Daranee Liveaboard

Daranee is a low budget no frills dive liveaboard that has been serving divers well for years.

Daranee runs standard 4 day 4 night trips to the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock.

What Daranee lacks in luxury she makes up for in friendliness. Guests repeatedly tell us how much they enjoyed the company of the Thai staff. The authentic Thai food also gets high praise.

• Max 18 guests in twin and four share bunk cabins. There are three shared bathrooms/showers. All cabins have air con and a sea view.
• Cabin windows can be opened if you prefer sea air to AC.
• Individually controlled air conditioning in each cabin. Plus reading lamps and 24h power for camera and dive light charging.
• 24m length, 5m beam.
• Twin engines.
• Cruising speed 10 knots.
• PADI Advanced course available onboard. Pre booking is recommended.
• Delicious authentic Thai food.
• A very experienced captain and crew.

Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock

4 Days / 4 Nights - 14 Dives

Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Haa, Phi Phi

3 Days / 2 Nights - 10 Dives

Included: Dive guide, tanks, weights & belt, all meals, fruits, transfers to and from hotel.

Excluded: Equipment rental, alcohol & soft drinks. Marine National Park Fees.

10% discount available for snorkelers/non divers

How to book: Tell us which trip you want to book and we'll send you a booking form with instructions for payment. We accept online payment by credit card or paypal. We also accept bank transfers. For advance bookings pay just 10% deposit now to confirm your place, the balance is due 60 days before departure.

Daranee Similan Islands Itinerary

Departure Day: Pick up around 1600hrs in Phuket, transfer to Daranee at Thap Lamu pier (Khao Lak). Cruise overnight to Similan Islands

Dive Day 1: 4 dives Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock.

Dive Day 2: 4 dives Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock.

Dive Day 3: 4 dives Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock.

Dive Day 4: 2 dives Similan Islands then cruise back to Thap Lamu and transfer to your hotel Expect to be back in Phuket hotels by 1800 hrs.

Daranee Hin Daeng/Hin Muang Phi Phi Itinerary:

Day 1: Embark MV Daranee at Chalong pier at 8am. 2 dives at Phi Phi, 1 dive at Koh Haa

Day 2: 3 dives at Hin Daeng, Hin Muang. 1 dive at Koh Haa

Day 3: 3 dives at either King Cruiser Wreck, Racha Noi, Shark Point, Racha Yai or Koh Doc Mai