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Description
Boat
Raga is a well-appointed and spacious 37 m steel-hulled liveaboard with an 8 m beam, designed for comfortable cruising and premium diving safaris in Thailand’s Andaman Sea.
Raga combines solid stability with plenty of deck space, making it ideal for multi-day exploration of top dive destinations like the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock.
Raga's layout places a strong emphasis on guest comfort and social spaces. Inside, there is a large air-conditioned saloon and lounge fitted with comfortable seating and a big screen for movies and entertainment — perfect for downtime between dives. If you prefer fresh sea air, the spacious sundeck provides panoramic views, sunbathing areas and shaded spots to relax while watching the changing seascape.
Dining aboard is a relaxed experience, with fresh meals prepared daily by the onboard chef team and served in the communal dining area. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners feature a range of local and international dishes designed to fuel your diving days. A selection of soft drinks and refreshments is available throughout the trip.
Raga's diving operations are supported by dedicated dive tenders that quickly ferry divers to the best dive sites each day. The dive deck is well organized with equipment stations and fresh water rinse points to make gearing up and maintaining cameras or gear easy and efficient.
Cabin
Raga has 14 comfortable cabins, and, accommodating up to 28 guests per trip:
All cabins are air-conditioned with private en-suite bathrooms (with hair dryer), fresh towels, wardrobe space and a safe.
1 Master Suite Cabin :
Located on the upper deck, 20sqm in size, this spacious cabin features a king-size bed, sofa area, TV and mini-fridge for added comfort, sea-view windows.
2 Deluxe Twin/Double Cabins :
Located on the main deck, 16sqm in size, each cabin can be configured as twin singles or one double bed with sea-view windows.
8 Standard Twin/Double Cabins :
Located on the main deck, 10sqm in size, each cabin can be set up as twin singles or a double bed, windows.
3 Standard Twin Cabins :
Located on the lower deck, 10sqm in size, each cabin comes with twin beds, portholes.
Diving
- Similan 5D/4N : 14 dives in total.
- South Andaman 4D/3N : 11 dives in total.
- No dives will be offered on the embarkation day.
- 2 dives will be provided on the disembarkation day.
- All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.
Other Informations
- Nitrox: Available with additional charge
- 15L Tanks：Available with additional cost
- REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
- Technical Dive：Not available at the moment
- Dive Equipment Rental：Available with surcharge
- Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
- Wi-Fi Internet ： Complimentary 1GB Satellite
- Laundry Service：Not available at the moment
- Massage Service：Not available at the moment
- Payment on board：Cash (THB) or credit cards
- Crew Number：16 - 18, including 5 dive guides
Itineraries
Similan & Richelieu Rock ｜ 5D/4N, 14 dives
Day 1 : Arrival
15:30-17:30 : Pick up from Airport or hotel
19:30 : Light Dinner
21:00 : Boat departs to the Similan Islands
Day 2 : Similan Islands
Dive 1 : Zodiac - check dive
Dive 2 : West of Eden
Dive 3 : Elephant Head Rock
Dive 4 : Numchai Bay - Night dive
Day 3 : Koh Bon & Koh Tachai
Dive 1 : 3 Trees
Dive 2 : Koh Bon
Dive 3 : Tachai Pinnacle
Dive 4 : Tachai Reef
Day 4 : Richelieu Rock
Dive 1 : Cabbage Bay
Dive 2 : Richelieu Rock
Dive 3 : Richelieu Rock
Dive 4 : Richelieu Rock
Day 4 : Last Dives & Disembark
Dive 1 : Boonsoong Wreck
Dive 2 : UW Museum
12:00 : Lunch
14:00 : Back to the pier and transfer to hotel
South Andaman ｜ 4D/3N, 11 dives
Day 1 : Arrival
15:30-17:30 : Pick up from Airport or hotel
19:30 : Light Dinner
21:00 : Boat departs from the pier
Day 2 : Hin Muang & Hin Daeng
Dive 1 : Koh Haa Lagoon
Dive 2 : Hin Muang
Dive 3 : Hin Muang
Dive 4 : Hin Daeng
Day 3 : Koh Haa & Hin Bida
Dive 1 : Koh Haa Yai
Dive 2 : Koh Haa Neua
Dive 3 : Hin Bida
Dive 4 : Garang Haeng
Day 4 : Koh Bida & Disembark
Dive 1 : Koh Bida Nok
Dive 2 : Koh Bida Nai
Dive 3 : Kled Gaeo Wreck
17:00 : Back to the pier and transfer to hotel
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
- VAT and local taxes
- Alcoholic beverage
- 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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