Sawasdee Fasai

Best value Similan Islands liveaboard

New Similan Islands liveaboard Sawasdee Fasai

Sawasdee Fasai

Sawasdee Fasai is a new favourite Similan liveaboard. Built in 2004 and completely refitted in 2016. The price is great value when compared to equivalent quality boats and includes extras like free nitrox and free wifi.

The boat is well managed and the details are taken care of. You can expect delicious and varied meals, with Thai and international choices. Most dietary requirements can be catered for. You can expect excellent service from the crew, who are a mix of local Thai and overseas dive professionals.

Rental dive equipment is top quality, brand name gear. PADI advanced and nitrox courses can be completed on board.

Sawasdee Fasai is very spacious with plenty of areas where guests can either socialize or find some privacy. There is a large AC saloon on the main deck, as well as a shaded dining and relaxing area aft. There are two sundecks.  The dive deck is also huge. The newly designed cabins all have air conditioning. There is a choice of double bed or twin bed cabin configuration.

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Features

  • Max 30 guests in 15 air conditioned cabins
  • Length 36.80 metres, beam 7.80 metres, draft 3.00 metres
  • 2 x Master double bed cabin. Main deck. Private en-suite bathroom
  • 5 x Deluxe twin (bunk) bed cabin. Main deck. Private en-suite bathroom
  • 4 x Standard twin / double cabins. Lower deck. Private en-suite bathroom
  • 4 x Budget twin (bunk) bed cabins. Lower deck, shared bathroom.
  • All cabins have 220v power sockets for charging your electronics.
  • All cabins have one safe for your valuables.
  • All bathrooms have hot and cold showers
  • Spacious AC lounge with media center.
  • 72 sq metre sundeck.
  • Huge dive deck with freshwater showers.
  • Cruising speed 8-12 knots. Max speed 16 knots.
  • 2 x Cummins 500hp diesel engines
  • Nitrox free for nitrox certified divers.
  • WiFi available when in range at the Similan Islands.
  • PADI courses available on the boat.
  • Thai and international food. Vegetarian and Vegan diets catered for.

Sawasdee Fasai deck plan

Prices

Sawasdee Fasai Price

4 days 4 nights (14 dives) at the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock

  • Master double bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom (main deck): 42,700 baht per diver
  • Deluxe twin bed (bunk) cabin with private en-suite bathroom (main deck): 37,700 baht per diver
  • Standard twin bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom (lower deck): 34,700 baht per diver
  • Standard double bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom (lower deck): 34,700 baht per diver
  • Budget twin bed (bunk) cabin (lower deck, shared bathroom): 28,700 baht per diver

3,000 baht discount for non diving partners.

Early Booking Discount: 10% off bookings for next season if paid in full before August 31st.

Price includes: Dive guide, 12l tanks, weights & belt, all meals, nitrox (for nitrox certified divers), return transfers from hotels in Phuket or central Khao lak (Nangthong / Bangniang) or Phuket airport, diving accident and recompression chamber insurance.

Price excludes: Equipment rental (500 baht per set per day), alcohol and soft drinks, marine park fees (2,300 baht), 15 litre tanks.

Schedule

Sawasdee Fasai schedule

15 May – 15 Oct – season close

Early Booking Discount: 10% off bookings for next season if paid in full before August 31st.

DatesDescriptionStart / Finish
26-30 Nov 20234d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
1-5 Dec 20234d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
6-10 Dec 20234d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
11-15 Dec 20234d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
16-20 Dec 20234d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
21-25 Dec 20234d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
25-29 Dec 20234d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
29 Dec-2 Jan 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
3-7 Jan 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
8-12 Jan 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
12-16 Jan 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
17-21 Jan 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
21-25 Jan 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
26-30 Jan 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
30 Jan-3 Feb 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
4-8 Feb 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
8-12 Feb 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
12-16 Feb 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
17-21 Feb 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
21-25 Feb 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
25-29 Feb 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
1-5 Mar 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
6-10 Mar 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
11-15 Mar 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
16-20 Mar 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
21-25 Mar 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
25-29 Mar 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
30 Mar-3 Apr 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
4-8 Apr 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
8-12 Apr 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
12-16 Apr 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
17-21 Apr 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
21-25 Apr 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
26-30 Apr 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
1-5 May 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
6-10 May 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
11-15 May 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak

Itinerary

Sawasdee Fasai itinerary

4 Days / 4 Nights Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock

Departure day: Pick up around 1700 hrs and transfer to Sawasdee Fasai at Thap Lamu pier (Khao Lak).
Cruise to Similan Islands. Dinner is served on board.

Day 1: 4 dives  Similan Islands:
0800 hrs: Princess Bay
1100 hrs: West of Eden
1215 hrs: Lunch
1400 hrs: Elephant Head
1530 hrs: Beach excursion
1930 hrs: Turtle Rock
2030 hrs: Dinner

Day 2: 4 dives  Similan Islands/Koh Bon/Koh Tachai:
0800 hrs: Three Trees, Similan Islands
1100 hrs: Koh Bon West ridge
1215 hrs: Lunch
1400 hrs: Koh Bon North Ridge
1700 hrs: Koh Tachai Pinnacle (sunset dive)
2000 hrs: Dinner

Day 3: 4 dives  Richelieu Rock:
0730 hrs: Richelieu Rock
1030 hrs: Richelieu Rock
1145 hrs: Lunch
1330 hrs: Richelieu Rock
1700 hrs: Richelieu Rock
2000 hrs: Dinner

Day 4: 2 dives  Koh Tachai and Koh Bon:
0800 hrs: Koh Tachai
1030 hrs: Koh Bon
1200 hrs: Lunch
1530 hrs: Return to Thap Lamu pier
1630-1730: Arrive back at your hotel in Khao Lak or Phuket.

*Dive sites on each day may change due weather and currents.

Pick up times:

Chalong Bay/Kata/Karon Beach: 16:30-17:00

Patong Beach/ Kathu area: 17:00-17:30

Rassada Pier/ Phuket town/ Panwa Beach: 17:00-17:30

Kamala/Surin/Cherng Talay/Talang/Ao Poh: 17:30-18:00

Airport/ Nai Yang Beach/Mai Khao Beach: 18:00-18:30

Khaolak/ Nang Thong Beach: 19:00-19:30

Outside Khaolak center area: 19:00-19:30 ( 1,500 Baht per way extra charge )

Book / Enquiry

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    1. Tell us the dates you are interested in. We’ll check available options and provide you with a clear breakdown of prices.
    2. When you are ready to go ahead and book we’ll reserve your place(s) and email you the secure online payment instructions.
    3. 30% deposit to confirm your booking. Payment is online by credit card or paypal (no booking fee or credit card fee), or by bank transfer.
    4. Balance payable 61 days before the trip departure date.

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