan liveaboards operating this season, including the Smiling Seahorse, Blue Dolphin, The Phinisi and The Junk.

Smiling Seahorse Liveaboard

Smiling Seahorse Liveaboard
Smiling Seahorse is a mid-range liveaboard with 8 cabins for 16 people sailing to the Similan Islands between November and March.

MV Blue Dolphin

Blue Dolphin Similan Liveaboard
Blue Dolphin is a new Thailand liveaboard boat which does 4 day diving trips in the Similan Islands, Here’s my review of the boat itself

The Phinisi Liveaboard

The Phinisi Liveaboard
The Phinisi is a mid-range liveaboard with 7 cabins for 18 people sailing to the Similan Islands between November and April.

The Junk Liveaboard

The Junk Liveaboard
The Junk Liveaboard is a mid-range liveaboard with 6 cabins for 18 people sailing to the Similan Islands between November and May.

There are other mid-range boats on the Mid-Range Similan Liveaboards page.

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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Start Planning Your Thailand Dive Trip Now!

:: 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.


:: Make sure you don't forget to bring any of the essentials for your scuba diving trip with our comprehensive Liveaboard Packing List


:: World Nomads offers simple and flexible travel insurance. Buy at home or while traveling and claim online from anywhere in the world.


:: 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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