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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MV DiveRACE Class E Charter information
MV Dive RACE Class E was launched as a new & purpose-built scuba diving liveaboard in 2015, refitted in 2020. It is a very large boat with a steel hull that ensures smooth and safe journeys and therefore enables it to visit remote areas and offer the best diving experiences. Normally the guest limit for scheduled trips in Thailand is 20. The crew and team of dive staff are experienced, friendly, service minded and professional.
There is a huge sundeck, shaded and air-conditioned communal areas and ten comfortable cabins on Dive RACE Classs E. Diving charter cruises in Thailand are guaranteed to be special due to this boat's size, comfort and facilities. The sundeck is vast, and has several sofas in its shaded area, meaning that you can enjoy the view and sea breeze but stay sheltered from the weather. There is also a smaller and more-private sundeck at the front of the boat's upper deck. This deck is where most guests spend their time. There is a large air-conditioned lo
Included In The Price
Transfers to & from the airport
Transfers to and from local hotels
Meals
Snacks
Tea / coffee
Drinking water
VAT
Weights & weightbelts
Standard tanks
Dive master services
Towels
Soap & Shampoo
Luggage storage
Not Included In The Price
Dive equipment
National park fees
Dive computer
Alcoholic drinks
Dive insurance
Night diving torch
Larger tanks
Nitrox
Mask and Snorkel
Open-heel fins
Full-foot fins
Tips / Gratuities
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Itinerary
Booking / Enquiry
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.
Itineraries
Itinerary Name (click the itinerary name to open)
Days / Nights
Number of dives
Facilites, Layout and Specifications
Facilities
Available with MV DiveRACE Class E
Nitrox Available
En Suite Available
Air con
Dinghy
Courses Available
Free Pickup
Suitable for Children
WIFI
Lounge
All Cabins En Suite
AV Entertainment
Vegetarian Food Available
Double Beds Available
Sundeck
Shaded Sundeck
Available to Charter
Rinse Tanks
MV DiveRACE Class E Layout
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.
Contact us for more information about courses on MV DiveRACE Class E
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.
MV DiveRACE Class E Scheduled Transfers
3D / 3N Trips
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
MV DiveRACE Class E Scheduled Transfers
5D / 5N Trips
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
MV DiveRACE Class E Scheduled Transfers
5D / 5N Trips
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
MV DiveRACE Class E Scheduled Transfers
7D / 7N Trips
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.
We usually reply within 2 hours (please check your email & spam)
Step 3:
We can reserve your space(s) commitment-free for up to one week
Step 4:
Deposits to book are usually paid using any card, PayPal or bank transfer
MV DiveRACE Class E Reviews
Read real reviews from people who have dived with
MV DiveRACE Class E
Thomas
Nationality: German
Dived: 23 April 2024
Boat rating: 10/10
We felt welcome and "family" right from the beginning. Boat, crew, food everything was better than we expected. Done quite some liveaboards but this one was outstanding, especially the cabins are spacious and well maintained. Can also be recommended if you don't like small rooms.
The dive deck is big and the boat boys know what you need even before you know yourself.
Beginners and experienced divers are treated as per
their needs and the guides are trying to make everyone feel comfortable under and over water.
Completely can recommend it!
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Alexandra
Nationality: German
Dived: 23 April 2024
Boat rating: 10/10
Loved the Crew, excellent food (reqlly the best so far from my experience!!)!
Jay
Nationality: American
Dived: 04 January 2024
Boat rating: 10/10
It was an incredible liveaboard trip with the DiverRace. Eric and the entire staff was totally dedicated to making it a great experience. Great dives and all the meals super delicious! I recommend the DiverRace for anyone wanting to do a liveaboard in Thailand!!
Eric
Nationality: American
Dived: 26 April 2023
Boat rating: 10/10
Incredible food,service,dive sites and especially the captain,crew and DM’s
One of the best livaboard experiences you can get!!!
Jackson
Nationality: Taiwanese
Dived: 01 April 2023
Boat rating: 9/10
Food was amazing, equipment is decent and furniture decorating is mordant. Staff is friendly. You get what you spend. The last days diving spot is not good. But I know it was limited options in the schedule.
Thomas
Nationality: German
Dived: 19 February 2023
Boat rating: 10/10
Perfect trip and surely exceeding expectations. 10 out of 10 for organisation, client orientation, crew, food, dive masters, boat, cabin, simply everything.
Vladimir
Nationality: Russian
Dived: 08 January 2022
Boat rating: 9/10
Nice trip, well organized. Good diving and accomodation service.
Marissa Pederson
Nationality: American
Dived: 17 December 2019
Boat rating: 10/10
Phenomenal experience on DiveRACE! This was our first liveaboard trip, and nothing was short of amazing. Friendly crew, excellent service, delicious food (homemade!), and great divemasters. The rooms were spacious and very clean. I would highly recommend Dive Race. The crew and service were truly topnotch!
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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!
