Aruna Voyager is a deluxe standard liveaboard, offering scuba trips in the Andaman Sea, Thailand. It can accommodate 26 - 32 guests.

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Description

Boat

Aruna Voyager is a spacious and stylish liveaboard built for comfort, exploration and unforgettable diving experiences in Thailand’s world‑famous Andaman Sea. Launched in 2021, this modern vessel measures approximately 36 m in length with a beam of 12 m, providing generous space for guests to relax and enjoy life on board.

Designed with thoughtful interiors and comfortable communal areas, Aruna Voyager combines functionality with a refined sense of style. The saloon features a relaxed lounge and indoor dining space where guests can enjoy meals and social time together, while panoramic views create a bright, open atmosphere.

Above decks, you’ll find spacious sun lounging areas and a leisure zone perfect for soaking up the scenery between dives. The boat also has a dedicated camera room with charging stations and rinse area, ensuring photographers and videographers have everything they need. Nitrox is available on board (additional cost), and there are two tender boats to support diving operations.

Aruna Voyager served buffet‑style meals, blending local Thai flavours with international cuisine. All meals — breakfast, lunch and dinner — are included, along with snacks, tea, coffee and juices throughout the day.

Cabin

Aruna Voyager has 18 well‑appointed guest cabins, accommodating up to 32 guests, however, for regular trips, the boat try to limit the number of divers onboard no more than 26 pax:

All cabins are air‑conditioned and designed for comfort after a day of diving — each equipped with private ensuite bathroom facilities and thoughtful touches for a relaxing stay.

2 Signature Suites :
Located on the upper deck, largest cabin type, each cabin comes with king-size double bed, sofa area.

1 VIP Room :
Located on the upper deck, this cabin comes with a king‑size double bed.

4 Deluxe Single Cabins :
Located on the top deck, each cabin comes with fixed single bed.

6 Deluxe Twin Cabins :
Located on the main deck, each cabin comes with two single beds, seaview windows.

4 Deluxe Twin Cabins :
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with two single beds, large portholes.

Diving

North Andaman 6D/5N : up to 15 dives in total.
South Andaman 6D/5N: up to 15 dives in total.
Adang & Rawi - Lipe 5D/4N : up to 11 dives in total.
No dive on the embarkation and disembarkation day.
All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.
Dive guide ratio is 4 - 5 divers per divemaster.

Other Information

Nitrox：Available with an additional cost
15L Tanks：Available with an additional cost
REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
Technical Dive：Not available at the moment
Dive Equipment Rental：Available, rate on request
Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
Wi-Fi Internet ：Complimentary for all guests onboard
Laundry Service：Not available at the moment
Massage Service：Not available at the moment
Payment on board：Cash only (THB/USD)
Crew Number：15, include 4 dive guides + 1 Photographer

Itineraries

North Andaman : Similan & Surin

Our trip includes a total of 15 dives, allowing you to explore each location thoroughly and discover the unique underwater treasures they hold.

Day 1 :
Travel to Phuket. Free transfer from Phuket Airport to Tub-la-mu Pier. Cruise to Similan Island

Day 2 :
3 day dives and 1 night dive at Similan. (e.g. Zodiac, West of Eden, Breakfast Bend, Mooring Bay)

Day 3 :
3 day dives at Koh Bon Ridge and Tachai Pinnacle and 1 night dive at Surin National Park.

Day 4 :
3 day dives at Richelieu Rock and 1 night dive at Surin National Park.

Day 5 :
3 dives at Koh Bon Ridge and Tachai Pinnacle and then head to Pier

Day 6 :
Check out and transfer from Tub-la-mu Pier to Phuket Airport. Recommended flight from 1100hrs onward.

South Andaman : Phi-Phi & Lanta

The South Andaman, where you’ll embark on a thrilling diving adventure exploring some of the most captivating dive sites in the region. This journey will take you to remarkable locations, including Phi-Phi National Park, Lanta National Park and Adang-Rawi National Park, respectively.

Day 1 :
Travel to Phuket. Free transfer from Phuket Airport to Pier. Cruise to Koh Haa

Day 2 :
3 day dives and 1 night dive (e.g. Koh Bida Nok, Koh Haa Cathedral, Koh Haa North, Koh Rok)

Day 3 :
3 day dives and 1 night dive around Hin Muang Hin Daeng

Day 4 :
3 day dives and 1 night dive (e.g. Hin Muang, Koh Haa)

Day 5 :
3 day dives (e.g. Hin Bida, Kled Kaew Wreck, and Shark Point) and then head to Pier

Day 6 :
Check out and transfer from Pier to Phuket Airport. Recommended flight from 1100hrs onward.

Adang & Rawi - Lipe

This journey is perfect for diving enthusiasts looking to explore the underwater wonders of Koh Lipe, located within the renowned Adang-Rawi National Park. With 11 dives scheduled between June and October.

Day 1 :
Travel to Hatyai. Free transfer from Hatyai Airport to Pakbara Pier (1.5 hrs by Van). Cruise to Lipe Island.

Day 2 :
3 day dives and 1 Sunset dive at Adang-Lawi-Lipe.

Day 3 :
3 day dives and 1 Sunset dive at Adang-Lawi-Lipe.

Day 4 :
3 day dives at Adang-Lawi-Lipe.

Day 5 :
Check out and transfer from Pakbara Pier to Hatyai Airport. Recommended flight from 1100hrs onward.

Dive site: Talang Pinnacle, Talang Wall, Talang Step, Honeycomb Reef, Waterfall, White Rock, Koh Tau, 8 Mile Rock .. The dive site will be chosen according to current and weather condition

Schedules & routes

Aruna Voyager
4 nights

From

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)
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 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.