MV Philkade

Remark :
As for the itinerary C 9days/10nights that encompasses the Similan Islands, Richelieu, and the Mergui Archipelago, this trip can be taken as the whole nine days and ten nights, leaving from Chalong Bay/Phuket and returning to Ranong (Itinerary C1). Or It is possible to travel from Chalong Bay/Phuket to the Similan Islands and Richelieu, disembarking at Ranong four days later. Or it is possible to join M/V Philkade in Ranong and travel the Mergui Archipelago for five days and six nights and return back to Ranong (Itinerary C2).

• 10% discount on all liveaboard trips for non-divers
• For full boat charter price, please contact us.
• Prices are per person, based on double occupancy and subject to change

• Accommodation on Board
• Food (3 meals/day, snacks, fruits, drinking water, tea and coffee)
• Airport or hotel transfers on departure and arrival days
• Services of boat crew
• Services of dive masters, and/or dive instructors
• Maximum of 4 dives per day
• Weight belts and tanks

• National Park Entry Fee of 200 Baht per person per each entry for both divers and non divers and National Park Fee for divers of 200 Baht per diver per day (diver only). (Prices may change without prior notice from the Thai Forestry department).
• Visa Fee to Burma of USD200.- per person
• Soft drinks and beer are available for sale on board.
• Diving equipment are available for rent. (payable at the dive center before cruise departure)
• Diving courses
• Dive insurance
• Special compulsory New years’ Gala Dinner for new year trip priced at USD80.- per pax.
• Nitrox fill

Visa Requirements for Thailand and Burma :
Visitors to Thailand from most western countries, including Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand are granted a 30 day stay on arrival. Other nationals are required to produce a tourist visa and should contact their local Thai consulate for more details.

To enter Burma (Myanmar)you will need a visa. If you join our trip to Myanmar (Burma), we will arrange everything for you, but you will need to give us your passport details in advance. You will also need to bring with you four passport size photographs, 3 copies of your passport & your visa fee (payable only in CRISP,cash US$

Layout and Description

The 29 - meter M / V Philkade, launched in 2002, has been designed specifically for luxury live-aboard diving cruises. Our 5 - star comfort for a limited number provides the answer for those tired of compromising between exceptional diving and discomfort and those who prefer diving amidst a school of fish rather than a school of divers. Built to meet all international standards, M/V Philkade is equipped with the latest electronics and safety equipment and is capable of transoceanic cruises.

Accommodation consists of 4 luxury double-bed cabins with ensuited bathrooms. (shower cabin and toilet) and a three-bed cabin and share bathroom (shower cabin and toilet). All cabins have individual A/C and are equipped with wardrobes, drawers, safe deposits, internal phones.

Aft swim/diving platform, engine room and crew cabins

The Deluxe Cabin, dubbed Aquamarine, has a panoramic ocean view, king size bed, TV and home theater, wardrobe, drawers, cabinets, leather sofa, safe deposit, individual A/C, own large bathroom (shower cabin, WC, cabinets). The Deluxe cabin can be accessed from a main deck private door or from a saloon private door.

Main Deck Layout

The upper deck, accessible by large stairs from the main deck or by connecting stairs to an amazing, large sun-bathing area at the front, consists of a fully equipped galley with stainless steel appliances.

A fully equipped Wheelhouse with one access from the saloon
and two from the walkways.

The large aft deck with dining table and chairs offers a unique al fresco
dining experience under the stars and can give space to a large entertainment floor.

Main Deck Layout


The spacious fly bridge, largely shadowed by a retractable sun awning consists of a second helm, two large Sofas with upholstery, several cabinets and a BBQ station with a sink. MV Philkade is equipped with 2 tenders. We have a pair of 4.25m inflatable dinghies, equipped with 40 horsepower outboard engines for access to divesites as well as jaunts to shore, snorkelling and sightseeing. While underway the dinghies are raised by electric crane and stowed on the upper decks.