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Description
Boat
Orca Oktavia is a thoughtfully designed liveaboard purpose-built for diving in the rich waters of Thailand’s Andaman Sea. Constructed of steel and approximately 30 m in length with a beam of around 6.5 m, the vessel blends practicality with comfort for multi-day expeditions around prime dive sites.
Orca Oktavia layout balances social spaces and diver-friendly dive operations. A spacious air-conditioned saloon provides a relaxed area to gather between dives, watch movies on a large screen, or just unwind in comfort. For those who prefer the open air, the generous sundeck offers sunshine and sea breezes – ideal for lounging, socialising, and sunset views while sipping a drink.
Orca Oktavia's daily meals are prepared with a mix of local Thai flavours and international dishes, served in full board style with snacks and refreshments included. Special dietary needs can be catered for when informed in advance.
Dive operations are efficient and comfortable, with one of the largest dive platforms in Thailand that makes gearing up and entering the water easy and safe. A dedicated area for equipment setup and two freshwater showers help keep divers refreshed between dives.
Cabin
Orca Oktavia has 10 guest cabins, accommodating up to 20 guests in various configurations:
All cabins are fully air-conditioned, with large windows framing views of the Andaman Sea. Each cabin features en-suite bathrooms, TV entertainment, mini-fridges, wardrobes, and essential amenities such as hair dryers and safe storage.
1 Whale Shark Suite :
Located on the main deck, ~13m² in size, this cabin comes with king-size bed, an electric massage chair, seaview windows.
1 Deluxe Cabin :
Located on the upper deck, ~9.5m² in size, this cabin comes with a double bed or twin beds, seaview windows.
1 Deluxe Cabins :
Located on the main deck, ~8.6m² in size, this cabin comes with flexible twin or double bed setup, seaview windows.
2 Standard Cabins:
Located on the upper deck, ~6.25m² in size, each cabin comes with a double bed, seaview windows.
5 Standard Cabins :
Located on the main deck, ~6.5m² in size, each cabin comes with twin beds, seaview windows.
Diving
- Similan 6D/5N : 15 dives in total.
- No dive on the embarkation and disembarkation day.
- All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.
Other Informations
- Nitrox：Available with an additional cost
- 15L Tanks：Available with an additional cost
- REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
- Dive Equipment Rental：Available with surcharge
- Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
- Wi-Fi Internet ：Available (may be limited at sea).
- Laundry Service：Not available at the moment
- Massage Service：Not available at the moment
- Payment on board：By cash (Thai Bath) ONLY
- Crew Number：15, including 4 - 5 dive guides
Itineraries
North Andaman Route
Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Koh Surin, Boonsung Wreck
Similan Island 6D/5N, 15 Dives
Day 1 :
16:00 - 19:30 : Pick up from Phuket local hotels or Phuket airport accodring to schedule time.
19:30 - 20:00 : Arrive at Ratchada/(Rassada) port in Phuket Town.
20:00 - 21:30 : Safety briefing, equipment check and light dinner will be served.
Day 2 - Day 4 :
07:00 - 07:30 : Wake up, coffee/tea, light breakfast, dive briefing
07:45 - 08:45 : Check dive
08:45 - 10:00 : Hot Breakfast, relax
10:00 - 10:30 : Dive briefing for 2nd dive
10:30 - 11:30 : 2nd dive
11:30 - 13:00 : Lunch, relax, waiting for dive
13:00 - 13:30 : Dive briefing for 3rd dive
13:30 - 14:30 : 3rd dive
14:30 - 16:00 : Afternoon tea time, relax
16:00 - 16:30 : Dive briefing for 4th dive
16:30 - 17:30 : 4th dive
17:30 - 18:30 : Relax
18:30 - 19:30 : Dinner
19:30 - mid night : Relax, Chat, Have Fun
Day 5 :
06:30 - 07:20 : Wake up, coffee/tea, light breakfast, dive briefing
07:20 - 08:20 : 1st dive
08:20 - 09:30 : Hot Breakfast, relax
09:30 - 10:00 : Dive briefing for 2nd dive
10:00 - 11:00 : 2nd dive
11:00 - 12:30 : Lunch, relax, waiting for dive
12:30 - 13:00 : Dive briefing for 3rd dive
13:00 - 14:00 : 3rd dive
After 14:00 : Washing Equipment, relax, cruise back to Phuket
Day 6 :
07:30 - 08:30 : Wake up, coffee/tea, hot breakfast, say goodbye
09:00 - 09:30 : Check out, transfer back to Phuket hotel or Phuket airport.
South Andaman Route
Koh Lanta National Park
Hin Daeng, Hin Muang and Koh Haa are the three most famous dive sites in Koh Lanta area.
Tarutao National Park
Koh Lipe is a paradisiac islands in Tarutao National Park, with small resorts and nearby dive sites, the most famous is surely 8 Miles Rock
Phi Phi islands
The islands came to worldwide prominence when Ko Phi Phi Le was used as a location for the 2000 British-American film The Beach.
Lipe Route
Many dive sites in Koh Lipe are at home in the Tarutao National Marine Park that shares a border with Malaysia. The park is closed for some months a year which gives it plenty of time to recuperate and the abundance of fish and coral you will find here is astonishing.
Schedules & routes
Prices & conditions
Included
- Transfers from airport and/or hotel to the yacht
- VAT and local taxes
- Full-board meal plan (including snacks)
- Complimentary beverages (water, tea, coffee)
- Alcoholic beverage
- Soft drinks
- Diving activity (incl. tanks, weights, weight belts)
- Dive guide service
- Land excursions and activities throughout the trip
- Boat accident insurance
- Cabin towels and complimentary toiletries
- Cabin cleaning service
- Wi-Fi
Not included
- Domestic flights in destination country
- Marine park fees & Port fees
- Dive equipment rentals
- Larger tank (15 L)
- Nitrox fills
- Dive courses on board
- Dive insurance (mandatory requirement)
- Travel insurance (trip cancellation insurance)
- Crew gratuity
Useful information
South Andaman Sea
Best time for diving
Mid October - May is the optimum diving season on the Andaman coast (west coast). Thailand has a dry and a rainy season : it rains on the West coast during the Summer months (May- October) and on the East during the winter (October- May).
About temperatures
Air : throughout the year, temperatures range from 25°C to 34°C with April through May being the hottest month and January the coldest
Sea : between 27°C - 30°C year round, with May being the warmest and December being the coldest.
Wetsuit Recommendation
We recommend 3 mm wetsuit year round.
Diver requirement
Suitable for all levels. You can find out more information about diving in South Andaman Sea here : South Andaman Sea
Embarkation / Disembarkation
The embarkation and disembarkation are in Phuket or Khao Lak, guest can fly in/out Phuket International Airport (HKT).
Transfer between Phuket Airport and Tap Lamu Pier (Khao Lak) is approximately 1 ½ - 2hr, depending on traffic.
Transfer between Phuket Airport and Chalong Pier is approximately 1 ½hrs, depending on traffic.
Visa Requirements
Many nationalities can visit Thailand without a visa under the Visa on Arrival rule or Visa Exemption scheme. These options allow visitors to stay for up to 30 or 45 days.
To find out more information, please visit the Thai Visa on Arrival, or Visa Exemption and Bilateral Agreement or contact your nearest embassy/consulate.
Vaccinations
No specific vaccinations are required unless you are coming from or passing through contaminated areas. Yellow fever certificates are required for those who are coming from the following 14 countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Angola, Burkina Faso, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Mauritania, Mali, Nigeria, Sudan and Zaire.
Money Matters
The local currency is Thai Baht (THB). The majority of established hotels and restaurants accept major credit cards.
However, smaller, family-run places probably will not. There are money-changers and ATM machines located at the airport and at the ports.
Drones
Tourists can bring their drones into Thailand. However, they are not allowed to fly their drones here until they have registered their devices with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.
Similan Islands
Best time for diving
Mid-October - May is the optimum diving season on the Andaman coast (west coast). From early December until late April you can usually expect clear skies nearly every day. On average, you can expect 20 meters of visibility at The Similan Islands throughout the diving season.
Due to the likelihood of extreme weather during the monsoon months, the local authorities close the marine parks from May 16th until October 14th every year. Therefore the Similan diving season is from October 15th to May 15th.
About temperatures
Air: throughout the year, temperatures range from 25°C to 34°C with April through May being the hottest month and January the coldest
Sea: between 27°C - 29°C all year round, there are times when it drops to the mid or even low 20s, but in general these are rare or temporary occasions.
Wetsuit Recommendation
We recommend a 3 mm wetsuit year-round.
Diver requirement
Suitable for all levels. You can find out more information about diving in Similan Islands here : Similan Islands
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Most of the embarkation and disembarkation are in Khao Lak, or Phuket, guests can fly in/out of Phuket International Airport (HKT).
Transfer between Phuket Airport and Tap Lamu Pier (Khao Lak) is approximately 1 ½ - 2hr, depending on traffic.
Transfer between Phuket Airport and Chalong Pier is approximately 1 ½hrs, depending on traffic.
A few liveaboards set their embarkation and disembarkation in Ranong (UNN).
Visa Requirements
Many nationalities can visit Thailand without a visa under the Visa on Arrival rule or Visa Exemption scheme. These options allow visitors to stay for up to 30 or 45 days.
To find out more information, please visit the Thai Visa on Arrival, or Visa Exemption and Bilateral Agreement or contact your nearest embassy/consulate.
Vaccinations
No specific vaccinations are required unless you are coming from or passing through contaminated areas. Yellow fever certificates are required for those who are coming from the following 14 countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Angola, Burkina Faso, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Mauritania, Mali, Nigeria, Sudan, and Zaire.
Money Matters
The local currency is the Thai Baht (THB). The majority of established hotels and restaurants accept major credit cards.
However, smaller, family-run places probably will not. There are money changers and ATMs located at the airport and the ports.
Drones
Tourists can bring their drones into Thailand. However, they are not allowed to fly their drones here until they have registered their devices with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.
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