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Whale – Similan Liveaboard

Whale Liveaboard is a budget liveaboard with 6 cabins for 12 people sailing to Raja Ampat between November and May.

Whale - Similan Liveaboard
Whale – Similan Liveaboard

2023 – 2024 Similan Islands Liveaboard Season Update

Whale Liveaboard is not operating during the 2023 – 2024 Similan liveaboard season. For recommendations of other liveaboards, see our Budget Similan Islands Liveaboards and Mid Range Similan Islands Liveaboards pages.

Whale Liveaboard Overview

Whale liveaboard is a small vessel catering to just 12 divers. Accommodation is in twin bunk cabins; they’re airconditioned but share bathrooms. Topside the boat does have everything you need in a compact form. There’s an indoor salon, sun deck and dining area which doubles as a hangout area in between dives too.

  • 6 twin air-conditioned cabins
  • 3 shared bathrooms
  • 12 guests maximum
  • Indoor lounge and open air dining plus sun deck
  • Thai and International Cuisine served buffet style
  • Vegetarian options
  • Camera rinse tank
  • Click here to see availability and pricing
DiningDining
Dive PlatformDive Platform
Indoor SalonIndoor Salon
Standard CabinStandard Cabin

Time Of Year Boat Operates:

Whale Liveaboard explores Similan Islands between November and May. Click here to see availability and pricing.

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Similan Liveaboards Overview

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

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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.


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


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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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