MV Sawasdee Fasai is our favourite Similan liveaboard, and our team always choose it first when we go diving. It's a large Similan liveaboard yacht that has annual full refits, to ensure it's in perfect condition for every cruise. Due to the success and popularity of Sawasdee Fasai's sister ship, we needed to find a suitable alternative. Sawasdee Fasai has even better quality of construction, luxurious cabins, professional team & unbeatable service.
The trips visit all of Thailand's best dive sites, which includes Richelieu Rock and a beach visit to Donald Duck Bay. There are 14 dives over four days. Some other websites show the trips to be 5D/4N but this is untrue. With an evening departure and afternoon return, the trips are 4D/4N. Don't trust websites that try to mislead you to look better value.
At 37 metres in length and with a steel hull, MV Sawasdee Fasai is perfect for Similan Islands liveaboard diving. The boat’s specifications enable it to sail through any sea conditions while keeping everyone on board safe, comfortable & happy. The dive deck at the rear of the boat is very large & low. This enables divers to enter the sea easily & safely. At the end of each dive, if you can’t reach the dive deck’s buoy rope or ladder, there is a motorized dinghy (zodiac) to retrieve you.
Communal areas on MV Sawasdee Fasai are numerous, large and comfortable. There is a huge air-conditioned lounge saloon, complete with sofas and AV entertainment. Meals are served at the rear of the main deck, which is covered and can be completely enclosed if the weather gets bad. Guests who want to sunbathe, stargaze, read or socialise outside, can always find somewhere to do so alone, in private pairs, or in groups. The large size of the boat offers both stability and plenty of space to move around and relax.
The main deck of the boat has two master cabins (double or twin beds) and five deluxe cabins (twin bunks). All of these have large windows, private bathrooms and plenty of storage space. On the lower deck are four standard (twin or double) cabins and budget cabins (twin beds). All except the budget cabins have private bathrooms with hot & cold showers. The budget cabins share bathrooms which are not used by other guests or staff. Whichever cabin you choose, it is guaranteed that you will feel comfortable. There are also plenty of other bathrooms on the boat's decks.
Sawasdee Fasai has free Nitrox for certified divers, and those who aren't certified yet can take the course on board. There's also free wi-fi when in cellular range & free diving insurance.
Having a large & luxurious Similan liveaboard boat requires the best service. Sawasdee Fasai's team make the trips special. The local crew and mainly-western dive staff are carefully selected for their professionalism, service & friendliness. Everyone from the tank boys, housekeeping, & Divemasters to the captain and cruise leader knows how to make sure that every guest gets exactly what he or she expects from a luxury Similan liveaboard cruise. The local and western food is simply delicious, and cooked & served throughout the day. Between meals there are always fruits and snacks available, because diving in Thailand makes everyone hungry.
We have lots of discounts for this boat. Please see schedule for details
10% discount
We have lots of discounts for this boat. Please see schedule for details
10% discount valid till 31st Aug 2025
We have lots of discounts for this boat. Please see schedule for details
Included In The Price
Transfers to & from the airport
Transfers to and from local hotels
Meals
Snacks
Tea / coffee
Drinking water
Dive insurance
Weights & weightbelts
Standard tanks
Dive master services
Nitrox
Towels
Soap & Shampoo
Luggage storage
Not Included In The Price
Dive equipment
National park fees
Dive computer
Soft drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Night diving torch
Larger tanks
Mask and Snorkel
Open-heel fins
Full-foot fins
Tips / Gratuities
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Itinerary
Booking / Enquiry
Sawasdee Fasai departs from Tab Lamu Pier in the evening, and the diving begins the next morning. Normally, everyone is on board by 8.30pm. After a boat briefing, dinner is served as the boat sails into the night.
There are 4 dives per day for three days, then 2 dives on the final day.
Sawasdee Fasai gets back to Tab Lamu Pier around 3.00pm and guests are transferred to their chosen destinations in Phuket or Khao Lak.
Some other websites are misleading by claiming that these same trips are 5D/4N, but this is not true. Maybe these other websites want to show an attractive 'daily rate' by dividing the trip price by 5 days. We prefer to be clear & honest with all the information.
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.
Photo editing & viewing facilities, DVD/CD player, Video Projector, PC & Printer.
Courses
There is a choice of PADI diving courses available on MV Sawasdee Fasai. PADI Advanced Open Water (AOW) and Enriched Air Nitrox are the most popular, because diving at The Similan Islands is the perfect opportunity for Advanced diving courses, and Nitrox fills are for free on MV Sawasdee Fasai. Please inform us in advance which courses you may be interested in, so that we can prepare the materials in our language, the necessary equipment and best staff. Sometimes it is possible to decide on a PADI course at the last minute, but always best to book in advance.
Courses
Courses
Prices
Scuba review
44
USD
Specialty Dives, such as Adventure, Night, Deep
44
USD
/dive
Advanced Open Water (for part-course referrals, please contact us)
175
USD
Nitrox (EAN)
Including: free Nitrox fills for the remainder of the cruise.
175
USD
Transfer details
There are free scheduled transfers for MV Sawasdee Fasai guests on departure day, and after the cruise.
The pickup time on departure day depends on the where you need to be collected from. Phuket & most of Khao Lak is in the free pick up zone.
At the end of the trip, Sawasdee Fasai arrives at Tab Lamu Pier mid-afternoon. Free transfers go to Phuket and Khao Lak.
Please make sure to inform us or the staff of your onward travel for the end of the trip, so that they can plan ahead. This means telling them on departure evening where you want to be taken to at the end of the trip.
MV Sawasdee Fasai Scheduled Transfers
4D / 4N Trips
16:45 - 18:30
Pick up from Phuket :
Free
19:00 - 19:30
Pick up from Khao Lak :
Free
22:00
Departure ( Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak )
15:30
Return ( Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak )
16:00
Drop off to Khao Lak :
Free
17:00 - 18:00
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 Sawasdee Fasai Reviews
Read real reviews from people who have dived with
MV Sawasdee Fasai
Susan
Nationality: British
Dived: 22 February 2025
Boat rating: 7/10
Great boat and superb food. Attentive dive guide. Fun company. Great to visit the Similans again even in rough weather. 2 things should be changed in my view - only one dinghy meant frequent long surface waits in choppy water - our worst delay was 19 minutes from surfacing to getting to boat deck in more than 1 meter swell. Not condusive to relaxing experience. Second the dive groups were not rotated meaning my group dived al
most last and surfaced last hence long delays. One dive group was VERY slow to kit up and we were always stuck behind them. Not ideal. Recommend the boat to have second dinghy driver especially during rough weather and please rotate the groups.
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Helen
Nationality: Australian
Dived: 17 February 2025
Boat rating: 10/10
Great boat, comfortable, clean and stable with fantastic crew. Dive briefings and organisation top notch. Fabulous food, catering to a variety of dietary requirements. Impressed with the included Nitrox and way the dives were timed to try and avoid the day trip boats at the busier sites.
Patrick
Nationality: French
Dived: 17 February 2025
Boat rating: 10/10
Very nice trip and good boat
Lenny
Nationality: Malaysian
Dived: 03 February 2025
Boat rating: 8/10
The staff was invaluable and friendly, the dive guide was very nice and knowledgeable, the boat was very clean and the bathroom was surprisingly spacious!
A bit disappointed with the morning coffee, the water dispenser water is just warm, not hot and wish they could improve their coffee selection instead of Nescafe or Indocafe.
My wife, son, daughter, and I spent New Year’s on a liveaboard aboard the Sawasdee Fasai, and it was an unforgettable experience exploring the Similan and Surin Islands. The cabins were incredibly comfortable, the food was both plentiful and outstanding, and the boat itself was spacious and well-equipped. The diving was nothing short of amazing!
A special shout-out to Marcel, our diving guide, who took excellent care of u
s and made the experience even more enjoyable.
I highly recommend this boat and trip for anyone considering it!
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Jessica
Nationality: Canadian
Dived: 25 December 2024
Boat rating: 9/10
Awesome trip! Paula is an amazing chef. The rest of the F&B staff are also so caring and attentive. The deck hands are super helpful. Marcelo was my guide and he was great! Found a frogfish and some sexy shrimp! Only comment is to also do nitrox by groups, with 20+ divers all doing Nitrox, it was mayhem. Also, introducing the staff at the beginning as opposed to the end would have been even better!
Thomas
Nationality: German
Dived: 21 April 2024
Boat rating: 10/10
This was my fourth tour, first time on the Sawsdee Fasai, booked through No Troubles Just Bubbles.
It was simply wonderful. It couldn't have been better. The whole crew was just great, a very good boat. The dive guides very good, the crew on the dive deck very helpful. The cuisine and general service were excellent. I will definitely be back.
Ria
Nationality: British
Dived: 16 December 2023
Boat rating: 7/10
Good diving, good crew. Enjoyed my stay here.
Would recommend they have full wetsuits available for the divers because the thermoclines were there on every dive.
The briefings were quite elaborate and was very useful in having a good and safe dive. Saw a lot of life, the dive guides were very good and helped us navigate the strong currents.
Amy S
Nationality: Australian
Dived: 16 December 2023
Boat rating: 10/10
Absolutely great trip. The boat is big and super comfortable, even if your cabin doesn't have an on-suite bathroom, there are plenty of other bathrooms around you can use. Staff are great and keep you very well fed and watered. The Similan Islands have incredible diving, Richelieu Rock had the most abundance marine life I've ever seen. Just be aware that most of the dives have some degree of currents. Shout out to Jamie from N
o Troubles who was absolutely fantastic with the whole booking process. 100% recommend.
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