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MV Raga

Thailand · Liveaboard

from THB 31,500 / person

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Type
Liveaboard
Built / renovated
2024 / 2024
Length × width
37 m × 8 m
Cabins
14
Capacity
26 guests
Nitrox
YES ($)
Wi-Fi
FREE
Rental gear
YES ($)

Highlights

  • Explore world-renowned diving sites including the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, and Richelieu Rock.
  • Accommodates up to 26 guests across 13 elegantly furnished, air-conditioned cabins.
  • Enjoy a spacious, air-conditioned saloon equipped with a 65” TV for high-quality entertainment.
  • Relax and take in stunning panoramic views from the expansive sundeck, perfect for unwinding and enjoying the surroundings.

About MV Raga

Welcome aboard the MV Raga, a premier liveaboard experience in Thailand, designed for divers seeking adventure and comfort. With a capacity for 26 guests, the MV Raga offers elegantly furnished, air-conditioned cabins, ensuring a restful retreat after exhilarating dives. Enjoy the spacious saloon equipped with a 65” TV for entertainment, and unwind on the expansive sundeck while soaking in stunning panoramic views.

Embark on unforgettable diving itineraries that explore world-renowned sites such as the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, and Richelieu Rock. Each journey promises encounters with remarkable marine life, including tuna, barracuda, Napoleon fish, manta rays, and even the majestic whale shark. With 48 scheduled departures, the MV Raga is ready to take you on a diving adventure of a lifetime, complete with the comfort and amenities you deserve.

Routes & departures

South Andaman –3 nights · 10 dives · 44 Departures
  1. 1
    Day 1

    Embarkation Guests are collected from Phuket International Airport or selected Phuket hotels between 15:30 and 17:30 and transferred to the vessel. After dinner onboard, the boat departs at approximately 21:00 and cruises overnight toward the South Andaman dive sites.

  2. 2
    Day 2

    Koh Haa, Hin Muang & Hin Daeng The first diving day begins at Koh Haa Lagoon before continuing to the world-famous pinnacles of Hin Muang and Hin Daeng. These sites are known for their steep walls, colorful soft corals, schooling fish, and occasional pelagic encounters. Up to 4 dives: Koh Haa Lagoon, Hin Muang (2 dives), Hin Daeng.

  3. 3
    Day 3

    Koh Haa & Garang Haeng The day starts with a dive at Koh Haa Yai, followed by Koh Haa Neua. After lunch, divers explore Hin Bida before concluding the day at Garang Haeng. Up to 4 dives: Koh Haa Yai, Koh Haa Neua, Hin Bida, Garang Haeng.

  4. 4
    Day 4

    Koh Bida & Kled Gaeo Wreck The final diving day includes morning dives at Koh Bida Nok and Koh Bida Nai before a farewell group photo and debriefing. The last dive of the trip takes place at the Kled Gaeo Wreck before returning to Phuket. Up to 3 dives: Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Kled Gaeo Wreck. Disembarkation The vessel returns to the pier in the late afternoon. Guests are transferred to Phuket hotels or Phuket International 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

Shared pick up times: Airport 17:00-17:30 Mai Khao 17:00-17:30 Naiyang 17:00-17:30 Patong 15:30-16:30 Kata 15:30-16:30 Karon 15:30-16:30 Rawai 15:30-16:30 Chalong 15:30-16:30 Phuket Town 15:30-16:30 Pick up will start at 15:30 for most hotels in Phuket on the departure day by minibus If customers are not picked up by the driver within the pick up time later than 30 minutes, please give a call at phone no. +6681-9126333 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.

Departures · 44

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Similan-Koh Bon-Koh Tachai-Richelieu Rock-Boonsoong wreck4 nights · 13 dives
  1. 1
    Day 1

    16:00 Transfer from airport/hotels in Phuket to Taplamu pier 19:00 Dinner 22:00 Boat departs to the Similan islands 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 unforeseeable factors.

  2. 2
    Day 2

    07:00 Morning call 08:00 Dive#1 Zodiac 09:00 Breakfast 11:30 Dive#2 West of Eden 13:00 Lunch 15:00 Dive#3 Elephant Head Rock 16:00 Snack 19:00 Dive#4 Numchai Bay 20:00 Dinner

  3. 3
    Day 3

    06:00 Morning call 07:00 Dive#5 3 Trees 08:00 Breakfast 10:30 Dive#6 Koh Bon 12:00 Lunch 13:30 Dive#7 Tachai Pinnacle 15:00 Snack 17:00 Dive#8 Tachai Reef 18:30 Dinner

  4. 4
    Day 4

    06:00 Morning call 07:00 Dive#9 Tachai Pinnacle 08:00 Breakfast 10:30 Dive#10 Richelieu Rock 12:00 Lunch 14:00 Dive#11 Richelieu Rock 15:00 Snack 17:00 Dive#12 Richelieu Rock 18:30 Dinner

  5. 5
    Day 5

    06:00 Morning call 07:00 Dive#13 Boonsoong Wreck 08:00 Breakfast 10:00 Dive#14 Khaolak Underwater Museum 11:30 Lunch 13:30 Debriefing & Group photo 14:00 Back to the pier and transfer back to 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

Shared pick up times: Airport 17:00-17:30 Mai Khao 17:00-17:30 Naiyang 17:00-17:30 Patong 15:30-16:30 Kata 15:30-16:30 Karon 15:30-16:30 Rawai 15:30-16:30 Chalong 15:30-16:30 Phuket Town 15:30-16:30 Pick up will start at 15:30 for most hotels in Phuket on the departure day by minibus If customers are not picked up by the driver within the pick up time later than 30 minutes, please give a call at phone no. +6681-9126333 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.

Racha-Phi Phi-King Cruiser Wreck-Shark Point3 nights · 9 dives
  1. 1
    Day 1

    16:00 Transfer from airport/hotels in Phuket to Taplamu pier 19:00 Dinner 22:00 Boat departs to the 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 unforeseeable factors.

  2. 2
    Day 2

    4 dives

  3. 3
    Day 3

    4 dives

  4. 4
    Day 4

    After two morning dives, enjoy lunch before returning to the pier and transferring 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

Shared pick up times: Airport 17:00-17:30 Mai Khao 17:00-17:30 Naiyang 17:00-17:30 Patong 15:30-16:30 Kata 15:30-16:30 Karon 15:30-16:30 Rawai 15:30-16:30 Chalong 15:30-16:30 Phuket Town 15:30-16:30 Pick up will start at 15:30 for most hotels in Phuket on the departure day by minibus If customers are not picked up by the driver within the pick up time later than 30 minutes, please give a call at phone no. +6681-9126333 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

  • ✓ Weight Belt/Weights/Tank(s)
  • ✓ Dive guides
  • ✕ Fins, mask, snorkel (ABC)
  • ✕ Fuel surcharges
  • ✕ 15 liter tanks
  • ✕ Flashlight (torch)
  • ✕ Full scuba set
  • ✕ Regulator
  • ✕ Wetsuit
  • ✕ BCD
  • ✕ Dive computer
  • ✕ Nitrox
  • ✕ Tips for the crew
  • ✕ National park fees
  • ✕ Nitrox - 15 lt tank

Marine life

TunaBarracudaNapoleon fishSeahorseManta raySting rayWhitetip reef sharkBlacktip reef sharkWhale sharkEagle rayDolphins

Facilities & amenities

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

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