Thailand 
MV DiveRACE Class E is a brand-new luxury diving ship designed & purpose built by professionals to guarantee comfortable Similan Islands cruises for to up to 20 lucky guests. DiveRACE Class E is 35m long & 7.5m wide, and can easily sail through any sea conditions it’s likely to meet, while offering great stability, safety & comfort for all on board.
Dive RACE Class E was created to be a top-quality diving ship, giving passengers comfort & convenience at all times. There is a large sundeck, 10 comfortable cabins, and indoor & outdoor communal areas. DiveRACE Class E guests can relax between dives at some of the best locations in the world, including Richelieu Rock.
Dive RACE Class E is able to accommodate 20 lucky guests. All cabins have air conditioning & private en suite bathrooms. The main-deck is home to six luxury cabins have large windows with a small balcony. These are four with a double bed and two twins. Thr four cabins on the lower deck are two doubles and two twins.
On the wall, inside the large saloon/lounge, sits a 60” 3D television which is ideal for playing movies & diving videos at any time of day. The food is simply delicious and consists of local & western cuisine, served throughout the day. Unlike most other boats which serve buffets, DiveRACE guests are spoiled with specially prepared meals, which will fill up both your tummy and your Instagram!
You are welcomed back from each dive with a hot towel and a smile. The whole team are service minded & friendly. The diving staff are happy to help find all kinds of marine life or other special diving requests.
Everything about this boat and its trips almost guarantees and unforgettable trip for you. Safety, fun, great service, wonderful food and awesome diving.
Please note that some websites are misleading about the length of the trips. A 14-dive 4-night trip should be shown as 4D/4N because it departs in the evening, with no diving on that day. But some websites like to make the trips look longer than they really are and show the trips as 5D/4N. This is also the same for the longer trips, which are really 5D/5N, not 6D/5N.
Prices & Schedule
| MV DiveRACE Class E Diver Prices Overview 2024 / 2025 | |||||
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| Destinations | Duration | Lower Deck Twin | Lower Deck Double | Upper Deck Twin | Upper Deck Double |
| Koh Lipe, Hin Deang ( 14 Dives) | 4D / 4N | Lower Deck Twin1,212 USD | Lower Deck Double1,212 USD | Upper Deck Twin1,298 USD | Upper Deck Double1,298 USD |
| , ( 14 Dives) | 4D / 4N | Lower Deck Twin1,212 USD | Lower Deck Double1,212 USD | Upper Deck Twin1,298 USD | Upper Deck Double1,298 USD |
| , ( 18 Dives) | 5D / 5N | Lower Deck Twin1,356 USD | Lower Deck Double1,356 USD | Upper Deck Twin1,443 USD | Upper Deck Double1,443 USD |
| North Andaman, South Andaman ( 22 Dives) | 6D / 6N | Lower Deck Twin1,673 USD | Lower Deck Double1,673 USD | Upper Deck Twin1,789 USD | Upper Deck Double1,789 USD |
| South Andaman, North Andaman ( 22 Dives) | 6D / 6N | Lower Deck Twin1,673 USD | Lower Deck Double1,673 USD | Upper Deck Twin1,789 USD | Upper Deck Double1,789 USD |
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Itinerary
Dive RACE has several itineraries. Most are 4D4N* trips to Similan Islands & Richelieu Rock, departing from & returning to Tab Lamu Pier in Khao Lak. But during the season there are also some trips in the southern islands (Hin Daeng & Koh Haa). Also, there are some longer trips which combine both diving areas. At peak times (Christmas, New Year & Chinese New Year), the Similan trips are one day longer.
*Some other websites advertise the 14-dive, 4-night trips as 5D4N. Although they span 5 calendar dates, there are only 4 diving days and on departure day the boat departs at night, with no diving.
Please carefully check & choose from the itineraries below for your chosen/preferred trip.
The itineraries below are the most-common for each trip, but these can sometimes be changed for a number of reasons. Small changes are made due to weather & sea conditions, special marine life sightings, overcrowded dive sites, local-authorities' instructions, and the needs & requests of the paying guests. The safety & comfort of all guests is most important at all times.
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| Itinerary Name (click the itinerary name to open) | Days / Nights | Number of dives |
Facilites, Layout and Specifications
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| DiveRACE Class E Specifications | |
| Built: | 2015 |
| Refit: | 2020 |
| Length: | 34.5 meters |
| Beam: | 7.5 meters |
| Material: | SS400 Steel |
| Cruising Speed: | 9 to 10 knots |
| Max Speed: | 13 knots |
| Fuel: | 14,000 litres |
| Water: | 20,000 litres |
Courses
A range of PADI courses can be taught on MV DiveRACE liveaboard cruises.
The most popular are Advanced and speciality courses for divers who are already-certified.
It's normally necessary to book in advance.
Transfer details
Guests can join free scheduled transfers from several locations in Phuket (including the airport) and Khao Lak.
Pick-ups normally begin in south of Phuket mid-late afternoon and continue into the evening. The nearer the pick up location to the departure pier the later the pick up time.
It's the same for the final day. Free scheduled drop-offs around Khao Lak and Phuket.
Khao Lak transfers are not available for southern-itinerary trips that start in Phuket.
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MV DiveRACE Class E Scheduled Transfers 3D / 3N Trips
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| 18:00 | Pick up from Phuket : Free |
| 21:00 | Departure ( Chalong Pier, Phuket ) |
| 15:00 | Return ( Chalong Pier, Phuket ) |
| 15:30 | Drop off to Phuket : Free |
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MV DiveRACE Class E Scheduled Transfers 5D / 5N Trips
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| 18:00 | Pick up from Phuket : Free |
| 21:00 | Departure ( Chalong Pier, Phuket ) |
| 15:00 | Return ( Chalong Pier, Phuket ) |
| 15:30 | Drop off to Phuket : Free |
| 15:30 | Drop off to Khao Lak : Free |
| 16:30 | Drop off to Phuket : Free |
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MV DiveRACE Class E Scheduled Transfers 5D / 5N Trips
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| 17:30 | Pick up from Phuket : Free |
| 19:00 | Pick up from Khao Lak : Free |
| 21:00 | Departure ( Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak ) |
| 15:00 | Return ( Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak ) |
| 15:30 | Drop off to Khao Lak : Free |
| 16:30 | Drop off to Phuket : Free |
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MV DiveRACE Class E Scheduled Transfers 7D / 7N Trips
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| 17:30 | Pick up from Phuket : Free |
| 21:00 | Departure ( Chalong Pier, Phuket ) |
| 15:00 | Return ( Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak ) |
| 15:30 | Drop off to Khao Lak : Free |
| 16:30 | Drop off to Phuket : Free |
Guests who are unable to meet the scheduled pick ups or would like private transportation are welcome to contact us to arrange a private taxi at the most competitive rates.
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