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Video TitleThailand 2018 MV Bavaria by BigG "Similan and Surin"
Nitrox DivingPaid nitrox available, which means you benefit from the many advantages of nitrox diving if you are happy to pay for it. The benefits include safer extended bottom times so you can spend longer on each dive.
Dietary Requirements Catered ForThe onboard chefs will cater for your personal dietary requirements, e.g. food allergies like gluten or lactose intolerance, and religious beliefs. This means you can enjoy the onboard meals. You are advised to add any dietary requirements to your special requests at step 2 of the booking form. Please limit these dietary requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving CoursesThis liveaboard offers diving courses, which means you benefit from being able to advance your diving skills. These training courses are an extra charge.
Scuba Gear RentalYou can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
InternetFree WIFI and internet on this liveaboard, so you can get online with your phone or laptop for no extra charge.
Ensuite CabinsCabins on this dive boat benefit from having ensuite bathrooms, so you can shower and get ready in private (Check when booking that the cabin you choose has an ensuite bathroom).
Aircon CabinsEach cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
Private CharterThis liveaboard is available for private charter. If you charter this dive boat you have more flexibility over the choice of dive sites (with the captain's approval), the type of diving and total number of divers/guests onboard (subject to the maximum number of guests onboard - see below).
DIN AdaptersIf you have DIN regulators do not worry as this liveaboard has DIN to Yoke regulator adaptors onboard.
Relaxing between dives
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Liveaboard Review Introduction
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Liveaboard Know Before You Go
Liveaboard.com Booking linkBoat typeDiver certification (Depends on itinerary)Dive coursesDiving Experience (Depends on itinerary)
2081731870138Know Before You GoThe MY Bavaria Liveaboard "Know Before You Go" and "Know Before You Book" summary is to help you choose the right boat for diving Thailand:IntroductionAll-inclusive trip with up to 22 dives on the MY Bavaria Thailand liveaboard from £116/day ($146/€135) & rated 8.8. Up to 24 divers on a 28m 92f steel-hull dive boat with 12 cabins, 12 bathrooms + aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, dive courses, free internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.Liveaboard.com Booking linkMY BavariaBoat Attributes28m (92f) : 12 cabins + 12 bathrooms for 24 guests.Boat typesteel-hullDiver certification (Depends on itinerary)Open Water DiverScuba gear rentalYESDive coursesYESDiving Experience (Depends on itinerary)10-20 logged dives, 20-35 logged divesPrices starting at£116/($146/€135)* per day. *Exchange rate used: GBP to USD: 1.26; GBP to Euro 1.16.Type of DestinationRemoteDiving Destinations (Area 1)*Thailand Dive Sites ("The Land of Smiles"):, Elephant Head aka Hin Pusa, Hin Hua-ka-loakor Dive Site (Similan islands), Koh Bon (Manta Ray Cleaning Station), Koh Bon Pinnacle (Manta Rays; Whale sharks and Zebra Sharks), Koh Tachai, Koh Tachai Pinnacle (Whale Sharks), Richelieu Rock aka "Hin Plo Naam" (Surin Islands; Whale Sharks and top 10 dive site in the world) - Hin Plo Naam, Similan Islands, Similan National Park, Surin Island (Whale Sharks and Mantas), Surin National Park.Diving Destinations (Area 2)*Diving Destinations (Area 3)*Diving Destinations (Area 4)*Feedback WelcomeFeedback Welcome: Please let me know in the comments below what additional information would be useful to "Know Before You Go" and "Know Before You Book" on the MY Bavaria liveaboard.*Important NoteBefore you choose your departure date: Please carefully review and choose the right itinerary for the Thailand dive sites you want to dive from the MY Bavaria liveaboard.
Booking tipsBefore you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your MY Bavaria liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose your cabin; 3. Select number of people in your party; 4. Enter your email address and confirm; 5. Your trip will be held by the liveaboard operator until your dates are confirmed. 6. You'll receive a booking confirmation by email allowing you 2-3 days before payment is due; 7. Book your flights to Thailand; 8. Pay for your MY Bavaria liveaboard trip. Congratulations, you are about to embark on an amazing adventure!
Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe MY Bavaria Liveaboard is a 28m (92f) Thailand Similan Islands boat for diving safaris for up to 24 guests enjoying 12 cabins and 12 bathrooms. This Thailand liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.8 out of 10 and is rated 'Fabulous' (SDE Lux Rating 71%*).
* SDE Lux Rating - See Below*SDE Lux Rating 71% - See Liveaboard Luxury Features Review section below.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for a fabulous Thailand liveaboard diving safari, you can't go too far wrong with the MY Bavaria diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Thailand diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe MY Bavaria liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.8 out of 10, and and customers have rated the MY Bavaria Liveaboard "Fabulous".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 7 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 7 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 4 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 3 out of 7, Food Luxury: 8 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 8 out of 9. This makes an average Total SDE Lux Rating of 37 out of 52, or 71% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe Thailand MY Bavaria Liveaboard costs from £116 per day ($146/€135)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the MY Bavaria Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, dive courses, free internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the MY Bavaria Liveaboard include: none from the main list of pros vs cons.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe MY Bavaria liveaboard is 28 metres (92 feet) long, has 12 cabins and 12 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 24 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the MY Bavaria Liveaboard include: 4 Days/3 Nights, 5 Days/4 Nights, 7 Days/6 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries by clicking here: MY Bavaria).
More about liveaboard discountsIf you want to find out more about how liveaboard discounts work, and in particular about discounted liveaboard trips for the MY Bavaria Liveaboard, please scroll to the Liveaboard Discount section below.
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* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.26 and for GBP to Euro is 1.16. For an up-to-date cost for the MY Bavaria Liveaboard, please visit this link: MY Bavaria.
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Liveaboard Discounts
Last Minute Liveaboard DealsBefore reading more about the Thailand MY Bavaria liveaboard, please take a moment to check any discounts or last minute deals in the list below. (Note: if no liveaboard discounts are listed below, unfortunately this means there are no current deals or discounts available for the MY Bavaria dive boat). Please bookmark this page and check back another time. Alternatively, please check this article here: Discounted Liveaboards Offers & Last Minute Deals.
Latest Liveaboard Diving Discounts
Deal DateDiscountLiveaboard Discount TotalPrice Before DiscountPrice After DiscountTour DaysLiveaboard Discounted TourGroup booking discountLiveaboard Country
2812Liveaboard/View OfferBavariaDeal Date27/11/2024Discount10%Liveaboard Discount Total£108Price Before Discount£1,082.00Price After Discount£974.00Tour Days7daysLiveaboard Discounted TourTrip C: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Surin Island (Thap Lamu - Thap Lamu)Group booking discountNon groupLiveaboard CountryThailand
NoteThe above list of liveaboard discounts may not be the same when you click to view the offer. This can be because the offer ended or it has been changed since it was entered on Scubadivingearth.com, or due to exchange rate movements. T&Cs may apply to your chosen booking or discounted deal.
Last Minute Liveaboard Deals & Discounts
Latest Liveaboard Diving Discounts
Liveaboard DiscountsIf you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the MY Bavaria, it's possible to find liveaboard discounts in excess of 25%. If no discounts appear above, you may find last minute deals in the itinerary section marked as "X% Special Discount", as per the above image here: MY Bavaria.
Liveaboard Diving
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Liveaboard Luxury Features Review
Liveaboard Luxury FeaturesThe 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' or "SDE Lux Rating" concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Thailand dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier.
SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52/52=100%)The MY Bavaria Liveaboard has 37 out of a total of 52 (SDE Lux Rating 71%) possible benefits and features. This total of 71% is made up of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)The MY Bavaria liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' (78%), and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: NO; Rinse Hoses: YES; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: NO.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)The MY Bavaria liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (78%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: NO; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: NO; Outside Showers: YES; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)The MY Bavaria liveaboard has 4 out of 7 'Cabin Features' (57%) and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: YES; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: YES; Seaview cabins available: NO; TV In Cabin: NO.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)The MY Bavaria liveaboard has 3 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (43%) features, and include: Beach Towels: NO, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: NO; Internet: YES; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)The MY Bavaria liveaboard has 8 out of 11 'Food Features' (73%) and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: NO; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: YES; Snacks All Day: YES; Vegan Options: YES; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Al Fresco Dining, Full-board Option).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)The MY Bavaria liveaboard has 8 out of 9 'Drink Features' (89%) and include: Bar: YES; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: YES; Free Soft Drinks: YES; Free Wine With Dinner: NO; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: YES.
Example of Cabins
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer ReviewsThe MY Bavaria liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
Customer Review
”Great diving and boat crew. Filthy room. Positive: Great 12 dives, including probably one of the best dives in the world: Richelieu Rock. Surin and Similan are good but you can see how the bleaching is affecting the corals and therefore the rest of the marine life. Boat crew were great, from the captain, to the kitchen staff, guides and the rest of the team. The food was very good quality and abundant. Always available inmediatly after diving. Negative: Room very dirty (Walls, ceiling, toilet, …) and smelly due to the humidity of the lower floor. The bed linen and towels supplied were slighly wet and filthy. On my opinion the room was quite overpriced. No wifi on the boat.” Recommended for: Boat crew, food and dives.
Customer Review ByAlba R, from: Spain scored the MY Bavaria 8 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MY Bavaria.
”Fantastic experience for our first liveaboard experience. Diving the similan islands, meeting the crew and various dive instructors, experiencing a liveaboard for the first time!” Recommended for: Jona was a fantastic dive instructor, great dive sites in the similan islands, my girlfriend was able to complete her advanced open water certification.
Customer Review ByRyan S, from: United States scored the MY Bavaria 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MY Bavaria.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival LocationThe MY Bavaria Liveaboard departs and returns from the port . Please click here: MY Bavaria to find out how to get from to join the MY Bavaria Liveaboard's departure port .
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the MY Bavaria liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the MY Bavaria dive boat.
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Dives and Scuba Diver Experience
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 22 times in total on the MY Bavaria liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the MY Bavaria liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Thailand, make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: YES; Advanced Open Water Diver: NO.
Your Logged DivesWhen choosing the MY Bavaria liveaboard for your dive trip to Thailand, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the MY Bavaria liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: NO; 3-5 logged dives: NO; 10 logged dives: YES; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: YES; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: NO; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
Type of DivingThe type of diving experienced from the MY Bavaria Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Drift Diving, Marine Life, Night Dives, Pinnacles, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Swim-Through's and Caverns.
Marine Life SpeciesThe sea life you might see on your Thailand liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Thailand liveaboard and liveaboard itinerary you book. But ultimately the sea creatures you see when scuba diving is always down to nature itself. With these parameters in mind, the marine life you may spot when scuba diving on the MY Bavaria Liveaboard in Thailand might include:
SharksYou may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Leopard Shark, Nurse Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Whale Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks, Zebra Shark.
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Ray SpeciesYou may see the following rays species: Blue Spotted Stingrays, Manta Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Sting Rays, Marble Rays.
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Fish SpeciesYou may also see the following fish species: Batfish, Barracudas, Clownfish (Anemonefish), Frogfish, Glassfish, Groupers, Longfinned Banner Fish, Moray Eels, Napoleon Wrasse, Pegasus Fish, Pipefish, Porcupine Fish, Red Snappers, Reef Fish, Sea Horses, Trigger Fish, White Eyed Moray Eels.
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Other Marine Life & Bird SpeciesYou may see the following marine and bird life: Banded Sea Snakes, Barrel Sponges, Cuttlefish, Hard Corals, Harlequin Shrimp, Jellyfish, Mantis Shrimp, Nudibranchs, Octopus, Sea Snakes, Soft Corals, Squid, Starfish, Turtles.
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Marine Mammal SpeciesYou might encounter the following mammals: Dolphins.
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Liveaboard Cost and Booking
Included In The PriceThe price that starts at £116/Day ($146/€135) for booking the MY Bavaria liveaboard includes: Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Diving Package, Dive Tanks/Cylinders, Drinking Water, Fuel Surcharge, Internet, Port Fees, Snacks, Soft Drinks, Tea & Coffee, Weight-Belt.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the MY Bavaria liveaboard: Airport Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Beach BBQ, Chamber Fees, Diving Insurance, Gratuities, Land Excursions, Nitrox, Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Equipment.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the MY Bavaria liveaboard: National Park Fees, Visas and Fees.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length28 metres (92 feet).
Maximum Guests24
Cabins and BathroomsThe MY Bavaria dive boat has 12 cabins and 12 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe MY Bavaria has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins.
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: NO.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The MY Bavaria liveaboard has 1 out of 3 (i.e. 33%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: NO; Sidemount Diving YES; Tech Diving: NO.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)The MY Bavaria liveaboard has 1 out of 3 (i.e. 33%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: NO; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)The MY Bavaria liveaboard has 1 out of 17 (i.e. 6%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: NO; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: NO; Land Excursions: NO; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: NO; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: NO; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)The MY Bavaria liveaboard has 1 out of 2 (i.e. 50%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: NO.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The MY Bavaria liveaboard has 3 out of 6 (i.e. 50%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: YES, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: NO; Hotel Transfer: NO; Welcome Cocktails; YES.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the MY Bavaria liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English, German, Thai.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionAll-inclusive trip with up to 22 dives on the MY Bavaria Thailand liveaboard from £116/day ($146/€135) & rated 8.8 + SDE Lux Rated 71%. Up to 24 divers on a 28m 92f steel-hull dive boat with 12 cabins, 12 bathrooms + aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, dive courses, free internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental. Click MY Bavaria for more information.
More InformationTo discover more about the MY Bavaria diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Thailand you can do this here: MY Bavaria. But if you want to compare this Thailand liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Thailand, please take a look at the table below.
* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.26 and for GBP to Euro is 1.16. For an up-to-date cost for the MY Bavaria Liveaboard, please visit this link: MY Bavaria.
Hope you enjoyed this review about this liveaboard
Comments or QuestionsIf you have more questions either about snorkelling or scuba diving (or specifically about the MY Bavaria Thailand Liveaboard), please comment below with your questions.
Please SharePlease share details about the experience you had on the MY Bavaria Liveaboard. Tell us about the dive sites you dived, the time of year of your trip, what marine life you saw, the visibility, the weather and any currents you experienced. Your comments will add to this MY Bavaria Liveaboard review, and they will help other scuba divers decide if this is the right Thailand liveaboard for them.
Have Fun & Be SafeThere will also be many more pages and articles about scuba diving and scuba diving safety tips (and on snorkelling too) for you to read and learn about this fabulous sport. Please don't forget to rate the MY Bavaria liveaboard above if you've already dived in Thailand from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
MY Bavaria Liveaboard Diving Review Thailand Similan Islands
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Article written by Russell Bowyer who has been a scuba diver since diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 1989. After his first dive he trained as a BSAC diver in the UK. He attained his Diver Leader certification with BSAC. He then went on to become a scuba diving instructor, teaching others how to dive and was voted as Diving Officer and Treasurer for the Saffron Walden BSAC club too. Russell has dived all over the world, including the UK, on liveaboards in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, South Africa and the USA. Russell is experienced in all dive types, including drift diving, deep dives that involved decompression stops and recreational dives too.
