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Dive Race Class E

Dive Race Class E

Dive Race Class E liveaboard in the Similan Islands – South Andamans

MV Dive Race Class E will be the most luxurious and modern scuba diving liveaboard vessel cruising the Similan Islands, Surin Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock in 2015. Specifically built this year, this magnificent vessel really raises the bar for Thailand liveaboards and due to it’s size and stability will also be running extended trips from North to South Andaman and South to North Andaman including. It can take a maximum of 28 divers but for the Similan cruises that will be reduced to just 20. A 60” 3D TV in the luxurious air conditioned lounge, private massage room and an extensive sun deck makes sure that guests have plenty of relaxing options to choose from between dives.

Dive Race Class E Luxury Similan Islands Liveaboard

Dive Race Class E Luxury Similan Islands Liveaboard

Koh Lipe & Hin Deang – Thailand – 5 Days/4 Nights – 14 Dives

Similan Islands & Richelieu Rock – Thailand – 5 Days/4 Nights – 14 Dives

Similan Islands & Richelieu Rock – Thailand – 6 Days/5 Nights – 18 Dives

North to South Andamans/South to North Andamans – Thailand – 7 Day/6 Nights – 22 Dives

The Cabins

6 luxury twin share cabins all have private bathrooms, individually controlled air conditioning and even a private balcony! They can all be converted to a double bed configuration for couples.

The remaining 4 twin ensuite cabins offer the same features but don’t have the balcony.

The Food

Well we simply don’t know yet, the boat is that new. Tasty and plentiful western and Thai cuisine has been promised and cooked to an extremely high standard.

Dive Race Similan Island Liveaboard Fine dining

Dive Race Similan Island Liveaboard Fine dining

Safety Features

Radio/communication system, Lowrance GPS, Lowrance Radar, Depth and side scan Sounder, Auto Pilot, AIS Transponder, Medical Oxygen, Extensive First Aid Kit, 2 x Life Raft (50 pax each), 2 x 4.5m tenders with 40hp outboard engines.

What is Included

Air-conditioning in all cabins. All meals, fruits, drinking water, coffee, tea. Divemaster supervision, tanks, weights, weight belts. Transfer to and from your hotel to the dive vessel. Accident & recompression chamber insurance.

What is not Included

National Park Entry fee and diver’s fee: 2,300 Baht ( for diver) National Park Entry fee: 1,200 Baht ( for non diver ) Equipment rental full set 700 Baht per day Torch for Night Dive: 100 Baht, Suunto Dive Computer: 300 Baht per day.

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Dive Race Class E Schedules

July – October 2024 Departures

Trip Number Dates Destination Duration Number of Dives
DRLP2409 31 Jul 24 – 04 Aug 24 Koh Lipe 4D – 4N 11
DRLP2410 07 Aug 24 – 11 Aug 24 Koh Lipe 4D – 4N 11
DRT2427 14 Oct 24 – 18 Oct 24 Koh Lipe 5D – 4N 14
DRT2428 19 Oct 24 – 23 Oct 24 Koh Lipe 5D – 4N 14
DRT2429 24 Oct 2024 – 30 Oct 24 South to North** 7D – 6N 22
DRT2030 31 Oct 24 – 04 Nov 24 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14

November 2024 Departures

Trip Number Dates Destination Duration Number of Dives
DRT2431 05 Nov 24 – 09 Nov 24 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14
DRT2432 10 Nov 24 – 14 Nov 24 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14
DRT2433 15 Nov 24 – 19 Nov 24 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14
DRT2434 20 Nov 24 – 24 Nov 24 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14
DRT2435 25 Nov 24 – 29 Nov 24 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14
DRT2436 30 Nov 24 – 05 Dec 24 Similan – Richelieu 6D – 5N 18

December 2024 Departures

Trip Number Dates Destination Duration Number of Dives
DRT2437 06 Dec 24 – 10 Dec 24 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14
DRT2438 11 Dec 24 – 16 Dec 24 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14
DRT2439 17 Dec 24 – 21 Dec 24 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14
DRTXMAS24* 22 Dec 24 – 27 Dec 24 Similan – Richelieu 6D – 5N 18
DRTNY24* 28 Dec 24 – 02 Jan 25 Similan – Richelieu 6D – 5N 18

January 2025 Departures

Trip Number Dates Destination Duration Number of Dives
DRT2501 03 Jan 25 – 07 Jan 25 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14
DRT2502 08 Jan 25 – 12 Jan 25 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14
DRT2503 13 Jan 25 – 17 Jan 25 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14
DRT2504 18 Jan 25 – 22 Jan 25 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14
DRT2505 23 Jan 25 – 27 Jan 25 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14
*DRT2506*CNY 28 Jan 25 – 01 Feb 25 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14

February 2025 Departures

Trip Number Dates Destination Duration Number of Dives
DRT2507 02 Feb 25 – 06 Feb 25 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14
DRT2508 07 Feb 25 – 11 Feb 25 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14
DRT2509 12 Feb 25 – 16 Feb 25 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14
DRT2510 17 Feb 25 – 21 Feb 25 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14
DRT2511 22 Feb 25 – 26 Feb 25 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14

March 2025 Departures

Trip Number Dates Destination Duration Number of Dives
DRT2512 27 Feb 25 – 03 Mar 25 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14
DRT2513 04 Mar 25 – 08 Mar 25 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14
DRT2514 09 Mar 25 – 13 Mar 25 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14
DRT2515 14 Mar 25 – 18 Mar 25 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14
DRT2516 19 Mar 25 – 23 Mar 25 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14
DRT2517 24 Mar 25 – 28 Mar 25 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14

April 2025 Departures

Trip Number Dates Destination Duration Number of Dives
DR2518 29 Mar 25 – 02 Apr 25 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14
DR2519 03 Apr 25 – 07 Apr 25 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14
DR2520 08 Apr 25 – 12 Apr 25 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14
DR2521 13 Apr 25 – 17 Apr 25 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14
DR2522 18 Apr 25 – 22 Apr 25 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14
DRT2523 23 Apr 25 – 27 Apr 25 Similan – Richelieu 7D – 6N 22

May 2025 Departures

Trip Number Dates Destination Duration Number of Dives
DRT2524 28 Apr 25 – 02 May 25 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14
DRT2525 03 May 25 – 07 May 25 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14
DRT2526 08 May 25 – 12 May 25 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14

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