MV Oktavia Liveaboard Itineraries

Oktavia Liveaboard Features and Benefits

2-days & 2-nights: Similan Islands
Thap Lamu - Middle Similan - Thap Lamu
These trips will depart from Thap Lamu north of Phuket near Khao Lak. Transfers are included in the price from Khao Lak hotels. Transfers from Phuket including the airport are charged at 500 THB per person.
Departure

13:30 Begin guest pick up from hotels in Phuket

14:30 Pick up from Phuket International Airport
16:00 Depart from Thap Lamu, dinner on board

No diving
Day 1 Diving at Similan Islands #4 through #7
~4 dives
Day 2

07:00 Diving at Similan Islands #7
11:00 Diving at Similan Islands#8
13:30 Diving at Similan Islands #8

15:00 Depart Similan by Speedboat

17:00 Arrive Thap Lamu, depart for Phuket or Khao Lak

~3 dives
Please note: Itineraries are for general information only. We make no claims to being 100% accurate as there are too many factors effecting the schedule. We will give you the best diving on the best spots that we can each day.
~ 7 dives
3-days & 2-nights: Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
Thap Lamu - North Similan - Koh Bon - Koh Tachai - Richelieu Rock - Thap Lamu
These trips will depart from Thap Lamu north of Phuket near Khao Lak. Transfers are included in the price from Khao Lak hotels. Transfers from Phuket including the airport are charged at 500 THB per person.
Day 1

05:30 Pick up guests from hotels in Phuket
06:30 Pick up from Khao Lak hotels
08:00 Depart Thap Lamu for Similan Islands
10:30 First Dive @ Similan #8

14:30 Second Dive at Similan #9

19:30 Night Dive at Similan #8 or #9

~3 dives
Day 2 Diving at Koh Bon & Koh Tachai. Sleep at Tachai, early departure for Richelieu Rock.
~4 dives
Day 3

Diving at Richelieu Rock & Boon Sung Wreck

18:00 Arrive to Thap Lamu Pier, depart for Khao Lak or Phuket Hotel

~3 dives
Please note: Itineraries are for general information only. We make no claims to being 100% accurate as there are too many factors effecting the schedule. We will give you the best diving on the best spots that we can each day.
~ 10 dives
5-days & 5-nights: Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
Thap Lamu - Similan - Koh Bon - Koh Tachai - Richelieu Rock - Thap Lamu
These trips will depart from Thap Lamu north of Phuket near Khao Lak. Transfers are included in the price from Khao Lak hotels. Transfers from Phuket including the airport are charged at 500 THB per person.
Departure

13:30 Begin guest pick up from hotels in Phuket

14:30 Pick up from Phuket International Airport
16:00 Depart from Thap Lamu, dinner on board

No diving
Day 1 Diving at Similan Islands #4 through #7, including night dive.
~4 dives
Day 2 Diving at Similan Islands #7 & #8.
~4 dives
Day 3 Diving at Similan Islands #8 & #9.
~4 dives
Day 4 Diving at Koh Bon & Koh Tachai. Sleep at Tachai, early departure for Richelieu Rock.
~4 dives
Day 5

Diving at Richelieu Rock & Boon Sung Wreck

18:00 Arrive to Thap Lamu Pier, depart for Khao Lak or Phuket Hotel

~3 dives
Please note: Itineraries are for general information only. We make no claims to being 100% accurate as there are too many factors effecting the schedule. We will give you the best diving on the best spots that we can each day.
~ 19 dives
4-days & 4-nights: Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
Thap Lamu - Similan - Koh Bon - Koh Tachai - Richelieu Rock - Thap Lamu
These trips will depart from Thap Lamu north of Phuket near Khao Lak. Transfers are included in the price from Khao Lak hotels. Transfers from Phuket including the airport are charged at 500 THB per person.
Departure

13:30 Begin guest pick up from hotels in Phuket

14:30 Pick up from Phuket International Airport
16:00 Depart from Thap Lamu, dinner on board

No diving
Day 1 Diving at Similan Islands #4 through #7, including night dive.
~4 dives
Day 2 Diving at Similan Islands #8 & #9.
~4 dives
Day 3 Diving at Koh Bon & Koh Tachai. Sleep at Tachai, early departure for Richelieu Rock.
~4 dives
Day 4

Diving at Richelieu Rock & Boon Sung Wreck

18:00 Arrive to Thap Lamu Pier, depart for Khao Lak or Phuket Hotel

~3 dives
Please note: Itineraries are for general information only. We make no claims to being 100% accurate as there are too many factors effecting the schedule. We will give you the best diving on the best spots that we can each day.
~ 15 dives


What's Included?

Oktavia's trips leave from a port called Thap Lamu north of Phuket, so it may be more convenient to stay in Khao Lak rather than Phuket before and after your trip for all Oktavia departures. However, if you choose to stay in Phuket or need transfers from Phuket International to the boat, we are happy to provide that for 500 THB each person to and from the boat (1,000 THB return).

Thai National Park fees apply to both the Similan Islands and Surin Islands (including Richelieu Rock). These are were imposed in November, 2001, and are currently 400 THB per person per entry and 200 THB per day for divers.

  • 2-day trips @ 800 THB divers, 400 THB snorkelers
  • 3-day trips @ 1400 THB divers, 800 THB snorkelers
  • 4-day trips @ 1200 THB divers, 400 THB snorkelers
  • 5-day trips @ 1800 THB divers, 800 THB snorkelers

Personal diving gear is not included in the price (500 THB per day for a full set). Prices include all meals, coffee, tea and drinking water, air fills, tanks and weights and belts, divemaster services, and accommodation. Extras on board include alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and diving instruction or courses. Nitrox is available for 200 THB per fill.

Note: We can 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.

OKtavia Destination Map and Home Port

This vessel offers two-day liveaboard trips to the Similan Islands, three-day liveaboard trips to Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, and Richelieu Rock, and five-day liveaboard trips to all of those spots. These sites are northwest of Phuket Island in Phang-nga Province in Southwest Thailand. Please click on the pins to see more information about the areas visited.


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  • FEBRUARY-2012
    Departs
    Returns
    Destination
    Boat
    Days / Nights
    Price Options & Availability
    Feb 6, 2012Feb 8, 2012Bon - Tachai - Richelieu Oktavia3-D / 2-N
    Feb 9, 2012Feb 14, 2012Similan - Bon - Tachai - RichelieuOktavia5-D / 5-N
    Feb 9, 2012Feb 11, 2012Similan IslandsOktavia2-D / 2-N
    Feb 12, 2012Feb 14, 2012Bon - Tachai - Richelieu Oktavia3-D / 2-N
    Feb 15, 2012Feb 20, 2012Similan - Bon - Tachai - RichelieuOktavia5-D / 5-N
    Feb 15, 2012Feb 17, 2012Similan IslandsOktavia2-D / 2-N
    Feb 18, 2012Feb 20, 2012Bon - Tachai - Richelieu Oktavia3-D / 2-N
    Feb 21, 2012Feb 26, 2012Similan - Bon - Tachai - RichelieuOktavia5-D / 5-N
    Feb 21, 2012Feb 23, 2012Similan IslandsOktavia2-D / 2-N
    Feb 24, 2012Feb 26, 2012Bon - Tachai - Richelieu Oktavia3-D / 2-N
    Feb 27, 2012Mar 3, 2012Similan - Bon - Tachai - RichelieuOktavia5-D / 5-N
    Feb 27, 2012Feb 29, 2012Similan IslandsOktavia2-D / 2-N
  • MARCH-2012
    Departs
    Returns
    Destination
    Boat
    Days / Nights
    Price Options & Availability
    Mar 1, 2012Mar 3, 2012Bon - Tachai - Richelieu Oktavia3-D / 2-N
    Mar 5, 2012Mar 10, 2012Similan - Bon - Tachai - RichelieuOktavia5-D / 5-N
    Mar 5, 2012Mar 7, 2012Similan IslandsOktavia2-D / 2-N
    Mar 8, 2012Mar 10, 2012Bon - Tachai - Richelieu Oktavia3-D / 2-N
    Mar 11, 2012Mar 16, 2012Similan - Bon - Tachai - RichelieuOktavia5-D / 5-N
    Mar 11, 2012Mar 13, 2012Similan IslandsOktavia2-D / 2-N
    Mar 14, 2012Mar 16, 2012Bon - Tachai - Richelieu Oktavia3-D / 2-N
    Mar 17, 2012Mar 22, 2012Similan - Bon - Tachai - RichelieuOktavia5-D / 5-N
    Mar 17, 2012Mar 19, 2012Similan IslandsOktavia2-D / 2-N
    Mar 20, 2012Mar 22, 2012Bon - Tachai - Richelieu Oktavia3-D / 2-N
    Mar 23, 2012Mar 28, 2012Similan - Bon - Tachai - RichelieuOktavia5-D / 5-N
    Mar 23, 2012Mar 25, 2012Similan IslandsOktavia2-D / 2-N
    Mar 26, 2012Mar 28, 2012Bon - Tachai - Richelieu Oktavia3-D / 2-N
    Mar 29, 2012Apr 3, 2012Similan - Bon - Tachai - RichelieuOktavia5-D / 5-N
    Mar 29, 2012Mar 31, 2012Similan IslandsOktavia2-D / 2-N
  • APRIL-2012
    Departs
    Returns
    Destination
    Boat
    Days / Nights
    Price Options & Availability
    Apr 1, 2012Apr 3, 2012Bon - Tachai - Richelieu Oktavia3-D / 2-N
    Apr 4, 2012Apr 6, 2012Similan IslandsOktavia2-D / 2-N
    Apr 4, 2012Apr 9, 2012Similan - Bon - Tachai - RichelieuOktavia5-D / 5-N
    Apr 7, 2012Apr 9, 2012Bon - Tachai - Richelieu Oktavia3-D / 2-N
    Apr 10, 2012Apr 15, 2012Similan - Bon - Tachai - RichelieuOktavia5-D / 5-N
    Apr 10, 2012Apr 12, 2012Similan IslandsOktavia2-D / 2-N
    Apr 13, 2012Apr 15, 2012Bon - Tachai - Richelieu Oktavia3-D / 2-N
    Apr 16, 2012Apr 20, 2012Similan Islands - Koh BonOktavia4-D / 4-N
    Apr 21, 2012Apr 25, 2012Similan Islands - Koh BonOktavia4-D / 4-N
    Apr 26, 2012Apr 30, 2012Similan Islands - Koh BonOktavia4-D / 4-N