Thailand Master

Location: Thailand

Rating: 4.7/5 (89 reviews)

Thailand Master

About Thailand Master

The Andaman Sea, bordering Thailand's western coast, represents a significant biological crossroads, explored by the 34.1-meter Thailand Master.

Thailand's western coastline is a dynamic frontier, where monsoonal winds and oceanic upwellings create a marine environment of remarkable contrast. In the Surin Islands, enormous granite formations form swim-throughs and sloping reefs, while further south, limestone karsts rise from the sea, creating steep walls and pinnacles. This varied underwater topography supports a complete food web, from ghost pipefish on black corals to pelagic visitors like manta rays and whale sharks drawn to the nutrient-rich waters of Richelieu Rock. The Thailand Master is a purpose-built vessel designed to navigate this diverse region, offering a stable and comfortable platform for exploring the best of the Andaman Sea. Diving activities are organized from a spacious aft deck. Each diver has an individual station with equipment storage, and separate rinse tanks for cameras and computers are provided. Two motorized tenders transport divers to specific drop-off points, ensuring they reach the most active part of the reef with minimal effort. A professional team of four dive guides provides detailed briefings before every dive, offering insights into the site's topography and potential marine life. They lead all underwater excursions, helping divers spot cryptic creatures and navigate the sites safely. Life aboard is designed for comfort and social interaction. The vessel accommodates 18 guests in five air-conditioned cabins, all with private, en-suite bathroom facilities. Accommodation includes Quad, Fixed Twin, and flexible Double/Twin configurations, catering to solo travelers, couples, and small groups. For relaxation, guests can gather in the main deck's indoor salon or a dedicated media room. Outside, multiple decks provide a choice of shaded seating or open sun exposure, allowing everyone to find their own space and enjoy the sea views. The culinary program reflects the region's celebrated food culture. The onboard chef prepares a variety of dishes, integrating classic Thai flavors with familiar international cuisine. Meals are typically served buffet-style with generous portions and plenty of choice. Guests can dine in the interior salon or choose the alfresco dining area on the shaded aft deck for meals with an ocean backdrop. A bar service is available, providing soft drinks, juices, and local beers. The crew can accommodate most special dietary requirements with advance notification. The Thailand Master is a 34.1-meter motor yacht with a robust steel hull built in 2007. Her 7.9-meter beam provides a solid footprint in the water, contributing to guest comfort during crossings. Powered by a single engine, the vessel maintains a steady cruising speed of 8 knots, an efficient pace for moving between islands in the Andaman Sea. The boat's design prioritizes functional dive facilities and comfortable communal living over high speed, ensuring a relaxed journey. The absence of WiFi encourages guests to disconnect and fully engage with the marine environment and fellow divers. Itineraries focus on the northern Andaman Sea, operating during the high season from November through May. These routes are designed to showcase the region's most famous sites, including the Similan Islands and the world-renowned pinnacle of Richelieu Rock. Departures are scheduled from established ports along Thailand's western coast for straightforward logistics. The Thailand Master is well-suited for divers who want a dedicated and efficient platform for the region's underwater world. The inclusion of quad-share cabins makes it an excellent choice for solo travelers, dive clubs, and groups seeking a social atmosphere and a cost-effective way to access premier dive locations.

Vessel Specifications

  • Guest capacity: 18
  • Year built: 2007
  • Nitrox: Available

Cabins

  • Quad Cabin (sleeps 2) — Bunk — On the Thailand Master, discover comfort in our pair of quad cabins. Crafted to host up to four divers, these accommodations feature a thoughtful layout including two single beds complemented by a bun
  • Fixed Twin Cabin (sleeps 2) — Twin — Unwind in one of our two inviting fixed twin cabins, perfectly appointed for two divers seeking a comfortable retreat. Each sanctuary includes a private ensuite bathroom, ensuring personal convenience
  • Double/Twin Cabin (sleeps 2) — Double or Twin — A trio of inviting cabins awaits aboard the Thailand Master, each thoughtfully designed for your comfort and adaptable to your needs. The forward cabin presents a permanent double bed, enhanced by an
  • Classic Quad (sleeps 4) — 2 Twin Beds + 2 Twin Beds (Bunk-Style) — Quad cabins are equipped with air conditioning and ensuite bathroom facilities, and can sleep up to four divers in two single beds and twin bunks. PLEASE NOTE: Single-gender occupancy is not guarantee

Itineraries

Agent FAM Trip

Duration: 8D/7N

Embarkation: Thap Lamu

اليوم الأول: الصعود إلى السفينة الساعة 7:00 مساءً، يليه جلسة تعريفية وعشاء. الأيام من 2 إلى 7: ما يصل إلى 4 غطسات، وفقًا للجدول التالي: - فطور خفيف، يليه جلسة تعريفية والغطسة الأولى. - فطور كامل، فترة استرخاء، جلسة تعريفية، والغطسة الثانية. - غداء، فترة استرخاء، جلسة تعريفية، والغطسة الثالثة. - وجبة خفيفة، فترة استرخاء، جلسة تعريفية، والغطسة الرابعة (إن أمكن). - عشاء. اليوم الثامن: ثلاث غطسات. اليوم التاسع: النزول من السفينة الساعة 10:00 صباحًا.

Similan & Surin Islands

Duration: 5D/4N

Embarkation: Thap Lamu

Embarkation at 19:00 is followed by orientation and safety briefings and dinner as the liveaboard commences the cruise to the following morning's first dive location.

Similan & Surin Islands

Duration: 7D/6N

Embarkation: Thap Lamu

Embarkation at 19:00 is followed by orientation and safety briefings and dinner as the liveaboard commences the cruise to the following morning's first dive location.

Custom Itinerary (Charter)

Duration: 12D/11N

Embarkation: Thap Lamu

AOW certification and 30 logged dives are mandatory Nitrox certification is strongly recommended

Custom itinerary (Charter)

Duration: 9D/8N

Embarkation: Chalong Pier

This itinerary involves some long-distance travel, some of which is overnight; weather and sea conditions can affect the boat's ability to reach or remain at a specific area and may impact the number of dives possible and the dive sites that are visited. The day-to-day itinerary and diving schedule depend on the itinerary route, as outlined in the following sections. Typically, each full diving day is scheduled as follows: - Light Breakfast followed by a briefing and dive 1 - Full Breakfast a

Best of Thailand

Duration: 11D/10N

Embarkation: Chalong Pier

This itinerary involves some long-distance travel, some of which is overnight; weather and sea conditions can affect the boat's ability to reach or remain at a specific area and may impact the number of dives possible and the dive sites that are visited. The day-to-day itinerary and diving schedule depend on the itinerary route, as outlined in the following sections. Typically, each full diving day is scheduled as follows: - Light Breakfast followed by a briefing and dive 1 - Full Breakfast a

Mergui Archipelago

Duration: 8D/7N

Embarkation: Ranong

Embarkation is in Ranong at 11:00 a.m., followed by lunch and orientation briefings. PLEASE NOTE: Transfer from Phuket to Ranong takes approximately 5 hours, and picks up from two locations only between 05:00 and 05:30 a.m. Before boarding, guests are taken to the Immigration Office in Ranong for Thailand exit formalities. From the embarkation point in Ranong, Thailand Master will make the short crossing to Kawthaung in Myanmar for immigration entry formalities before cruising into the Mergui

Custom Itinerary (Charter)

Duration: 15D/14N

Embarkation: Thap Lamu

اليوم الأول: الصعود إلى ثاب لامو الساعة 17:00 - ممنوع الغوص اليوم الثاني: كوه ها، هين داينج/هين موانج اليوم الثالث: كوه ليبي اليوم الرابع: هين داينج/هين موانج، كوه ها اليوم الخامس: جزر سيميلان اليوم السادس: كوه بون، كوه تاشاي اليوم السابع: جزر سورين، صخرة ريشيليو اليوم الثامن: رانونج للهجرة إلى تايلاند؛ كاوثاونغ للهجرة إلى ميانمار ممنوع الغوص في هذا اليوم اليوم 9: كهف القرش، جزيرة بيلا اليوم 10: الصخرة السوداء اليوم 11: التوأم الشمالي، التوأم الجنوبي اليوم 12: بنوك بورما اليوم 13: جزيرة مكارثي،

Southern Thailand

Duration: 5D/4N

Embarkation: Chalong Pier

Due to depths and changeable currents, some of the dives offered on this itinerary may be challenging or unsuitable for inexperienced divers or those with entry-level certifications. - To dive Hin Daeng, King Cruiser Wreck, or Kled Gaeow Wreck, divers must have Advanced Open Water certification or show proof of Deep Diver training; otherwise, they must participate in an Adventure Deep Dive as part of the trip. - Divers participating in Deep dives (beyond 18 metres) or Sunset/Night dives must h

Best of Thailand (Thap Lamu - Chalong)

Duration: 8 nights

Embarkation: Thap lamu Pier, Thailand

Embark on an extensive diving cruise through the best of Thailand, exploring diverse underwater landscapes. The journey begins from Thap Lamu Pier and concludes in Chalong Pier, offering ample opportunities for up to 29 dives. Guests will enjoy a structured daily schedule designed for maximum dive time and relaxation. Advanced Open Water certification is recommended for deeper sites, with the option to obtain it onboard.

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