Thailand Liveaboard Diving - Similan Islands - MV West Coast Explorer

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Thailand Liveaboard Diving to Similan Islands with MV West Coast Explorer

West Coast Explorer - Overview

West Coast Explorer - Boat Overview
Dive Destination Similans, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon & Richelieu Rock
Max Customers 16 customers
Cruise Speed 10 knots
Length 22m / 73ft
Beam 5m / 17ft
Cabins 8 twin share cabins with air con
Private Facilities No, shared facilities with 2 bathrooms
Onboard Facilities Large sundeck, lounge with TV / DVD
Nitrox Available No
Available Food Thai & European
Onboard Safety First aid box, oxygen, dinghy, fire extinguishers & life jackets
Instruments GPS, depth sounder, mobile phone & radio
Seafun Divers Rating "Nice familiar boat, well run with good service"

West Coast Explorer is cruising in her 6th season to the Similans and Surin Islands. She is a comfortable boat with a very friendly crew and dive guides who have extensive knowledge of the Similan Islands.

Thailand Livebaord Diving - MW West Coast Explorer cabinDive Similan Islands - West Coast Explorer sun deck
The West Coast Explorer departs Phuket at approx. 7pm by minibus to Tap Lamu, Khao Lak (approx. 2 hours transfer) where she is moored.
After arrival you will be transferred onboard for a briefing and cabin allocation. Then cruise to the Similan Islands, arriving approx. midnight.

After a good night's sleep, you can expect to wake up to some truly spectacular scenery and the smell of a hearty breakfast cooking.
Facilities onboard the West Coast Explorer include a practical and well organized dive deck with hand showers.
MV West Coast Explorer loungewest coast upper deck
A comfortable lounge located on the upper deck complete with air con, TV / DVD player and a small library of fish books for your enjoyment.

West Coast Explorer - Prices 2009 / 2010


Excluded in the above prices:
Equipment rental @ 800 THB full set per day.
Alcohol & Soft Drinks.
Similans National Park Fee - 400 THB entrance fee then 200 THB per diving day, per person paid locally on the boat.
Fuel surcharge of 3,000 THB per guest.

Included in the above prices:
Dive guide, tanks, weights & belt, breakfast, lunch, dinner, fruits, transfers to and from accommodation, Recompression Chamber and Accident Insurance.

West Coast Explorer - Schedule 2009 / 2010

Similans, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon & Richelieu Rock

Cruise No. Dates Days / Nights Diver Price Book

West Coast Explorer - Boat Layout

MV West Coast Explorer Layout
West Coast Explorer - Boat Layout
1
Dive platform
8
Dive deck
15
Compressor room
2
Sundeck / Dining
9
Galley
16
Engine room
3
Stairs
10
Toilet/shower
17
Diesel tank
4
Cool box
11
Shower
18
Water tank
5
Saloon TV / DVD
12
Guest cabins
19
Crew quarter
6
Storage
13
Dive equipment storage
20
Oxygen tank/MFA
7
Wheelhouse
14
Stairs    

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