Bavaria dive boat review
The MV Bavaria is a 28 meters liveaboard offering diving cruises in the Andaman Sea, with both Thailand and Myanmar on its dive map. Indeed, the ship was built in 2016 with scuba diving in mind and now runs diving cruise itineraries including the Mergui Archipelago and the numerous Thai Islands.
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The Cabins
The MV Bavaria welcomes up to 24 guests on each diving cruise itinerary. Indeed, the boat welcomes divers in 12 air-conditioned cabins located on the main and lower decks. The cabins are furnished with either a double bed or two twin beds. Plus, 10 of the rooms have their own ensuite bathroom, while two cabins have shared bathrooms.
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MV Bavaria’s On-Board Facilities
The boat offers plenty of space for you to enjoy, both indoors and outdoors. First, you will find an outdoor lounge and dining area at the aft of the upper deck. Plus, the top deck features loungers and offers the best views of the cruise, either in Myanmar or Thailand’s waters.
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Furthermore, indoor you will find a salon featuring a television with a complete entertainment system. Plus, the salon is air-conditioned and also has books and games. The MV Bavaria also offers Thai massages on-board so you can relax after a long day diving in Thailand or Myanmar.
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Vessel Layout
The 28 meters liveaboard MV Bavaria features all the navigation tools and the safety equipment needed to be at peace and enjoy the cruise. Plus, with 3 full decks, and one sun deck, there’s plenty of space on the boat for everyone to fully enjoy their diving cruise.
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Scuba Diving with the MV Bavaria
In terms of scuba diving facilities, the MV Bavaria’s got your back. Indeed, you can rent your equipment with them and travel light. Plus, nitrox is available on-board. At the aft on the main deck, you will find the dive deck and platform. There’s plenty of space to store your belongings and individual stations to gear up and get ready for the best dive sites of the Andaman Sea. The MV Bavaria proudly boasts to always dive in small groups of 4 to 6 divers per guide.
Price starts at 696$US – 4 days / 3 nights – Similan Islands
Price starts at 1,571$US – 7 days / 6 nights – Mergui Archipelago
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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