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MV Aqua

Thailand · Liveaboard★ 5

from THB 25,500 / person

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Type
Liveaboard
Built / renovated
2024
Length × width
32 m × 6 m
Cabins
12
Capacity
24 guests
Nitrox
FREE
Wi-Fi
FREE
Rental gear
YES ($)

Highlights

  • Explore the best of both North and South Andaman Seas, including Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Koh Haa, Hin Daeng, and Phi Phi.
  • Designed for comfort, MV Aqua accommodates up to 24 guests in 12 fully air-conditioned cabins, all with private en-suite bathrooms.
  • Relax in the spacious indoor saloon featuring an 85” TV and a large movie selection—perfect for unwinding after a day of diving.
  • Enjoy generous outdoor areas including a shaded lounge and sundeck, ideal for socializing, sunbathing, or simply taking in the stunning sea views.

About MV Aqua

Experience the beauty of Thailand's underwater world aboard the MV Aqua liveaboard. This vessel sails through some of the most stunning regions of both the North and South Andaman Seas, offering itineraries that include the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Koh Haa, Hin Daeng, and Phi Phi. With 77 scheduled departures, there's an adventure waiting for every diving enthusiast.

As you explore these vibrant dive sites, you'll encounter an array of marine life, including Napoleon fish, seahorses, tuna, barracuda, eagle rays, sting rays, octopus, squid, and nudibranchs. After a day of diving, unwind in the comfort of your fully air-conditioned cabin, complete with a private en-suite bathroom. The spacious indoor saloon features an 85” TV and a large movie selection, while generous outdoor areas provide the perfect backdrop for relaxation and socializing.

Routes & departures

Lipe4 nights · 10 dives · 59 Departures
  1. 1
    Day 1

    Arrival & Departure from Pakbara Guests are picked up from Hat Yai Airport at 19:00 and transferred to Pakbara Pier. After dinner onboard, the vessel departs at approximately 22:00 and cruises overnight toward the Koh Lipe area.

  2. 2
    Day 2

    Adang Bay & Stonehenge The first day of diving begins with a dive in Adang Bay, followed by two dives at the renowned Stonehenge reef, known for its healthy soft corals and abundant reef life. The final dive of the day takes place at Talang Step before dinner onboard. Up to 4 dives: Adang Bay, Stonehenge (2 dives), Talang Step.

  3. 3
    Day 3

    8 Mile Rock & Koh Yang Spend the day exploring some of the area’s most exciting offshore sites. Two dives are scheduled at 8 Mile Rock, a submerged pinnacle attracting schools of pelagic fish, followed by dives at Sawang and Koh Yang. Up to 4 dives: 8 Mile Rock (2 dives), Sawang, Koh Yang.

  4. 4
    Day 4

    Southern Andaman Reefs Continue diving around the reefs and pinnacles surrounding Koh Lipe and nearby islands. Exact dive sites are selected according to weather and sea conditions, offering a mix of walls, coral gardens, and fish-rich reef systems. Up to 3 dives.

  5. 5
    Day 5

    Disembarkation After breakfast, guests disembark between 08:00 and 09:00 and transfer back to Hat Yai Airport. Please note: The itinerary above is provided as an example only. Dive sites and schedules may change depending on weather, sea conditions, and the captain's discretion. A minimum of 18 hours between the last dive and flying is recommended.

Good to know

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions. Regulations in Thailand make it mandatory to provide PADI Travel with all required info within 48 hours after receiving confirmation. If you fail to provide the requested information, the boat reserves the right to cancel your reservation without further notice. Your confirmation email/invoice document will tell you which information needs to be returned without delay.

Getting there

All guests are required to complete and sign the Boat Travel and Scuba Diving Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement provided onboard during check-in. Guests who refuse to sign or attempt to alter the document may be denied participation in the trip without refund or compensation. The minimum certification level required is Open Water Diver. Guests holding this certification must either complete the Advanced Open Water course onboard or at least a Deep Adventure Dive to join the group dives. A separate dive guide cannot be assigned solely for divers limited to 18 meters. The maximum dive guide-to-diver ratio is 1:5. Complimentary transfers are available on embarkation and disembarkation days between the designated airport and the departure or arrival pier, according to the itinerary. Additional transfer arrangements may be available upon request and at an extra charge. Diving insurance is mandatory for participation in all diving activities. Guests without valid diving insurance will be required to purchase coverage onboard.

Departures · 59

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South Andaman: Phi Phi - Koh Haa - Hin Daeng Hin Muang3 nights · 10 dives
  1. 1
    Day 1

    16:00 Transfer from hotels in Phuket to the pier 19:00 Dinner 22:00 Boat departs to South Andaman Sea Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforseeable factors

  2. 2
    Day 2

    4 dives

  3. 3
    Day 3

    4 dives

  4. 4
    Day 4

    Two morning dives, followed by lunch onboard. At 14:00, return to the pier and transfer back to your hotel. Unfortunately, our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!

Good to know

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions. Regulations in Thailand make it mandatory to provide PADI Travel with all required info within 48 hours after receiving confirmation. If you fail to provide the requested information, the boat reserves the right to cancel your reservation without further notice. Your confirmation email/invoice document will tell you which information needs to be returned without delay.

Getting there

Pick-up on departure day is by minibus and starts at 16:00 for most hotels in Phuket. Estimated pick-up times by area: Airport / Mai Khao / Naiyang: 17:00–17:30 Patong / Kata / Karon / Rawai / Chalong / Phuket Town: 15:30–16:30 If the driver has not arrived within 30 minutes after the scheduled time, please call +66 819126333. All guests are required to complete and sign the Boat Travel and Scuba Diving Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement provided onboard during check-in. Guests who refuse to sign or attempt to alter the document may be denied participation in the trip without refund or compensation. The minimum certification level required is Open Water Diver. Guests holding this certification must either complete the Advanced Open Water course onboard or at least a Deep Adventure Dive to join the group dives. A separate dive guide cannot be assigned solely for divers limited to 18 meters. The maximum dive guide-to-diver ratio is 1:5. Complimentary transfers are available on the day of departure and return between Phuket and the pier. Transfers from the Khao Lak area can be arranged at an additional cost. Diving insurance is mandatory for participation in all diving activities. Guests without valid diving insurance will be required to purchase coverage onboard.

Similan-Bon-Tachai-Richelieu Rock4 nights · 13 dives
  1. 1
    Day 1

    16:00 Transfer from hotels in Phuket to the pier 19:00 Dinner 22:00 Boat departs to South Andaman Sea Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforseeable factors

  2. 2
    Day 2

    4 dives

  3. 3
    Day 3

    4 dives

  4. 4
    Day 4

    4 dives

  5. 5
    Day 5

    Two morning dives, followed by lunch onboard. At 14:00, return to the pier and transfer back to your hotel. Unfortunately, our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!

Good to know

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions. Regulations in Thailand make it mandatory to provide PADI Travel with all required info within 48 hours after receiving confirmation. If you fail to provide the requested information, the boat reserves the right to cancel your reservation without further notice. Your confirmation email/invoice document will tell you which information needs to be returned without delay.

Getting there

Pick-up on departure day is by minibus and starts at 16:00 for most hotels in Phuket. Estimated pick-up times by area: Airport / Mai Khao / Naiyang: 17:00–17:30 Patong / Kata / Karon / Rawai / Chalong / Phuket Town: 15:30–16:30 If the driver has not arrived within 30 minutes after the scheduled time, please call +66 819126333. All guests are required to complete and sign the Boat Travel and Scuba Diving Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement provided onboard during check-in. Guests who refuse to sign or attempt to alter the document may be denied participation in the trip without refund or compensation. The minimum certification level required is Open Water Diver. Guests holding this certification must either complete the Advanced Open Water course onboard or at least a Deep Adventure Dive to join the group dives. A separate dive guide cannot be assigned solely for divers limited to 18 meters. The maximum dive guide-to-diver ratio is 1:5. Complimentary transfers are available on the day of departure and return between Phuket and the pier. Transfers from the Khao Lak area can be arranged at an additional cost. Diving insurance is mandatory for participation in all diving activities. Guests without valid diving insurance will be required to purchase coverage onboard.

What's included

  • ✓ Coffee
  • ✓ Snacks between meals and after dives
  • ✓ Water
  • ✓ Tea
  • ✓ Free WiFi
  • ✓ Weight Belt/Weights/Tank(s)
  • ✓ Free nitrox (for certified nitrox divers)
  • ✓ Dive guides
  • ✕ Service fees
  • ✕ BCD
  • ✕ Wetsuit
  • ✕ PADI Advanced Open Water
  • ✕ Fuel surcharges
  • ✕ National park fees
  • ✕ Transfer to/from the airport (round-trip)
  • ✕ Transfer from/to local hotels (round-trip)
  • ✕ Tips for the crew
  • ✕ Fins, mask, snorkel (ABC)
  • ✕ Flashlight (torch)
  • ✕ 15 liter tanks
  • ✕ Full scuba set
  • ✕ Dive computer
  • ✕ Regulator
  • ✕ PADI Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox)

Marine life

Napoleon fishSeahorseTunaBarracudaEagle raySting rayOctopusSquidNudibranch

Facilities & amenities

Wi-Fi (free)Nitrox (FREE)Rental Equipment ($)

Reviews · 2

★ 52 guest reviews

★ 5 · Benno Zerlin · 2025-11-17

Liked it a lot. MV Aqua liveaboard experience with SmileDolphin.com was amazing. Very skilled PADI dive instructors and guides, beautiful sites, great food, clean ship. Well run and very friendly. Would afford new sunbeds on the top deck. But rest was very nice in his price range.

★ 5 · Yu Hua Wei · 2025-10-23

It's amazing. I will go to Similan and Koh Lipe again for this boat.

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