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Thailand · Andaman Sea

Similan Islands

6-day liveaboard · 2026/2027 season

Granite cathedrals, manta rays at Koh Bon and whale sharks at Richelieu Rock — a private French-speaking cruise out of Phuket with up to 18 dives.

Thailand · Andaman Sea

Koh Lanta

7 days · 6 nights · all-inclusive

A laid-back island base for daily dives at Hin Daeng, Koh Haa, Bida Nok and the Kled Geaw wreck — bohemian beaches, sea-gypsy villages and pelagic encounters.

Thailand · Andaman Sea

Koh Phi Phi

7 days · 6 nights · 2026 trip

Limestone cliffs and turquoise lagoons paired with dives at Bida Nok, Bida Nai, Anemone Reef and Shark Point — perfect for photographers and reef lovers.

Thailand · Tarutao Marine Park

Koh Lipe

Dream diving stay · 2026

Thailand's southernmost frontier — pristine reefs, soft corals, drift dives at Eight Mile Rock and Stonehenge, and a barefoot island that still feels untouched.

Malaysia · Borneo & East Coast

Malaysia diving outing

2026 diving trip

From the legendary Sipadan wall to the macro paradise of Mabul, the green-turtle reefs of Redang and the pristine Perhentian Islands — a curated Malaysia diving journey.

Vivid coral reef garden in Raja Ampat with anthias fish
Indonesia|Expedition

Raja Ampat: The World’s Ultimate Diving Paradise Unveiled

Beyond the edge of the map lies the richest marine biodiversity on Earth. Discover why this remote Indonesian archipelago is the holy grail for serious divers.

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Julian Marsh· 12 min read
Aerial drone view of a luxury Phinisi liveaboard at golden hour in the Maldives
Liveaboards|Maldives

How to Choose the Right Maldives Liveaboard

From luxury cruisers to budget safaris — navigate the complex world of Maldivian dive cruises with our seasonality and itinerary guide.

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Sofia Tan· 11 min read
Divers relaxing on the sundeck of a luxury liveaboard at golden hour
Liveaboards|On Board

Life on Board: What a Day on a Dive Liveaboard Really Looks Like

Four dives a day, golden-hour briefings, freshly grilled fish and a cabin that rocks you to sleep. An honest look at the rhythm of a week at sea.

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Sofia Tan· 8 min read
Aerial view of different categories of dive boats moored in a tropical bay
Liveaboards|Choosing a Boat

Phinisi, Catamaran or Mega-Yacht? The Categories of Dive Liveaboards Explained

Not all dive cruises are created equal. From handcrafted teak schooners to steel-hulled expedition vessels — here is how to read a liveaboard at a glance.

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Sofia Tan· 11 min read
Schooling jacks above Tubbataha's North Atoll wall
Philippines|Sulu Sea

Tubbataha Reef: The Philippines' Crown Jewel

Open just three months a year and reachable only by liveaboard, Tubbataha is the cleanest, sharkiest and most strictly protected reef in Southeast Asia.

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Marcus Thorne· 10 min read
Dive gear and travel kit laid out on a wooden floor before a liveaboard trip
Guides|Liveaboards

The Complete Liveaboard Packing Checklist

Everything you actually need on a week-long dive cruise — and the small things first-timers always forget.

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Sofia Tan· 8 min read
Sunset view from the upper deck of a liveaboard at anchor in a tropical bay
Liveaboards|Why Cruise

Why Go on a Dive Liveaboard? Six Reasons It Beats Day Diving

More dives, better sites, real community and waking up over the reef. The honest case for choosing a cruise over a resort.

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Sofia Tan· 8 min read
Liveaboard ancré au large de Sipadan au crépuscule
Liveaboards|Sipadan

Croisière autour de Sipadan : l'expérience ultime de Bornéo

Embarquer à Semporna pour enchaîner Sipadan, Mabul et Kapalai depuis un bateau-safari : itinéraires de 7 jours et conseils pour maximiser vos plongées sur le mur.

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Julian Marsh· 11 min de lecture
Petit bateau-safari malais ancré près d'un récif aux Perhentian
Liveaboards|Perhentian

Perhentian en bateau-safari : explorer au-delà des reefs côtiers

Les petits bateaux-safari de la mer de Chine méridionale ouvrent l'accès à des spots reculés impossibles à atteindre en day-trip — voici les itinéraires à connaître.

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Marcus Thorne· 9 min de lecture
Catamaran de croisière sur les eaux calmes de Redang
Liveaboards|Redang

Redang : itinéraires de croisière sur la côte est

Combiner Redang, Lang Tengah et Bidong en un seul itinéraire : comparatif des départs depuis Kuala Terengganu et fenêtres saisonnières.

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Sofia Tan· 10 min de lecture
Vue aérienne du lagon d'Apo Reef aux Philippines
Philippines|Expedition

Apo Reef : le plus grand atoll des Philippines

Second plus grand récif contigu du monde après la Grande Barrière, Apo Reef offre tombants vertigineux, requins gris et tortues en croisière depuis Coron.

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Marcus Thorne· 10 min de lecture
Limestone islands and turquoise water off Koh Lanta, Andaman Sea
Liveaboards|Koh Lanta

Koh Lanta 7-Day Andaman Diving Escape: Reefs, Wrecks & Bohemian Beaches

A week-long all-inclusive cruise and diving package out of Koh Lanta — manta rays, whale sharks, the Kled Geaw wreck and the limestone pinnacles of Hin Bida, Koh Haa and Koh Phi Phi.

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Julian Marsh· 11 min read
Granite boulders and turquoise water at the Similan Islands, Andaman Sea
Liveaboards|Similan

Similan Islands 6-Day Liveaboard 2026/2027: Manta Rays, Whale Sharks & Richelieu Rock

Six days, five nights and up to 18 dives across Thailand's most legendary archipelago — manta rays at Koh Bon, whale sharks at Richelieu Rock and Similan's granite cathedrals. A private French-speaking cruise out of Phuket.

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Julian Marsh· 13 min read
Sunrise over the Similan Islands with a liveaboard at anchor, Andaman Sea
Liveaboards|Similan

Similan Islands Early-Season Cruise: Glass-Calm Water, Empty Reefs & Wide-Angle Photography

November to January on the Similans — the quietest window of the year, with mirror-flat crossings, untouched coral and a photographer's dream of soft light on granite walls. A French-speaking liveaboard from Phuket.

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Julian Marsh· 12 min read
MV Sawasdee Fasai anchored at sunset near the Similan Islands, Thailand
Liveaboards|Similan

Four Days in Paradise: A Story-Told Similan Islands Cruise Aboard MV Sawasdee Fasai

A dive-by-dive video story from a 4-day/4-night Similan Islands liveaboard out of Phuket — from Anita's Reef to Richelieu Rock, then Krabi by private boat. All the videos, all the practical info.

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Julien Roche· 18 min read
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