MV Bavaria is a steel vessel designed by divers for divers and she was built in 2016 in Thailand in accordance with the latest maritime and safety standards. All guests are accommodated in comfortable cabins with individual air conditioning systems. The maximum number of guests is 24.

Cabins:

2 standard cabins on the upper deck with shared bathroom

6 Comfort twin cabins with private bathroom on the main deck

2 Comfort cabins with double bed and private bathroom in the lower deck

2 Deluxe cabins large double bed and private bathroom on the main deck.  

Common areas:

Large diving platform and equipment area

Spacious, partially covered sundeck with loungers and mats  

Salon is equipped with the latest TV, DVD and stereo system  

Free Wi-Fi available (only if reception exists)

Technical Specifications:

Length 28 meters

Beam 6 meters

Main engines two X 480 HP

Two Generators 220V

Two Bauer mariner compressors

All cabins complete with 220 volt of Electricity 24 hours a day

Air-conditioning system in the cabins

Fresh Water capacity 30 000 liters

Fuel capacity 12 000 liters

Cruising Speed 9.5 knots

Communication: satellite phone, VHF, mobile phone

Navigation: GPS, radar, sonar

Emergency: satellite phone, first aid equipment, emergency blanket, 4 fire extinguishers, 40 life jackets, life raft

Similan Island National Park  

Nine unique islands with white-sanded beaches, crystal clear waters and rich marine life is one of the most famous destinations in Thailand. The archipelago is located 65 km west of Khao Lak and is considered one of the most interesting diving areas in the world. Dive sites hold a variety of giant boulders, caves, narrow passages and over 500 species of hard and soft coral pulsating with life. Leopard sharks, guitar rays, whale sharks, mantas and turtles are often found in the area.  

Koh Bon & Koh Tachai  

Two islands located north of the Similan Islands and both islands offer unique underwater sceneries uncomparable with any other Thailand dive sites as well as an incredible amount of life. Koh Tachai pinacle is one the most quality dive spots in the region while Koh Bon is known the hot spot for Manta Rays in Thailand.

Richelieu Rock  

A horseshoe-shaped pinnacle situated in the open sea about 40km off the mainland. It is listed as one of the top dive sites in the world and it’s without question the best Thailand dive site. The pristine reefs of Richelieu Rock host an overwhelming amount of marine life, anything from large pelagics, predators, schooling fish and more, all the way to macro life such as seahorses, ghost pipefish, nudibranchs and countless more including whale shark time to time.

Surin Islands  

An archipelago of five islands 55 km off the coast and it belongs to Mu Ko Surin National Park. The islands are one of the very few untouched places in Thailand. Other than a small Moken village and National park premises, there are no other buildings on the islands. Popular for its coral gardens, white beaches and emerald color sea, Surin Islands are one of the most untouched dive areas in Thailand.

Koh Haa Islands  

Islands are located 15km off from Koh Lanta, inside the Koh Mu National Park. The archipelago is famous for its clear waters, shallow lagoons, an underwater cave and rich marine life. The six inhabitant islands offers great place for snorkeling and diving for all levels.

Hin Daeng & Hin Muang  

Dive sites are located approximately 30km south of Koh Haa islands and 100km from Phuket. Hin Daeng is a partially submerged pinnacle and in Thai meaning "red rock” as the pinnacle is mostly covered by red soft corals. Hin Muang is a completely submerged pinnacle located just a couple of hundreds of meters from Hin Daeng. The pinnacle is mostly covered by purple soft corals, which is what gives the dive site its name in Thai “purple rock”. These are one of the best dive sites in Thailand and Manta Rays and Whale Sharks are often seen at both dive sites.

Koh Lipe  

A small island in the Adang-Rawi Archipelago of southwest Thailand, near the Malaysian border. The island is ideal for diving and snorkeling as the area is home to 25 percent of the world's tropical fish species.

Phi Phi Islands  

Just south west of Krabi coastline lie the stunning Phi Phi Islands, part of a marine national park that's one of the world's most unforgettable destinations. Sheer limestone cliffs, fine sand beaches and hidden coves. Coral gardens and deeper reefs are sensational for diving and snorkeling.

Minimum Open Water Diver certificate or equivalent  

Travel and diving insurance, read more from Insurance Info Tab below

Diving computer and Safety Marker Buoy ( SMB )

On liveaboard trips we require each traveler to have their own travel insurance, and for certified divers to have an insurance specifically for scuba diving. This would assist you to avoid possible coverage problems on severe injuries, decompression chamber treatment or expensive evacuation cases back to your home country. Insurances are affordable and easy to purchase directly from the domestic insurance companies or the international organizations below.

Global Travel Insurance   Diving Insurance by DAN

Small luggage or backpack for the personal belongings  

Camera and charger

Change clothes, T-shirts and long-sleeved recommended

Swimsuit / bikini

Hat or headband  

Personal hygiene products

Books, music etc

Cash in THB for beer, ice cream and tip for the crew

NOTE! Excess luggage can be stored at the dive center during the liveaboard

Included:

Air-conditioned cabin for two persons

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner, fresh fruits, soft drinks in bottles, drinking water, coffee and tea

Tanks, weights and weight belt

Towels and shower gel

Excluded:

National park fees  

Diving insurance

Rental equipment

15l tank

Nitrox

PADI courses

Transfers from/to Phuket

Ice cream, alcohol beverages, cigarets and selection of soft drinks

Tips for the boat crew