MV Smiling Seahorse dive boat review
The MV Smiling Seahorse is a liveaboard boat offering diving cruises in Burma (Myanmar). The 25 meters ship was launched in 2018 by the Smiling Seahorse Fleet. The company used to operate the MV Thai Sea, both in Thailand and Burma. Thus, the Smiling Seahorse might be a new liveaboard, but it comes with an experienced team!
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The cabins
The Smiling Seahorse can welcome up to 16 passengers aboard. The boat offers 8 air-conditioned cabins, spread over the main and upper deck. The cabins layout is flexible, with both the option of a double bed or two twin beds in most rooms. Plus, all the main deck cabins have en-suite bathrooms.
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the Smiling Seahorse’s on-board facilities
The social areas of the Smiling Seahorse are mostly outdoor, covered spaces. First, the upper deck displays a spacious area which is both the dinning room and the covered salon. Secondly, the very top deck displays a shaded spot, perfect to lounge in a hammock. Plus, there is lots of room to enjoy the bright Burma sun and the stunning view from the top deck.
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Diving with the Smiling Seahorse
The Smiling Seahorse offers itineraries to either some of the best diving sites of Burma (Myanmar). The dive deck is equipped with everything you need, and the experienced team of professional divers will guide you through the diving cruise. Plus, the Smiling Seahorse displays a camera room with individual work stations and all the expected features.
Price starts at 1,814$US – 8 days / 7 nights – Mergui Archipelago
More itineraries available.
Where does this liveaboard dive boat go?
Check out the fabulous places where this dive boat travels to.
Note: some destinations may not be listed below, please enquire for more details.
Myanmar (Burma)
Myanmar's scuba diving is focused on the Mergui Archipelago, but the Burma Banks and plenty of other sites are a bonus to discover! Read up!
Khao Lak
Starting point of many liveaboards to dive the Similan and Surin Islands. Khao Lak has also good local diving sites.
Surin Islands
Large Pelagics, Manta rays and Whale Shark if you are lucky all in a superb remote area!
Similan Islands
Great Biodiversity and fauna. Excellent chances to spot the giants Manta rays and Whale Sharks. Superb Scenery of tropical islands! Good spot for underwater photography.
Phuket
Access to the best diving areas of the Andaman Sea and starting point of many liveaboards to Similans and Surin Islands! Good place for cheap diving courses.
Koh Phi Phi
Amazing Marine life in a very scenic surrounding. Perfect starting point to explore the world class dive sites of the Andaman Sea!
Koh Lanta
Excellent Marine life with good chances to spot Leopard sharks, Manta Rays and even a Whale Shark!
Koh Tao
Diving hub of Thailand to learn how to dive. Cheap and easy diving on a beautiful island.
Thailand
Thailand is renowned for its beautiful beaches and amazing dive sites. The country offers some of the best diving in the world with the famous Similan Islands and many other amazing spots like Koh Phi Phi and Ko Lanta islands in the Andaman sea.
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Did a 6 day trip on Smiling Seahorse. Dive prep area is well thought out. Great crew to get you on and off the boat. Dive guides are knowledgeable and do a great job with the dive plans. Food is good. Boat has nice areas to relax between dives. AC rooms are nice. Recommend the rooms with bathrooms.