Sawasdee Fasai
Best value Similan Islands liveaboard
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.
Book with just 10% deposit
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.
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 season 2019/20 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 (1,800 baht), 15 litre tanks.
Schedule
Sawasdee Fasai schedule
| Dates | Description | Start / Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 27-31 Jan 2020 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 1-5 Feb 2020 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 6-10 Feb 2020 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 11-15 Feb 2020 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 16-20 Feb 2020 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 21-25 Feb 2020 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 26 Feb-1 Mar 2020 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 1-5 March 2020 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 6-10 March 2020 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 11-15 March 2020 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 16-20 March 2020 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 21-25 March 2019 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 26-30 Mar 2020 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 31 Mar-4 April 2020 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 5-9 April 2020 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 10-14 April 2020 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 15-19 April 2020 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 20-24 April 2020 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 25-29 April 2020 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 30 Apr-4 May 2020 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 5-9 May 2020 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 10-14 May 2020 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
May-Oct 2020 – season close
Early Booking Discount: 10% off bookings for season 2020/21 paid in full before August 31st.
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: 3 day dives plus 1 sunset dive at the Similan Islands. Plus an island/beach excursion.
Day 2: 3 day dives plus 1 night dive at the Similan Islands. Plus an island/beach excursion.
Day 3: 4 day dives at Richelieu Rock and Koh Tachai.
Day 4: 2 morning dives at Boonsung Wreck and return to Thap Lamu by about 1330 hrs.
Transfer to your hotel in Phuket, arriving at about 1600-1630 hrs.
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
- Tell us the dates you are interested in. We’ll check available options and provide you with a clear breakdown of prices.
- When you are ready to go ahead and book we’ll reserve your place(s) and email you the secure online payment instructions.
- 10% deposit to confirm your booking. Payment is online by credit card or paypal (no booking fee or credit card fee), or by bank transfer.
- Balance payable 61 days before the trip departure date.
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