MV Flying Seahorse dive boat review
The 24 meters Flying Seahorse is a liveaboard operating on the Andaman Sea, Thailand. Indeed, the newly renovated (2015) dive boat offers scuba scuba diving cruises departing from the Koh Lanta area. Itineraries include the famous Hin Daeng & Muang, the Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, etc.
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Boat Cabins & Layout
The MV Flying Seahorse can welcome a maximum of 17 divers. Indeed, with 6 cabins of various layouts and plenty of communal areas on-board, there’s plenty of space for everyone. The cabins are either double, triple or quad shared, as follow:
- 2 cabins feature a double-bed, with individually controlled A/C and shared bathroom.
- 1 family cabin, featuring a king-size bed and a twin-bed, A/C and shared bathroom.
- 1 Master Cabin, extra space, A/C and en-suite bathroom.
- 2 quadruple occupancy cabins, bunk beds, A/C, shared bathroom.
You can check the availability and prices for liveaboards in Thailand here.
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Flying Seahorse’s On-board Facilities
The upper deck is the main communal area on the dive boat. Indeed, that’s where everybody gathers to hang out, eat freshly prepared food or have a coffee. You can also use the modern TV and sound system equipment to watch something or work on your latest underwater footage.
Moreover, the top deck is a partially covered sundeck, ideal spot to admire the beautiful views of Thailand!
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Vessel Layout
The Flying Seahorse can be compared either in size or number of guests, with a few liveaboards. Indeed, the Similan Explorer and some of the Manta Queen boats, like the Manta Queen 6, are quite similar. The Flying Seahorse stands out as it offers a larger array of itineraries, including the islands and dive spots closer to Koh Lanta.
Scuba Diving with the Flying Seahorse
The Flying Seahorse proudly boast to have the best scuba diving crew on the Andaman Sea. They have a team of professional dive guides and instructors as well as a boat crew that’s always willing to help. Moreover, the spacious dive deck and platform provide ample space to gear up without ever feeling cramped. The ease of access to the water or dive tender will sure please you. Plus, fresh water showers are located right on the platform for your convenience.
Please visit the vessel’s webpage to view schedule & prices.
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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.
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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