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Bunmee 4 is a comfortable diving liveaboard operating in Thailand, offering multi-day cruises to the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock and selected Andaman Sea dive sites. The vessel welcomes recreational divers looking for a relaxed atmosphere, attentive service and excellent value.
Description
Bunmee 4 is a traditional Thai liveaboard designed specifically for diving cruises in the Andaman Sea. The boat provides a friendly, informal atmosphere with spacious outdoor areas where guests can relax between dives while enjoying Thailand's tropical scenery.
The vessel features a shaded dining area, indoor common spaces and an open sun deck ideal for relaxing, photography or watching sunsets after a day underwater. Freshly prepared Thai and international meals are served throughout the cruise, with snacks, fruit and refreshments available between dives.
The dive deck offers ample room for gearing up, individual equipment storage, rinse tanks and easy access to the dive platform. The experienced crew assists divers before and after every dive to ensure smooth and enjoyable operations.
Cabin
Bunmee 4 accommodates approximately 20 guests in air-conditioned cabins.
Cabin configuration may include a combination of double, twin and shared bunk cabins, making the boat suitable for couples, friends and solo travellers.
Cabins are equipped with: - Air conditioning - Comfortable bedding - Storage space - Shared or private bathroom facilities depending on cabin category
Diving
- Up to 4 dives per day including selected night dives when conditions permit.
- Final diving day normally includes fewer dives to allow a safe no-fly interval.
- Professional dive guides accompany all dives.
- Suitable for certified recreational divers.
- Visits may include Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock and other Andaman Sea dive sites depending on the itinerary and season.
Other Informations
- Nitrox: Available for certified divers (subject to package and availability)
- 15L Tanks: Available on request
- Rebreather Diving: Not available
- Technical Diving: Not available
- Dive Equipment Rental: Available
- Dive Insurance: Recommended for all divers
- Wi-Fi Internet: Limited or unavailable offshore
- Laundry Service: Not available during cruises
- Payment on board: Cash (Thai Baht) is generally preferred
- Crew Number: Professional Thai crew with experienced dive guides
Itineraries
Bunmee 4 operates seasonal liveaboard trips in Thailand's Andaman Sea, generally between October and May. Cruise durations range from short 3-day expeditions to longer itineraries covering the region's most famous dive sites.
Similan Islands
Known for crystal-clear water, massive granite boulders, colourful coral reefs and abundant reef fish. Divers frequently encounter turtles, eagle rays and reef sharks.
Koh Bon
Famous for its dramatic underwater wall and cleaning stations where manta rays are occasionally encountered during the season.
Koh Tachai
Offers exciting drift dives, large schools of fish, barracuda, giant trevally and occasional whale shark sightings.
Richelieu Rock
Thailand's premier dive site, renowned for its rich biodiversity, colourful soft corals, macro life, schooling fish and seasonal whale shark encounters.
Combined Andaman Cruises
Longer itineraries combine the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock, providing divers with the best selection of Thailand's world-class diving during a single expedition.
Schedules & routes
Prices & conditions
Included
- Transfers from airport and/or hotel to the yacht
- VAT and local taxes
- Fuel surcharge
- 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
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.
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