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Flexible Liveaboards with Sea Bees
What is a Similan Flexible Liveaboard?
Experience ultimate flexibility with our Flexible Liveaboard packages for exploring the Similans! You'll hop on a speedboat to reach the MV Stingray, where you'll join daytrip guests for 2 dives. After they depart, overnight guests can enjoy an extra night and morning dive before the speedboat returns with daytrippers the next day. As a Flexible Liveaboard guest, you choose how many nights to stay and when to depart via speedboat.An exclusive flexible Liveaboard experience with en suite cabins for only 8 people!
Add New | Early Dive 07:00 Dive 1 | Day Trip 10:30 Dive 2 | Day Trip 13:30 Dive 3 | Night Dive 18:30 Dive 4 |
MON | Ko Bon | Ko Bon | Ko Tachai | Ko Tachai |
TUE | Richelieu Rock | Richelieu Rock | Richelieu Rock | Ko Tachai |
WED | Island 9 | Island 9 | Island 8 | Island 8 |
THU | Island 7 | Island 7 | Island 6 | Island 6 |
FRI | Island 6 | EHR | Island 9 | Island 8 |
SAT | Island 8 | Island 6 | Island 5 | Island 5/6 |
SUN | Island 6 | Island 8 | Island 8 | Island 9 |
Morning Arrival
8.30am
Begin your adventure by arriving at the Thap Lamu Pier at 8:30AM where you will be introduced to the Sea Bees team. Shortly after, you will board the Speedboat that will take you to the MV Stingray.
Arrival @ Stingray
10.00am
After a 1:30 hour speedboat journey, you will board the spacious MV Stingray (Richelieu Rock 1 hour longer).
Day Trip Dive 1
10.30am
at 10:30 you will enjoy your first dives at one of the renowned dive sites in the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock.
Lunch Break
11.30am
Enjoy a 2 hour surface break, where you can dig into freshly prepared buffet style meals by our amazing onboard kitchen.
Day Trip Dive 2
13.30pm
at 13:30 you will have your second dive of the day at a different dive site (except at Richelieu Rock).
Day Trippers Disembark Stingray - 15:00pm
at 15:00 the speedboat will transfer all day-trippers back to Thap Lamu pier.
Exclusive Night Dive
18.30pm
As daytrip guests depart, those booked for the flexible liveaboard will have the opportunity participate in a night dive.
Onboard Dinner
20.30pm
Enjoy a buffet style dinner, freshly prepared by our onboard kitchen.
Overnight Stay
Relax in our comfortable en suite bunk bed cabins with air conditioning.
Morning Dive
07.00am
At 7:00 AM, start your day with a refreshening good morning dive before the arrival of daytrip guests.
Flexible Departure
Stay onboard for as long as you like, and return to Thap Lamu via speedboat any evening of your choice.
Note : This is an approximate itinerary. Trips may return earlier or later.
The MV Stingray
The Flexible Liveaboard Experience - FAQs
What is the difference between a regular Liveaboard and a flexible Liveaboard?
The main difference between of a stay on board liveaboard and a flexible liveaboard lies in the duration and schedule of the trip.Whilst a stay on board Liveaboard offers a structured and hassle free experience, the flexible Liveaboard offer the freedom of customising your trip length and departure dates.
Ultimately it depends on your travel priorities and preferences.
When is the best time to do a Flexible Liveaboard?
The best time for Similan Liveaboards coincides with the opening of the marine national parks from mid-November to mid-May.During this period, dive sites are accessible and diving is permitted.
As a result, our flexible liveaboard trips operate exclusively during these months, offering you the opportunity to explore these protected marine environments.
What can marine life can I see at the Similans?
At the Similans, you can encounter a vibrant array of marine life, including colorful coral reefs teeming with tropical fish such as butterflyfish, angelfish, and parrotfish.Keep an eye out for larger species like reef sharks, eagle rays, and even the occasional whale shark gliding through the clear waters.
Octopuses, moray eels, and various species of rays are also commonly spotted