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MV White Manta

The White Manta liveaboard dive boat based here in Phuket, Thailand, offers four-day and four-night diving trips to the Similan Islands, Koh Bon and Tachai, and Richelieu Rock from November until March every year. The boat departs from the port of Thap Lamu near the resort town of Khao Lak, and we offer free transfers to and from the boat from anywhere in Phuket, Phuket International Airport, or Khao Lak.

The boat has a huge, well appointed indoor fully air conditioned saloon equipped with a large, flat screen TV and entertainment system, and tables and chairs for everyone on board. She also has a large outdoor al fresco saloon and dining area for when the weather is perfect (almost always here). Up on the top deck there is a partially-shaded sundeck for you worshipers who can take the heat. Forward of the wheelhouse are comfortable benches where you can hang out and look for the next beautiful island on the itinerary.

A steel boat has a huge advantage over wooden boats as there is simply more room inside so the boat just feels nice and big. She is very well kept, clean and pretty. The food as on most Thai liveaboards, is fabulous and plentiful. She even offers a traditional Thai massage service on the boat to ease those aches and pains from all that intensive diving you'll be doing.

Her diving deck is clean, and spacious. She has individual tank racks, gear storage beneath the racks and tanks are filled from whips from the on board compressors. The boat can mix Nitrox and even Trimix if you are so qualified or motivated. She's a good boat for you techies looking to do some special kinds of diving.

The crew is well trained both in diving and customer service. The boat crew is Thai and the dive masters are a mix of foreigners and Thais, and we can cater to just about any language you speak if we know in advance. Special requests are our specialty.

MV White Manta Features & Benefits

• 8 Large Air Con En Suite Cabins
• 4 Standard Air Con Cabins with Shared Bath
• Two Free on Full Charters
• One Free on Half Charters
• Expansive Leisure Deck Area
• Air Conditioned Saloon
• Twin, Double, Triple and Quad Cabins
• 42" Flat-screen Television
• Audio & Video Entertainment
• Covered Outdoor Dining
• Indoor Dining Option
• Delicious Cuisine
• Free Hot Beverages
• Snacks All Day
• Nitrox
• Photography Station
• DIN Adaptors
• Massage Service

4-days & 4-nights: Similan, Bon, Tachai, Richelieu

Phuket - Thap Lamu - Similan - Richelieu - Thap Lamu- Phuket

These trips will depart from Thap Lamu north of Phuket near Khao Lak. Transfers are included in the price from Phuket or Khao Lak hotels.

Departure Day	17:00 Begin guest pick up from hotels in Phuket 19:00 Begin Khao Lak Pick Up 18:30 Pick up from Phuket Airport 20:00 Depart from Thap Lamu, dinner on board	No Dives
Day 1	Diving at Similan Islands	~4 dives
Day 2	Diving at Similan Islands, Koh Bon & Koh Tachai	~4 dives
Day 3	Diving at Richelieu Rock	~4 dives
Day 4	07:00 Diving at Koh Bon 12:00 Depart for Thap Lamu 15:00 Arrive Thap Lamu, depart for Phuket or Khao Lak 17:00 Arrival to hotel	~2 dives

Please note: Itineraries are for general information only. We make no claims to being 100% accurate as there are too many factors effecting the schedule. We will give you the best diving on the best spots that we can each day.