MY Genesis I

Thailand · Historical boat profile · Updated 9 November 2026

Vessel photographs from the Genesis I listing on LiveAboard.com; photographs are undated and do not establish the boat’s current condition.

Genesis I’s appeal was easy to understand: a small group, sea-view cabins and a few days devoted to the Andaman Sea. With room for just 12 guests, this was an intimate introduction to liveaboard life, especially for divers who preferred a short escape to a full week offshore. The two single cabins were an unusual bonus for solo travellers.

The boat and its cabins

The single rooms offered a private sleeping space without needing to share a twin cabin. They did not provide a private bathroom: shared facilities were part of the boat’s simple layout. That distinction matters more than the label “single” when comparing comfort with another vessel.

Life between dives

Meals were served in the outdoor dining area, with Thailand’s island scenery providing a rather good backdrop. The forward and upper sundecks offered room to relax, while the indoor lounge had a music and movie library. The social spaces, rather than large cabins, were the heart of this boat.

Archived descriptions list Thai and international cooking, with vegetarian choices. The shaded dive deck, two stern ladders and dinghy support were practical features of the diving setup; photographers also had a dedicated charging area. These are historical facilities, not confirmation of present-day equipment or staffing.

Where Genesis I used to sail

Genesis I offered short northern Andaman trips, normally between November and April. The best-documented programme alternated two three-day, two-night trips, which could be combined into six days and five nights with a night back in harbour between them.

The combined trip’s harbour night is an easy detail to miss: five nights aboard did not mean five uninterrupted nights offshore. Older PADI material also mentions southern trips to Hin Daeng and Hin Muang, but no current departure or complete southern schedule is confirmed.

Diving, transfers and costs

The historical package included nitrox for certified users. Open Water divers were accepted on the short trips, while the northern programme was described as more rewarding for experienced divers. Those old entry conditions are not a substitute for the requirements of any future departure.

The published joining arrangements used Thap Lamu near Khao Lak, with local hotel transfers. Phuket transfers were arranged separately. There is no current Genesis I fare to quote, so the former US$608 starting price has been withdrawn. Any resumed service would need a dated quotation covering the cabin, park fees, transfers, equipment, insurance and cancellation terms.

What past guests enjoyed — and what to weigh up

These are historical experiences, not evidence of a current crew or current condition. For a trip this season, a boat with confirmed departures is the more practical starting point.

Non-diving companions

The archived listing describes Genesis I as snorkeller-friendly. That does not establish a current non-diver fare or excursion programme. The old North Tour had no beach visits, so it would not have suited someone expecting daily island time. A confirmed alternative with a specific snorkelling programme will be more useful for a mixed group planning now.

Genesis I questions, answered

Sources and historical context

Checked 9 November 2026: Genesis I listing and dated guest reviews; 2026–2027 status notice; historical programme and guest feedback; PADI vessel profile. Historical descriptions have been retained where useful and clearly separated from current availability.

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