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Description
Boat
Tapana Catamaran is a purpose‑built luxury liveaboard catamaran designed for diving, adventure, and comfort. Launched in 2014 and expertly maintained, this twin‑hulled vessel measures approximately 32 m in length with a beam of 9 m, providing stable performance and generous deck space at sea.
Tapana Catamaran is thoughtfully equipped with modern amenities that elevate your experience on board. The spacious indoor salon features air‑conditioning, comfortable seating, and entertainment options, while the outdoor sun deck and Jacuzzi offer ideal spots for relaxing between dives. Tapana also includes a dedicated dive deck with easy water access via a hydraulic platform, camera rinse stations, and ample gear storage.
Tapana Catamaran’s culinary experience is a highlight of every trip — buffet‑style meals are freshly prepared with a blend of Thai and international flavours, including vegetarian and vegan options. Beverages, snacks, and refreshments are available throughout the day.
Tapana Catamaran’s facilities are complemented by professional dive guides and staff, ensuring safety and personalised service for divers of all levels. High‑quality equipment stations, rinse hoses, DIN adaptors, camera support areas, and optional Nitrox make Tapana well‑suited for underwater photographers and adventurous travellers alike.
Cabin
Tapana Catamaran has 11 well‑appointed guest cabins, accommodating up to 20 guests in total.
All cabins are air‑conditioned and include ensuite bathrooms, comfortable beds, daily housekeeping, and thoughtful amenities to enhance your stay.
2 Master Suite :
Located on the upper deck, this suite is about 10 m², and can be configured with a double bed or twin beds, with added comforts like a refrigerator and television, seaview windows.
2 Front Sea Cabins :
Located on the main deck, approximately 8 – 9 m² in size, these cabins feature double beds seaviews windows.
7 Front Sea Cabins :
Located on the main deck, approximately 6 – 8 m² in size, these cabins feature two single beds, seaviews windows.
Diving
- Similan 5D/4N Route : up to 15 dives in total.
- South Andaman 5D/4N Route : 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 ：Complimentary (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：12, including 3 - 4 dive guides
Itineraries
NORTH ANDAMAN 5D/4N - 15 dives
KOH BON
is a famous site for Manta Rays. The dive site follows a ridge, covered in pastel shaded soft corals (depths of 35-40m). Leopard sharks are common on the ridge and on the sandy flats below the wall. Purple fire goby can be found here.
KOH TACHAI
with a beautiful mixture of hard corals at the top of the reef, while deeper regions consist of scattered boulders and sea fans. Leopard sharks are commonly found resting on the bottom, while barracuda and batfish cruise around the reef.
RICHELIEU ROCK
Richelieu Rock is a limestone pinnacle carpeted with pink and purple corals. Whale Shark and Manta rays are encountered on a regular basis. Frogfish, ghost pipefish and seahorses are hiding in cracks and crevices.
ELEPHANT HEAD
the most spectacular as it is composed of three giant rocks which form a complex maze of swimthroughs.
CHRISTMAS POINT
another of the Similan’s best sites where soft coral growth and sea fans are as large as they are anywhere. The sand rubble bottom is great for nudibranchs and ribbon eels.
EAST OF EDEN
features the most variety of a healthy hard coral reef mixed with soft corals.
SURIN ISLANDS
located north of Similan Islands. Dive sites include Ko Bon, Ko Tachai, and the famo.
SOUTH ANDAMAN 5D/4N - 15 dives
HIN DAENG
is known for it’s highest vertical wall in Thailand’s seas with lush red soft coral. Manta rays are commonly found here. Hin Muang, located close to Hin Daeng, features large underwater pinnacles, huge shoals of fish and massive purple soft corals. Also known as a second home in Thailand for Whale Sharks.
KOH HA YAI
highlight is a series of caves. These caves allow you to surface inside to view stalactites hanging down from the ceiling.
PHI PHI ISLAND
offering good adventure with walls, caves and caverns.
KOH BIDA NOK
features seafans, sea whips and soft corals alongside Scorpionfish. You’ll see many Leopard Sharks here.
KING CRUISER WRECK
the King Cruiser was a ferry that sunk in 1997 due to navigational error (without loss of life). A large variety of marine life has been attracted to the wreck.
ANEMONE REEF
is completely covered in green, pink and brown sea anemones and gorgonian sea fans. Lionfish can often be seen here in large num
LOSIN 4D/3N - 11 dives
Losin is a small island with an old light house located around 100 km East of Narathiwat in the warm, clear, remote area where the Gulf of Thailand meets the deeper blue waters of the South China Sea. Big fishes are abundant because of the distance from the shore and undestroyed reef. The marine life here is amazing, if you are lucky, black tip reef shark, guitar fish (at 40 meters depth), mantarays, and even whale shark will join your visit.
Schedules & routes
Prices & conditions
Included
- Transfers from airport and/or hotel to the yacht
- Full-board meal plan (including snacks)
- Complimentary beverages (water, tea, coffee)
- 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
- Alcoholic beverage
- Dive equipment rentals
- Larger tank (15 L)
- Nitrox fills
- 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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